We discuss why Balak was coronated as the King of Moav. They saw a trait of wisdom in him that no one else possessed.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss the the seven degrees of separation that occur during the dying process, the anatomy of the soul, and the near-death experiences’ compatibility with the teachings of our Sages. This class was given on 8-12-03 in Aish HaTorah Scottsdale which is no longer operational.

**Throwback Episode** This was a lecture given on the cusps of a Space Shuttle Mission involving Colonel Ilan Remon which tragically disjoined on re-entry into the atmosphere. The lecture was given on New Year Day, 2003. We delineate the details of what is entailed in keeping Shabbos on the Space Shuttle while it’s orbiting Earth according to Rabbi J. David Bleich who postulates the scenario according to Rabbi Moshe Feinstein. Unfortunately, only about half the class was recorded.

We discuss the idea that our existence is stratified. Our consciousness is aware of multi-tiered vicissitudes of circumstances. Therefore, we have a responsibility to serve Hashem on all levels. Our outward behaviors may not be a good gauge of our inner machinations.

**Throwback Episode** This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 7-02-08

We discuss Moshe’s plan on how to react to Korach’s challenge. Moshe understood that there’s only one thing he could do.

**Throwback Episode**

This talk was given by my Rebbe, Harav Tzvi Berkowitz in the Ahavas Torah Congregation in Scottsdale, Arizona on 5/27/21.

**Throwback Episode** We discuss whether one is permitted to incarcerate a thief who has been caught on Shabbos for future adjudication. Does the prohibition of trapping extend from animals to humans? This class was given in the Phoenix Community Kollel on 6/15/11

This is a fast paced presentation of what we said on Shavuos of this year in Yeshiva High School of Arizona. Confidence, strong-minded character, resoluteness, and reliability are Godly traits that can foster success, love of God, and true connection with the Torah.