Rabbi Michoel Frank - Halachah and Parshah: Recent Episodes
Rabbi Frank's Shiurim
Rabbi Michoel Frank shlit"a is the Rabbi of Ohr HaTorah in Silver Spring, MD. Rabbi Frank delivers a conference call shiur weekly on Thursday nights including 10 minutes of Halachah and 10 minutes of Parshah. Many other shiurim are posted here as well.
This episode gives a new insight to why we bring flowers and trees into shul and homes on Shavuos.
This episode discusses how to prepare both meat and milk, and the different explanations for the minhag of dairy meals, and the melachos which are permitted on Yom Tov.
This episode discusses the progression of עמלות בתורה to loving others who keep the Torah, and loving the Talmidei Chachamim who teach Torah.
This episode discusses the concept of when we consider something assembling and disassembling and when do we consider it just regular usage.
This episode explains why the issur of אונאת דברים is called 'אונאה' - the same word as cheating someone else.
This episode discusses the significance of Korban Omer, why we count from it, and how it demonstrates what is truly ours in this world.
This episode discusses the correct mindset and approach to all the things we DON'T do because we are Jews.
This episode discusses the halachos of this time period, and also the halachos of counting Sefiras Ha'Omer.
This episode discusses why a woman becomes Tamei after giving birth, and how it connects to Pesach.
This episode discusses the Haggadah from Yachatz and hiding the Afikomen, through Avadim Hayinu.
This episode discusses how to incorporate the lessons we've learned this year about being Jews into our Pesach Seder.
This episode discusses the meaning of the pasuk - בקרובי אקדש - I become holy by those closest to Me.
This episode discusses which products need to be Kosher for Pesach and which don't require a hashgachah. It also discusses how to understand which Shampoos are ok for Pesach and how to verify medications as well.
What are we trying to accomplish with our Seder? Talking Points and Divrei Torah - Until Mah Nishtaneh.
This episode explains how the story of Purim was a crucial moment in history when the leadership transferred from Nevi'im and kings, to Talmidei Chachamim.
This episode discusses the final pasuk of Sefer Shemos, it's message and how it connects to Purim.
This episode discusses why the pasuk refers to the women who wove the goat hairs - אשר נשאה לבן בחכמה.
This episode introduces the three categories of building, Binyan bi'Karkah, Binyan Bi'Keilim, and Asiyas Ohel.
This episode discusses how women were successful in refraining from the sin of the Egel, and why Shabbos is immediately before the story of the Egel.
This episode discusses the halachos of writing or images on food, like cake or cookies.
This episode discusses why the Korban HaTamid is mentioned in this week's parshah, and a fascinating Medrash about the reason we say Shemah Yisrael.
This episode discusses various applications of assembling and disassembling letters and words.
With Adam Sraag NP
This episode deals with many questions faced by a NP, and focuses on the obligation of a doctor or nurse to treat people outside of the clinical setting, pro bono or not, and what their liability for malpractice is according to halachah.
This episode discusses the Medrash that Yaakov Avinu planted cedar trees in Mitzrayim to be used in the Mishkan.
This episode introduces the Melachah of writing on Shabbos, and how to navigate signing for medication, and opening books with writing on the side.
This episode discusses why the parshah is named after Yisro, and the qualities of Yisro's successful criticism.
This episode discusses the melachah of ממרח as it applies to using creams, ointments, and toothpaste on Shabbos.
This episode explains the connection between Tu Bi'Shevat and the sin of the Eitz Ha'Daas
This episode discusses the issues with salting vegetables and preparing salads on Shabbos.
This episode discusses what the terms יד החזקה and זרוע הנטויה refer to, and what is their significance regarding how Hashem took us out of Mitzrayim.
This shiur was given by the annual Yarchei Kallah Bnei Torah in Princeton NJ, on the topic of גניבת דעת במקח - Geneivas Daas in Selling, Renting, and Advertising. The video can be viewed on Torah Anytime.
With Shlomo Fantl
This episode discusses the questions that a funeral director would face, and primarily discusses the issues of Kavod Hameis and Nivul, and chiyuv Kevurah by a Jew and non-Jew.
This episode relates a story about Rav Matisyahu Saloman zatzal's mother, and delves into the act of Miriam - ותתצב אחותו מרחוק
This episode discusses the issur of capturing animals on Shabbos and the practical application as it applies to pets and insects.
This episode explains the pasuk: נפתלי אילה שלחה הנותן אמרי שפר - bringing a fascinating Medrash about how Naftali served Yaakov.
This shiur was hosted by Kolel Zichron Amram's Federal Holiday learning program. This episode discusses the different obligations of the borrower, and the ways the Torah absolves responsibility. It covers מתה מחמת מלאכה - שמירה בבעלים - קרקע and other relevant cases.
This episode discusses the significance of fasting on a Friday, and why the siege of Yerushalayim was so relevant then, and now as well.
This episode discusses the issues inherent in opening bags, containers, boxes, and cans on Shabbos, and specifically deals with opening small and large bags.
This episode discusses the concept of מדת הוד and the explanation given by Rav Moshe Schapiro zatzal, to the connection to Chanukah.
This episode discusses the question how can we say הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו נסים - we never pray for miracles?
This episode discusses women's obligation to light Chanukah Neiros, and the minhag of not working during the half hour they burn.
This episode discusses the real significance of the Chanukah miracle, as explained by Rashi on Navi Chaggai.
This episode talks about why we have a mitzvah to not eat the Gid Hanasheh, and how it represents the eternal faith that Klal Yisrael has in Hashem.
This episode deals with how it is permitted to use a safety pin, and how to remove pins from a shirt on Shabbos, and when labels and tags may be removed on Shabbos.
With Rabbi Zechariah Schwartz
This episode discusses the halachic issues and culpability of hacking and identity theft, and the challenges of being a professional hacker, regarding looking at people's private emails or files, the ethical issues with teaching hacking, and demonstrating a website's security flaws publicly.
This episode discusses the fact that the Torah doesn't expound on the life of Yitzchak Avinu.
This episode discusses the halachos of sewing and tearing, focusing on using safety pins and pins.
Explaining the nature of the nisayon of having to buy the Me'aras Ha'Machpeilah, and how it can be after the Nisayon of the Akeidah
This episode discusses the test of Sarah being taken by Pharaoh, and how Avraham succeeded in this test.
This episode discusses tying a typical bow knot, and three situations where it presents a problem on Shabbos.
Speech given in Washington D.C. at the Federal Courthouse, hosted by Judge Solomson, addressing the challenge of trying to process the tragedy, and understanding what role we can play as Jews.
This episode explains the significance of Hashem's oath to never bring a Mabul again, and how it applies to us and our power of Tefillah.
This episode introduces the Melachos of קושר and מתיר - tying and untying, and explains what is prohibited min ha'Torah, and what is mi'Derabanan.
This episode explains the pasuk in Beraishis אז הוחל לקרא בשם ה and the relevant message for us in this time - how we have to demonstrate to the world true Godliness.
This episode discusses the applications of dyeing on Shabbos, with polishing shoes and applying makeup.
This episode discusses the Haftorah we lein on Yom Kippur, where Yeshayah Hanavi teaches us how to make a significant change in our lives to maintain the spirit of Yom Kippur all year.
This episode discusses how Avinu Malkeinu corresponds to our Shemonah Esray and reflects on it.
This episode was a speech given to YGW High School. Discusses two Kavanos to have for Tekias Shofar and for the Brachah of Avos.
This episode discusses the way the Selichos begin with us perceiving ourselves as having nothing, and end with us claiming our heritage and Zechus Avos.
This episode talks about the challenges we face in davening, and the utmost importance to find Simchah and joy in davening, especially on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
This episode discusses the Melachah of washing clothing on Shabbos, and all the associated issurim with cleaning on Shabbos.
This episode delves into the fourth perek of Eichah which is Yirmiyahu lamenting the death of Yoshiyahu Hamelech, and we learn through the Kinah dedicated to that story, and try to extract the lesson Chazal want us to learn about Kavod Talmidei Chachamim.
This episode introduces the Kinos focusing on three points, our relationship with Hashem, feeling the pain of previous generations, and praying that this is enough.
With Gabe Bensimon. This episode deals with the many issues that mortgage brokers (and their clients face) with Ribbis issues, when borrowing from Jewish owned lenders, or from credit unions, and additional questions regarding which is better - doing business with Jewish owned companies and brokers, or with non-Jewish to avoide Ribbis issues.
This episode discusses the exchange between Hashem and Klal Yisrael, where Klal Yisrael compares themselves to the cities of Sodom and Amorah, and Hashem compares them to the people of Sodom and Amorah, and the deep message of hope hidden in there.
This episode discusses the halachos of preparing for Shabbos Chazon, Erev Tisha B'Av and Tisha B'av.
This episode talks about why we say all the travels of Klal Yisrael in Masai in the tune of Az Yashir, and what is the message of these travels.
This episode compares and contrasts the difference between the Three Weeks and the Nine Days halachos.
This podcast discusses the problem many Rishonim and Achronim wrestle with, why was Shiva Asar established for the breach of the wall of the Second Beis Hamikdash, while Asarah Bi'Teives is for the First Beis Hamikdash.
In this episode we discuss what is the connection between these two Parshiyos, and we explain the motivation of Moav to attack and hate Klal Yisrael, and why the Torah judges them so harshly.
This segment discusses the halachos of Shehiyah - leaving food on the fire, and Hatmanah, wrapping food in silver foil or other wrappings, and then placing it on a heat source.
In this episode we discuss what exactly was the sin of Korach and Dasan and Aviram - what were they truly held accountable for doing?
With Rabbi Zalman Goldstein
New Series! We interview people with different jobs each episode, sharing the halachic challenges they have in their profession. This episode deals with challenges in the field of Kiruv, and focuses on 'Kiruv Heterim,' how we apply halachah to Baalei Teshuvah, both when they are developing, and when they are fully observant but have challenges with their families at home, and we address how the Kiruv professionals themselves have certain leniencies to enable them to interact with the students and potential Baalei Teshuvah.
This episode explains the amazing message about parenting that lies in the pasuk: האנכי הריתי את העם הזה
In this episode we explain how to make instant coffee, Via, tea bags, and Tradition style soups on Shabbos.
We discuss the importance of the first donation made by the Nesi'im - six carts and twelve oxen for transporting the Mishkan!
We discuss the halachos of a Kli Sheini, what can be put into a second vessel, and what items are considered 'Kalei ha'Bishul.'
With Dr. Hirschel Wohl
New Series! Each episode will feature another professional in our community, with the unique questions and challenges he faces, and we'll try to address some of the shailos. This episode deals primarily with the issue of using bone grafts derived from a cadaver, which runs into the prohibition of benefitting from a cadaver and also the obligation to bury a dead body, and also deals with the tumah issues faced by Kohanim. The questions are relevant to dentists and patients alike!
In memory of Yehoshua Dov ben Ezriel - Dr. Jerry Taragin
This shiur explores the connection between Rus and Dovid Hamelech, and the reason why we lein Megillas Rus on Shavuous, and how this can prepare us for Kabbalas Hatorah.
Explaining the two mitzvos in this weeks parshah which are both called אונאה - cheating someone on price, and hurting someone with words.
The first four rules of Bishul - Yad Soledes Bo, Kli Rishon, Ain Bishul Achar Bishul, and Davar Gush.
Explaining the significance of the miracle of the Lechem Hapanim staying warm from week to week.
Halachos of Cooking on Shabbos. What is a Kli Rishon and Kli Sheini? What is the difference in halachah?
Explaining the Rashi at the end of Parshas Kedoshim that one should say I wish I could eat non-Kosher but Hashem commanded me not to.
Shares a thought from the Shem Mi'Shmuel on the unique quality of the Tumah associated with Childbirth.
Developing an approach to present the Haggadah addressing all four types of children - Chacham, Rashah, Tam, She'aino Yodeah Li'shol.
Demonstrating the special role women played in Yetzias Mitzrayim and how this is symbolized with Charoses.
Beautiful interpretation of Rav Hirsch about the different choices the women made in constructing the Mishkan.
Discussing the three main points to consider when backing out of any deal, sale, employment, or partnership.
Melave Malka at Rabbi Burger's Shul in Baltimore: The approach of the Yosef Lekach to Ad d'Lo Yodah - to forget the Chorban! Insights into the Neis of Purim and what it means to us.
Explaining Chazal that when Klal Yisrael served Hashem, the Keruvim faced each other, and when they didn't they faced the wall.
Explaining the three reasons the Medrash gives why women were addressed first by Mattan Torah.
Explaining a fascinating Medrash that contrasts Yetzias Mitzrayim to Krias Yam Suf from Hashem's perspective.
Explaining the two meanings of the word Pesach, and explaining why it was significant that Hashem 'passed over' the houses of the Jews - what else would He have done?
Shiur given at the Business Halachah Conference in Toronto on the topic of the basic of Employment halachah - the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee.
Shiur given at the Yarchei Kallah about backing out of sales and deals when only money has been given.
This is a shiur given 3 years ago prior to Asarah Bi'Teves. It is the longer version with many more sources of the micro-synopsis given last night. This gives a new and inspiring view of Asarah Bi'Teves so that we can go through the fast with much more meaning.
The halachos of Sechitah by fruits and the difference between different kinds of fruit.
Explaining how we are able to daven for a miracle - when we forget Al Hanissim and we say הרחמן הוא יעשה לנו נסים
This is a shortened version of the speech I gave to YGW Girls Highschool, also available on this podcast.
Continuing the halachos of Sechitah, discussing the three categories of fruits or vegetables, grapes and olives, citrus, and other types.
Speech to YGW Girls Parshas Vayeishev, about the struggles of our generation, and how Shabbos is the way we can find strength to succeed, and the story of Chanukah understood in this light.
Starting to explain the concepts of Dosh - separating wheat from straw and its practical applications, and the halachos of Sechitah.
Explaining the general approach of the Gr"a to Mishlei, and going in depth into the Gr"a on the pasuk שמע בני מוסר אביך ואל תטוש תורת אמך
The halachos of cutting something from the ground on Shabbos, and using a tree for any purpose.
This shiur discusses the halachos of davening before Shkiah, after Shkiah, waiting for a minyan to daven, and how far and how much time does one have to invest into finding a minyan to daven with.
Summarizing all that we learned about Choresh and explaining the issur to wash or sweep floors on Shabbos.
Explaining the significance of the oath Hashem took to not bring a Mabul anymore, and the sign of the rainbow.
Continuing the Melachah of Choresh, plowing, in its application to dragging benches and sitting on chairs outdoors.
Learning from different sources how Chavah did indeed do Teshuvah, and perhaps in a unique way.
We are beginning a new series, learning the 39 Melachos in order, and we will hopefully cover the general rules of the Melachos as well.
Developing three methods to approach building upon mistakes and becoming a newer and better person.
Some points to keep in mind when saying Avinu Malkeinu during Aseres Yemay Teshuvah. For the full shiur on this topic, see the previous podcast titled: The Significance and Importance of Avinu Malkeinu. Kesiva Vi'Chasima Tova!
Explaining when Avinu Malkeinu was established, what are the kavanos we are meant to have, how to improve our davening in general through Avinu Malkeinu.
Explaining the contemporary Pruzbul, what the mitzvah of שמיטת כספים is, to which sorts of debts does it apply, how to navigate the halachah in today's market, and how a Pruzbul operates.
Discusses the concept of 'Toeles,' which is a heter for Nekamah as well, and many different applications of Nekamah in every day settings.
Discussing the statement made by Eglah Arufah - 'Our hands did not spill this blood...'
An in-depth explanation of the Kinah: ויהי נועם נשבת במוצאי שבת - and how Tisha B'Av on Shabbos demonstrates a specific approach to mourning the Chorban.
Shiur given by the Mid-Atlantic Business Halachah Conference 2022. This shiur covers the basics of when an employee can quit, and when an employer can fire, starting with verbal agreements, contracts, kinyanim, and the taking the ramifications of quitting or firing into account.
Understanding why we mourn in the fashion we do, starting with the Three Weeks, moving up to the Nine Days, and culminating with Tisha B'av.
The halachic viability of natural bodies of water for a mikvah, both for women and for keilim, and what it entails.
Learning through three different points about the Availus of the Chorban, through Medrash and Meforshim, and giving us perspective how to relate to Availus of the Chorban in our time.
Learning the Haftorah of Korach, when Shmuel addresses Klal Yisrael as a whole, in depth.
Explaining the difference between having a goy work for you, and asking a goy to do something on Shabbos.
Discusses the order of importance when distributing Maaser Tzedakah money, starting with yourself!
A summary of the basics of taking Challah, the shiur, the brachah, and disposal of Challah.
Explaining the meaning of the pasuk כה תאמר לבית יעקב ותגיד לבני ישראל by Kabbalas Hatorah, and the three reasons Hashem gave us to accept the Torah.
Shiur on the topic of Asmachtah and all forms of conditional payments and penalties, how they are treated according to Halachah. Covers down payments, non-compete agreements, loan forgiveness and more.
Demonstrates the status of Rus as the 'אמה של מלכות' what the significance of this is, how it materialized, and why Rus merited this zchus.
Discussing the difference between sakanas eiver - a limb threatened, and other ailments.
Presents three different approaches to Koraich, each one teaching an important principle of what we are trying to accomplish by the Seder.
Explaining the connection between Rosh Chodesh and women's refusal to participate in the Egel.
The shiur compares the Mishkan and the First Beis Hamikdash and delves into the differences between the Keruvim, the Menorah, and the Shulchan.
Discusses the different ages when we begin stopping our children from doing muktzah or melachah.
Discusses the halachos of chinuch by kiddush, eating before kiddush, havdalah, lechem mishnah and seudah.
Discusses the appropriate age to begin children with tznius and all the various applications.
This Shiur explains the significance of why we fast to commemorate the passing of Ezra Hasofer on Tes Teives, and how this ties into the fast of Asarah Bi'Teives as one of the root causes of the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash. We discuss the context of why Klal Yisrael didn't return from Galus with Ezra and the ramifications of that.
How understanding that every moment is accounted for gives us the ability to focus even in the most stressful times.
The obligation of a child to keep kosher, wait between meat and milk, and the obligation to make brachos.
This shiur explores the halachic basis for a copyright, and some of the history associated with copyrights, and how it applies to music and software in the modern world.
Explaining why the Gemarah says if you are careful with Neir Chanukah you merit children who are talmidei chachamim, and why the Rambam says Chanukah is so beloved.
The appropriate age when children should light the menorah, and the halachos of tzitzis as applied to chinuch.
Explaining the concept of having the Menorah on the left and the Mezuzah on the right, and it's halachic ramifications by a window, and the hashkafic meaning and connection to Tzitzis.
New Series on the Halachos of Chinuch. We will discuss when is the appropriate time to begin educating children about each mitzvah, and the halachos that are applicable.
Discusses the halachic and hashkafic status of wearing lace sheitels which are difficult to discern that they are a sheitel.
Learning through the whole progression of Gechazi as a talmid of Elisha, to his eventual downfall and plight as a Metzorah. What was the cause, and how it developed.
This shiur discusses the halachic precedent to protect a patent, and how it played out in history between the Maharam Padua and the Remah. This will be hopefully be followed by a shiur discussing the halachic status of a copyright.
Examples from Beraishis and Noach how the issue of tznius was at the core of world-altering events.
Explaining the pasuk of Vashem He'emartah Hayom, and discussing three different approaches to how to say Shemah.
Explaining the significance of what we say in Tefillah Zakah, and at night - we forgive all financial and spiritual claims against people.
This shiur discusses when is it appropriate to forgive, the necessity of asking mechilah properly, and what is truly meant by 'maavir al midosav,' using sources from Tanach and Chazal.
New Series on the topic of Tznius: Part I The Halachos of Making Brachos when Uncovered
Explaining the halachah that children aren't supposed to learn anything on Tisha B'Av, and what we can learn about relating to the day from there.
Understanding the request of the Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuven and Moshe Rabbeinu's response, and how it relates to our lives.
This discusses the difference between the Three Weeks and Sefirah and Chol Hamoed, and the unique heter for shaving that the poskim discuss regarding the Three Weeks.
Understanding what 'Avodah Zarah and Shefichas Damim,' means in terms of the destruction of the first Beis Hamikdash, what Menashe did, and how it relates to our Avodah today.
Understanding the five reasons we fast on Shivah Asar Bi'Tammuz and their relevance to the Chorban and the Three Week period of mourning.
Final segment of Kashrus in the Kitchen, dealing with kashering ranges, ovens, and microwaves.
Discussing the difference between the punishment of Korach and the 250 Roshei Sanhedraos.
This Chaburah discusses the status of 'Heter Mechirah' with historical context, as well as dealing with the problem of 'Dina di'Malchusa Dina', the sale isn't valid according to secular law. This also applies to buying land in Eretz Yisrael for the sake of keeping Shemitah.
Discussing the halachos of keeping meat and dairy utensils separate even when serving cold food.
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The mishnah of the seven differences between a Chacham and a Golem - demonstrating the art of listening.
Developing the first mishnah of the fourth perek of Pirkei Avos: Aizehu Chacham Halomaid Mikol Adam...
Discusses which products need hashgachah, and how to understand the differences between hashgachos
This is a new series which will discuss great historic controversies surrounding a hashkafic or halachic debate. Future potential topics will include, selling Eretz Yisrael for Shevi'is, Machine Matzah, the Get of Klives, and many more. This shiur discusses the great controversy that erupted over the Moreh Nevuchim, it's tremendous ramifications in Jewish History, and the debate about philosophy throughout the centuries.
Explains the different themes in Maggid and how they relate to our lives, and insight into Shulchan Oraich.
Explains Shaul's rationale for not killing Agag and the animals, and the lesson about Amalek and Purim contained in that.
In depth shiur explaining the names of the trop, what purpose they serve in punctuating the pasuk, and also how their names, sounds, and even shapes contribute to the pshat of the pasuk!
Explanation of Klal Yisrael's question: מה שמו and the answer of Hashem to them and to Moshe.
This shiur develops the story of the haftorah of Vayechi, helping us understand why Shimi ben Geirah rebuked Dovid, how Dovid accepted his rebuke, and what we can learn about giving and taking rebuke.
Explanation of the brachah of Shevet Dan and the pasuk we say by Krias Shemah al Hamitah
Historical background from Tanach, Melachim, Yechezkel, and Yirmiyah about the meaning of Asarah Bi'Taivais.
Explanation of the paragraph Chasof Zeroah Kodshechah, and the message of Chanukah throughout the year.
Shiur discussing the source of the minhag to light a menorah in shul, and all the ramifications of the different explanations.
This shiur goes through the nevuah of Chagai Hanavi, who prophesied about the miracles of Chanukah. It gives a whole new perspective on the historical importance of the miracle to the Jews of the time, and why it is that Chanukah is an eternal mitzvah.
For the source sheets on this shiur, please email rabbi@ohrhatorahmd.com
This shiur was given to the Agudah's Torah Projects and can be viewed online as well on their website.
This is a combined Ohr Hatorah and KMS event. Both Rabbi's share some halachic discussions unique to Covid-19, and then Rabbi Frank shares a thought on Hoshanah Rabbah, and Rabbi Weinberg shares a thought on Shemini Atzeres. Then both Rabbi's share personal inspirational moments and thoughts they had during the whole Corona process.
Why did they shake Lulav on Shabbos the first day while the Beis Hamikdash was built, but now we don't anymore? The depth behind the connection of Daled Minim and the name of Hashem.
Compares and contrasts the Krias Hatorah of the two days of Rosh Hashanah and how they teach us about Malchiyos.
This shiur demonstrates how the Krias Hatorah teaches us many lessons about how we are supposed to daven on Rosh Hashanah. This shiur covers the relevance to Malchiyos and Zichronos.
This shiur develops why we lein the haftorah of Channah and Shmuel on Rosh Hashanah, and develops four connections between how Channah davened and how we are meant to daven on Rosh Hashanah.
Who authored Tehillim? Was it Dovid Hamelech or Aisan, or Moshe Rabbeinu, or Yedusun? How does Tehillim relate to Rosh Hashanah and Yomim Noraim?
Two fascinating approaches to the pasuk of Lo Sisgodedu and Rav Hirsch's explanation of the connections.
This is the Halachic portion of this speech. The Dvar Torah on the parsha is in a separate podcast.
The story in Yirmiyahu how sefer Eichah was written well before the Chorbon, and how it's message applies to us today.
This shiur teaches the inner meaning of the Aleph Beis, we cover the letters Aleph through Daled. Much of this shiur relies on some pictures or videos which were made viewable during the Zoom presentation. However, the majority can be followed regardless!
This shiur is text based, and discusses why Yehoshuah sent Meraglim, what they accomplished, who was Rachav Hazoneh, and why was she so significant in this context, and how does this reflect on the era of Nevi'im which was now starting.
Discusses the issues revolving around changing the Torah's inheritance laws, and how it is done today.
Ne'ilas Hachag Shavuos 5780 and Siyum on Masechtos Beitzah, Taanis, Megilah, Moed Kattan, and Chagigah.
This shiur discusses if all 613 mitzvos were given on Har Sinai, when did Klal Yisrael become aware of them, and when did they become obligated in each one of the 613 mitzvos.
The recording starts a minute late. The beginning mentions that in Parshas Behar, the mitzvah of Shemittah is mentioned which demands a great amount of bitachon and emunah to abandon one's land for a whole year, and just rely on Hashem.
This shiur learns through the instance of pandemic in the days of Dovid Hamelech as related in the last perek of Shmuel Beis, and the instance of pandemic mentioned by Chazal which led to the institution of 100 brachos a day, and the pandemic which killed the 24 thousand students of Rabbi Akiva.
The first ten minutes is Halachos of Lashon Horah, the remainder is the Shabbos Speech for the parshah.
This speech was given for the Chabad Unity Program, hosted by Chabad of Silver Spring and Rabbi Wolvovsky, the Sunday following Parshas Tazriah - Metzorah. The speech explores the two haftorahs of these parshiyos which are the two instances in Tanach where a metzorah is mentioned, and how it applies to our lives today.
The first ten minutes are halachos of Sefiras Haomer, and the last 20 are an explanation of the meaning of the last days of Pesach and how they relate to our current time.
This is a synopsis of the basic halachos of Chol Hamoed, covering laundry, haircuts, nail cutting, shopping, home repairs, buying and selling, and writing and crafts. This was given Pesach Chol Hamoed 5780.
The shiur discusses the various opinions how to write the Aseres Bnei Haman and the Aleppo Codex Controversy
Tanach and Inyanah D'Yomah is a monthly series for women, focusing on stories and personalities in Tanach which relate to the parshah or the moadim. This episode is about the Shirah of Devorah, and the role of women both in the shirah of Az Yashir and in the story of Devorah and Yael.
This is a series devoted to learning segments of Tanach which give us a better understanding of our Moadim and Torah Personalities. This develops the history and significance of Asarah Bi’Taivais.
The Chaburah is a monthly men’s event featuring food and drink and a shiur on relevant business topics.
The Inner Mechanics of the Torah is a monthly shiur delving into the way mitzvos and Halachos are established.
The Chaburah is a new monthly program featuring food and drinks and interactive learning of relevant business halachah topics.
This is a monthly series delving into different topics, to understand how Halacha and Minhag were formulated and practiced.
This is a monthly program going through stories and personalities in Tanach relevant to Inyanah dYomah
This is a new program featuring interactive discussions on relevant topics that apply in today’s business environment, accompanied by wings, poppers, and drinks.
This is a new monthly series exploring how Halachah is developed and the different approaches of Sefardim and Ashkenazim. It will also delve into the different sources of mitzvos, drashah vs. asmachtah vs. takanah. The topic will generally relate to inyanah d’yomah.
This shiur goes through the Tahara process, explaining some of the deeper meaning behind the minhagim and practices. It also elaborates on each part of the process, clarifying proper procedure and Halacha.
This is a new monthly series! We will learn about personalities and stories in Tanach, as they pertain to Inyanah D'Yomah. This months shiur is about the Navi Zechariah, who was killed by the king Yoash, and his blood bubbled for hundreds of years. We learn the text of the Navi inside, posted here in the details. Kinos of Tisha B’av #34 יוֹם אַכְפִּי הִכְבַּדְתִּי וַיִּכְפְּלוּ עֲוֺנַי, בְּשָׁלְחִי יָד בְּדַם נָבִיא וּבָא אֶל מִקְדַּשׁ ה’,וְלֹא כִסַּתְהוּ אֲדָמָה עַד בֺּא חֶרֶב מוֹנַי, וְלֹא שָׁקַט עֲדֵי הֻקַּם דַּם הַנָּבִיא זְכַרְיָה: הָיָה הוֹלֵךְ וְסוֹעֵר עַד בֺּא רַב טַבָּחִים וּבָא אֶל מִקְדַּשׁ ה’ וּמָצָא דָמִים רוֹתְחִים וַיִּשְׁאַל לְבַעֲבוּר זֶה הַכֺּהֲנִים הַזּוֹבְחִים וַיַּעֲנוּהוּ כִּי זֶה הוּא דַּם קָרְבָּן הַזְּבָחִים וַיְנַסֶּה בְּדַם פָּרִים וְדַם אֵילִים וְדַם מֵחִים וְגַם זָבְחוּ זֶבַח רַב לַחֲקֺר מֶה הָיָה: ...וַיֺּאמֶר נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן גַּם דָּמוֹ הִנֵּה נִדְרָשׁ...וְאֵין שֶׁקֶט לְדַם נָבִיא וַיְהִי לְמוֹפֵת וְאוֹת... וָאוֹמַר לְנַפְשִׁי זֶה חַטָּאתֵךְ וְזֶה פִּרְיָהּ: הוֹסִיף לַהֲרוֹג... עַד אֲשֶׁר נֲשָׂא נְבוּזַרְאֲדָן לִבּוֹ לַשָּׁמַיִם וַיֺּאמֶר הַאֵין דַּי בִּבְנוֹת יְרוּשָׁלַיִם הֲכָלָה אַתָּה עוֹשֶׂה אֶת שְׁאֵרִית הַשִּׁבְיָה: Kings who reigned from the death of Zechariah until the Chorban יואש 40 – אמציה 29 – עוזיה 52 – יותם 16 – אחז 16 – חזקיה 29 – מנשה 55 – אמון 2 – יאשיהו 31 – יהואחז – 3 – יהויקים 11 – יהויכין 3 – צדקיה 1 1 Total = 298
מלכים ב’ פרק יב וְיֶ֛תֶר דִּבְרֵ֥י יוֹאָ֖שׁ וְכָל־אֲשֶׁ֣ר עָשָׂ֑ה הֲלוֹא־הֵ֣ם כְּתוּבִ֗ים עַל־סֵ֛פֶר דִּבְרֵ֥י הַיָּמִ֖ים לְמַלְכֵ֥י יְהוּדָֽה׃ וַיָּקֻ֥מוּ עֲבָדָ֖יו וַיִּקְשְׁרֽוּ־קָ֑שֶׁר וַיַּכּוּ֙ אֶת־יוֹאָ֔שׁ בֵּ֥ית מִלֹּ֖א הַיּוֹרֵ֥ד סִלָּֽא׃ וְיוֹזָבָ֣ד בֶּן־שִׁ֠מְעָת וִיהוֹזָבָ֨ד בֶּן־שֹׁמֵ֤ר ׀ עֲבָדָיו֙ הִכֻּ֣הוּ וַיָּמֹ֔ת וַיִּקְבְּר֥וּ אֹת֛וֹ עִם־אֲבֹתָ֖יו בְּעִ֣יר דָּוִ֑ד וַיִּמְלֹ֛ךְ אֲמַצְיָ֥ה בְנ֖וֹ תַּחְתָּֽיו׃
מלכים ב’ פרק יד בִּשְׁנַ֣ת שְׁתַּ֔יִם לְיוֹאָ֥שׁ בֶּן־יוֹאָחָ֖ז מֶ֣לֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל מָלַ֛ךְ אֲמַצְיָ֥הוּ בֶן־יוֹאָ֖שׁ מֶ֥לֶךְ יְהוּדָֽה׃ בֶּן־עֶשְׂרִ֨ים וְחָמֵ֤שׁ שָׁנָה֙ הָיָ֣ה בְמָלְכ֔וֹ וְעֶשְׂרִ֤ים וָתֵ֙שַׁע֙ שָׁנָ֔ה מָלַ֖ךְ בִּירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם וְשֵׁ֣ם אִמּ֔וֹ יְהֽוֹעַדָּ֖ן מִן־יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ וַיַּ֤עַשׂ הַיָּשָׁר֙ בְּעֵינֵ֣י ה’ רַ֕ק לֹ֖א כְּדָוִ֣ד אָבִ֑יו כְּכֹ֧ל אֲשֶׁר־עָשָׂ֛ה יוֹאָ֥שׁ אָבִ֖יו עָשָֽׂה׃ וַיְהִ֕י כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר חָזְקָ֥ה הַמַּמְלָכָ֖ה בְּיָד֑וֹ וַיַּךְ֙ אֶת־עֲבָדָ֔יו הַמַּכִּ֖ים אֶת־הַמֶּ֥לֶךְ אָבִֽיו׃ וְאֶת־בְּנֵ֥י הַמַּכִּ֖ים לֹ֣א הֵמִ֑ית כַּכָּת֣וּב בְּסֵ֣פֶר תּֽוֹרַת־מֹ֠שֶׁה אֲשֶׁר־צִוָּ֨ה ה’ לֵאמֹ֗ר לֹא־יוּמְת֨וּ אָב֤וֹת עַל־בָּנִים֙ וּבָנִים֙ לֹא־יוּמְת֣וּ עַל־אָב֔וֹת כִּ֛י אִם־אִ֥ישׁ בְּחֶטְא֖וֹ יוּמָֽת׃ דברי הימים ב’ פרק כד יז וְאַֽחֲרֵ֥י מוֹת֙ יְה֣וֹיָדָ֔ע בָּ֚אוּ שָׂרֵ֣י יְהוּדָ֔ה וַיִּֽשְׁתַּֽחֲו֖וּ לַמֶּ֑לֶךְ אָ֛ז שָׁמַ֥ע הַמֶּ֖לֶךְ אֲלֵיהֶֽם: יח וַיַּֽעַזְב֗וּ אֶת־בֵּ֤ית ה’ אֱלֹקי אֲבֽוֹתֵיהֶ֔ם וַיַּֽעַבְד֥וּ אֶת־הָֽאֲשֵׁרִ֖ים וְאֶת־הָֽעֲצַבִּ֑ים וַֽיְהִי קֶ֗צֶף עַל־יְהוּדָה֙ וִיר֣וּשָׁלַ֔ם בְּאַשְׁמָתָ֖ם זֹֽאת: יט וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח בָּהֶם֙ נְבִאִ֔ים לַֽהֲשִׁיבָ֖ם אֶל־ה’ וַיָּעִ֥ידוּ בָ֖ם וְלֹ֥א הֶֽאֱזִֽינוּ:
This shiur goes through five steps of dealing with emergency, potentially life-threatening situations on Shabbos. Below is a chart of the four different categories of medical situations on Shabbos. These will be addressed in coming Thursday night shiurim on this podcast iy"H.
Identifying the Situation
Emergencies:
Any situation which can potentially be life-threatening. All safek = questionable threats are included. Including:
1. Onset of Labor
2. Any Threat to pregnancy
3. Bleeding
4. Concussion
5. Breakage
6. Internal Pain
7. Bad Burns
8. Terrible Toothaches
9. High Fever
10. Patients with Serious Medical Conditions
Threat to Limbs:
When its guaranteed there’s no-threat to life, but there is a possible loss of limb, or functionality of limb. Examples:
1. Severe cut to a finger, and the bleeding has been stopped and controlled by EMTs.
2. Cut on the face which can lead to disfiguring scarring.
3. Burns which have received EMT care already.
4. Broken Teeth
Sickness:
Any situation which is clearly not life-threatening but causes the person to be in bed, or feel like they need to be in bed. Examples:
1. Cold or Flu
2. Strep
3. Extremely Painful Headaches
4. Migraines
5. Post-Surgery Pain (even minor procedures.)
6. Stomach Viruses
7. Low Fever
Pain:
Any situation which causes pain but doesn’t make a person feel sick, or need to go to bed.
Examples:
1. Sprained Ankle
2. “Minor” Headache
3. Small Cuts/Bruises/Burns
4. “Minor” Toothache
5. Skin Conditions
6. Heartburn and Stomach Aches
7. Allergies