KMTT - the Torah Podcast

Topics in Practical Halakha #13, Kitniyot on Pesach Part 2, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

The Weekly Mitzva - Vayikra, The Prohibition of Leaven and Honey, by Rav Yair Kahn

The shiur deals with the general parameters of this prohibition as well as the specific case of adding leaven and honey to the ketoret.

Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, Mishkan and Shabbat, written by Rav Ezra Bick

What is the commandment to observe Shabbat doing at the beginning of a parasha that is all about the construction of the mishkan, and what can this teach us about the character of Shabbat as a holy day?

Am Levadad Yishkon #18 – “Messianic Era Part One,” by Rav Asher Haber

What is the “Messianic Era”? How does it connect to everything we’ve been speaking about in this series? We’ll begin to address that question by looking at what the Torah itself tells us about the End of History.

The Weekly Mitzva - Vayakhel-Pekudei, Engraving Letters, by Rav Yair Kahn

The shiur distinguishes between writing words directly and causing words to appear indirectly.

Topics in Practical Halakha #11 Benching and Zimmun Part 1

The Weekly Mitzva - Ki Tisa, Pitum Haketoret, by Rav Yair Kahn

The shiur deals with the issur of leaving out one of the ingredients of the ketoret

Parshat Ki Tisa, written by Rav Ezra Bick

The series of interactions between God and Moshe in the aftermath of the sin of the golden calf can be difficult to follow and understand. By examining these interactions, we arrive at a fascinating insight into Moshe's ability to achieve forgiveness from God on behalf of the people of Israel.

Parshat Tetzaveh - Tamid, written by Rav Ezra Bick

Thetamid, the continual, twice-daily burnt offering, is described in two separate sections in the Torah. How can the subtle differences between these two series of verses help us understand two aspects of the relationship between man and God?

Am Levadad Yishkon #17 – “Story of Bilaam Part Four – Pinhas and the War of Midian”

The story of Bilaam appears to end with his failure, on all three attempts, to curse the Jewish People. However, a closer reading of the text shows that the narratives that follow, involving the sin of Baal Peor, the act of Pinhas and the war of Midian, are an integral part of the story. These events form a tragic and triumphant conclusion to the showdown with Balak and Bilaam, and give us additional insight into the eternally unique qualities of the Am Levadad Yishkon.