KMTT - the Torah Podcast

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What's KMTT - the Torah Podcast about?

A 30-40 shiur on a Torah topic, every working day, from Yeshivat Har Etzion and the VBM.

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KMTT - the Torah Podcast episodes:

05.09.2024
Ramban on the Torah | 41 | Kedoshim
Ramban on the Torah | 41 | Kedoshim, by Rav Eli Weber Naval BeReshut HaTorah. Of all the Rambans on the Torah that we have done, the Ramban here is the most famous.
05.09.2024
Kedoshim | "The Song of the Covenant"
Kedoshim | "The Song of the Covenant" by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why was Parashat Kedoshim uniquely presented "publicly" (בהקהל) and how was that manifested? The first half of Parashat Kedoshim (Vayikra 19:1-37) was presented, per the opening verse, in a...
05.08.2024
The Power of Torah Study Under Challenging Circumstances (Avot 2:4)
The Power of Torah Study Under Challenging Circumstances (Avot 2:4), by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Sharing Torah of Rav Asher Weiss
05.07.2024
Pirkei Avot Perek 2
Pirkei Avot Perek 2, by Rav Moshe Taragin Part 1 - Perek 2: Should Torah Study be a Source of Pride?; Too Much Glorification of Talmidei Chachamim?; A Story About Rav Aharon Lichtenstein and "Lev Tov" Part 2: Perek 2-...
05.07.2024
What is the "Proper Path" in Life? (Avot 2:1)
What is the "Proper Path" in Life? (Avot 2:1), by Rav Dovid Gottlieb A new series of shiurim - hopefully 2-3x per week - learning Pirkei Avot with the commentary of Rav Asher Weiss. The shiurim (~25 min per shiur)...
05.01.2024
Acharei Mot | Vayikra 17: Mishkan to Machaneh
Acharei Mot | Vayikra 17: Mishkan to Machaneh, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom The pivot from cleansing to sanctity. Parashat Acharei Mot is made up of 3 segments; the first is a conclusion to the "Torat haMishkan", as it prescribes how...
04.21.2024
10 Ways to Merge October 7th into our Seder Experience
10 Ways to Merge October 7th into our Seder Experience, by Rav Moshe Taragin Which moments in the haggada can we anchor to our conflicting emotions of the past six months. Audio shiur with a printable tip sheet >>
04.18.2024
Pesach | A Tale of Two Sedarim: From Bnei B'rak to Lod
A Tale of Two Sedarim: From Bnei B'rak to Lod, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why wasn't R. Gamliel at the "Seder" in B'nei Brak? Although we envision the evening of the Seder as being focused on the story of יציאת...
04.14.2024
Thoughts on the Iranian Attack
Thoughts on the Iranian Attack, by Rav Moshe Taragin Upon Eagle's Wings or Under a Succah? Creating Remedies Prior to Perils...During Dark Periods of History; Taking The Battle To The Heavens
04.11.2024
Pesach | Dayyenu?!
Pesach | Dayyenu?! by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Would it really have been enough? One of the most popular hymns included in all Haggadot is the two-part paean "Dayyenu", which is a relative latecomer to the evening - it first appears...
04.11.2024
Haggada Highlights and Pesach Insights
Haggada Highlights and Pesach Insights, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb 10 great ideas for the Seder and throughout Pesach, Women's Halacha Shiur at Kehillat Haela (RBS)
04.04.2024
Can You Invite Non-Religious Guests for Shabbat or Yom Tov Meals??
Can You Invite Non-Religious Guests for Shabbat or Yom Tov Meals?? by Rav Dovid Gottlieb In the last shiur we saw 16! different possible mitzvot when relating to non-frum Jews. Today we will discuss invitations, especially relevant as we are...
04.04.2024
Shemini | Who Are "Those Who Are Close To Me"?
Shemini | Who Are "Those Who Are Close To Me"? by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom What did Moshe mean when he said הוא אשר דבר השם בקרובי אקדש? The dramatic and climactic narrative of the "Eighth Day" is shattered by the...
04.04.2024
Ramban on the Torah | 40 | Shemini
Ramban on the Torah | 40 | Shemini, by Rav Eli Weber When does Moshe give Aharon a pep talk? When was Birkat Kohanim actually said? What was the sin of Nadav and Avihu?
03.28.2024
Loving our Fellow Jews: The Obligations and Limits of Kiruv
Loving our Fellow Jews: The Obligations and Limits of Kiruv, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb First in a series on our relationship with fellow Jews distant from yiddishkeit. What we are fortunate enough to experience, we forget is only relevant to...
03.28.2024
Tzav | What is Torat Ha-Olah?
Tzav | What is Torat Ha-Olah? by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why doesn't the opening section of Parashat Tzav actually talk about the korban ha-olah - even though it's titled zot torat ha-olah? The first seven chapters of Vayikra are devoted...
03.27.2024
Ramban on the Torah | 39 | Tzav
Ramban on the Torah | 39 | Tzav, by Rav Eli Weber How is Tzav different from Vayikra? Is Derekh Eretz a requirement or a suggestion? In what order did these parashot happen? And more...
03.21.2024
Ramban on the Torah | 37 | Pekudei
Ramban on the Torah | 37 | Pekudei, by Rav Eli Weber Why does the Torah repeat the fact that the Mishkan was built as Moshe was commanded? Why does the Torah tell us how the golden thread was made?...
03.21.2024
Ramban on the Torah | 38 | Vayikra
Ramban on the Torah | 38 | Vayikra, by Rav Eli Weber What is the purpose of Chumash Vayikra? What is the meaning of the Korbanot? Why does the mitzvah of Zachor exist?
03.21.2024
Zakhor | Who Is Responsible For Eradicating Amalek?
Zakhor | Who Is Responsible For Eradicating Amalek? by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom אמחה or תמחה? Upon the successful completion of the war against Amalek, led by Yehoshua and directed by Moshe, Hashem commands Moshe to "write this for a memorial...
03.14.2024
Pekudei | On the First Day: The Commemorative Function of the Mishkan
Pekudei | On the First Day: The Commemorative Function of the Mishkan, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why was the Mishkan's inauguration commanded to take place on Rosh Chodesh of the first month (Nissan)? As Sefer Shemot moves towards its festive...
03.11.2024
Purim | Hiding in Plain Sight
Purim | Hiding in Plain Sight, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb The magic and miracle of Purim. A shiur in practical halakha given at Kehillat Haela, Ramat Beit Shemesh, on March 6th, 2024.
03.08.2024
Israel at War: Faith in War Time
Israel at War: Faith in War Time. Episode 4 in Conversations with Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg and Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein Swords of Iron Day 153 | In this episode, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg and her mother Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein discuss what it...
03.07.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 36 | Vayakhel
Ramban On The Torah | 36 | Vayakhel, by Rav Eli Weber Why does Moshe gather all of Am Israel? What is the relationship between the Mishkan and Shabbat? What is the difference between "נשאו ליבו" and "נדבה רוחו" ?...
03.07.2024
A Tale of Two Adars
A Tale of Two Adars, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why do we delay celebrating Purim until Adar Sheini? The Mishna in Megila addresses the circumstance where after fully celebrating Purim, the Beit-Din decided to add another month to the year;...
02.29.2024
Ki Tisa | What Was Written On the Second Set of Tablets?
Ki Tisa | What Was Written On the Second Set of Tablets? by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom After Moshe breaks the Luchot - which, until that point, were only referred to as לוחות העדות ("Tablets of Testimony") - Hashem commands him...
02.29.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 35 | Ki Tisa
Ramban On The Torah | 35 | Ki Tisa, by Rav Eli Weber How did the number of Bnei Yisrael stay the same in both censuses? What is the meaning of the Egel?
02.28.2024
Non-Jewish Fashion and Culture
Non-Jewish Fashion and Culture, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Where do you draw the line? A shiur in practical halakha given at Kehillat Haela, Ramat Beit Shemesh, on Feb 28th, 2024.
02.25.2024
What is Tzni'ut?
What is Tzni'ut? Sichat mussar by Rav Moshe Taragin (Hint: It's not only for women and not only how you dress) Is social media killing tzni'ut? Is it diminishing self-esteem?
02.22.2024
Israel at War: Tefilla in Challenging Times
Israel at War: Tefilla in Challenging Times. Episode 3 in Conversations with Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg and Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein Day 139 | In this episode, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg and Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein discuss their deep connection to prayer during this...
02.22.2024
Tetzaveh | The Strange Placement of the Golden Altar
Tetzaveh | The Strange Placement of the Golden Altar, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is the מזבח הקטורת commanded separately - and much later - than all of the other כלים of the משכן? After the detailed prescriptions for the construction...
02.22.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 34 | Tetzaveh
Ramban On The Torah | 34 | Tetzaveh, by Rav Eli Weber What is the meaning of the mishkan? How does God dwell among us? What is the meaning of Mizbeiach Haketoret?
02.21.2024
On the Importance of Friendship
On the Importance of Friendship, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Torah sources supporting the "secular" roles of friendship, as well as the "religious" benefits. Bookended by two mishnayot in Pirkei Avot. A shiur in practical halakha given at Kehillat Haela, Ramat...
02.15.2024
Teruma | Just a Vav: Rashi and Textual Criticism
Teruma | Just a Vav: Rashi and Textual Criticism, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why is Rashi explaining a "Vav" that isn't there? (Shemot 25:22). Rashi's comment on Shemot 25:22, explaining the letter "vav" in the word ואת as being superfluous,...
02.15.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 33 | Teruma
Ramban On The Torah | 33 | Teruma, by Rav Eli Weber How can we explain the order of the parashot? What is the purpose of the Mishkan?
02.11.2024
Beshalach | A Thought on the Parasha, followed by Q+A
Mishpatim | A Thought on the Parasha, by Rabbi Aharon Lopiansky, followed by Q+A with the overseas talmidim Rabbi Aharon Lopiansky is the Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington – Tiferes Gedaliah, accepting the position in July of...
02.08.2024
Mishpatim | The Hebrew Maidservant and Marital Obligations
Mishpatim | The Hebrew Maidservant and Marital Obligations, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom Why does האמה העבריה serve as the source for a husband's obligations towards his wife? The second entry into the Law Code (Parashat Mishpatim) is the law of...
02.08.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 32 | Mishpatim
Ramban On The Torah | 32 | Mishpatim, by Rav Eli Weber Why are the judges called "Elohim"? What is the meaning of "An eye for an eye"? Why does the Torah protect the Gerim specifically?
02.08.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 31 | Yitro
Ramban On The Torah | 31 | Yitro, by Rav Eli Weber Is there "mukdam and meuchar" in the Torah? What is the mitzva in the pasuk "Anochi Hashem E-lokecha"? Did God tell us all ten commandments or only the...
02.05.2024
Israel at War: New Identities, Equilibriums and Dynamics
Israel at War: New Identities, Equilibriums and Dynamics In this episode, Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg continues her conversation with her mother Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein. Their discussion is centered around the hostages and how we as a people can best connect to...
02.05.2024
Israel at War: Milchemet Mitzva
Israel at War: Milchemet Mitzva In this episode, Rabbanlt Esti Rosenberg sits down with her mother, Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein, to discuss their feelings and thoughts surrounding the current war, Swords of Iron. They share their personal perspectives on what this...
02.01.2024
Yitro | How Did We Get to the 6th of Sivan?
Yitro | How Did We Get to the 6th of Sivan? by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom How did Shavuot become Chag Matan Toratenu? Our annual celebration of Matan Torah, on חג השבועות, has long been a conundrum. The festival is noted...
01.31.2024
Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: False Testimony | Coveting
Asseret HaDibrot: False Testimony | Coveting, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Fifth of 5 shiuirim on what is arguably the single most important "unit" on mitzvot and values anywhere in the Torah! Individually they are all fascinating and important - and...
01.31.2024
Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Adultery | Kidnappping
Asseret HaDibrot: Adultery | Kidnappping, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Fourth of 5 shiuirim on what is arguably the single most important "unit" on mitzvot and values anywhere in the Torah! Individually they are all fascinating and important - and as...
01.31.2024
Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Honoring Parents | Murder
Asseret HaDibrot: Honoring Parents | Murder, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Third of 5 shiuirim on what is arguably the single most important "unit" on mitzvot and values anywhere in the Torah! Individually they are all fascinating and important - and...
01.31.2024
Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Taking Hashem's Name in Vain | Shabbos
Asseret HaDibrot: Taking Hashem's Name in Vain | Shabbos, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb Second of 5 shiuirim on what is arguably the single most important "unit" on mitzvot and values anywhere in the Torah! Individually they are all fascinating and...
01.31.2024
Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Belief in Hashem | Idolatry
Asseret HaDibrot: Belief in Hashem | Idolatry, by Rav Dovid Gottlieb First of 5 shiuirim on what is arguably the single most important "unit" on mitzvot and values anywhere in the Torah! Individually they are all fascinating and important -...
01.25.2024
Ramban On The Torah | 30 | Beshalach
Ramban On The Torah | 30 | Beshalach, by Rav Eli Weber Why did God send us the long way if we were going to fight with Amalek anyway? What made Pharaoh chase us in the sea?
01.25.2024
Tu Bishvat | Choni, the Carob and the Dream
Tu Bishvat | Choni, the Carob and the Dream, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom How are the Choni legends - the long slumber, the carob tree and the rain-circle - related to each other? In honor of Tu biSh'vat, we explored...
01.19.2024
Bo | The Four Parashot of Tefillin
Bo | The Four Parashot of Tefillin, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom KeNegged arba'a tefillin dibra Torah. What is unique about each of the four Parashot of Tefillin? Source sheet >>

What's KMTT - the Torah Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

KMTT - the Torah Podcast episodes:

Ramban on the Torah | 41 | Kedoshim

Kedoshim | "The Song of the Covenant"

The Power of Torah Study Under Challenging Circumstances (Avot 2:4)

Pirkei Avot Perek 2

What is the "Proper Path" in Life? (Avot 2:1)

Acharei Mot | Vayikra 17: Mishkan to Machaneh

10 Ways to Merge October 7th into our Seder Experience

Pesach | A Tale of Two Sedarim: From Bnei B'rak to Lod

Thoughts on the Iranian Attack

Pesach | Dayyenu?!

Haggada Highlights and Pesach Insights

Can You Invite Non-Religious Guests for Shabbat or Yom Tov Meals??

Shemini | Who Are "Those Who Are Close To Me"?

Ramban on the Torah | 40 | Shemini

Loving our Fellow Jews: The Obligations and Limits of Kiruv

Tzav | What is Torat Ha-Olah?

Ramban on the Torah | 39 | Tzav

Ramban on the Torah | 37 | Pekudei

Ramban on the Torah | 38 | Vayikra

Zakhor | Who Is Responsible For Eradicating Amalek?

Pekudei | On the First Day: The Commemorative Function of the Mishkan

Purim | Hiding in Plain Sight

Israel at War: Faith in War Time

Ramban On The Torah | 36 | Vayakhel

A Tale of Two Adars

Ki Tisa | What Was Written On the Second Set of Tablets?

Ramban On The Torah | 35 | Ki Tisa

Non-Jewish Fashion and Culture

What is Tzni'ut?

Israel at War: Tefilla in Challenging Times

Tetzaveh | The Strange Placement of the Golden Altar

Ramban On The Torah | 34 | Tetzaveh

On the Importance of Friendship

Teruma | Just a Vav: Rashi and Textual Criticism

Ramban On The Torah | 33 | Teruma

Beshalach | A Thought on the Parasha, followed by Q+A

Mishpatim | The Hebrew Maidservant and Marital Obligations

Ramban On The Torah | 32 | Mishpatim

Ramban On The Torah | 31 | Yitro

Israel at War: New Identities, Equilibriums and Dynamics

Israel at War: Milchemet Mitzva

Yitro | How Did We Get to the 6th of Sivan?

Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: False Testimony | Coveting

Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Adultery | Kidnappping

Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Honoring Parents | Murder

Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Taking Hashem's Name in Vain | Shabbos

Yitro | Asseret HaDibrot: Belief in Hashem | Idolatry

Ramban On The Torah | 30 | Beshalach

Tu Bishvat | Choni, the Carob and the Dream

Bo | The Four Parashot of Tefillin