Conflicted and Confused, Horrified and Happy: Reflecting on the Return of Living and Murdered Hostages, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb

The height of strength or the expression of weakness, courage or desperation?

Mishpatim | Rejoice While Trembling, by Rav Yair Kahn

The complexity of the divine encounter

Yitro | Yitro and Moshe, by Rav Yair Kahn

Before the burning bush and after

Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 17 | Mishpatim, by Rav Eli Weber

Why is Eved Ivri the first law? Why does HaShem help the poor? Why did Benei Israel celebrate?

Amos | On the Development of Prophecy, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom

In this brief introduction, I discuss the development of prophecy in Israel, the evolving definition of "Navi" and the development of "literary prophets". We then study the first set of prophecies found in the book of Amos, with an ear towards the oratorial genius of Amos and the many tools he harnesses to effect a suasive presentation to his Samarian audience. This shiur was given at the YU Seforim Sale to introduce my new volume "Amos: The Genius of Prophetic Rhetoric". The book is available at https://theseforimsale.com/collections/english-tanach-1/products/koren_0199 

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Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 16 | Yitro, by Rav Eli Weber

What's the point of Ma'amad Har Sinai? Who did Benei Israel hear the commandments from? What is the relationship between Zachor and Shamor?

Beshalach | Shirat HaYam, by Rav Yair Kahn

A great moment or a momentary greatness?

Bo | The Dual Symbolism of Matza, by Rav Yair Kahn

Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 15 | Beshalach, by Rav Eli Weber

How did Bnei Israel leave Egypt? What did HaShem give them in Mara? What is the meaning of the rules of the Manna?

Ramban on the Torah | 5785 | 14 | Bo, by Rav Eli Weber

What is the purpose of miracles? What is the purpose of creation? The Ramban at the end of this week's Parasha deals with both.