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This class analyzes an aspect of the weekly Torah portion or upcoming holiday. While providing a basic understanding of the subject matter, the lesson delves into its deeper and more complex dimension... more
FAQs about Commentaries on the Torah:How many episodes does Commentaries on the Torah have?The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.
June 22, 2011Who Was Korach?Korach led a mutiny to usurp the position of kohen gadol (high priest) for himself. What did Korach understand—and misunderstand—about the greatness of serving G‑d as the high priest?...more49minPlay
June 01, 2011The Mystery of ShavuotAsk any child what we celebrate on Shavuot, and the obvious answer is the giving of the Torah at Sinai; yet the Torah makes no mention of it. How do we make sense of this glaring omission?...more43minPlay
May 25, 2011Celebrating the Secrets of the TorahA look at the increasingly popular interest in the holiday of Lag BaOmer, which was instituted by the author of the Zohar, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, to commemorate the day of his passing....more40minPlay
May 18, 2011Second ChancesThe story of Pesach Sheni (the Second Passover) and its timeless lesson for us....more33minPlay
May 11, 2011The Ten UtterancesThe world was created with ten utterances. What does this come to teach us? Certainly, it could have been created with a single utterance......more44minPlay
April 13, 2011The Physics of the Ten PlaguesIn the Haggadah, our Sages debate the precise number of plagues visited upon the Egyptians in Egypt and at the crossing of the Red Sea. The spiritual relevance of their respective views provides guidance and inspiration for our own personal exodus....more51minPlay
March 30, 2011"This is the Bread of Our Affliction"This class raises a number of disturbing difficulties with the opening paragraph of the Haggadah. The astounding answers provide new insight into the meaning of freedom and a new appreciation of Passover....more41minPlay
March 16, 2011How the Megillah Became Part of the BibleMordechai’s and Esther’s different roles in the Purim story, and their influence on the way in which the megillah was ultimately written and canonized as part of the Bible....more1h 3minPlay
January 01, 2001On the Eve of RedemptionHow the first women and mother of humanity is integral to Redemption and the world perfected. This class on the 19th of Kislev, a monumental day on the Chassidic calendar, reveals the significance of the number nineteen....more39minPlay
January 01, 2001Soiled and SublimeThe reason for the change of clothes worn by the Kohen when clearing the Mizbeach (altar), and its inspiring and personal message. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 37 Tzav)...more42minPlay
FAQs about Commentaries on the Torah:How many episodes does Commentaries on the Torah have?The podcast currently has 230 episodes available.