We discuss a complex area of law regarding possession and doubt. But, then we turn it into Purim Torah which is a colloquialism for untrue but fun analysis of the Megilla text. This class was given at the PJCC on 3/20/24.

We discuss the Ramban’s question as to why the Altar was called Holy of Holies and the two reasons why there is a mitzvah to build a Temple. This class was five at the PJCC on 3/13/24.

We discuss various options in terms of Halacha for helping a child who’s distraught and sick on Shabbos. This class was given at the PJCC on 3/6/24.

We discuss the laws of kiddush, havdalah, melavah malcah, & the resurrection. This class was given at the PJCC 3/3/24.

We discuss a case where talking in the congregation was so rampant the Rabbi cancelled the reading of the Torah for that Shabbos. This class was given at the PJCC on 2/28/24.

We read the Lev Eliahu regarding how Emunah is a chain that connects us all throughout the generations as one. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/17/24.

We discuss the concept of Emunah, Oneg Shabbos in terms of preparing for the meals, and davening the proper tefilos. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 1/14/24.

We discuss the insight of the Lev Eliahu that the hand of Hashem that we perceive in the world is directly proportionate to our faith in His involvement. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/10/24

We discuss the proper time and place to light. We also discuss the custom of giving tzeddaka and daven for children during the time of lighting.

We discuss the question as to why did Yosef’s brothers only confess about ignoring his supplications rather than the more egregious infraction of selling him to Egypt. We also the discuss the reason why on Chanukah there is no mitzvah to make a festive meal in contra distinction to Purim. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 12/23/23.