We read the first article in the Lev Eliahu who explains the concept of the Universe’s creation in accordance with the Torah that preceded it. We also add some insights into what was written in the Torah prior to Creation. This class was given in the Phoenix Community Kollel on 2/22/23.

**Throwback Episode** Moshe ground up the Golden Calf and mixed it with water. Then he made it compulsory to drink this mixture. This is analogous to the Sotah drinking her water in the Beis Hamikdash. We discuss the lesson of this comparison.

We discuss how the Tabernacle was meant for us to use as an example of how to sanctify ourselves. We read the Nefesh HaChaim and add some novel insights using his perspectives.

**Throwback Episode** We read the Ohr Hachaim on various topics. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 2/27/11.

**Throwback Episode**. This class was given at Ahavas Torah Congregation on 3/4/10.

We present an insight by R’ Akiva Sofer into the Parsha which is also relevant to Purim. We relate another insight of the שב שמתתא regarding what it means to be truly alive. This class was given at a private residence on 3/1/23.

We discuss the significance of one’s birthday and the impact that one can have during that time. This speech was given at our house in honor of the Sheva Brachos for the Shoshan’s daughter and son-in-law on 2/19/23.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel 1/30/11

**Throwback Episode** We discuss how it is important for good character to be especially friendly to those that one does not like. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 9/1/05.

We read the introduction of the Tanya discussing why it’s better to learn directly from the teacher rather to read from a book and mention that this idea was part of Moshe’s frustration with the people’s reluctance to hear the Torah directly from Hashem. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 2/7/23.