We discuss the potential that humans have both spiritually and physically in the context of what is expected. We ask if there were people with super powers in history. And if there were, how did they achieve them?

**Throwback Episode** It is known that the Land of Israel is the center of the Universe and the source of wisdom for the entire Planet. We discuss the sources for these ideas. We also entertain the purpose of this message. Is it literal or figurative? If it’s figurative in what way is it the Center? This class was given on 9/1/05

We discuss the benefits of a Mezuzah. We also discuss the two miracles that happened to Yosef and the two miracles that happened on Chanukah. We also present an answer to the famous question asked about the juxtaposition of the two statements of R’ Tanchum in Shabbos (21b-22a).

**Throwback Episode**What are the sources in the Torah for Zos Chanukah? What does the word Zos indicate? Clarity and inclusiveness. What is the purpose of Chanukah in light of this understanding? Why is the last day of Chanukah the final judgement according to the Kabbalists? This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 12/8/10.

We discuss how this week’s Parsha is connected to Chanukah. We speculate about Yosef’s experience in the pit. Then we discuss the opinion of the Alter of Slabodka that every individual has a spark of the first Man inside of them. Then we reveal how one can mine that greatness within themselves.

We connect the weekly portion, Vayeishev, to Chanukah. Then we enumerate some of the Halachic considerations for the electric Menorah issue. How much oil is needed? Who can light it? What is the goal of lighting it. This class was given on 12/17/08.

We discuss a case where a fellow was tricked by the wife’s family to give her a divorce. We enumerate some of the intricacies of Jewish law regarding conditions placed on a divorce. What are people’s intentions based upon the given circumstances or promises made by those around them? This class was given on 11/1/05. The last 10 minutes of this audio are poor quality. Nevertheless, this discussion is fascinating up until that point.

We discuss the message Yaakov Sent Lavan. I have lived with Lavan, kept the 613 Mitzvos, and didn’t learn from his evil actions. Did Yaakov keep the Mitzvos? Why didn’t he learn from Lavan’s actions? And what do the two matters have in common?

* throwback episode

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