Weekly Parsha Shiur: Recent Episodes
Shalom Tyberg
In this podcast we explore the weekly Parsha through the lens of Sifrei Mussar and Chassidus with practical ideas and lessons for our daily life. Please email weeklyparshashiur@gmail.com with any comments or questions.
Lessons and Thoughts From the Parsha on Connecting and Preparing for שבועות and קבלת התורה
Lessons From the Parsha on Living a Full and Balanced Life. Remembering Rav Yechiel Peer זצוק"ל
Viewing Purim through the Lens of History and its Messages for our times. Including Relevant הלכות for This Year.
Lessons From the פרשה on Connecting to the Beating Heart of כלל ישראל. Lessons from the Life of Rav Matisyahu Solomon זצוק"ל.
Lessons From the Parsha and From Current Events on the Differences Between כלל ישראל and the אומות העולם.
A View From the Parsha on What True Chesed Really Means, as Learned From Avraham Avinu.
As the Shocking Events in Israel Continue to Unfold, we Look to the Great מדה of בטחון to Gain חזוק and Comfort.
As we approach יום כיפור, we look to the ספרים הקדושים for guidance on how to approach this great day.
Lessons From the Parsha on Reframing Our View on The Challenges of The יצר הרע and Practical Lessons for The Month of אלול.
Can the Approach of Overwhelming Fear in Elul Work for Our Times, or Is There an Alternative Way to Connect to Hashem During This Time? Lessons From The תרה and ספרי מוסר.
Lessons From the Parsha, and From Current Events on Living a Life of הודאה to the רבש"ע.
Lessons From the Parsha in Growing in Our בין אדם לחברו, and in Fullfiling the מצוה of ואהבת לרעך כמוך
As Artificial Intelligence Grows in Ability and Popularity, We Look to The תורה for The Proper השקפה On the Uniqueness of Man.
As we Mark the 3 Year Anniversary of the Covid Lockdowns, We Look to The Parsha For Guidance on How to View These Events.
Lessons From קריעת ים סוף and טו בשבט on Developing Our אמונה and Connection to Hashem.
The Days of שובבי"ם Are Meant to be Utilized to Strengthen קדושה. Practical עצות on How to Achieve That.
A Look at the History of The Story of Chanukah and Its Practical Implications to Every Yid.
A View on The Uniqueness of אברהם אבינו, and How it Was Transmitted to Us, his Decendents.
Lessons From The Parsha On Keeping The Connection And Inspiration From The ימים טובים Through The Entire Year
Commentary on the Kinnos, delivered at Cong. Ahavas Chesed. Includes the following: Introduction to Kinnos, and commentary on the following Kinnos: י, יא, טז, כא, כה לא, לו, מא, and קינות לזכר השואה.
As We Cry Over the Long and Bitter גלות, We Look to the תורה and חז"ל For A Perspective on the Recent חורבן.
As We Enter the 9 Days, We Gain Insights From The Torah on How a Yid is Supposed to Mourn.
The Human Nature Is to Resist Change. However, A Person Can Change As We See in The Parsha. Remembering Rabbi Uri Zohar זצ"ל.
What is the Meaning of קדושה, and How is it Attained? Lessons From The Life of Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein זצ"ל.
Thoughts From The Parsha on The Passing of Tzadikim and Lessons From the Life of Rav Chaim Kanievski זצוק"ל.
An Understanding of the great Detail Given in The Torah to the Building the of The משכן
Chazal Teach Us קשה לזווגן כקריעת ים סוף. Practical Lessons on How to Make and Keep Healthy Marriages.
The Torah Gives Insight Into the Ways Paroah Tricked כלל ישראל Into Slavery. Examining How We Can Gain Lessons Into Avoiding The Similiar Trickeries Of The יצר הרע.
The נסיונות of Avraham Avinu and his Ability to Overcome Them act as Guide for Klal Yisrael for all Generations, Up Until Today. Stories from R' Sholom Rubashkin.
As we approach the יום הדין we try to get an understanding of what Rosh Hashana is all about, and what our עבודה is on this day.
Lessons from The Parsha on gaining and growing from the different periods in life and the various times of the year.
What should our focus be this time of year, as we approach the days of סליחות? Guidance from the Parsha on utilizing the days of אלול.
In this week's Parsha we gain an appreciation of the eternal and unbreakable bond between הקב"ה and Klal Yisrael.
The transmition of תורה through the generations is done by connecting to the leaders of each generation. Korach denied this understanding and was thus punished severely.
Gaining an Understanding of the חטא המרגלים, and Learning a Lesson in How to Have the Proper Vision in Life.
As we enter the spiritually challenging summer months, we look to the Parsha for guidance on how to transverse this period while keeping the inspiration of Shavous with us.
As Klal Yisrael grapples with the tragedy of Meron, we try to gain lessons on how to react.
Understanding and appreciating the great days of Sefiras Haomer and our עבודה during these days.
As we learn about the completion of the משכן, we also learn about the special power of desire for קדושה.
As we approach the 1 year anniversary of the מגיפה of Covid-19 in our communities, we turn to the תורה for חזוק and guidance on how to conduct ourselves.
Through the lens of the פרשה and by observing the lives of our גדולים, we gain an appreciation of how humility can bring greatness
Based on the words of the תורה and through the lens of חז"ל we gain an understanding of the proper approach to eating, drinking and enjoying this world.
Understanding the differences between מלכות יהודה and מלכות יוסף and how it connects to עשרה בטבת
The connection between the פרשה and the story of Chanukah, and review of important הלכות of Chanukah
יעקב אבינו establishes תפלת ערבית as a lesson for all future generations on the great power of תפלה
As we look at the stories in the פרשה we can learn valuable lessons in raising our children.
Understanding the role of יצחק אבינו in continuing the legacy of אברהם אבינו. Lessons from the life of Harav Dovid Feinstein זצ"ל.
During these challenging times we can find guidance in the פרשה by reminding ourselves of our glorious history and destiny.
The פרשיות in ספר בראשית give us a glimpse to the life of our אבות, and allows us the opportunity to learn to emulate them
Once a year we're given the great gift to reconnect with Hashem. Understanding our עבודה on this great day.
By seizing the many opportunities we have in our daily life to do מצוות we can achieve and earn great rewards.
Through the lens of the פרשה we find the clues and hints on how to rebuild the בית המקדש in our times.
בכל דרכיך דעהו. Through the lens of the משנה, we can find many unique ways to becoming better people
Looking through the lens of the Parsha we gain an understanding of what we should be thinking of during the 3 weeks
This Perek teaches us the secret to accomplishing our goals and being satisfied in life
Why does the תורה treat מחלוקת so harshly, and how can we train ourselves to steer away from מחלוקת?
Why were the מרגלים and כלל ישראל punished in such a severe way? Analyzing the severity of complaining
By learning to control our thoughts, we can shape our reality to live a much happier life.
The תורה tells us והאיש משה עניו מאד מכל האדם אשר על פני האדמה. What is the definition of an עניו?
In this week's פרשה we learn about the amazing power of שלום, both in the home and בין אדם לחבירו.
משה קבל תורה מסיני. How do we know that our tradition is true? How are we different then other religions?
What should a person have in mind when learning תורה? Is it to connect with הקב"ה and achieve דביקות? Or is it just to learn תורה? Different approaches in כלל ישראל
The uniqueness of these days and their potential towards building up a person in preparation of קבלת התורה. The importance of not causing pain to anyone.
The world was created with man being the center of it. A person's job is to utilize the world for the service of הקדוש ברוך הוא. Doing that elevates the entire creation as we see on many stories of both great צדיקים and regular people.
The Kedusha of Yomtov can keep us inspired all year round, appreciating פסח שני and ל"ג בעומר.
The Torah's definition of a wise person, overcoming the יצר הרע, learning to live and enjoy what we have.
What is the meaning of קדושה, and how can it be achieved. Proper attitude towards the מצוות, and gaining עולם הבא. Learning fלחברו. גדולים how to act in both בן אדם למקום and בן אדם לחבירו.
Understanding the concept of כל ישראל. Remembering the Novominsker Rebbe זצ"ל. Importance of time.
Fascinating story from the time of the Vilna Gaon and lesson to us. The power of our words and how it can destroy and build worlds.
As we set out to celebrate the most unusual Pesach of our lifetime, we discuss important Halachos relevant for this year as well as some thoughts for Pesach this year.
In this week's Shiur, we explore the meaning of קרבנות, and discuss how we can apply the lesson of קרבנות to our life during these difficult times. Tribute to R' Rumy Kohn and Harav Yisrael Plutchok זצ"ל.
With the world on turmoil over the Coronavirus pandemic, we look into the Parsha to find guidance and חזוק on how to react.
What is the uniqueness of Purim, and how do we understand the idea of ונהפוך הוא and the מצוות of Purim.
We spend over 1/7 of our lives observing Shabbos. What is Shabbos all about? Why is it so important? And what do we need to do in order to appreciate and feel Shabbos. Based on Sefer Nefesh Shimshon on Shabbos, by Harav Shimshon Pinkus זצ"ל
Klal Yisrael reached the highest level of Emuna by Kriyas Yam Suf. We too can grow in our Emuna by seeing Hashem's hand guiding us in everything that we do.
How does בחירה work, and can someone lose his בחירה? It's never too late to change. Fascinating story on this topic.
B'nai Yisrael were unable to hear Moshe's announcement that they were about to be redeemed, as the Pasuk says ולא שמעו אל משה מקוצר רוח ומעבודה קשה. What can we do in our own lives to help us become more calm and patient.
In this week's Shiur, we discuss the purpose of Galus and the suffering of Klal Yisrael through history. We discuss what were Paraoh's goals upon enslaving Klal Yisrael and how his ideas still exist till today.
How to survive in Galus. Understanding the Brachos of Yaakov to his sons. The power of a smile.
Through the power of Achdus we all have a share in the Siyum. Discussing how great people are in total control of their emotions. Emotions are not shaped by events but rather by our thoughts, and we each have the ability to control our feelings and emotions.