P'ninat Mishpat: How Many Dayanim?

based on ruling 84139-1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

based on ruling 84139-1 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

MI LAHASHEM ELAY- THE TORAH MINDSET- P. Ki-Tisa

"WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN?"- Iran & Purim

Modern anti-Semitism, and especially this year's miraculous bombing of Iran's Supreme Leader & almost all of his military heads has many parallels in G-d's miraculous salvation in the Megilla, but especially in the Midrashim on Esther. Iran and President Trump can help us understand Haman & Achashverosh, as well as the difference between Christians and Moslems today!

Moreshet Shaul: Character Refinement – part I

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

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

When Galut is Necessary & When Not?

Rav Kook differentiates between sins of manners, sins of the individual and those of an entire country or society. In the latter case, gentile nations leave the stage of history, but Israel (which cannot be wiped out) is sent to exile. The class deals with the severity of a country officially licensing or condoning sin (e.g. same-sex marriages) which is much more severe than what individuals may do as private citizens. Finally, the class deals with the question of how Israel, as a democracy, should address the issue.

Ask the Rabbi: Stock Market Talk on Shabbat

Parashat Hashavua: Torah from the Heaven, and the Reuniting of Broken Pieces

Orchot Tzaddikim, class 82, "Awe" part i

The class begins the final chapter of Orchot Tzaddikim, and deals with 3 levels of awe, and how central it is to Judaism.

Superficial Spirtuality

P'ninat Mishpat: Unsuccessful Transfer of Yeshiva – part V

based on appeal ruling 82138 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

based on appeal ruling 82138 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

Moreshet Shaul: Spiritual Self-Improvement – part II

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 405-7 (from the 1930s

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 405-7 (from the 1930s

Ask the Rabbi: Gluten-Free Diet and Shabbat Considerations

Parashat Hashavua: The Persian Empire, the Golden Calf, and the Divine Presence

Light Up the World!

P'ninat Mishpat: Dividing Parents’ Resources when Mother Still Alive

based on ruling 82017 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

based on ruling 82017 of the Eretz Hemdah-Gazit Rabbinical Courts

Moreshet Shaul: Spiritual Self-Improvement – part I

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 405-7 (from the 1930s)

Based on Siach Shaul, Pirkei Machshava V’Hadracha p. 405-7 (from the 1930s)

Ask the Rabbi: Booing Haman

Parashat Hashavua: Joint Rachel/Leah Leadership and Megillat Esther

Orchot Tzaddikim class 81, "Torah" part ii

The class deals with how G-d grants each generation to innovate and add to the eternal Torah. Even though today, we may not be as religious and spiritual as previous generations, G-d has granted us many "game-changers" to make Torah today that much more NEW, exciting and intellectually and emotionally appealing.

Quality Over Quantity- Countless Ramifications

As mankind matures (similar to the individual child), we all realize that it's generally a mistake to go after quantity, at the expense of quality. Children and primitve man thought that "bigger is better", but today's tiny computer chips and laser warfare teach man what Judaism always knew. Rav Kook explains this important idea with so many ramifications in life and Torah, via the letter Yud, which is the smallest letter, and rationally explains its Kabbalistic meanings and usage. The class is a great example of how Rav Kook harmonizes and combines rational philosophy and logical Kabbala.