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When it comes to the Haggadah read on Seder Night, Maggid is the longest section encompassing many important and inspiring depths and wonders about Yetziat Mitzrayim. Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender as he explores telling the Passover story, as presented in the Haggadah.

Sometimes it’s hard for kids under 12 or 13 to sit still at the table for long periods of time and Seder night can be the ultimate test. Join Rabbi Johnny Solomon as he explores a parent’s chinuch obligations for children under bar or bat mitzvah age. If they are not obligated in certain mitzvot, what should shape their experience? How much should a parent push them to participate in the Haggadah?

For many Ashkenazim, the Pesach custom of Kitniyot (legumes and a bunch of other foods) involves (1) not eating them and (2) complaining instead. Does it have to be this way? Join Rabbi Uri Cohen as he reevaluates the meaning of the Kitniyot custom and recommends some practical leniencies.

Korech, otherwise known as the Hillel sandwich, is a brief step on the way to eating the Seder meal, but it has great significance and pays homage to the long tradition of various Talmudic opinions. Join Rabbi Dr. Stuart Fischman as he explores the fascinating message of korech, and how a personality like Hillel was able to make this custom last.

What is the reason we eat marror on Seder night? Isn’t it enough to tell how bitter life was in Egypt? Join Sepha Kirshblum as she explores marror from the Torah’s vantage point and how we are supposed to understand its significance for all time.

When it comes to the Haggadah read on Seder Night, Maggid is the longest section encompassing many important and inspiring depths and wonders about Yetziat Mitzrayim. Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender as he explores telling the Passover story, as presented in the Haggadah.

Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s sefer Emunot V’Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rabbi Daniel Korobkin⁠⁠⁠⁠ as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those who came after him.

For the original course page please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://webyeshiva.org/course/emunot-vdeot-the-first-book-of-jewish-philosophy/

Why is this night different from all other nights? One reason is we eat matzah for the first time. Join Rabbi Yehoshua Geller as he explores Motzi Matzah, and why matzah -eating it, seeing it, talking about it, and more is such a significant part of Seder night.

This week we will discuss the Messianic era, the resurrection of the dead, and the rewards for the righteous. The Gemara describes the unique qualities of the Messiah, debates who will merit resurrection, and emphasizes the importance of Torah study and good deeds. The section also explores the nature of ultimate redemption, contrasting those who prepare for the future world with those who neglect spiritual growth.

For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-sanhedrin/

The Birds’ Head Haggadah: In this class we look at the earliest illuminated haggadah, known as The Birds’ Head Haggadah, because many of the people in the illustrations appear to have birds’ heads.

We will address a number of issues, including

Why do most of the people in the Haggadah not have human heads?

Why do they have birds’ heads?

Why do some of them wear funny hats?

What is the historical context of this Haggadah?