It's Genius

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  • Haggadah: Detzach Adash Be’achav

    Reflections on the pronounciation and purpose of R. Yehuda's acronym in the Haggadah; and the meaning of bedikas chametz (the search for Chametz)

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    31 min
  • Haggadah: The Ancient Mah Nishtanah

    Discussion of what questions were included in the ancient Mah Nishtana text and how they reflect the unique Passover sacrifices

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    29 min
  • המדרש והמעשה - תזריע

    1. How lashon hara (gossip) destroys the world for all of us. Adaptation of Hamidrash Vhamaaseh - by R. Yechezkel Libschitz on Parashas Tazria. 

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    17 min
  • המדרש והמעשה - שמיני

    Explanation of the sin of Nadav and Avihu and it's continuing relevance nowadays (and the contrast against Darwinism). Adaptation of Hamidrash Vhamaaseh - by R. Yechezkel Libschitz on Parashas Shemini.

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    19 min
  • Haggadah: Korban Pesach at the End

    The Korban Pesach has to be eaten while full and at the end of the Seder. Discussion of different approaches to defining these rules and explaining their reasons

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    36 min
  • Haggadah: Hillel’s Sandwich (Koreich)

    Discussion of the ingredients in Hillel's Koreich sandwich and when it was eaten

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    37 min
  • המדרש והמעשה - צו

    1. The Torah elevates nature, instead of lowering humanity (and about the Torah and socialism). 2. The argument with the 'wicked son' in the Haggadah. Adaptation of Hamidrash Vhamaaseh - by R. Yechezkel Libschitz on Parashas Tzav.

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    24 min
  • המדרש והמעשה - ויקרא

    1. The continuing relevance of the sacrifices. 2. & 3. The essence of humanity is the free will to follow the Torah. Adaptation of Hamidrash Vhamaaseh - by R. Yechezkel Libschitz on Parashas Vayikra. 

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    24 min
  • המדרש והמעשה - פקודי

    The point of the Mishkan, and our contemporary shuls. Adaptation of Hamidrash Vhamaaseh - by R. Yechezkel Libschitz on Parashas Pekudei.

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    12 min
  • המדרש והמעשה - ויקהל

    1. The unique strength of Betzalel, the Mishkan architect. 2. The importance of giving tzedakah, especially in a way which maximizes effectiveness. Adaptation of Hamidrash Vhamaaseh - by R. Yechezkel Libschitz on Parashas Vayakhel.  

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    30 min

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The great Talmudic commentators of the past century have produced some of the most profound and penetrating Talmudic analyses in history. These writings offer us a window into the profound depth…