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.

**Throwback Episode** We deal with three Halachic questions regarding getting into various vehicles where one isn’t a driver on Shabbos. This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottsdale on 2/4/10.

We discuss the Alter of Kelm’s perspective on lessons learned from difficult situations and how we all are essential good. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 2/1/2023.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss how many loaves should one eat, how to cut them, which one to eat first, and when to say the bracha. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 2005.

We read the perspective of the Alter of Kelm regarding Teshuva. Where does a person return if they were never there in the first place? This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/25/23.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the specific question of whether machine Shmura Matzah can be used for Seder. What is the difference between matzah made by a machine and by hand? What is the difference Seder night and the rest of Pesach? This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/20/10.