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Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Zt"l
Rabbi S. Yossef Weitzen
Rabbi Ya'akov Shapira
Rabbi Uzi Kalchaim zt"l
Rabbi Mordechai Hochman
Rabbi Shabbtai Sabbato
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau
Rabbi Shlomo Goren zt"l
Rabbi Yehuda Leib Gruner

36 min

Kuzari -Rabbi Ari Shvat

Kuzari class 1

The class introduces the book, its original name, the author, why it was written, the history of the Kuzari nation, and the actual introduction of the book written by R. Yehuda HaLevi.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

4 min

Behar

Torah and Work, Hand in Hand

Rabbi Naim Ben Eliahu Tz"l | 21 Iyar 5786

P'ninat Mishpat

P'NINAT MISHPAT: TO WHOM DO THE PAYMENTS GO? – PART II

Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Iyar 5786

Moreshet Shaul

MORESHET SHAUL: TWO ELEMENTS TO WORK ON – PART I

Various Rabbis | Iyar 5786

40 min

Ein Aya

"Tzniut vs. Cheap Attention"

Explaining Tzni'ut in a Modern Appealing Way of Rav Kook

Tzni'ut or humility has a bad "rap" for it goes against many "givens" of the western world. Arrogant people who depend on the approval or (often cheap) attention of others, rather than working on their inner selves, actually lose their own self, and inside feel emptiness. Humility is externally mistaken for unhappiness, just as arrogance is mistaken for happiness. This class is a must for parents and educators, especially of teenage girls, but really for everyone.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

ASK THE RABBI: USING A DOG TO DO WORK ON SHABBAT

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 5786

Parashat Hashavua

PARASHAT HASHAVUA: INDEPENDENCE AND A FREE JERUSALEM BEFORE SHAVUOT

Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 5786

51 min

Orchot Tzaddikim

Siyum iyum of Orchot Tzaddikim

by Rav Yonatan Rozin, leading Ram in Yeshivat Ma'aleh Adumim.

The guest speaker refers to the unique chapter in Orchot Tzaddikim, not found in other works about midot, the "active" way and benefits of silence.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

Emor

"TO LIFE, TO LIFE 'LECHA'IM' "- Parshat Emor

Rav Kook innovatively explains why Kohanim are forbidden to come in contact with death and that Kabbalists say that all women are like Kohanim- for the highest level in Judaism is life. This has many interesting ramifications!

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

4 min

Emor

What's in a Memorial?

Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 14 Iyar 5786

39 min

Ein Aya

"Stuck Up"- Too High & Mighty for His Own Good

Even within arrogance there are different levels. Rav Kook explains the logical connection the Talmud makes between lack of humility, laziness and exile.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

P'ninat Mishpat

P'ninat Mishpat: To Whom Do the Payments Go? – part I

based on ruling 81075 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Iyar 5786

Moreshet Shaul

Moreshet Shaul: Jewish Philosophy in Daily Life

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 250

Various Rabbis | Iyar 5786

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

Ask the Rabbi: Does One Fix a Mistake in a Complex Al Hamichya?

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 5786

Parashat Hashavua

Parashat Hashavua: Love and Jealousy within the Family

Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 5786

Achrei Mot

"FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "

We don't always understand and sometimes Israel pays a price for being the closest nation to Hashem, but that is essentially part of our role. Rav Kook explains just like the prophets often suffered for saying uncomfortable G-dly messages, similarly Am Yisrael historically had to pay the prices as "the conscience of mankind", and the way Hashem is seen to the world. Recently, more and more gentile leaders are beginning to point out the unique and "Chosen" role of Israel, including a game-changing article by an editor of a leading British paper.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

Tazria

"NOT ALL HATE IS CREATED EQUAL"- p. Tazria-Metzora

The parsha teaches the tragedy of being alone and separate, but our 2,000 year galut is exactly that. Because of the universality of anti-Semitism, we unfortunately sometimes tend to make simplistic associations, & lump all this hatred together, as if it's the same. Yes, Iran hates us like the Nazis did, but today's war on all accounts is totally different, and we must thank G-d on Yom HaAtzma'ut for all those differences.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

P'ninat Mishpat

P'ninat Mishpat: Tuition Payment after Withdrawing Student

based on ruling 85142 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786

Moreshet Shaul

Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part V

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154

Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions

Ask the Rabbi: Sefirat Ha’omer of Someone Who Does Not Understand

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786

עוד Lessons

articles on Chayei Sara

Of Conversations and Commandments Parshat Chayey-Sara

The weekly lesson of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed

Chayei Sara

Our parasha deals primarily with Yitzchak, the son or Avraham and Sarah, whose education was at the top of Sarah’s interest. Many parents, in fact, leave no stone unturned to ensure that their children have excellent educations

To Have a Why

A Shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks for the weekly portion "Chayei Sara".

Of Conversations and Commandments

A Shiur by Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed for the weekly portion "Chayei Sara".

"BUYING LAND/HOMES IN ISRAEL"

Avraham's "elaborate" and prolonged give-and-take to acquire Chevron has important eternal and practical messages, especially for the many New-Yorkers recently considering buying homes in Israel!

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Cheshvan 5786

Parashat Hashavua: 137 and the Power of Uncertainty

Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Cheshvan 5786

What to Look for in a Spouse

Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | 21 Cheshvan 5785

Parashat Hashavua: Tanach is One Book Made of Pieces that Must Be Connected

Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Cheshvan 5785

How Much May I Charge?

Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 8 Shvat 5784

CHAYEI SARAH

Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | 8 Shvat 5784

The Ever-Flowing Spring of Kindness of the Patriarch Abraham

Rabbi Avraham Shapira Zt"l | 26 Cheshvan 5784

WHAT IS ISRAEL WORTH?

Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Cheshvan 24 5784

Kuzari class 1

The class introduces the book, its original name, the author, why it was written, the history of the Kuzari nation, and the actual introduction of the book written by R. Yehuda HaLevi.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

Torah and Work, Hand in Hand

Rabbi Naim Ben Eliahu Tz"l | 21 Iyar 5786

P'NINAT MISHPAT: TO WHOM DO THE PAYMENTS GO? – PART II

Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Iyar 5786

MORESHET SHAUL: TWO ELEMENTS TO WORK ON – PART I

Various Rabbis | Iyar 5786

"Tzniut vs. Cheap Attention"

Explaining Tzni'ut in a Modern Appealing Way of Rav Kook

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

ASK THE RABBI: USING A DOG TO DO WORK ON SHABBAT

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 5786

PARASHAT HASHAVUA: INDEPENDENCE AND A FREE JERUSALEM BEFORE SHAVUOT

Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 5786

Siyum iyum of Orchot Tzaddikim

by Rav Yonatan Rozin, leading Ram in Yeshivat Ma'aleh Adumim.

The guest speaker refers to the unique chapter in Orchot Tzaddikim, not found in other works about midot, the "active" way and benefits of silence.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

"TO LIFE, TO LIFE 'LECHA'IM' "- Parshat Emor

Rav Kook innovatively explains why Kohanim are forbidden to come in contact with death and that Kabbalists say that all women are like Kohanim- for the highest level in Judaism is life. This has many interesting ramifications!

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

What's in a Memorial?

Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 14 Iyar 5786

"Stuck Up"- Too High & Mighty for His Own Good

Even within arrogance there are different levels. Rav Kook explains the logical connection the Talmud makes between lack of humility, laziness and exile.

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

P'ninat Mishpat: To Whom Do the Payments Go? – part I

based on ruling 81075 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Iyar 5786

Moreshet Shaul: Jewish Philosophy in Daily Life

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 250

Various Rabbis | Iyar 5786

Ask the Rabbi: Does One Fix a Mistake in a Complex Al Hamichya?

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Iyar 5786

Parashat Hashavua: Love and Jealousy within the Family

Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Iyar 5786

"FIRST 'THE NATIONS WILL SAY: 'G-D DID GREAT FOR [ISRAEL]' "

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

"NOT ALL HATE IS CREATED EQUAL"- p. Tazria-Metzora

Rabbi Ari Shvat | Iyar 5786

P'ninat Mishpat: Tuition Payment after Withdrawing Student

based on ruling 85142 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit | Nisan 5786

Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part V

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p.154

Various Rabbis | Nisan 5786

Ask the Rabbi: Sefirat Ha’omer of Someone Who Does Not Understand

Rabbi Daniel Mann | Nisan 5786