Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת מטות‎ on the topic of נבואת משה.  Discussed: • What is the difference between 'כה אמר ה', the phrase used by all נביאים, and the phrase 'זה דבר ה' used by Moshe? • Why does the Rambam have two separate principles of faith, one to believe in prophecy and a second for נבואת משה? What is so special about נבואת משה that it requires a separate principle of faith? • The Rambam explains what purpose miracles play in relation to prophecy and what are the requirements before we accept someone as a bona fide נביא.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת מטות‎. Discussed:

• The pros & cons of taking out a life insurance policy.
• R' Chatzkel's deep insight as to why the number of people dedicated to praying corresponded to those that fought in the battle, and why was it necessary for them to be on the actual battlefield when they davened. 
• The Chofetz Chaim's explanation as to why Hagolas Keilim (Kashering utensils) is called Chok Hatorah, similar to the Para Adumah.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת מטות‎. Discussed: 

• The Chofetz Chaim finds a parallel between the Parsha of Kashering utensils and the methods for proper Teshuva. 
• A lesson from the Bnei Gad and Bnei Reuvain about the importance of staying affiliated with the entirety of Bnei Yisrael. Also discussed, is how children are influenced by the place where they are raised.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת פנחס. Discussed: 

• A Pshat why the Jews deserved to die even though they were motivated by lust to serve idols, and therefore according to the Rambam they don’t deserve capital punishment. 
• The Sforno explains why Pinchas merited a long life because of his vengeful act. 
• R’ Chaim explains why Pinchas was rewarded with a covenant of peace when his action was one of violence.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת פנחס.Discussed:

• Understanding the Sforno, that the public sin of Zimri required a public act of vengeance in response.
• A discussion on the possible merit that the United States had to become a superpower.
• R' Chaim Shmulevitz explains the unusual and vulgar worship of Baal Peor. Furthermore, why did this repulsive form of Avoda Zara attract so many Jews?

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בלק. Discussed: • R' Ahron Bakst asks, if the Goyim claimed they needed a Navi to inspire them, why did Hashem respond by sending them a person as morally reprehensible as Bilam? • The lesson of Parshas Bilam and its relevance to the modern era, the so-called "information age". • A discussion of how Bilam and Balak both returned home, unaffected by the wondrous miracles they had just witnessed.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בלק.Discussed:

• R' Chaim Shmulevitz gleans important insights into human nature from the story of Bilam, where we see how one person can have extremely conflicting qualities exist in themselves.
• The Orach Chaim explains the Bracha of לא ראה עמל בישראל ( he did not see toil by the Jews).
• The Alshich learns an important lesson in how to approach learning Torah from the Mishna in Avos, that one should drink with thirst the words of חכמים. When one is thirsty he is not picky and would happily drink water.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בלק. Discussed: 

• The contrast between the reactions of Yisro and Balak after each heard the same exact news about Yitzias Mitzrayim, and how their reactions remain the theme of each of their respective Parshios. 
• If as Chazal tells us, "Prophecy is one of the highest spiritual levels a person can reach", how did Bilam attain that level while being such a low and deplorable individual? 
• The lesson that Hashem was showing the other nations by giving them such a powerful prophet like Bilam.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת חוקת. Discussed:

• The Ohr Hachaim explains why the Mitzvah of Parah Aduma is given the title of “Law of the (entire) Torah” (Chukas Hatorah) and not “The Law of Parah” and why this Parsha follows Parshas Korach. 
• Dovid Hamelech’s deep insight into what is unique regarding the performance of the Mitzvah of Bris Milah. 
• R’ Moshe’s explanation of the juxtaposition of the two places in the Torah that tie the specific mitzvah to the entirety of the whole Torah; Para Aduma and Kashering utensils.

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת חוקת.

Discussed:

• Highlighting the mysterious nature of Moshe's Aviera, and how the Mefarshim struggle to explain what Moshe did wrong.
• Understanding the Machlokes between Rashi and Ramban. Was Moshe supposed to hit the rock or speak to it? If Moshe was only supposed to speak to the rock (Rashi's Pshat) why did he bring the מטה? Which מטה did Moshe bring (see the Kli Yakir)?
• The Chasam Sofer explains why the Navi writes that Moshe, Miriam, and Ahron all died at the same time, implying some underlying connection between all three deaths. He writes that the Aveira of Lashon Hara underlies all three deaths, and this Aveira festered in Klal Yisrael resulting in the destruction of the second Bais Hamikdash with Sinas Chinum.