In this advanced Aggadah Talmud class we offer an explanation as to why the story of Ilpha and R’ Yochanan was juxtaposed with the story of Nachum Ish Gam Zu. We use a principle established by the Alter of Navardik in his work the Madregas HaAdam. This class was given for the Kinyan Masechta Chabura in the Phoenix Community Kollel on 5/5/22.

We relate an article from the Alter of Kelm about how the Mitzvah of “Love thy neighbor like yourself” isn’t an isolated moral directive.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 4/28/08.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at Ahavas Torah Congregation of Scottsdale on 4/22/10.

**Throwback Episode** Insights_Into_the_Haggadah This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 4/7/11.

We discuss the etiquette of the wise to continuously state that one doesn’t know. We also present a few explanations of the famous Mishnah, “Who is wise? One who learns from every person.”

**Throwback Episode ** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 3/24/10.

We read the Gur Aryeh who discusses the message in the Parsha about animals and people regarding creation. We also point to the fact that one should never given up because they are in a constant state of growth.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the reasons given as to why Eliahu Hanavi attends every Bris and Seder. We also explain why those two concepts are connected. We also question how this is possible especially with concurrent simultaneous events. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel 3/30/11.

We discuss why Aharon was quiet when he heard that his sons passsed away. We also explain the Gemara in Tractate Megilla (7b) stating that one is obligated to drink heavily on Purim amongst many other sources.