Shiurim by Rabbi Salzberg with the hope to inspire a stronger relationship with Hashem. If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to send an email at msalzberg86@gmail.com
A comment from the Toldos Yaakov Yosef on Az Yashir, and removing the mask of our tzaros
Encouragement for the current situation for Jews around the world through a mashal of the Chofetz Chaim and a powerful story
Resolving whether Shabbos has a set Kedusha regardless of our preparation, versus the gemara telling us we must prepare
Creating a receptacle for the bounty Hashem wants to shower upon us with our trust in Him
Understanding the import of song on Shabbos, and then exploring why we can't do 39 categories of activities.
A look at some of the miracles Hashem did for Moshe, if only at the beginning of his life
A look at some of the miracles Hashem did for the Jews in mitzrayim beginning with the miraculous multiplication of the Jewish people, despite mitzri efforts to destroy us from the onset
Join this new series as we address a host of questions and issues that should be discussed.
From רוממו through תימד יצרוני - as we praise Hashem for the loving kindness He constantly showers us with
The Chofetz Chaim offers insight into the gift of Shabbos, and stories of great tzaddikim and the value of preparing for Shabbos properly, and early.
An attempted understanding of why the Avos are praised for alacrity, and how we need to strive to be like our Avos
The first installment of what we hope will be a frequent burst of inspiration to connect to Shabbos on a deeper level. A gutten Shabbos!
Understanding some of the greatness of Avraham and Yitzchak's akeida, as lesheim shamayim from start to finish
A suggestion on one thing we can work on as a zechus for all Jews, and the coming of Mashiach
An understanding into why Noach is called of the small believers, and the significance of entering the ark nowadays.
An insight into why Moshe so badly wanted to, and eventually did, see in Eretz Yisroel.
We begin Pesukei Dezimra with an introduction to Baruch She'amar and the opening lines.
Rashi reveals what's going on beneath the surface of the parsha, Klal Yisroel's minds and motivations, and our own subconscience.
Join as we explore the final bracha of the morning brachos, and why it's so vital to daven for help to overcome the yetzer harah
Understanding the placement of the korbanos in Parshas Pinchas after Yehoshua, especially as it relates to the 3 weeks.
Continuing in the brachos, we gain a new perspective on what we are thanking Hashem for in Ozer Yisroel Bigvura, and Tifara. Why specifically do these brachos mention Yisroel out of all the brachos.
Understanding the connection between Parah Adumah and the cheit ha'egel. And showing it's connection to making a Cheshbon hanefesh from the Bas Ayin. Have a great Shabbos!
Explore what the Torah demands of us and how to think deeper about what we see and experience
In this shiur we examine some of the depth of Birchas Hatorah, granting us a paradigm shift on our attitude towards our learning and connection to Torah.
The approach of the Bas Ayin in understanding the opening line of Sefer Bamidbar offers new life into the daily grind.
A lesson on the Divinely sent brachos and challenges learned from a student's bespoke suit.
The connection between Shmita and Har Sinai may in fact be the greatest reset for why and how we live our lives. And is there a connection between the Shofar of Yovel and the many other scenarios we find it?
In this shiur we explore why the Shabbos mussaf is pushed aside in deference to Yom Tov, and gain a deeper appreciation for what we have to gain each week with this precious gift!
Understand an approach to the Midrash telling us that we thought there was a mitzvah to be as holy as Hashem - and how to elevate our lives through it.
We learn from the Bas Ayin how to transform din/challenges into chesed/kindnesses from Hashem as it's alluded to in this week's Parsha.
A closer look at the bracha of Elokai, Neshama Shenasata...a bracha that helps remind us of who we really are, what our mission really is, and what we truly can accomplish.
A brief exploration of the debate between the Ramban and Rambam with an enlightening and uplifting perspective to bring us closer to Hashem
An overview of the significance of clearning our homes of chametz, and its relevance to us.
Understanding the deeper experience and purpose of the mishkan, and its parallel in Shabbos. Let's make it an inspiring and uplifting Shabbos!
Going through Brachos in general, the nusach of a bracha, al netilas yadayim and asher yatzar.
Gaining an appreciation of starting our day with saying modeh ani, and drawing on the power of adon olam
An attempt at understanding how Chazal could create an obligation to get drunk that will end with us making a new bracha on life.
A broader, and deeper look into what it means that the Avos instituted Shachris, Mincha, and Maariv
We can become greater than we ever dreamed of with siyata dishmaya. ועשו לי מקדש ושכנתי בתוכם.
Introduction to shiur on davening. What is tefila on a conceptual level, and how are we truly connecting to Hashem.
**[The Navi quoted regarding emunah being the basis of all the mitzvos was actually Chavakuk, not Chagai]
As the shovavim season ends, what encouragement can we take as we are ushered in to the era of ge'ula of Adar and Nissan.
A perspective on teshuva to highlight the greatness of even a mere yearning to change and grow.
Applying the descent of Klal Yisroel to Mitzrayim with 70 people to our lives. Have a great Shabbos!