YUTORAH: R' Mordechai Torczyner -- Recent Shiurim

A Simple Basket, a Timely Lesson in Celebrating Yishuv Eretz Yisrael - Sep 20, 2024 - Derashah for Parshat Ki Tavo 5784. Why is the basket used for the bikkurim so important - in chumash, as well as in the halachot of bikkurim? Celebrating yishuv Eretz Yisrael

Daniel Mini-Shiur Part 26: 5:1-7 - The Party Is Over - Sep 20, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Daniel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Belshazzar throws his big wartime party, drinking from the vessels of the Beit haMikdash - until a mysterious hand emerges and writes on the wall... To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/wadaniel.

Daniel Mini-Shiur Part 25: Chapter 4 - Epilogue, Part 2 - Sep 19, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Daniel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Why was Daniel punished for advising Nevuchadnezzar to give tzedakah? Why did Nevuchadnezzar send out his letter? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/wadaniel.

Ki Tavo: Secrecy - A Blessing and a Curse - Sep 18, 2024 - Devarim 27:24, as explained by Rashi, curses those who speak lashon hara in secret. Why is lashon hara told in secret uniquely bad? What is the power of things shared in secret?

Makkot 11b - Sep 17, 2024 - Escaping/avoiding ir miklat if the kohen gadol dies before the verdict; Which kohen gadol?; Endangering oneself to save others from near-certain harm.

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #12 - Sleeping Medication on Shabbat - Sep 17, 2024 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: May one take sleep medication on Shabbat? Note: Please consult your doctor for medical advice, and your halachic authority for halachic advice. To sign up for the whatsapp go to http://tiny.cc/wamedical

Daniel Mini-Shiur Part 24: Chapter 4 Epilogue, Part 1 - Sep 17, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Daniel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Why did Hashem punish Nevuchadnezzar this way? And then why did Hashem restore him? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/wadaniel.

Fourteen Centuries #29: Rabbi Yosef Tuv Elem, Part 1 - Sep 15, 2024 - 11th century Jewish France, and Rabbi Yosef Tuv Elem, architect of the rules for Ashkenazi communities. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

Daniel Mini-Shiur Part 23: 4:24-34 - It all came true - Sep 15, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Daniel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Daniel gives Nevuchadnezzar advice to forestall realization of the Divine decree - but in the end, the decree comes true. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/wadaniel.

Daniel Mini-Shiur Part 22: 4:16-23 - Daniel Explains the Nevuchadnezzar Tree - Sep 13, 2024 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Daniel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Daniel tells Nevuchadnezzar of the punishment coming his way. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/wadaniel.