Beit Midrash

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68 Lessons
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    Yitro

    Always Rough at the Beginning

    Rabbi Ezra Cohen | 23 Shvat 5784
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    Parashat Hashavua

    On Justice and the Right of Appeal – part I

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | 19 Shvat 5784
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    Covenant & Conversation

    Yitro Deed and Creed

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | 11 Shvat 5784
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    Yitro

    Only Those Who Live In The Land Love G-d

    The Torah threatens punishment for idol-worshipers that is only 1/500th of the reward that the righteous will receive: "Concerning My enemies, I keep in mind the fathers' sins for their descendants, [only] to the 3rd and 4th generations. But for those who love Me and keep My commandments, I show love for [at least two] thousands of generations" (Sh'mot 20,5-6). The punishment is for four generations, and the reward for 2,000 generations. But the question we would like to address is: Why are the righteous termed both "those who love Me" and "those who keep My commandments?" Is not one enough?

    Rabbi Moshe Tzuriel | Shvat 19 5783
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    Ekev

    What Were the Differences Between the 1st & 2nd Luchot?

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Av 21 5782
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    Parashat Hashavua

    Connecting to the Torah through Unity

    From Siach Shaul, p. 236-7

    Hashem raised up our spiritual level in an unprecedented manner of “jumping up in levels". This took the nation from the 49th rung of impurity to the highest level of sanctity and preparedness to receive the Torah.

    Rabbi Shaul Yisraeli zt"l | Shvat 18 5782
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    Yitro

    Great Responds

    It is to the credit of Yitro that he chose to act positively upon hearing of the events that occurred to the Jewish people in their exodus from Egypt. He uprooted himself to join the Jewish people in their travels through the desert.

    Rabbi Berel Wein | Shvat 18 5782
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    Yitro

    The Structure of the Good Society

    What makes the te commandments special is that they are simple and easy to memorise. That is because in Judaism, law is not intended for judges alone.

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | Shvat 18 5782
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    Yitro

    The Ultimate Proof of the Truth of Torah

    In honor of the Torah's "Ten Commandments" Portion Rav Netanel Yosifun presents the Ultimate Proof of the truth of Torah

    Rabbi Netanel Yossifun | Shvat 18 5782
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    Yitro

    Bless You

    One of the prayers was greeted with the Aliyah of the admonishment and a hassle broke out. David, one of the prayers, gave a solution, but was he right?

    Rabbi Daniel Kirsch
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    Yitro

    A Nation of Leaders

    What can there be in common between the practical advice of a Midianite and the timeless words of Revelation itself? There is an intended contrast here and it is an important one.

    Rabbi Jonathan Sacks | Shvat 22 5781
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    Yitro

    It's a Package Deal!

    Hashem first spoke all 10 commandments at the same time. what was the purpose of doing it?

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Shvat 21 5781
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    Yitro

    Does Jewish Law Permit Owning Statues?

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Shvat 21 5781
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    Yitro

    A Human Justice System

    One of the basic lessons learned from Parashat Yitro is that there is no perfect system of justice if it involves human beings and judges.

    Rabbi Berel Wein | Shvat 21 5781
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    Yitro

    Pulling Teeth

    May I pull teeth on Shabbos? Does clipping fingernails on Shabbos involve a Torah prohibition? On Yom Tov, may I dig up earth to perform the mitzvah of kisuy hadam?

    Rabbi Yirmiyohu Kaganoff | Shvat 19 5781
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    Yitro

    What Does the “Thickness of the Cloud” Mean?

    Special clouds accompanied our ancestors already from the time of Avraham and Sarah. In the Exodus from Egypt, the accompaniment of the cloud takes on national significance, and in our parasha, the matter is specifically stressed.

    Rabbi Yossef Carmel | Shvat 19 5781
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    Yitro

    You Shall Not Covet

    Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed
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    Yitro

    Time to Measure Up

    Rabbi Stewart Weiss | Shvat 19 5780
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    Yitro

    How to Increase Your Spiritual Power

    Beyond the 4 Amot

    In this week's Parasha we are commanded to honor our parents. The Torah promises a reward for those who will fulfill the commandment. The reward is to have longevity in the land of Israel. Why is it different in the land of Israel than out of the land?

    Baruch Gordon | Shavt 18 5780
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    Honoring the Parents

    Air Fair

    At the Shabbat Table

    At the Shabbat Table

    Rabbi Daniel Kirsch | Shvat 18 5780
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