Rav Solveitchik ZL and R Michael Rosensweig demonstrate the connection between the transgressions of Miriam HaNeviah and the spies: link 1 (audio), link 2
R Berel Wein suggests what went wrong in the mission and report of the spies: link
R Yissocher Frand and R Zvi Sobolofsky suggest a connection between the beginning and the end of the Parsha: link 1, link 2
R Michael Rosensweig underscores the need for Halachic values in the wake of the transgression of the spies: link 1, link 2
R Mordechai Willig illustrates how the negative report of the spies still echoes in our generation: link
The Nesivos Shalom, as elucidated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, examines the failure of the spies to comprehend the transcendent nature of the Land of Israel: link
R Ephraim Buchwald explains how the Mitzvah of Chalah urges us to remember that in a time of economic downturn that we should never be so confident to think that our own strength and powers govern our lives: link
R Yitzchak Etshalom compares and analyzes the two versions of the account of the spies: link
R Mosheh Lichtenstein analyzes the identity of the spies, their mission, as well as the roles and approaches of Yehoshua and Kalev: link
R Shlomoh Riskin explores the role of Moshe Rabbeinu in the mission and report of the spies: link
R Sir Jonathan Sacks suggests that the evolution from a nation of slaves to a nation of free men and women was one of the causes of the report of the spies: link
R Asher Brander compares the reactions of Esau after losing his birthright and the reaction of the Jewish People to the transgression of the spies: link
R Asher Weiss explores many of the Halachos of Tzitzis: link (audio)
R Hershel Schachter discusses Tzitis and Mesorah: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio)
R Elyakim Koenigsberg, and R Zvi Sobolofsky discuss many Halachic issues that arise in the fulfillment of the Mitzvah of Tzitis: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio), link 4 (audio), link 5 (audio), link 6 (audio), link 7 (audio), link 8 (audio)
R Baruch Simon explores various aspects of Hiskdadmus HaAdam: link (audio)
R Michael Rosensweig analyzes the Mitzvos of Nesachim, Challah, and Seir Avodah Zarah and how each of these Mitzvos reveal the real Land of Israel: link (audio)
R Chaim Eisenstein discusses Trumos, Maasros and returning to Galus in America, and why Birkas Chasanim are a lesson for marriage: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio)
R Dovid Gottlieb reminds us why we should always insist on true faith, Halachic issues involved in machine made Tzitis., and davening at Kivrei Tzadikim: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio)
R Avigdor Nevenzal analyzes the meaning of true Avodah Shebalev: link (audio)
Mrs. Shira Smiles explores numerous perspectives in understanding the Mitzvah of Challah: link (audio)
R Daniel Z. Feldman discusses Hilcos Lashon Harah: link (audio)
Erica Brown’s book on the Three Weeks looks fascinating. I hope that I am not only speaking for myself-but I find the Parshiyos from the end of Bhalosecha thru Devarim wrenching, depressing and expressive of Hester Panim and Richuk MeHaShem in a very powerful way that is only remedied by the Seven Hafataros of Conciliation between HaShem and Klal Yisrael that build in an upward crescendo until Shabbos Shuvah.
Erica Brown’s book on the Three Weeks looks fascinating. I hope that I am not only speaking for myself-but I find the Parshiyos from the end of Bhalosecha thru Devarim wrenching, depressing and expressive of Hester Panim and Richuk MeHaShem in a very powerful way that is only remedied by the Seven Hafataros of Conciliation between HaShem and Klal Yisrael that build in an upward crescendo until Shabbos Shuvah.