KMTT - the Torah Podcast

Am Levadad Yishkon #9 – “A Pre-ordained Exile” by Rav Asher Haber

Having been charged with the mission – and the promise – of founding the Chosen People, Avraham Avinu and his descendants Yitzchak and Yaakov faced many obstacles. Ultimately, Yaakov Avinu found himself on the way down to Egypt for what would be several generations of exile, slavery and suffering. Why was this necessary?

The Weekly Mitzva - Vayechi, Reciting Baruch Shem Kvod Malchuto Quietly, by Rav Yair Kahn

The shiur will discuss various aspects related to reciting Baruch Shem Kvod Malchuto, and show how this relates to the mitzva of Kriat Shema.

The Weekly Mitzva - Vayigash, Greetings in the Midst of Kriat Shema, by Rav Yair Kahn

This shiur will discuss the halakhic parameters regarding the issue of greeting a friend in the middle of kriat shema and analyze the core idea at the root of this halakha.

Parshat Vayigash, The Twilight Years, written by Rav Ezra Bick

Surprisingly, Ya'akov is still frequently referred to by his old name even after he becomes Yisrael. What is the significance of the Torah's choice of one name over the other, particularly during the final years of Ya'akov's life?

Parshat Miketz, Yaakov and Yehuda, written by Rav Ezra Bick

Topics in Practical Halakha #6, Chanuka Part 2, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Am Levadad Yishkon #8 – “Avraham Avinu: The Man, The Mission, The Challenge” by Rav Asher Haber

We’ve reached the point in our series where we can begin to understand the reasons for the strange and almost incomprehensible entity known as “Am Yisrael”. After the events described in Parshiot Bereishit and Noach, the need for a Chosen Nation becomes clear, and Avram was picked to be the one to found that great nation. And yet, some very strange things happened to him that seem to undermine those goals.

Topics in Practical Halakha #5, Chanuka, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

The Weekly Mitzva - Miketz, Birkat Hagomel, by Rav Yair Kahn

A discussion of the halakhot regarding birkat hagomel. What are the conditions that obligate reciting the berakha and how is this connected to the nature of the berakha.

Parshat Vayeshev - Toldot Yaakov, written by Rav Yair Kahn

What does Ya'akov's reaction to the news of Yosef's death teach us about the value of unity in Am Yisrael?