This episode deals with an apparent contradiction between two Rashis (Bamidbar 27:15-16) which present differing views on Moshe’s concern upon hearing about his immanent passing.

This shiur was given in honor of the 9th Yahrtzeit of my mother, Shani Feder a’h. It’s a discussion of the daughters of Tzlofchod and their request to inherit their father’s portion in the land.

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.