By Steve Brizel Rav Soloveitchik ZL explores the appointment of judges and similar officials: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio), link 4 (audio), link 5 (audio), link 6 (audio) as well as a well known dispute between Rambam and Ramban in the Sefer HaMitizvos of the Rambam: link 7 (audio), link 8 (audio), link 9 (audio), link ...

By Steve Brizel R Yitzchak Etshalom demonstrates how this week’s Parsha is a bridge from Mitzvos to Mishpatim: link R Herschel Shachter illustrates how the opening words of this week’s Parsha serve as a source for Bchirah Chofshis: link R Zvi Sobolofsky , based on a fascinating source, discusses the power of the individual: link (audio) R Berel Wein explains ...

by Steve Brizel Rav Soloveitchik ZL discusses the philosophy and origins of Tefilah, and Havinenu: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio), link 4 (audio), link 5 (audio) R Michael Rosensweig explains why Yiras Shamayim is a condition and consequence of Avodas HaShem: link, and why Mitzvos Kallos are a litmus test of religious commitment: link R Hershel ...

by Steve Brizel Rav Soloveitchik ZTL analyzes various aspects of the Mitzvah of Krias Shema: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio), link 4 (audio) R Soloveitchik discusses aspects of Jewish education: link (audio) Kibud Av Vem: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio), link 4 (audio), link 5 (audio), link 6 (audio) R Berel Wein ...

by Steve Brizel R Yitzchak Etshalom and R Baruch Simon explores the unique nature of Sefer Devarim: link 1, link 2 (audio) R Berel Wein explores how Sefer Devarim shows us the pathway to consolation and redemption: link R Yissocher Frand explains why children are always considered a gift and a blessing: link The Nesivos Shalom, as explicated by R ...

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein, the Nesivos Shalom, as elucidated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, R Shlomoh Riskin, and R Asher Brander suggest why the Torah enumerates the journeys of the Jewish People in the forty years of traveling in the desert: link 1, link 2, link 3 R Yissocher Frand cautions against trying to determine the cause of events ...

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein explains why a person’s word should be his bond: link R Yissocher Frand, based on the commentary of the Ramban, explains why Parshas Nedarim was given to the Roshei HaMatos: link R Michael Rosensweig examines the significance of Nedarim , the role of Nedarim in the perfection of Torah, and the role of the ...

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein explains why Pinchas is a peaceful hero: link R Yissocher Frand explores the development of the tribes of Dan and Binyamin: link R Yitzchak Etshalom discusses the sequence of Bamidbar 26-30: link The Nesivos Shalom traces the relationship between the actions of Pinchas, the Halachos of Hagalas Kelim, and the elements of Teshuvah: link ...

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein discusses the contemporary messages of Balak and Bilaam: link R Yissocher Frand cautions against confusing the angel of mercy for Satan: link R Yitzchak Etshalom examines Midrashic methodology in establishing heroes and villians in the Torah, and especially in Avos 5.19: link The Nesivos Shalom, as explicated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, explains why Dveikus ...

Roundup of posts for June 2011 Posts I Am Allison Benedikt, Well Not Exactly Rav Soloveitchik and the Jacobs Affair Was Rav Hirsch Modern Orthodox? IPads and Sefarim Regrets Of A Convert Quick Takes Authority and Privilege Worm-Infested Sardines The Enlightened Man’s Burden The Spirituality Revolution Who Is A Jew? Barefoot in Shul: Defense of a Chumra Rav Soloveitchik on ...