Audio Shiur: Parashat Ki Tavo - The Blessing of the Hidden

Audio Shiur:
Parashat Ki Tavo - The Blessing of the Hidden

There seems to be a great imbalance between the blessings of Ki Tavo (relatively few) and the curses (way more, and far more graphic). Why? By focusing on a nuance in the language as well as an insight in the Kli Yakkar, we suggest one possible answer.

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My First Parshah Shiur on ITV - Three Themes in Ki Teitzei

Yesterday morning I was working in a coffee shop when I got a text asking me if I could make it to Tel Aviv to record a short interview on the parashah. It just so happened that I had a meeting in Ramat Gan (and I almost never have meetings in the Tel Aviv area) so I agreed to do it. Here's the clip. Enjoy!

Audio Shiur: Parshat Ki Teitzei - Watching our Words, Keeping our Commitments

Audio Shiur:
Parshat Ki Teitzei - Watching our Words, Keeping our Commitments

The Torah commands us to take great care with the vows we make, and to keep our commitments. Yet, this raises the question of why vows have meaning at all. Why must we keep our promises? Why is a vow halachically binding? Are vows good or bad? How can something that propels us to spiritual growth be so dangerous?

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Audio Shiur: Parshat Shoftim - Faith in our Rabbinic Leaders

Audio Shiur:
Parshat Shoftim - Faith in our Rabbinic Leaders

Emunat Chachamim isn't simply an important detail in Jewish life; it's a fundamental aspect of Orthodoxy. In an era of democracy of information, where the notion of questioning authority in every area is not only encouraged, but essential culturally, the issue of emunat chachamim is a critical element of religious faith.

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Audio Shiur: Parashat Re'eh - Judaism and Income Inequality

Audio Shiur:
Parshat Re'eh - Judaism and Income Inequality

How we view "our" money says a great deal about our world view...

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