What are we trying to accomplish in nichum aveilim? This episode analyzes two strange Gemara stories and a few halachos regarding nichum aveilim to derive two aspects of nichum aveilim, connecting them to my mother’s life.

Rashi teaches that the subtleties of Bilaam’s statements to Balak’s servants (Bamidbar 22:19) indicated the ultimate outcome of his mission. But there are two different parts to this. This episodes analyzes and differentiates them.

This episode discusses various Rashis on Bnei Yisrael’s encounter with Edom and its aftermath.

Rashi tells us that we water for 40 years in the desert because of the zechus of Miriam. This episode speculates about why Miriam is the one through which we merited water.

This episode (a shiur from 2018) discusses various Rashis regarding chukim.

Final point I forgot to add

After Korach argued against Moshe, Moshe fell on his face. Rashi (16:4) says this was because Moshe already Davened to protect the Jews from punishment for their sin three times. He was worried that the fourth time wouldn’t work. Rashi supports this point from a mashal with a king and his sinful son. This episode analyzes this point and the relevance of the mashal.

At the end of Shelach, Rabbi quotes Rabbi Moshe haDarshan who makes five strange connections between Tzitzis and Yitzias Mitzrayim. This episode analyzes these connections and discusses some general ideas about taamei hamitzvos.

The Gemara provides many stories about Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa which present him as a type of miracle worker. This episode is the second of a two-part series presents a new perspective on this puzzling Torah personality.

The Gemara provides many stories about Rabbi Chanina ben Dosa which present him as a type of miracle worker. This episode is the first of a two-part series presents a new perspective on this puzzling Torah personality.