The Weekly Mitzva - Naso, "And the woman should respond amen amen," by Rav Yair Kahn

The various meanings of "Amen"

Am Levadad Yishkon #22 – Conclusion, by Rav Asher Haber

In this final podcast of the series, we look at a remarkable passage in the Rambam’s discussion of the Messianic Era, and use it as a basis for summarizing the entire series, examining thousands of years of Jewish history and the world as it is today, and drawing some fascinating conclusions.

Parshat Bemidbar - The Levi'im and the Firstborn, written by Rav Ezra Bick

What is the true purpose and meaning of the various censuses of the people of Israel described in Parashat Bamidbar and why are some groups seemingly excluded from them?

The Weekly Mitzva - Bamidbar, One Who steals Utensils From the Temple, by Rav Yair Kahn

The shiur deals with those unique cases in which zealots are permitted to attack violators.

The Weekly Mitzva - Bechukotai, The Sanctity of Yerushalayim and the Beit Hamikdash, by Rav Yair Kahn

The shiur deals with the Rambam's position, which distinguishes between the sanctity of Eretz Yisrael and that of Yerushalayim and the Mikdash

Parshat Bechukotai - The Torah's Response to Calamity, written by Rav Yair Kahn

The end of the tokhacha - the section of Parashat Bechukotai describing the curses that will befall Israel if they do not follow God's laws - contains curses far harsher than what seems justified. What is the explanation for this, and what does this tell us about the true purpose of divine punishment?

The Weekly Mitzva - Behar, "And the sabbatical year should be for you in order to eat," by Rav Yair Kahn

Does one who eats shemitta produce fulfill a mitzvah?

Parshat Behar - You Shall Dwell in the Land in Security, written by Rav Yair Kahn

Am Levadad Yishkon #21 – “Messianic Era Part Four: Rambam’s Opinion,” by Rav Asher Haber

In this podcast, we will examine the view of the Rambam (Maimonides) concerning the coming of the Mashiach. As we will see, his conception differs significantly from that of Ramban (Nachmanides) – he believes it will be a completely natural event, with no miracles whatsoever. This dispute has very significant ramifications, as we will see.

Topics in Practical Halakha #16, Lag BaOmer, by Rav Mordechai Friedman