KMTT - the Torah Podcast

Modern Orthodox Education in 21st Century Israel & America, by Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg.

A panel discussion held on January 15th 2016 at Heichal Shlomo, together with YU Pres. Richard Joel and Rav Dr. Meir Soloveitchik; Moderated by Rav Assaf Bednarsh

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Parshat Beshalach - The Wanderings of Benei Yisrael in the Desert, written by Harav Yaakov Medan

Parshat Bo - This Month Shall Be for You, written by Harav Yaakov Medan

The Jewish dating system in common use today bears little resemblance to the system used in the Tanakh, whose roots can be found in this week's parasha. What is the history behind this discrepancy, and how should this inform our choice of dating system today?

Parshat Va'era - I Shall Harden Pharaoh's Heart, written by Harav Yaakov Medan

What does it mean when God "hardens the heart" of a sinner in the Tanakh - as He did to Pharaoh in Egypt - and how can a person be held accountable for his sins in such a case?

Parshat Shemot - They Were Fruitful and Multiplied, written by Harav Yaakov Medan

The number of years that the people of Israel were enslaved in Egypt is subject to debate among the commentators. What can the answer to this question tell us about the incredible growth of the nation in Egypt from seventy souls to a vast multitude?

Parshat Vayechi - Rachel's Death and Burial, by Harav Yaakov Medan

What is the reason for Rachel's unique, eternal role in our tradition, and how does this connect to the perennial dispute over the location of her burial site?

Asara BeTevet, by Rav Binyamin Tabory

Parshat Vayigash - Yosef and Yehuda, written by Harav Yaakov Medan

The respective narratives of Yehuda and Yosef contain several clear parallels. What does the Torah's attitude toward these two brothers teach us about the quality of leadership throughout the history of the nation of Israel?

Parashat Miketz - The Meaning of Yosef's Estrangement, written by Harav Yaakov Medan

The Torah's description of Yosef's evolving relationship with his family contains many unusual and inexplicable elements. How can understanding Yosef's mindset and mentality throughout his harrowing narrative help explain many of these incongruences?

Special Chanuka Shiur, Using the Chanuka Oil, by Rav Ezra Bick

Given to Bnei Chul during Mifgash Chanuka 5776 (Dec 8, 2015)