Kerem B'Yavneh Parsha Podcast

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Achrei Kdoshim 5786 | Rabbi Zvi Davidson

Apr 21, 2026

5:45

AI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information): 1. *Ma'abarot HaYarden miracle* — Standing at the site of *Ma'abarot HaYarden*, where *Yehoshua* led the nation across the *Yarden*, one fulfills the *halachic* requirement to recite a *beracha* acknowledging the miracles performed for our ancestors. 2. *Yerushat Ha’aretz priority* — The *mitzvah* of conquering and dwelling in *Eretz Yisrael* is parallel in weight to the entire *Torah*, as it establishes the place where the *Shechina* dwells. 3. *Public declaration of sovereignty* — The supernatural rising of the waters into a *ned* (pillar) was a message not only for *Am Yisrael* but for all nations, declaring that *Hakadosh Baruch Hu* was returning His people to their land. 4. *Gratitude vs. Bitachon* — While *Chizkiyahu HaMelech* possessed such immense *bitachon* that he viewed miracles as natural, he was faulted for failing to sing *shira*, teaching us that even expected salvations require explicit praise. 5. *Modern-day Kibbutz Galuyos* — The return of over seven million Jews to *Eretz Yisrael* only eighty years after the Holocaust is a revealed *nes* that demands our recognition and rejoicing. 6. *Averting the trap of complacency* — We must avoid the spiritual pitfall of taking *Hashem's* protection for granted during times of conflict, ensuring we recognize every *yeshuah* as a gift. 7. *Joy brings the Geulah* — When we show *Hakadosh Baruch Hu* that we appreciate the miracles He performs for us, we become *zocheh* to the final stage of the *geulah* and the coming of *Mashiach*.

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Vayikra 5786 | Rav Blachman

Mar 17, 2026

13:52

🎬 Watch this shiur on YouTubeAI-Generated Summary (AI can be inaccurate. Check important information):In **Parshas Vayikra**, the Torah introduces the laws of **Korbanos** (sacrifices), a section known as **Toras Kohanim**. While these laws primarily involve the **Kohanim**, the Torah commands every Jew to become a "kingdom of priests" (**Shemos 19:6**), meaning our entire lives—every action and moment—should be dedicated to serving **Hashem** and increasing **Kvod Shamayim**. Although we currently lack the physical **Beis HaMikdash**, **the Ramchal** explains in his letters that when **Hashem** removes the ability to perform a physical **mitzvah**, He wants us to connect to its inner dimension. By being **osek** (intensely occupied) in these laws, it is as if we have actually offered the sacrifice (**Menachos 110a**).To fulfill this today, we must build a **Mizbeach** (altar) within our own hearts. **The Alter Rebbe** explains in (**Likutey Torah**) that the verse "When a man brings a sacrifice from you" (**Vayikra 1:2**) implies that the sacrifice must come from within the person. We are called to sacrifice our **Nefesh HaBahamis** (animal soul), represented by the "cattle and sheep" mentioned in the verse. Becoming a true servant of **Hashem** requires us to give up our self-centered search for pleasure and obsessive desires.This path of personal sacrifice is the essence of being holy (**Vayikra 19:2**). **The Ramban** (**Vayikra 19:2**) teaches that holiness is achieved by distancing oneself from even permitted physical pleasures. **The Rambam** further clarifies this in (**Sefer HaMitzvos, Lo Sa'asei 47**), explaining that the prohibition of "following after your heart and eyes" (**Bamidbar 15:39**) refers to being drawn after physical cravings and constantly thinking about satiating one's desires. **The Sefer HaChinuch** (**Mitzvah 387**) elaborates that when a person is preoccupied with vanity and pleasure, they lose sight of their ultimate purpose. By letting go of our self-centeredness and "excess baggage," we create the space to truly connect with the Almighty.

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Vayakhel Pkudei 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Mar 12, 2026

8:50

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Ki Tisa 5786 | Rabbi Meir Finkelstein

Mar 5, 2026

5:12

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The Hidden Achdus of Megillat Esther | Rav Daniel Zuckerman

Feb 26, 2026

5:36

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Truma 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Feb 19, 2026

6:27

🎬 Watch this shiur on YouTube *Parshas Terumah – The Aron & the Shulchan* 🕊️This week we learn about the building of the *Mishkan*, focusing on two keilim: the *Aron HaBris* and the *Shulchan*. The Torah’s wording and measurements reveal a powerful lesson about how to approach *Torah* and *parnassah*.*Plural vs. Singular*By the *Aron* it says *“Ve’asu”* — plural. Everyone is included. *Torah is for all of us.* No one should think it belongs only to great scholars.By the *Shulchan* it says *“Ve’asita”* — singular. Not everyone is guaranteed the same financial success. Do your hishtadlus — and *be satisfied with what Hashem gives you.**Complete vs. Incomplete Measurements* 📏The *Aron’s* dimensions are all halves — teaching us that in *Torah* we are never complete. There is always more to learn, more to grow.The *Shulchan’s* dimensions are mostly whole — in *gashmiyus* we should feel complete and grateful. But its height is a half-measure — because when it comes to using our money for *higher purposes*, we are never finished. There is always room to give more.*The Badim (Poles)* 🚶‍♂️By the *Shulchan*, the poles were removed when they stopped traveling — because *parnassah is a means, not the goal.*By the *Aron*, the Torah says *“Lo yasuru mimenu”* — they may never be removed. *Torah is not something we carry. It carries us.**The takeaway:* In *ruchniyus* — always look higher and keep growing. In *gashmiyus* — look at what you have and feel blessed.Wishing everyone a meaningful and uplifting Shabbos ✨

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Mishpatim 5786 | Rav Zahtz

Feb 11, 2026

4:38

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Yitro 5786 | Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Feb 5, 2026

12:04

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Beshalach 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Jan 29, 2026

6:15

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Bo 5786 | Rabbi Meir Finkelstein

Jan 22, 2026

8:18

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Vaera 5786 | Rabbi Zuckerman

Jan 15, 2026

7:06

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Shmot 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Jan 8, 2026

4:02

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Vayechi 5786 | Rav David Zahtz

Dec 31, 2025

2:53

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Vayigash 5786 | Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Dec 24, 2025

9:30

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Chanuka 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Dec 18, 2025

8:12

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Chanuka 5786 | Rabbi Meir Finkelstein

Dec 10, 2025

6:40

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Vayishlach 5786 | Rav Daniel Zuckerman

Dec 3, 2025

4:46

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Vayetze 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Nov 27, 2025

5:26

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Toldot 5786 | Rav David Zahtz

Nov 20, 2025

2:51

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Chayei Sarah 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Nov 13, 2025

6:01

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Vayera 5786 | Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Nov 6, 2025

12:44

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Lech Lcha 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Oct 30, 2025

6:19

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Noach 5786 | Rav Daniel Zuckerman

Oct 23, 2025

7:12

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Vayakhel Pkudei 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Mar 12, 2026

8:50

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Ki Tisa 5786 | Rabbi Meir Finkelstein

Mar 5, 2026

5:12

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Tetzaveh 5786 | Rav Daniel Zuckerman

Feb 26, 2026

5:36

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Truma 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Feb 19, 2026

6:27

*Parshas Terumah – The Aron & the Shulchan* 🕊️This week we learn about the building of the *Mishkan*, focusing on two keilim: the *Aron HaBris* and the *Shulchan*. The Torah’s wording and measurements reveal a powerful lesson about how to approach *Torah* and *parnassah*.*Plural vs. Singular*By the *Aron* it says *“Ve’asu”* — plural. Everyone is included. *Torah is for all of us.* No one should think it belongs only to great scholars.By the *Shulchan* it says *“Ve’asita”* — singular. Not everyone is guaranteed the same financial success. Do your hishtadlus — and *be satisfied with what Hashem gives you.**Complete vs. Incomplete Measurements* 📏The *Aron’s* dimensions are all halves — teaching us that in *Torah* we are never complete. There is always more to learn, more to grow.The *Shulchan’s* dimensions are mostly whole — in *gashmiyus* we should feel complete and grateful. But its height is a half-measure — because when it comes to using our money for *higher purposes*, we are never finished. There is always room to give more.*The Badim (Poles)* 🚶‍♂️By the *Shulchan*, the poles were removed when they stopped traveling — because *parnassah is a means, not the goal.*By the *Aron*, the Torah says *“Lo yasuru mimenu”* — they may never be removed. *Torah is not something we carry. It carries us.**The takeaway:* In *ruchniyus* — always look higher and keep growing. In *gashmiyus* — look at what you have and feel blessed.Wishing everyone a meaningful and uplifting Shabbos ✨

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Mishpatim 5786 | Rav Zahtz

Feb 11, 2026

4:38

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Yitro 5786 | Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Feb 5, 2026

12:04

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Beshalach 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Jan 29, 2026

6:15

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Bo 5786 | Rabbi Meir Finkelstein

Jan 22, 2026

8:18

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Vaera 5786 | Rabbi Zuckerman

Jan 15, 2026

7:06

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Shmot 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Jan 8, 2026

4:02

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Vayechi 5786 | Rav David Zahtz

Dec 31, 2025

2:53

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Vayigash 5786 | Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Dec 24, 2025

9:30

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Chanuka 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Dec 18, 2025

8:12

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Chanuka 5786 | Rabbi Meir Finkelstein

Dec 10, 2025

6:40

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Vayishlach 5786 | Rav Daniel Zuckerman

Dec 3, 2025

4:46

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Vayetze 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Nov 27, 2025

5:26

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Toldot 5786 | Rav David Zahtz

Nov 19, 2025

2:51

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Chayei Sarah 5786 | Rav Shlomo Friedman

Nov 12, 2025

6:01

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Vayera 5786 | Rav Menachem Mendel Blachman

Nov 5, 2025

12:44

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Lech Lcha 5786 | Rav Zvi Davidson

Oct 29, 2025

6:19

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Noach 5786 | Rav Daniel Zuckerman

Oct 22, 2025

7:12

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