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Eisav, the Social Philosopher
How could Eisav have succeeded in fooling his father to think he was worthy of blessings?
More Than Meets the Eye - Parashat Toldot
The weekly lesson of Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
Isaac and Esau
A Shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks for the weekly portion "Toldot".
More Than Meets the Eye
A Shiur by Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed for the weekly portion "Toldot".

Lessons on Toldot

"YA'AKOV DONS ESAV'S ARMS"
How can we understand that Yitzchak preferred & even considered giving the bracha of Eretz Yisrael to Esav? This short article explains a new pshat (literal understanding) as well as having important ramifications for today's current events between Israel & Hamas.
Rabbi Ari Shvat | Kislev 5786
3 min
Matriarch Rivka's Heroism - Combining Strengths
1 Kislev 5786
Parashat Hashavua: How to Ensure a Future of Torah
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Cheshvan 5786
4 min
The Holy City of Gaza
Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 28 Cheshvan 5785
Parashat Hashavua: Reddish! Is that Good?
Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Cheshvan 5785
2 min
Esav's Deception in His Perennial Struggle with Israel
Rabbi Dov Lior | 4 Kislev 5784
THIS “TIRE” MUST NEVER WEAR OUT
Our sedra begins the amazing story of Yakov & Esav. This is a saga that never really ends; the progeny of Yakov - we Jews - will go on forever, & we will be locked in battle, both physical & spiritual, with Esav’s descendants until the end of time.
Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Kislev 2 5784
Why Did Isaac Love Esau?
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Z"tl | Kislev 4 5784

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Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
Rabbi Uri Sharki
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Rabbi David Chai Hacohen
Rabbi Benny Elon
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l
Rabbi Shlomo Goren zt"l
Rabbi Chaim Avihau Schwartz
Rabbi Chanan Porat Z"l
Rabbi Zalman Nehemiah Goldberg

Sukkot
Bug-Free Sukkah: Essential Halachic and Practical Schach Guide
How to inspect, clean, and store bamboo mats and palm branches to protect your mitzvah and holiday meals.
Rabbi Moshe Vaya | Tishei 5 5787
28 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 138
R' Eli Stefansky | 4 Tishrei 5786
32 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 137
R' Eli Stefansky | 3 Tishrei 5786
32 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 136
R' Eli Stefansky | 2 Tishrei 5786
29 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 135
R' Eli Stefansky | 1 Tishrei 5786
33 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 134
R' Eli Stefansky | 29 Elul 5786
34 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 133
R' Eli Stefansky | 28 Elul 5786
32 min
Chulin
Daf Yomi Chulin Daf 132
R' Eli Stefansky | 27 Elul 5786
3 min
Nitzavim
A Little-Known Commandment
22 Elul 5786
4 min
Vayelech
Hidden Within the Hidden – Not Hidden at All!
Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | 22 Elul 5786
3 min
Ki Tavo
The Torah's Harsh Rebuke Leads to Good Things
Rabbi Dov Lior | 15 Elul 5786
4 min
Ki Tavo
Different Approaches to the Holocaust
Rabbi Moshe Leib Halberstadt | 15 Elul 5786
Ki Tetze
Retrieving Our Lost Strengths
Rabbi Yosef Nave | 8 Elul 5786
Ki Tetze
Contemporary Mechir Kelev Questions
Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | 6 Elul 5786
Parashat Hashavua
“Lest His Heart Be Raised” – You Were Warned
Rabbi Yossef Carmel
Ki Tetze
The Parameters of Justice
Ki Teitse
Ki Teitse
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Z"tl
Shoftim
TESHUVA IN COURT OF LAW?
Parshat Shoftim-Chodesh Elul
Why does parshat Shoftim always come out during Elul? This innovative and central explanation is an eye-opener regarding many aspects of Judaism.
Rabbi Ari Shvat
Shoftim
Standing Silently By
Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel | 1 Elul 5786
The Month of Elul
TESHUVA IS THE ANSWER
The month of Elul serves as a vital time for self-reflection and personal accountability to prepare for true repentance.
Rabbi Stewart Weiss
P'ninat Mishpat
P'ninat Mishpat: Realtor’s Fee on Large Commercial Building – part I
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
(based on ruling 85031 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts)
Beit Din Eretz Hemda - Gazit