Parashah Roundup

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein analyzes the severity of the plague that settles in the walls of one’s house: link R Yissocher Frand, based on the words of Rambam in Hilcos Tumaas Tzoraas 16:10, illustrates the consequences of a mistake, as opposed to an intentional act: link The Nesivos Shalom, as explicated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, demonstrates the element ...

by Steve Brizel Rav Soloveitchik ZL surveys the sequence of the various forms of Tumaah and Karbanos in this week’s Parsha and the level of conduct that the Torah demands with respect to our speech. (Yiddish): link (audio) R Aharon Lichtenstein and R Hershel Schachter underscore the importance of realizing and preserving the difference between Kedushah and Tumaah that was ...

by Steve Brizel / R Reuven Spolter examines the tragedy in Itamar in light of the death of two of Aharon HaKohen’s sons / R Berel Wein analyzes the connection between the death of two of Aharon HaKohen’s sons and the Halachos of Kashrus / R Baruch Simon discusses the appointment of Aharon HaKohen as Kohen Gadol

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein and R Ephraim Buchwald explain why the opening word of this week’s Parsha encompasses much of the commandment centered message of Judaism and the traditions of a life dedicated to Torah: link 1, link 2 R Herschel Schacter explains the difference between a Mitzvah and a Horaas Shaah and that we must follow Halacha ...

by Steve Brizel Korbanos and Kohanim Rav Soloveitchik ZL explores the connection between the Sidros and Haftaros in Sidra Vayikra: link (audio) Rav Aaron Soloveitchik ZL discusses the purpose of Korbanos: link (audio) R Herschel Schachter discusses the numerous differences between Kodshim Kalim and Kodshei Kodshim and many other Inyanei Kodshim and provides an overview to Seder Kodshim: link 1 ...

by Steve Brizel R Yitzchak Etshalom provides an overview of Sefer Shmos: link R Berel Wein explains why our Parsha reads like the report of an accountant: link R Yissocher Frand discussed why the prefabricated Bayis Shlishi will have sunken gates: link The Nesivos Shalom ZL, as explicated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, explores what we can learn from the daily ...

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein explores why the Halachos of Shabbos were taught in public: link R Michael Rosensweig examines the relationship between Shabbos and the Mishkan: link R Yissocher Frand discusses why Betzalel’s willingness to share the public light made him a leader: link R Avigdor Nevenzal explores giving generously and precision in Mitzvos: link R Yitzchak Etshalom ...

By Steve Brizel Rav Soloveitchik ZL investigates the Episode of the Golden Calf and Moshe Rabbeinu’s queries to HaShem: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio) The Nesivos Shalom, as explicated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, and R Michael Rosensweig explore the individual and communal elements of the Machtzis HaShekel: link 1, link 2 R Yissocher Frand suggests why Moshe Rabbeinu required ...

by Steve Brizel R Berel Wein explores the role of the Menorah and the absence of Moshe Rabbeinu from this week’s Parsha: link R Dr. Ari Zivotsosky discusses the shape of the Luchos: link The Nesivos Shalom, as explicated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, discusses the hidden light of the Menorah: link R Yissocher Frand illustrates why the goal of every ...

by Steve Brizel R Michael Rosensweig provides an overview of Parshiyos Terumah through Pekudei: link (audio) R Berel Wein illustrates the benefit and reward of giving Tzedakah wholeheartedly: link R Yissocher Frand explains why we must have the dreams and goals before we can seek Divine Assistance in achieving them: link The Nesivos Shalom, as explicated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, ...