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Topics in Practical Halakha #10 Shabbat Zachor and Purim, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

The Weekly Mitzva - Tetzaveh, The Ner Tamid of the Mikdash, by Rav Yair Kahn

To what extent can the menora be described as a 'ner tamid'? After all, the mitzva is to light it only till the morning.

The Weekly Mitzva - Teruma, The Halakha of "Nediv Lev", by Rav Yair Kahn

Under what conditions can one create a binding obligation through unverbalized thought.

Parshat Teruma - The Kaporet, written by Rav Ezra Bick

The kaporet is described in the Torah not only as the golden cover for the aron, but in many ways as an independent vessel with its own unique identity. What can the kaporet's dual role tell us about the confluence between the physical and the spiritual in the Holy of Holies?

Topics in Practical Halakha #9 Tu Bishvat, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

We apologize for the late posting.

Am Levadad Yishkon #16 –“Story of Bilaam Part Three – Curses Turned to Blessings,” by Rav Asher Haber

Three times Bilaam attempted to curse the Jewish People, and instead pronounced blessings instead of curses. These short poetic passages contain some of the most eloquent praises of Am Yisrael ever uttered. We can learn a lot about ourselves by listening to them.

Am Levadad Yishkon #15 –“Story of Bilaam Part Two – Bilaam’s Stubborn Insistence,” by Rav Asher Haber

Why does Hashem seemingly change His mind – after telling Bilaam the first time not to go, the second time, He tells him to go. And once He allowed him to go, why does He then get angry at Bilaam for going? And what’s the whole incident with the talking donkey about?

The Weekly Mitzva - Mishpatim, The Source of Judicial Authority, by Rav Yair Kahn

An analysis of contradictory sugyot regarding the requirement that judges have semikha.

Parshat Mishpatim - God, the Angel and the Jews, written by Rav Ezra Bick

Throughout the Torah, angels serve as agents of God, carrying out His will in a variety of ways. But why would God choose to act through the agency of an angel, and what can this teach us about the relationship between God and man in general?

Parshat Yitro, Epilogue, written by Rav Ezra Bick

The revelation at Sinai is immediately followed by a series of commandments that seem to bear little connection to this momentous event. But is there truly no connection between the Ten Commandments and their epilogue?