An exploration of the power of Shabbos and the role we play in the continued existence of the world.

מוקדש לרפואת אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה

ולעילוי נשמת החיילים הקדושים שנפלו השבוע, הי״ד

In this episode, we discuss the following issues:

1) Why didn't Hashem introduce Himself to Avraham before sending him on his journey?

2) What's the depth behind the promises made by Hashem to Avraham?

3) Three ways to understand Pasuk 12:4

מוקדש לרפואת החייל אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה

Three ideas from the Or HaChaim on the following topics:

1) The centrality of man in creation

2) Man's role in Gan Eden

3) The relationship between man and woman

הוקדש לרפואת החייל אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה

Noach is an enigmatic character. Let's unpack the Torah's view of him through the eyes of the Or HaChaim.

לזכות רפואה שלימה לחיילים אביתר מנחם חיים בן זהבה וחיזקיהו גיא בן חנה

The Or HaChaim Hakadosh has 22 explanations for "Bereishis". Let's examine a few of them and discover what messages we can take for our own lives.

Dedicated for the Refuah shleima of

אביתר מנחם בן זהבה

And l’ilui nishmas the 2 chayalim from Mitzpe Yericho that were killed this past week

ישי בן מיכאל

שלמה אביעד בן אליקים

The new podcast based on the commentary of the Or Hachaim will be released soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from Rav Hirsch.

The new podcast based on the commentary of the Or Hachaim will be released soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from Rav Hirsch.

The holiday of Sukkot, Yamim Noraim season, and entire cycle of the Shalosh Regalim are coming to an end. Rav Hirsch teaches us that we are literally meant to bring the lessons learned during these times into our homes.

In the final Parsha, Moshe Rabbeinu calls the Torah "Esh-Das". What does this mean, and why is this the designation that is used?

On Sukkos we have the mitzvah of Etrog, which is called "Pri Etz Hadar" in the Torah. What exactly does this phrase mean? Take a listen to this special episode to hear a discussion of Rav Hirsch's three explanations.

This episode was recorded with my friend Yaakov Wolff for the Shtark Tank Podcast, which explores the challenges and opportunities facing bnei Torah in the workforce. I highly recommend you check it out, the link to the show can be found here:

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