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Meaningful Ideas on the Parsha

  • Kedoshim - Standing in Honor of the Elder

    9 MAY 2024 · The Torah gives us a Mitzvah to honor the elder and the Chacham. Exploring some of the Halachos and ideas in the Mitzvah. Have a good Shabbos
    6m 46s
  • Achrei Mos - Not To Critique To The Master

    2 MAY 2024 · The Kohen Gadol only wears white in the Kodesh Kedoshim and not gold, so as not to invoke the memory of the Chet Haegel. So why does he wear gold during the rest of the Yom Kippur service? Differences in how to speak to our fellow Jews, and how we speak about them before Hakadosh Baruch Hu. Have a good Shabbos
    9m 25s
  • Shevii Shel Pesach - Every Aspect Counts

    26 APR 2024 · On Shevii Shel Pesach we focus on Kriyas Yam Suf, which is mainly about the justice brought upon the Mitzriyiim. This shiur focuses on their appreciation of the individuality of the judgement on different Mitrzriyiim, according to their levels, and what teaches us about Hashem's Hasgacha. Nothing is insignificant before Hashem. Have a Chag Kasher Vsameach
    6m 45s
  • Pesach and Metzorah - Feeling the Hashgacha

    16 APR 2024 · The Seder is one of the foundational elements of building and conveying our Emunah. The more we feel the world is custom made for us, and that what Hashem does to us is personally crafted, the more we can give over that approach to Yetzias Mitzrayim and to our current world. Some perspectives we learn from Tzaraas and the challenges we face in life. Have a Chag Kasher V'Sameach.
    8m 46s
  • Tazria - The Metzora's Desperate Plea

    10 APR 2024 · Chazal say one of the reasons the Metzora goes around calling out that he is Tamei, is so others should daven for him. The Chofetz Chaim explores how this is not simply because he needs help healing, but also because it helps heal him from what causes him to speak Lashon Hara. Some thoughts on how we can build bridges with each other and thereby guard our speech. Have a good Shabbos
    7m 57s
  • Shemini - It's Because of Me

    3 APR 2024 · When they inaugurated the Mishkan and did the Avodah on the eighth day, initially the Shechina did not descend upon the Mishkan. Rashi says Aharon Hakohen immediately put the blame upon himself, that Hashem must be upset with Him. Some lessons in taking ownership for what goes on in the world.  Have a good Shabbos
    9m 59s
  • Tzav - Sensitivity To Another's Shame

    27 MAR 2024 · The Torah says the Chatas is shechted in the same place as the Olah. Chazal explain it's to protect the sinner, that it shouldn't be clear to all that he is bringing a Chatas. Some lessons in how sensitive we have to be about potentially embarrassing others. Have a good Shabbos.
    8m 35s
  • Vayikra - The Yesod of Karbanos

    22 MAR 2024 · Why do we bring Karbanos, and what we can learn from them? Why are they one of the three pillars of the world, what can they teach us? Rabbeinu Bechayai and the Chinuch connect it to Kaparah and how it can bring us to Teshuva. The Rosh connects it to keeping us in a good place emotionally and not losing hope.
    7m 15s
  • Purim - Salvation In Times of Hester

    21 MAR 2024 · What did Purim teach us about the way Hashem runs the world in times of concealment? How did Haman convince all the nations to agree to kill the Jews? Why did Purim lead to a new reacceptance of the Torah? Understanding the Chiddush of Purim, and why this salvation was worthy of a new Holiday. A Freilichen Purim
    13m 35s
  • Pekudei - Building It To Last

    14 MAR 2024 · The Seforno explores four components involved in the construction of the Mishkan that ensured it would last eternally. Some thoughts on the importance if doing things right, and how it affects the holiness and long term impact of the mitzvos we do. Have a good Shabbos
    9m 8s

A 5 - 8 minute pshat based shiur on the Parsha or Yom Tov, based on the meforshim and the sefarim. Strive to be simple enough for the layman, yet...

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A 5 - 8 minute pshat based shiur on the Parsha or Yom Tov, based on the meforshim and the sefarim. Strive to be simple enough for the layman, yet deep enough for the advanced Talmid Chacham at the same time.

Rabbi Yaakov Meltzer is a Talmid of Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. He has a Semicha from Rav Moshe Heinemann, and an MS in Special Education from Daemen College.
Appreciate any feedback, contact info is in the intro shiur and trailer. Email is the name of the podcast @gmail.
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