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St. Louis Kollel
How many candles were on the Menorah in the Beis Hamikdash?
Who lit the Menorah?
What caused Aron the High Priest to be chagrined?
How was the Menorah made?
Do humans really deserve the Torah?
Are Angels holier than us?
Why did the Angels thy to stop Hashem from giving us the Torah?
- What is the meaning of 'Im bechukosai teileichu" ?
- What is so special about the study of Torah?
- Why do we mourn during the days of Sefiras haomer, counting of the omer?
- Why is Shemitah, the sabbatical year for the fields, called Shabbos?
- Think this is your house? Think again.
- Discover the greatest Kiddush Hashem a person can do
- Do you know what the most integral part of Simchas Yom Tov, being happy on the Festivals, is?
- What is worse than a blasphemer? What was the catalyst for him to end up falling so low?
- Where is the source that one is obligated to make blessings on food?
- How long must one wait before enjoying fruits of a newly planted tree?
- How does honoring your parents have anything to do with keeping Shabbos?
- Why did Hashem bring us to Egypt to become slaves?
- Is it permitted to sell yourself as a slave?
- What is the Torah's view on the idea of being a slave?
- How can slavery uplift our Pesach seder experience?
- How many Kosher birds are there?
- How many Kosher animals are there?
- What happened immediately following the inauguration of the Mishkan, Tabernacle? What was the reaction of the Jews as well as the reaction of Moshe and Aron?
Rabbi Avrohom Stulberger is the Rosh Yeshiva of Valley Torah High School He also serves as President of the Yeshiva Principals Council of Los Angeles.
- Giving Thanks. Who? What? When? Why? How?
- All the Korbanos (offerings) are detailed in last week's Parsha besides one... Do you know which one?
- Discover a whole new level of depth in the Purim story!
- After Mashiach arrives will we still celebrate the Jewish Holidays?
- Was King Achashverosh a wise king or a foolish king?
- Can decipher the following (parts of) two verses?
וּבְהַגִּ֡יעַ תֹּר֩ נַֽעֲרָ֨ה וְנַֽעֲרָ֜ה לָב֣וֹא | אֶל־הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
וּבְהַגִּ֣יעַ תֹּֽר־אֶסְתֵּ֣ר בַּת־אֲבִיחַ֣יִל | דֹּ֣ד מָרְדֳּכַ֡י
Outside his business hours, Rabbi Hartman, a grandson of Rav Yechezkel Hartman zt”l, Rav of TICK (U. City), gives numerous shiurim in Far Rockaway.
Forgetfulness. Friend or Foe?
- Discover the differences between the first Luchos (Tablets) and the second Luchos
- Do you know who made the Luchos?
- Is there a Mitzva to work throughout our lives?
- How many garments did the Kohanim wear? How many did the Kohen Gadol wear?
- Do you know what was so special about the Choshen (breastplate)?
- Who did they make the olive oil for?
- Do you know how many campaigns were held during the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle)?
- What was the most important component of the Mishkan?
Medicine In Jewish Thought
- Isn't Hashem the greatest Doctor? How are we allowed to be treated by anyone else?
- How is a Jew supposed to relate to money?
- What is the big deal if a Jew cuts corners in business?
- Who was Moshe's father-in-law and what was his background?
- Why is it necessary for the Torah to introduce him to us right before the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai?
- What were the names of Moshe's children and what do they represent?
The Hidden Secrets Within The Makkos (Plagues)
- Discussing the origins of the timeless question, 'Can good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people?'
- Delving into the tremendous havoc that the Plagues had on the land of Egypt.
- Learn fascinating facts about the Plagues you never knew and how they were all measure for measure
Part 1 from the Farbreng & Kumzitz at U. City Shul - part of the Kollel Winter Yarchei Kallah
- What does the verse mean when it says that Yehudah spoke into the ear of Yosef
- Why did Yosef send everyone out of the room before revealing himself to his brothers?
- All Sins Are Bad, Are All Bad Things Sins?
- Learn about the gray areas in life
- Discover the real tricks of the Evil Inclination
- Understand the depth behind Yaakov's fear of Eisav
- How to find our inner reservoir of strength
- The importance and significance of every individual
- The keys to gratitude
- Diversity and Unity in Judaism
Rabbi Katz is a Rosh Chabura at Kollel Bnei Torah in Lakewood & Posek for Chayim Aruchim Medical Halacha hotline
- My child is a redhead. Am I doomed?
- Was there a difference between the love Yitzchok had for Eisav and Rivkah's love for Yaakov?
- What was the purpose and significance of the blessings, that were so important to both Yaakov as well as Eisav (who didn't have much else in common)?
- Why does the Torah, which doesn't contain even one extra letter, transcribe the whole back-and-forth negotiation between Avraham and the people of Cheis?
- What was Eliezer's 'pitch' to the family of Rivka, to convince them to let her marry Yitzchok?
- What was the 'test' that Eliezer did to discern which girl would be the right one? What was the significance of that 'test'?
Why does the Torah repeat Noach's name three times in the first verse of the Parsha?
The Torah describes Noach as Ish Tzadik Tamim, a perfectly righteous man (lit. a righteous man, perfect...). What is the significance to this description?
Why are one's good deeds considered like his children?
Why did Hashem need to destroy the entire world, wouldn't it have been enough to kill all of its inhabitants?
This class was presented to the St. Louis Senior Kollel.
Rabbi Bogopulsky is the Rabbi at Nusach Hari B'nai Zion in St. Louis.
- Explore the essence of the Mitzva of Bikkurim
- What is the definition of the word Viduy (generally translated as confession) and what does it have to do withMaaser, tithes?
Rabbi Mellman is a Maggid Shiur at Mechinas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. Click HERE for the Mar'ei Mekomos
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Is it ok or proper to get angry for righteous causes?
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What happened many years ago on the Banks of the Rivers of Babylon?
- What does a Jew 'build' with if not with cement?
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The color theme this week is RED. Do you know why? (Besides the heartbeat theme.)
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How short would you sing a short song of praise, if you could sing a short song of praise?
- What was wrong with Yehoshua's old name (Hoshea)?
- Did Moshe show favoritism towards his prized disciple?
- Where did the Meraglim (Spies) go wrong?
- What were they doing in Chevron, and did they Daven in Meoras Hamachpeila (Burial place of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs) while they were there?
- What is the proper Hebrew word for 'Kindle'? (As in 'To kindle the lights of the Menorah')
- Did the Jews travel in the desert whenever and wherever they pleased?
- How many purposes did the Ananei Hakavod (Clouds of glory) serve?
- What were the Chatzotzros (trumpets) used for in the desert?
Outside of his business hours, Rabbi Hartman, a grandson of Rav Yechezkel Hartman zt"l, Rav of TICK (U. City), gives numerous shiurim in the Five Towns.
Why did Hashem need to lift the mountain over our heads?
Wasn't it foolish for the Jews to accept the Torah unequivocally without knowing what it contained?
Who presumably has better lineage, the first choice or the last choice?
What does the Mitzvah of Sukkah have to do with Mount Sinai?
- Why does the land of Israel need to have a Shabbos?
- What did the farmers do all year when they couldn't work their fields?
- What is the probation of ona'as devarim (Lit. fraud or overcharging of words)?
- What is Arachin and why does it immediately follow the admonitions?
- Sefiras Haomer, the counting of the Omer. What are we counting towards and what are we counting for?
- The Mitzva of Kiddush Hashem, sanctifying God's name. How do we bring this Mitzva closer to home?
- The Sin of Chillul Hashem, desecrating God's name. What's included?
- What were the prerequisites that needed to be done before even beginning the Yom Kippur service in the Beis Hamikdash (Temple)?
- How can we make ourselves holy?
- Is the prohibition of sacrificing our children by burning them alive relevant in modern times?
Lettuce, Matzah and Wine? or Meaning, Bonding and Connection?
Making The Seder Night a More Meaningful Experience
Rabbi Fordsham is a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivas Shaarei Chaim in Far Rockaway and Rav of Beis Medrash of Lawrence
- Who actually put up the walls of the Tabernacle?
- Was Moshe a really strong individual?
- How about his brother Aaron, was he strong?
- According to the Mishna (in Ethics of our Fathers), who is considered a strong person?
- Why do we drink on Purim?
- Is there halachic significance to the story of Raba killing Rav Zeira?
- Does one have to drink specifically wine, or do other alcoholic beverages suffice?
- Is Purim different than other Yomim Tovim with regard to drinking?
Haman and Mordechai - A Tale of Two Antitheses
Discover a whole new level of depth in the Purim story!
Understand the roles of Mordechai and Haman and how we can learn from them to our everyday lives
- If The Tabernacle Could Talk What Would It Say?
- Do you know what the Cherubim looked like? Do you know their unique significance?
- What was so special about the Menorah and what does it represent?
- Do you know what the beams were made out of? How did they find them in the desert?
- Which Vessels are 'missing' from this week's Torah portion?
0:00 - 1:25 - Intro for Rabbi Freund
1:25 - 9:01 - Rabbi Freund
9:15 - 17:41 - Intro for Rabbi Plotnik
17:57 - end - Rabbi Plotnik
- Do you know how many questions they will ask you when you reach the next world? Do you know what any of them are?
- If you steal an envelope addressed to yourself from the post office or mailman, did you commit a crime?
- What do monetary laws have to do with faith and heresy?
- Who is the best 'business partner' to consult with before closing any deal?
- Caring for widows and orphans and stories about the way the great Rabbis treated them
- Learn about Moshe's Father-in-law's life story and delve into a few reasons for why he is highlighted right before the the Jews recieve the Torah.
- Hear about the three different meanings to the word 'Shema' (lit. hear) and understand what exactly Yisro heard more than anyone else.
- Discover the unique deal he made with Moshe and how it impacts our lives today.
- Uncover the secrets message that ties the super bowl to this week's Parsha and why the war with Amalek was the last thing that inspired Yisro on his journey.
- What has more value, fish or diamonds?
- Why do we pray for wealth and honor if the Torah generally despises those things?
- What is the significance of the word 'Az' used as the first word of Moshe's song of gratitude?
- Learn the meaning to God 'hardening' Pharaoh's heart and the lesson we can learn from it.
- Discover the 'secret' how to never get another bonus from your boss again.
- Hear why weren't the Jews able to listen to Moshe?
- Connect to the person responsible for taking the small Mir Yeshiva and developing it into an institution with multiple buildings and thousands of students.
Rabbi Robinson is the Rav of Mikor Hachaim in Chicago and Menahel of the Midwest Council of Rabbanim
- Learn why does the Torah repeats that Moshe grew older two times
- Discover the common theme of the seemingly strange string of stories we know about Moshe growing up
- Understand who Iyov (Job) was and why was he punished so severely
What is the purpose of exile? Does it really work?
Is there really only one type of truth?
How is it that God created a perfect world for Adam, yet he didn't even make it through the first day?
How are we to understand the fact that the Jewish nation is/was in exile for the vast majority of their existence?
Four compelling questions and one deep, thought provoking answer.
Rabbi Spero is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim and author of the popular Touched by a Story series.
- Learn a new approach for the word Vayigash-and he approached
- Discover the awesome power of the gaze of a holy person
- Uncover the source of the time honored tradition of covering your eyes for Shema
- What is the diference between the Hebrew words Melech (King)and Moshel (Ruler)?
- Do you know what did Yaakov's family tell him to console him after Yosef's apparent death?
- Discover the hidden message of Yosef's encounter with Potiphar's wife?
- Do you know why is there no Tractate in the Talmud for Chanukah?
- Can you figure out what Hebrew word has the same numerical value as the letters found on the Dreidel?
- Why was Yaakov really scared of his brother Esav?
- Why did Yaakov care about the Angel's name and why did the Angel refuse to answer?
- Who was Devorah whose death is recorded in this weeks Parsha?
What happened to the missing 14 years in Yaakov's life?
How did Yaakov protect himself from being fooled by Lavan? Why didn't it work?
What is the meaning behind the name of Rachel's first child -Yosef?
Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz, the Rav of Kehillas Ohr Somayach, is a retired Professor of Law at University of Maryland and is a world-renowned lecturer. Rabbi Breitowitz's scope of knowledge, brilliance, as well as his unique ability to grasp complicated material and communicate it clearly to others is legendary.
He has lectured extensively throughout the US and Israel on medical, business, and family ethics.
- Why does the Torah use the word Vaye'etar instead of V'hispalel when describing Yitzchak's Prayer?
- Why was Eisav called 'The red one'?
- Learn about the difference between the 'wicked' and the 'scoffers'.
This was presented to the Senior Kollel Morning Chabura on Wednesday 22 Cheshvan - November 16
- Find out how the captured Mossad agent was able to withstand the torture
- Delve into the Timeless Message of Trials and Tests in the Torah
- Learn why there is there a small letter Kaf in the word Velivkosah -and he cried and the deep message behind it
- Find out who Ephron Really was
- Angels can't multitask? Why the need for three angels?
- The message of the mustard.
- The difference between Avraham and Lot 2.0
Rabbi Sytner is the Rav of The Village Shul, Aish Hatorah learning center in Toronto and is a popular speaker on TorahAnytime.
- The blessing of 'And you shall be a blessing'
- The test of Lech L'cha
- The reaction of Avraham VS lot after becoming wealthy.
- +Bonus story about Emuna
Rabbi Landau was the rabbi at Torah Links of Middlesex County and is currently the North American director of Olami Mentors.
Click HERE for the video of the Vaad. Rabbi Weisbord is the Mashgiach Ruchani of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel in Baltimore
Dr. Jonathan Feiner, author of "Mindfulness: A Jewish Approach", is a clinical psychologist who teaches courses on Mindfulness and enjoys providing workshops on other topics related to Judaism and psychology. He is the founder/director of Rockland CBT, a psychology practice group specializing in mood and anxiety disorders, and the adult clinical director at Achieve Behavioral Health.
This presentation was delivered to the St. Louis Senior Kollel on Wednesday June 14. Click HERE for the video of the presentation
Rabbi Goldberger is the Rav of Tiferes Yisroel in Baltimore. Click HERE for the video of the Vaad.
Click HERE for the video of the Vaad. Rabbi Weinberger is the Rav of Agudas Yisrael of Flatbush and a Maggid Shiur at Mesivta Shalom Shachna
Rabbi Spero is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim and author of dozens of books. Click HERE for the video of the Vaad.
- How is Megilas Esther like Hallel?
- If I don't have a Megila should I say Hallel instead?
- How did Hashem cause Haman's plan to backfire?
- How is it possible to build a house for Hashem?
- Giving ourselves - not giving money.
- Be satisfied with material wealth - not with Torah knowledge.
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This class was presented to the Senior Kollel Division of the Kollel. Click HERE for the video of the class.
Rabbi Witkin is the Rav of Kehillas Bnei Hayeshivos in North Woodmere. Click HERE for the video of the Vaad.
- Doing pure chessed
- Bricks of sapphire
- The first step in becoming Klal Yisroel
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Click HERE for the video of the Vaad. Rabbi Taub is the Rav of the Young Israel of Holliswood.
- What did the Yam Suf "see"?
- Why did Hashem tell the Jews to "Just jump in", instead of praying?
- The message of the Mann
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Doron is the founder and director of Executive Sleep Consulting, an online sleep practice specializing in digging deep to find solutions for hard to treat sleep issues. After gaining his BSc from UCLA in psychobiology, his view of health and medicine was thrown a curve ball when he struggled with his own insomnia and was desperately seeking help for his condition. It was only when he realized that his solution lay within, that he embarked on the next 15 years researching sleep, psychology, and the power of the human mind. He cured his own insomnia and now helps people around the world do the same. He is also dedicated to his community in South Bend, Indiana, where he serves as the spiritual leader for the Midwest Torah Center.
Rabbi Silverman is the Dean of the Atlanta Scholars Kollel. Click HERE for the video of the Vaad.
- Why do we have so many mitzvos to remember Yetzias Mitzrayim?
- What is the reason Hashem brought the Makkos?
- The two aspects of Emunah.
- The significance of tefillin.
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Rabbi Krohn is a Maggid Shiur at Yeshiva of Waterbury.
- Frogs & Eclipses
- You can't beat Hashem's system.
- and more...!
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- Why is it important that Yosef was a shepherd in his fathers house?
- What was Pharaoh's brilliant idea to 'outsmart' the Jews?
- What is the significance to the three stories that introduces us to Moshe Rabbeinu?
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Rabbi Plotnik is a Maggid Shiur at Meor Yeshiva in Chicago
- What was the significance of Yaakov Avinu falling ill prior to his passing?
- Every little thing we do goes a long way...How so?
- Why did Nevuchadnetzar "merit" to destroy the Beis Hamikdash and rule the world?
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Rabbi Ari Marburger is a Dayan for the Bais Din Maysharim of Lakewood, and author of “Business Halacha: A Practical Guide to Modern Business“
Click HERE for the video of the Vaad. Rabbi Kurland has been a Rebbi in Shor Yashuv in Far Rockaway for over 35 years and has authored numerous books.
- Why was Yaakov, & not Yosef, saying Shema when he met Yosef in Mitzrayim?
- Why was Yaakov punished for saying he had a difficult life?
- And more!
Rabbi Thumim is a Maggid Shiur at Beit Midrash of Great Neck
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- Does our mitzvah of kindling the Menorah follow the model of the mitzvah of kindling the Menorah in the Beis Hamikdash?
- What happens if my Menorah blows out on Erev Shabbos before the onset of Shabbos?
- Do all eight flames of the Menorah have an equal halachic status?
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Click HERE for the the video of the vaad. Rabbi Scheinberg is a Rebbi at Beth Yehuda in Detroit and has a Masters in counseling
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Rabbi Flamm is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Balitmore
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(Did man really conquer the moon?)
- Why did Yaakov go study for 14 years before going to Lavan's house?
- Why did Yaakov give his wives a whole speech before telling them that Hashem said to leave Lavan's house?
- What did the Dalai Lama tell the Israeli man?
Rabbi Orlowek is the Mashgiach at Yeshiva Torah Ohr in Yerushalayim and a prolific author.
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Rabbi Sandler is the Mashgiach at Shor Yoshuv and Rav of Kehilas Beis Yisroel - both in Far Rockaway
Click HERE for the video. Rabbi Weinberger is the Rav of Agudas Yisroel of Flatbush and a Maggid Shiur at Mesivta Shalom Shachna.
Rabbi Berkowitz is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore. Click HERE for the video of the class.
The microphone stopped working for a few minutes during the shiur. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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Click HERE for the video of the Vaad. Rabbi Robinson is the Rav of Mikor Hachaim in Chicago.
Click HERE for the video of the Vaad. Rav Mordechai Stern is the Rav of Heichal Dovid in Lawrence, NY.
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A renowned therapist, author and coach with a private practice in Brooklyn, Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch works with individuals, couples and families to overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and codependence. He authored numerous books including Think Good and It Will Be Good: Spiritually-Based Therapy Inspired by Viktor Frankl and Jewish Wisdom & First Aid for Jewish Marriages .
Click HERE for the video of the class. This is the second (of three) class from the "Bringing Shalom Bayis Home" series.
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Rabbi Shulman is a Rosh Yeshiva at RIETS and Rav of Young Israel of Midwood.
This lecture was part 1 of 3 of the "Bringing Shalom Bayis Home" series. Click HERE for the video of this lecture.
David J. Lieberman, Ph.D., is an award-winning author and internationally recognized leader in the fields of human behavior and interpersonal relationships. His twelve books, which have been translated into 26 languages and include two New York Times bestsellers, have sold millions of copies worldwide. Dr. Lieberman’s works have been featured in hundreds of major publications, and he appears as a frequent guest expert on national media outlets. His latest book, Never Get Angry Again (St. Martins Press, 2018) is available at bookstores nationwide. Visit DrDavidLieberman.com for more information and TorahAnytime.com to enjoy hundreds of his video lectures.
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- What is the meaning of the word Mitzvah?
- What gives the sanctity to the Mishkan?
- Why was the Mitzvah of Shabbos the intro to the commandment to build the Mishkan?
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- Why is Purim unique that, contrary to the other holidays, it will remain forever?
- What is an even greater open miracle than the Splitting of the Sea?
- What is unique about the Mitzvah of reading the Megilla that we must read it twice?
- Why were Moshe Rabbeinu & Dovid Hamelech specifically shepherds?
- Did the Jewish people know that Hashem took them out of Mitzrayim before they received the Torah?
- How can Hashem harden Pharaoh's heart? Isn't that taking away his Free Will?
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- Why did Iyov deserve the terrible tragedies that befell him? How is that "measure for measure"?
- What happened when Pharaoh said he has the answer to "The Jewish Problem"?
- Why did Pharaoh exempt Shevet Levi from servitude?
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Shiur is l'ilui nishmas Dr. J. Lester Zeffren & Rav Gershon Yitzchak Zeffren
Winter Yarchei Kallah was sponsored by the Zeffren Family in memory of Dr. J. Lester Zeffren and Rabbi Gershon Zeffren on the occasion of their yahrtzeits.
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- Why did Yehuda need to speak into Yosef's ear?
- How can Yosef say with such confidence "it's not your fault?"
- Is it such a big deal to have a "sour face?" (Hint: Yes!)
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Presented on behalf of the St. Louis Senior Kollel on December 21, 2020. Click HERE for the video of the presentation. Click HERE for the slides in the presentations. For more info email yberkowitz@stlkollel.com
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Originally delivered to the St. Louis Senior Kollel 9-22-20
Delivered as part of the Annual Summer Yarchei Kallah in memory of R' Alvin & Molly Fredman
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Delivered as part of the Annual Summer Yarchei Kallah in memory of R' Alvin & Molly Fredman
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Delivered as part of the Annual Summer Yarchei Kallah in memory of R' Alvin & Molly Fredman
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Presented to the Senior Kollel 7-6-20. Click HERE for the video of the lecture.
Rabbi Menachem Nissel is a renowned speaker who has inspired thousands throughout the world. He is a widely published author including the highly acclaimed Rigshei Lev - Women and Tefillah (Targum / Feldheim 2001). He is a senior lecturer for Ner LeElef (Jewish Leadership Training) and teaches in yeshivas and seminaries in Jerusalem. He is the Senior Educator for NCSY, a popular worldwide youth group.
Presented to the Senior Kollel Monday June 29. Click HERE for the video of the presentation and HERE for the last few minutes about Hamilton.
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Treasures of the Jews of Egypt
An audio-visual tour of the famous Cairo Genizah
Explore a treasure-trove of Jewish texts and artifacts from over 1000 years of Jewish life in Egypt.
Rabbi Mordechai Becher, originally from Australia, is an Instructor at Yeshiva University, Rabbi of the alumni of Neve Yerushalayim College, and senior lecturer for Gateways. He received his semicha from the Chief Rabbinate of Israel and the Chief Rabbi of Yerushalayim and holds an MA in Medieval Jewish History from the Bernard Revel Graduate School where he is currently a doctoral candidate. He taught at Ohr Somayach and Neve Yerushalayim in Jerusalem and served in the Israel Defense Forces. Rabbi Becher has answered thousands of questions on AsktheRabbi.org and presents a Talmud class, Dimensions of the Daf, on cable TV with the Jewish Broadcasting Service. Rabbi Becher’s latest book, Gateway to Judaism, published by Artscroll/Shaar Press, is in its tenth printing. He has taught in the USA, Canada, England, Israel, South Africa, Australia and Russia, and is a scholar in residence for Legacy Kosher Tours, and has conducted tours in Africa, Australia, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Panama and Russia.
Rabbi Dr. Goldman is a Rebbi at RSA and is a Clinical Psychologist.
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Presented to the Senior Kollel 5-25-20
Featuring Rabbi Moishe Winter & Rabbi Menachem Tendler.
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Featuring Rabbi Menachem Greenblatt & Rabbi Moshe Shulman.
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This Mussar Vaad is from Rabbi Gibber's visit as Scholar in Residence for the Kollel's Winter Yarchei Kallah. It is specifically relevant to the time of Pesach and should be a zchus for a refuah sheleima for Rabbi Gibber (Chaim Simcha ben Shoshana Rella) b'soch sha'ar cholei Yisroel.
A pre-Pesach class from Rabbi Shlomo Eisenberg (first few minutes are cut off - sorry!)
Did you know that there is a specific connection between techi'as hameisim and the month of Nissan? Now (after you listen to this amazing shiur) you know!
The unique situation we are in, in addition to encouraging introspection, should also be inspiring us of how capable we are!
Guess what! The significance of Rosh Chodesh Nissan is not just that it's 2 week's before Pesach! It's a Yom Din - a Day of Judgment! Let's give it all we got!
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The power of brachos, and saying 100 of them daily is unimaginable. What is so special about them? What are we supposed to ponder when we say those blessings? How else can we utilize this power in our situation today?
No question, for most of us these are the most turbulent times we've live through. As Jews, our strength comes from prayer. Now is the time to make the most of our special power - our prayer.
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Why does the Torah say "Shabbsosai" - indicating that there are numerous Shabbasos? Hear words of wisdom from the K'sav V'hakabala and the R' Velvel Soloveitchik, the Brisker Rov...and as always...stay safe!
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Rabbi Shulman is a Rosh Yeshiva at RIETS and Rav of Young Israel of Midwood.
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Rabbi Leff is the Rosh Kollel of the Boston Kollel. Click HERE for the video of the Mussar Vaad.
Rabbi Shoshan is the rav of Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale.
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Rabbi Feldman, the Rav of Beth Jacob in Atlanta. The topic of the vaad is the connection between dibbur and bechira. Click HERE for the video of the Mussar Vaad
Rabbi Dovid Heber is the Rav of Kehilas Ahavas Yisroel Tzemach Tzedek and a Kashrus Administrator for the Star-K both in Baltimore.
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Rabbi Kamenetzky is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva of South Shore and Author of the Parsha Parables Series.
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Enjoy this Mussar Vaad entitled "People Believe What They Want" from world renowned speaker Rabbi Bentzion Shafier from TheShmuz.com
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Rabbi Moshe Taub, Rav of Young Israel of Holliswood and Rabbinic Editor of Ami Magazine, inspires and encourages us to understand and focus on our relationship with ourselves, with others and Hashem and reminds us in the name of the Chovos Halevavos - when we try our best to be our best "Anything Is Possible"
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Rabbi Michoel Berkowitz, a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore, shares insights and inspiration in his inimitable humorous style.
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In honor of the Kollel Raffle drawing Rabbi Levitansky shares some insights from Rav Nosson Wachtfogel on the parsha.
We all want to reach greatness and now we are shown the path with mechanech par excellence Rabbi Yonason Goldson
(This class is part of the Amud-a-Week program from the St. Louis Kollel. For all Amud-a-Week shiurim click HERE.)