Inyanei DeYomah Shiurim
Amalek- the nature of their evil.
A brief analysis of the nature of the particular brand of evil exemplified by Amalek. Also: Why do we particualrly have a mitzvah of Tzedakah on Purim?
The Mystery of Esther's Silence
Why was Esther instructed to be silent about her identity? Why did Mordechai make a point of advertising his? What was the real plan? A different way of looking at the story of Purim.
What did Lavan do?
An analysis of "Tze Ulmad", explaining what we are saying about Lavan and Pharoah, were it comes form- and what it all says about the Haggadah in general. Also- a look at Bilaam and Lavan.
What is wrong with the Chacham?- another look at the Haggadah
People assume that the Chacham is the hero of the Haggadah, and that he is the counterpoint to the Rasha. Not necessarily.
Both actually have their shortcomings, and they are more similar than we might have thought!
Critical lessons from the Haggadah (and from the Torah) for all of us chachamim!
The Essence of Mikra Megillah
An analysis of the conceptual underpinings of Mikra Megillah and the requirement to stand for Hallel.
Talmud Torah or contribution to Am Yisrael (and to the world)?
The Gemarah says that Mordechai went down in stature due to his neglecting his Talmud Torah in order to save the Jewish People. How are we to understand this?
Which is better, contributing to the Jewish People/ the World or learning Torah? What leads to human perfection? What is a tzaddik?
A crucial analysis for our times!
Pharaoh's Mikdash: an analysis of a subtle aspect of Parshat Beshalach
This shiur explores a fascinating hidden theme in Parshat Besahlach, clarifiying issues of peshat and derash (disecting a fascinating midrash in Vayikra Rabbah).
Note: This shiur adds new insights and clarifications to the version found in Amittah Shel Torah.
Detzach, Adash BeAchav: The Deeper Meaning of the Makkot
The structure, meaning and significance of the 10 Makkot- and much more- explained.
