Meshech Chochma on the Parsha

Is the Nazir holy or is he a sinner? Perhaps a bit of both? Listen to this week's episode to hear how the Kli Yakar paints the picture of this most enigmatic character.

Moshe Rabbeinu is told not just to count Am Yisrael, but by counting them, to lift them up. What does this mean?

Are the Leviim different in this regard? What about the Bechorim?

Listen to this week's episode to uncover the meaning behind the count, and the implications for every member of Am Yisrael.

אם בחוקותי תלכו - שתהיו עמלים בתורה

What is behind the unique formulation of this phrase? And what does it mean to live the life of an ameil b'Torah?

Why is there no mention of Olam HaBah in the Torah? Why does the Torah only mention material things as reward for keeping Torah and Mitzvos?

In this episode, we review the Kli Yakar's presentation of 7 opinions in the Rishonim to answer this question, with his own addition at the end.

What is the mitzvah of Shmita all about, why is the punishment for failure to observe it so harsh, and what are the timeless lessons we're meant to incorporate into our lives each and every year of the Shmita cycle?

The first day of Sukkos is the day we are told to take the Arba Minim. But did you know it's also the first day of something much more surprising? Listen to this episode to hear a discussion of a fascinating Midrash, and the deep explanation the Kli Yakar.

Why is the Korban Shtei HaLechem, brought on Shavuos, called a Mincha Chadasha?

And why is there no mention of Shavuos as Yom Matan Torah anywhere in the Torah?

Listen to this episode to uncover the Kli Yakar's unique and powerful explanation of the mitzvos of Orlah and Neta Revai, and how these mitzvos connect us back to the very creation of our universe.

Why can't the Kohen Gadol enter the Holy of Holies more than once a year, why only on Yom Kippur?

Plus, a beautiful explanation of לפני ה׳ תטהרו

A discussion of the topic of Tzaraas on houses, and the practical message that emerges about our right to live in Eretz Yisrael.