Sicha Insights, Rabbi Yossi Winner

Moshe is not mentioned in this Parsha, unlike anywhere else inthe Chumash; from when Moshe was born, there is no Parsha inwhich he wasn't mentioned besides for in Mishneh Torah (SeferDevarim.) The reason is because he said (to G-d), “Erase mefrom the book which You wrote,” and the word of a scholar,even if conditional, is ultimately fulfilled (Makos 11).

Lessons in early childhood education. The change that happened with the story of the Rebbe Rashab.

Three levels of leadership and three levels of outreach. Noach, Avrohom and Moshe. The era of the creation of the world, the era of the flood, the era of the preperation for the giving of the Torah and the era of the giving of the Torah.

Rebbi Chananya says that G-d wanted to bring merit to the Jewish people and therefore gave them an abundance of Torah and Mitzvos. What is accomplished through the study of the Torah and the fulfillment of Mitzvos? How that changes a person, how that changes the nature of the object used for the Mitzvah, and how learning Torah and doing Mitzvos accomplishes the greatest level of G-d revelation. The Unity of Torah, the surrendering to G-d in Mitzvos, and the refinement of human characters.

Experiencing G-d through miracles and experiencing G-d through nature. Are nature and miracles two distinct realities? The rebbe explores the synthesis of miracles and nature and how they express themselves in each other. A practical lesson in a person's service to G-d. The Moon, the Sun, the month of Nissan, and the month of Tishrei

A conversation with Moshe and Aaron during Aaron's state of mourning. Moshe listens and accepts Aaron's view and shares it with the Jewish people. Moshe & Aaron's core mission and worldview. Moshe is Emes and Aaron is Chesed when both are embraced in the world we make a home for G-d in the world.

The theme of Purim! The Jewish people accepted the Torah with alacrity and enthusiasm. The advantage of doing good deeds willingly and with joy.

A tapestry of Talmudic scholarship woven together through underlying rabbinic theory. The core argument of Rebbi V'rabbanan throughout the Talmud. Music contributed by Eli Marcus

Making a dwelling place for G-d. In the physical, by the people, and shared with the world. The world becomes a home for G-d because the world is the truest expression of G-d in his essence.

Torah Scholars, rebels, and salamanders. A beautiful explanation about the unique transformation of the world through Torah study and good deeds.

No, I don't want to go, there is so much pain and evil on the world below. A tale of two oxen. A tale of 2 groups of Jews!

Bells, pomegranates, and public menorah lighting!

Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai lived every moment of his life fully invested in his mission on earth.

A Hadran on Mesechtas Chagigah. The common denominator of beis Shammai and beis Shammai and beis Hillel through the Talmud.

A powerful look at how G-d prepared the world for the giving of the Torah and how each Mitzvah object was designed for Am Yisroel. Yisroi, Rav Yosef, Gamara Pesachim.

When teaching children about the infinite power of G-d, we depict it by saying, "G-d's mighty hand." Why do we begin to teach children about the mighty hand of G-d when in reality G-d is infinitely greater than any human form? Support this podcast

Two ways to lead the Jewish people Like a heart and like a brain. Support this podcast

Is there any positive message to the story of Korach? Support this podcast

Toiling in Torah study penetrates a heart of stone. Support this podcast

The difference between Adam and Moshe The small alef in vayikra. why is the letter small in the Torah? True meaning of humility Support this podcast

Can a story in the Torah be more valuable then it's laws? We discuss the difference between stories that are mentioned in the Torah compared to laws, commands and instructions. Support this podcast

Do you awaken the dawn or does the dawn awake you? 2 perspectives to the holiday of Purim Support this podcast

The Rambam says, from the day the Beis Hamikdash was destroyed Hashem has nothing in His world like the four cubits of halacha. Where does one find the holiness and intensity of the beis hamikdash? That's found in the four cubits of halacha. Why? And how does this connect to Yisroi Find out here. Fascinating take ! Support this podcast

The Mitzvah of redeeming your firstborn. Is it the obligation of the father or the son? Support this podcast

No Jew will be left behind Support this podcast

In this sicha the Rebbe sets forth the fundamentals in Jewish outreach. How must we approach ourselves and the Jewish world at large. The dream of Joseph is not just a dream about bundles of sheaves bowing to Joseph's bundle but it also carries a profound eternal message about caring for another Jew. Support this podcast

“In a place where a person wants to be, that is where a person is found" Jacob sent angels to greet Eisav. Spiritual meaning of the mission of the soul being sent into this world. Last teaching of the Magid Lessons is Shlichus Support this podcast

Why did Avrohom and Yitzchok make a covenant with Avimelech while Yaakov chose not to? The difference between the Avois. Lessons from the Yaakov. Support this podcast

The blessing from Isaac to Jacob and his future descendants. Rashi says that Isaac blessed Jacob that G-d should give and return and give again. What is meant by this? Support this podcast

Abraham purchased the cave of Machpalah. Abraham did not accept to receive the land for free. He negated Efron's offer. Why? Support this podcast

The difference between biblical Hebrew and other languages. What's the difference between stones and bricks? Lessons from Abraham in our daily lives Support this podcast

Why do we recite "to enter him into the covenant of our father Abraham.” at a Bris Milah? What is the purpose of all commandements? What is unique about the commandment of circumcision? Abraham was the first to ever do it. Are we like Abraham? This podcast explores these ideas as well as a personal lesson on pain. Support this podcast

Speech etiquette in Judaism and judging others favorably. When seeing something bad in your neighbor is that a sign that you posses that negative trait or is that only a sign to help you friend? When is a life a mirror and when is life a lesson. Noah's Ark Support this podcast

Simchas Torah is celebrated at the conclusion of the holiday of Sukkos. It would be more befitting for the yearly cycle of Torah study to begin and end at the Holiday of Shvous which is the anniversary of the giving of the Torah. Why do we celebrate Simchas Torah at the conclusion of the holiday of Sukkos? Difference between the first set of tablets verse the second. A gift vs toil Support this podcast

The difference between Repentance during the year and the ten days of repentance. How is it that a person can rectify and change his past wrongdoings? Spiritual meaning of praying alone and communal prayer. Support this podcast

Since the ultimate purpose of the world began on the 6th day of creation, Rosh Hashanah, the new year for all of creation is celebrated on the day when Adam was born. This is Rosh Hashanah, On Rosh Hashanah The purpose of the entire creation is fully expressed. But yet what is the purpose creation? What is the purpose of sounding the shofar? Support this podcast

In this episode we explore the meaning of blessing and curse. the inspiration to return to G-d with blessing and curse. what is the meaning? If G-d is the essence of Good, how can there be curses? Support this podcast

Bikkurim - The first fruit ceremony and laws. What is the spiritual meaning of bringing your first fruit? Support this podcast

If you go out to war upon upon your enemies. There are 2 ways that one can overcome is evil inclination, addiction and past. Through prayer and the Torah learning. Support this podcast

The prohibition against fortune-telling and sorcery. Follow in his ways with simplicity. Support this podcast

Why do we keep Kosher? Why were the Jews warned not to eat blood? Why does the verse say, Chazak, Be Strong? Support this podcast

What is the meaning of the broken tablets? What is the meaning of death? What is the meaning of a Yartzait? Our sages teach that the passing of the righteous is similar to the breaking of the tablets. The positive message within the broken tables and how it correlates to the passing of the Righteous. Support this podcast