In Shmos 33:7, the Torah tells us that ALL who sought out Hashem would go to the Ohel Moed, i.e., Moshe’s tent. Rashi has two interpretations of ALL: (1) anyone who seeks out a Zaken is like they’re encountering the presence of the Shechina. (2) even the angels would seek the Shechina in the tent of Moshe. This episode analyzes these two pshatim.

Why is chelbana, a bad-smelling spice listed amongst the ingredients of ketores? Rashi says it’s to teach us to include sinners in our gatherings of Taanis and Tefilla. This episode discusses the lesson we can learn from this.

A strange Gemara in Shabbos 32a discusses thoughts that a person should have in various stages of illness - from having a mere headache, to being bedridden, to being on one’s deathbed. This episode analyzes the Gemara and provides a framework for utilizing illness to contribute to our growth.

This episode discusses two gematrias. One regarding the amount of gold used in the golden calf and the other regarding the amount of oil in the shemen ha'mishchah, annointing oil.

This episode analyzes various Rashis to gain some insights regarding the Choshen and the Eifod (specifically the stones on the Eifod’s shoulder straps).

The first korban the kohanim brought in their inauguration was a par chatas. Rashi (Shmos 29:1) says it was a mechaper for the egel. This episode explores the significance of this connection. Along the way, we discuss ideas about the chet ha’egel, korbanos, kappara, Mishkan, and more.

Shabbos 30b

Shmos 25:21 and 26:15

Taanis 21b

Menachos 29b