Podcast appearances and mentions of kohen gadol

Horayot 10 : Marc Chipkin : 2025-09-11 A king and a Kohen Gadol who sinned and left their positions, or sinned before assuming their positions. Fortunate is the generation whose ruler brings an offering when he sins. Hashem's paths are straight, the righteous walk in them and the wicked stumble in them. An example of this is Lot and his daughters.

Daf Yomi Horayos 10Episode 2077Babble on Talmud with Sruli RappsSlides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hL_yXVaxRdx9hn_R4emKn57y-NFpViBxdxETaJzJ54M/edit?usp=sharingJoin the chat: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMbsU3a5f4Y3b61DxFRsqfSefaria: https://www.sefaria.org.il/Horayot.10a?lang=heEmail: sruli@babbleontalmud.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/babble_on_talmudFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Babble-on-Talmud-100080258961218/#dafyomi #talmud00:00 Intro01:46 Kohen gadols & kings who are no longer serving14:07 Kohen gadols & kings who are not yet serving32:31 Interesting agadata59:36 Conclusion

The deep explanation of the Or Hachayim.Source Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XnOnavrnzRSR0BYxDjoP0jhyp517lmwy/view?usp=share_link

Horayot 9 : Marc Chipkin : 2025-09-10 Sources that the king and Kohen Gadol cannot come to poverty. The status of the Kohen Gadol for a sliding-scale offering. Cases of exemption for impurity relating to the Temple and sacrificial food.

Horayot 7 : Marc Chipkin : 2025-09-08 The Kohen Gadol brings a bull when he rules mistakenly and acts on his ruling A Kohen Gadol who rules and sins together with the congregation is atoned with their offering. Does a mistake about idolatry require a prior ruling of the Kohen Gadol?

No regular sin offering for a Kohen Gadol

What is the true purpose of Yom Kippur? Why do we fast, pray, and gather together on this holiest day of the year? And what makes the final prayer, Ne'ilah, so unique and powerful? In this masterclass, Rabbi Pinchas Adler takes us on a journey through: Torah and Talmudic sources on the purpose of Yom KippurThe symbolism of “seven, eight, and essence”The role of the Kohen Gadol in the Holy of HoliesThe meaning of the five prayers of Yom Kippur and the five levels of the soulThe deepest secret of Ne'ilah: when the doors close to the world and only the Jewish soul and God remain.Yom Kippur is not just about forgiveness. It's about essence meeting essence — the core bond between the Jewish people and Hashem.A weekly class for 5 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on September 3, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

https://youtu.be/Mw5Bibw9434 Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Morning Prayers Follow-Along Text: 1. אֵיזֶהוּ מְקוֹמָן שֶׁל זְבָחִים, קָדְשֵׁי קָדָשִׁים שְׁחִיטָתָן בַּצָּפוֹן.             Where were the places of sacrifice in the Bet-Hamikdash? The most holy offerings were slaughtered on the north side of the altar.פָּר וְשָׂעִיר שֶׁל יוֹם הַכִּפּוּרִים שְׁחִיטָתָן בַּצָּפוֹן,The bull and the goat [offered on] Yom Kippur would be slaughtered in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard].וְקִבּוּל דָּמָן בִּכְלִי שָׁרֵת בַּצָּפוֹן,Their blood would be received in a sacramental vessel in the northern area [of the Beis HaMikdash Courtyard].וְדָמָן טָעוּן הַזָּיָה עַל בֵּין הַבַּדִּים, וְעַל הַפָּרֹֽכֶת, וְעַל מִזְבַּח הַזָּהָב. מַתָּנָה אַחַת מֵהֶן מְעַכָּֽבֶת.That blood was to be sprinkled between the staves [of the Ark], toward the curtain [before the Holy of Holies], and on the golden altar. If even one [sprinkling was omitted, atonement] would be withheld.שִׁירֵי הַדָּם הָיָה שׁוֹפֵךְ עַל יְסוֹד מַעֲרָבִי שֶׁל מִזְבֵּֽחַ הַחִיצוֹן, אִם לֹא נָתַן לֹא עִכֵּב:[The Kohen Gadol] poured out the remainder of the blood on the base at the western side of the outer altar. If it was not poured out, [atonement] was not withheld. PreviousClass 068: Ana Bechoach, Ribon Haolamim NextClass 070: Mishnah 2-4 More in this section Class 074: Shlamim Habechor Vehamaaser Vehapesach part 2 Class 073: Shlamim Habechor Vehamaaser Vehapesach part 1 Class 072: Mishnah 5-6 Class 071: Mishnah 5 Class 070: Mishnah 2-4 Class 068: Ana Bechoach, Ribon Haolamim Class 067: Abbaye Hava Mesader Class 066: Hashem Tzevakot Ashrei, Hashem Hoshia, Minchat Yehuda Class 065: morning prayers: Hashem Tzevakot Imanu

The letter discusses the Rebbe Rashab's statement that “the Rebbe makes the Kohen Gadol” and examines its meaning. It explores the idea that each person must fulfill even the spiritual aspects of the Kohen Gadol's service, yet one cannot begin this level of work without first receiving the Rebbe's assistance to be elevated to that status. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/004_igros_kodesh/sivan/1054

The Kohen Gadol's Chamber

Although the entire Beit HaMikdash (Holy Temple) was built of stone, there was one unique room for the Kohen Gadol (High Priest) that was made of wood, called the Lishkat HaEtz — the Chamber of Wood. Wood symbolizes life and longevity, just as the righteous Kohanim Gedolim in earlier generations, particularly in the time of Shimon HaTzaddik, would serve many years. However, after Shimon HaTzaddik, when many Kohanim Gedolim were no longer as upright, the chamber became known as the Lishkat Parhedrin — “the Chamber of the Changing Ones” — because many of them would die within a year and needed to be replaced. This brings up a question: if there were still righteous Kohanim Gedolim afterward who lived long lives, why were they also associated with this same chamber of constant change?The answer lies in the powerful desire that even unworthy Kohanim had to connect with Hashem in the Kodesh HaKodashim. Despite knowing that many before them had died within a year, they were still willing to pay money for the position — driven by a deep longing to enter the holiest place. This intense yearning also inspired righteous Kohanim to take on the role, not for prestige but for the spiritual elevation it offered. On a deeper level, Lishkat Parhedrin reflects the essence of the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur. His entry into the Kodesh HaKodashim is the ultimate moment of teshuvah — not a gradual climb in holiness like a typical tzaddik, but a leap into an entirely new state of being. Each year, he becomes a new person, transformed through teshuvah, making even a long-serving Kohen Gadol like a “new” Kohen every Yom Kippur.לקו״ש כח

How the Kohen Gadol reinvented himself every Yom Kippur.

The Name "Parhedrin" for the Kohen Gadol's Chamber Has a Positive Meaning, Not Only a Negative One

The chamber of the Kohen Gadol, lishkas haetz and lishkas parhedrin.

The chamber of the Kohen Gadol, lishkas haetz and lishkas parhedrin.

התוכן הוראה ממ"ש בחמישי דפ' קרח "דבר אל בנ"י וקח מאתם מטה מטה.. מאת כל נשיאיהם.. והנחתם באוהל מועד.. והנה פרח מטה אהרן.. ויגמול שקדים (הוא הפרי הממהר להפריח מכל הפירות. רש"י)": לכל יהודי, מאיזה שבט שיהי', נותן הקב"ה "מטה" (מקל) לסמוך עליו - נתינת-כח מיוחדת לעבודתו לקונו. ובזה גופא ישנה הוראה מיוחדת ממטה של שבט לוי, מטה אהרן ש"ויוצא פרח וגו'": הנתינת-כח לעשות מכל דבר שבעולם, גם דבר הדומם ("מטה") - "פרח", דבר של יופי - קשור עם עניני יהדות וכו', ולעשות את זה בזריזות ("שקדים"). ואף שזה הי' רק במטה אהרן, שבט לוי, אבל אהרן הוא כהן הגדול של כל ישראל, ובמילא ההוראה מ"מטה אהרן" הנ"ל שייכת לכאו"א מישראל!משיחת כ"ח סיון ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=25-06-2025 Synopsis A lesson from chamishi of Parashas Korach, “Speak to the Jewish people and take from them a staff…from each of their princes…and place them in the Tent of Meeting…and behold, Aharon's staff for the House of Levi had blossomed…and produced ripe almonds” (the fastest ripening fruit, as Rashi explains): Hashem gives every Jew from every tribe a “staff” to lean upon – a special empowerment to serve his Creator. And there's a special lesson from the staff of the tribe of Levi, Aharon's staff, which “gave forth blossoms” etc.: We are empowered to cause anything in the world, even something inanimate (a “staff”) to “blossom,” to turn it into something beautiful – connected with Yiddishkeit etc. – and to do it quickly (like almonds). And although this only happened to the staff of Aharon, nevertheless, Aharon is the Kohen Gadol of all Jews, and therefore this lesson from Aharon's staff applies to every Jew.Excerpt from sichah of 28 Sivan 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=25-06-2025

Paid for by the Kohen Gadol

The famous second Mishna of Pirkeh Abot teaches that the world stands on three "pillars": Torah, Aboda (service of G-d), and Gemilut Hasadim (dispensing kindness). These three "pillars" are embodied by our three patriarchs – Abraham, Yishak and Yaakob. Abraham was the paragon of kindness, devoting his life to helping others. Even after undergoing Berit Mila at an advanced age, he sat outside in the scorching heat looking for people who needed hospitality. He spared no efforts in seeking to help any person who required assistance. Yishak, who was placed on an altar and nearly sacrificed, represents the highest standards of "Aboda," serving Hashem, living one's life in complete subservience to the Almighty and being prepared to make whatever sacrifices He demands. Finally, Yaakob Abinu embodies the quality of diligent Torah study, having spent the first decades of his life fully immersed in Torah learning. In light of this parallel, it seems that the Mishna's list of three "pillars" is presented out of order. We would have perhaps expected the Mishna to list the "pillars" in the order of the three Abot (patriarchs) – beginning with Hesed, followed by Aboda, and culminating with Torah, corresponding to the order of the Abot – Abraham, Yishak and Yaakob. The answer, perhaps, is that the Mishna wanted to emphasize that we need to learn Torah in order to achieve the other two pillars. Without Torah knowledge, we will not have the information we need to serve Hashem. A person who does not learn Torah will decide on his own how to pray, and how to perform Misvot. He will just make up his service of Hashem. We need to learn Torah in order to know how to perform "Aboda," how to serve Hashem in the right way. This is true also of Hesed. We might think that Hesed is instinctive and intuitive, that we can figure out on our own when and how to help other people. But this, too, is mistaken. The Torah guides us not only with regard to our service of Hashem, but also with regard to Hesed, explaining to us the right way to help people. We need to learn what our responsibilities and obligations are, when we are supposed to help, and what kind of help we are to offer. We find an example in the beginning of Parashat Emor, where the Torah presents a series of laws relevant to the Kohanim. A Kohen is not permitted to come in contact with a dead body, except in the case of the death of an immediate family member. Of course, we know that tending to the burial of the deceased is a precious Misva. But without learning Torah, we would not have known that for a Kohen, this is actually a sin, unless he is dealing with the remains of a family member. Moreover, a Kohen Gadol is not permitted to come in contact with a dead body even in the case of a deceased family member – but he is allowed, and even required, to tend to the burial of a Met Misva, a body that has nobody else to bury it. This is just one example of how we need the Torah to give us the guidelines of when and how to perform kindness. Torah knowledge is indispensable for living a life of Aboda and of Hesed. The "pillar" of Torah is therefore mentioned by the Mishna first – because without it, we can never reach the other two "pillars."

EMOR: Wealthy Rabbi | STUMP THE RABBI (231)https://youtu.be/POI3u7pGHuU Parashat Emor discusses the different qualification required for the Kohen Gadol. While having Wisdom and Strength are easily understood, many become confused when they hear that he also must be Wealthy. It's even more confusing when you hear that its the obligation of the other Kohanim to make him the Wealthiest on day one. This touches on the topic of the Rabbi's and Scholars of today and in past history, which were also very wealthy. The secrets behind all of this are profound, and perhaps will unravel some insights that can help each person understand the role of money in the world. This will be followed by live questions from the audience that will touch many interesting topics. Enjoy, Learn, Share and Be Holy.

In this episode, we explore the twin parashot of Ahare Mot and Kedoshim and the Torah's vision of holiness not as separation from the world, but as meaningful engagement within it. From the Temple service of Yom Kippur that allowed the Kohen Gadol to enter past God's most inner boundaries to the ethical demands of everyday life, and the boundaries we set for ourselves and those that we must respect with others. We consider what it means to be a unique, unrepeatable individual in society and how important it is to see others that way.

התוכן הוראה נפלאה, גדולה ועיקרית משם פ' "אחרי": גם מי שהוא בתכלית השלימות - בדוגמת "נדב ואביהוא" "בקרבתם לפני ה' וגו'", או הכהן גדול ביוהכ"פ בקודש הקדשים (שע"ז מסופר בהתחלת הפרשה) - אין לו להסתפק בזה אלא עליו להתבונן מה עליו לעשות "אחרי" זה! ואי"ז רק "הידור מצוה".. זה נוגע לו עד כדי כך שגם הוא ידע את האזהרה שבהמשך הפרשה - "כמעשה ארץ מצרים.. וכמעשה ארץ כנען.. לא תעשו וגו'"! וכפי שרואים גם מזה שביוהכ"פ לפני תפלת (מנחה ו)נעילה קוראים בתורה דוקא ענין זה! וזהו הלימוד הכללי: מבלי הבט על ההצלחה בעבודתו עד עתה, יכול האדם וצריך להמשיך גם "אחרי" זה לעבוד עבודתו באופן נעלה עוד יותר עד בלי גבול, ע"י שמתחבר עם הקב"ה שהוא בלי-גבול.ב' חלקים מהתוועדות מוצאי ש"פ אחרי, מבה"ח וער"ח אייר ה'תשל"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=06-05-2025 Synopsis The name of parashas Acharei teaches that even someone who has attained complete perfection – like Nadav and Avihu, who had “drawn near to Hashem,” or the Kohen Gadol on Yom Kippur in the Kodesh HaKodoshim (which is described at the beginning of the parashah) – must not be satisfied with that. Rather, he must contemplate what he mut do “after” that. And this isn't just a hiddur mitzvah – it is necessary so that even he take to heart the warning that comes later in the parashah, “You shall not imitate the practices of the land of Egypt...and the practices of the land of Canaan etc.” As we also see from the fact that this passage is the Torah reading on Yom Kippur (Minchah and) Ne'ilah. This is the general lesson: Regardless of one's success in his divine service until now, he can and must continue to serve “after” that in an even higher manner and an infinite manner, by connecting to Hashem Who is infinite.2 excerpts from farbrengen of Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Acharei, 30 Nissan 5738. For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=06-05-2025 לזכות גנעשא בת בתשבע שתחי' ליום ההולדת שלה ח' אייר - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובות

התוכן עמ"ש [בראשון דפ' אחרי] בקשר לעבודה של הכה"ג ביוהכ"פ "וכפר בעדו ובעד ביתו" דרשו חז"ל "ביתו זו אשתו". וצ"ל: מדוע לא נאמר "אשתו" בפירוש?! ויובן בהקדם מ"ש בגמ' בין ההידורים שאמר רבי יוסי על עצמו ש"מעולם לא קריתי לאשתי אשתי ולשורי שורי אלא לאשתי ביתי (שהיא עיקר הבית), ולשורי שדי (שהוא עיקר של שדה)". וצ"ל: אף שאשה היא עיקר הבית, אבל מהו הדגש ש"מעולם לא קריתי לאשתי אשתי וכו'", ומהו ההידור שבזה?! והביאור: ר"י ראה בכל דבר בעולם רק את תכליתו. בנוגע לאשה: אף שלאשה יש גם חשיבות כשלעצמה (שלכן יש מצוה של "ושמח את אשתו" אפי' לפני הולדת ילדים וכו'), אבל תכליתה היא – קיום מצות פו"ר. ור"י ראה מיד באשתו שום מציאות אחרת, רק תכליתה. ולכן מעולם לא הי' יכול לקרוא לה "אשתי" אלא "ביתי". ויתירה מזו – אפי' במין החי, "שורי", ראה מיד רק את תכליתו – "שדי". ועפי"ז מובן מהו ההידור בזה. וזהו מה שתכלית השלימות בכה"ג הוא כאשר הוא בדרגא ש"וכפר בעד ביתו", ש"אשתו" אינה אלא "ביתו". ג' חלקים משיחת ו' תשרי ה'תשל"א ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-05-2025 Synopsis On the verse [in rishon of parashas Acharei], “he shall atone for himself and for his household,” our Sages said: “‘His household' – this refers to his wife.” Why does the verse not say explicitly “and for his wife”? This can be understood based on the statement of Rabbi Yosi, “I never called my wife ‘my wife,' nor my ox ‘my ox'; rather, [I called] my wife ‘my house' (because she is the mainstay of the home), and my ox ‘my field' (because it is the primary tool for the field).” Seemingly, while it's true that the wife is the mainstay of the home, why was Rabbi Yosi so careful to “never call my wife ‘my wife'”? And why is this considered such a special quality? The explanation is that Rabbi Yosi saw in everything only its ultimate purpose. Therefore, while it's true that a wife also has value in and of herself (which is why there's a mitzvah to “gladden one's wife” even before there are children, etc.), nonetheless, the ultimate purpose of marriage is to fulfill the mitzvah to be fruitful and multiply), and Rabbi Yosi immediately saw in his wife no other reality but this purpose. Therefore, he was never able to call her “my wife,” only “my house.” Moreover, even when it came to animal life, “my ox,” Rabbi Yosi immediately perceived only its ultimate purpose – “my field.” This is why Rabbi Yosi's conduct is considered such a hiddur, and also why the ultimate perfection of the Kohen Gadol is when “he atones for his household,” meaning when he attains such a level that to him, “his wife” is nothing but “his house.”3 excerpts from sichah of 6 Tishrei 5731 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=04-05-2025 לזכות הת' נפתלי שי' יוניק ליום ההולדת שלו ו' אייר - לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובותנדבת הוריו ר' דוד וזוגתו מרת חנה שיחיו יוניק

The sages expound some verses in Yehoshua that relate directly or indirectly to setting up the refuge cities.  The accidental killer leaves the city of refuge at the death of the Kohen Gadol. Who qualifies as a Kohen Gadol for this purpose? If there are multiple Kohanim Gedolim, do they all need to die or just one of them? Out of concern that the people in the city may pray for the death of the Kohen Gadol, their mothers would provide food and clothing for the accidental murderers.  The Gemara digresses to discuss prayers that have no basis (like praying for the Kohen Gadol to die) - do they come true? Different scenarios are brought regarding the timing of the death of the Kohen Gadol - after the killing but before the court determined that the killer needs to go to the city of refuge, or after the court's ruling but before the killer got to the city, etc. In each of these scenarios, does the accidental murderer go free or not? 

More details regarding the accidental killer are discussed - Where are they buried?  What happens if the Kohen Gadol is found out to be a chalal (son of a forbidden marriage)?  Is the relative of the victim allowed to kill the accidental murderer if the murderer leaves the city? What if the murderer is by a tree on the border where part is inside the border and part outside?

More details regarding the accidental killer are discussed - Where are they buried?  What happens if the Kohen Gadol is found out to be a chalal (son of a forbidden marriage)?  Is the relative of the victim allowed to kill the accidental murderer if the murderer leaves the city? What if the murderer is by a tree on the border where part is inside the border and part outside?

The sages expound some verses in Yehoshua that relate directly or indirectly to setting up the refuge cities.  The accidental killer leaves the city of refuge at the death of the Kohen Gadol. Who qualifies as a Kohen Gadol for this purpose? If there are multiple Kohanim Gedolim, do they all need to die or just one of them? Out of concern that the people in the city may pray for the death of the Kohen Gadol, their mothers would provide food and clothing for the accidental murderers.  The Gemara digresses to discuss prayers that have no basis (like praying for the Kohen Gadol to die) - do they come true? Different scenarios are brought regarding the timing of the death of the Kohen Gadol - after the killing but before the court determined that the killer needs to go to the city of refuge, or after the court's ruling but before the killer got to the city, etc. In each of these scenarios, does the accidental murderer go free or not? 

The inctedible power and influence of the prayer of the Kohen Gadol

התוכן בענין חביתי כהן גדול [כמ"ש בשני דפ' צו] כותב הרמב"ם שאם "מת כהן גדול בשחרית אחר שהקריב חצי העשרון ולא מינו כהן אחר מביאין היורשין עשרון שלם עבור כפרתו". עפמ"ש הרגוצו'בי שמנחת חביתין שמביאין היורשין אינו הקרבן שלהם אלא של הכה"ג, יובן א) זה שהיורשין יכולים להביא החביתין מיד והרי הם "אוננים" או "אבלים" ו"אבל אינו משלח קרבנותיו". ב) מה שמשמע [מזה שהמשנה משנה מלשון הכתוב "בניו" וכותבת ש"יורשין" מביאין הקרבן] שכל היורשין, גם אלו שמצ"ע אינם ראויים להביא מנחת חביתין, כגון כהן חלל או בן בתו שהוא לוי או ישראל, יכולים להביא כאן את החביתין עבור הכה"ג. ג) מכל זה יובן מקורו של הרמב"ם שכותב שהחביתין שמביאים היורשין הם "עבור כפרתו" של הכה"ג.משיחת מוצש"פ צו ה'תשל"ח ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=07-04-2025 Synopsis Regarding the Kohen Gadol's chavitin (as discussed in sheini of parashas Tzav), the Rambam writes: “If the Kohen Gadol died in the morning after he offered half of an isaron and another Kohen Gadol was not appointed, the heirs should bring an entire isaron for his atonement.” But (1) how can the heirs bring the chavitin that day, if they are mourners, who “may not send their offerings”? (2) The fact that the Mishna departs from the wording of the verse and says “his heirs” rather than “his sons” indicates that it may be brought by any of his “heirs,” including those unfit to bring a chavitin offering, such as a chalal, or a grandson of the Kohen Gadol who's a Levi or Yisrael. How can they bring the chavitin for the Kohen Gadol? (3) What is the Rambam's source for the idea that the heirs bring it “for his atonement”? All of this can be explained based on the Rogatchover's explanation that the minchas chavitin brought by the heirs is not theirs, but rather the Kohen Gadol's.Excerpt from sichah of Motzaei Shabbos Parashas Tzav 5738 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=07-04-2025 לזכות ר' משה הכהן בן רוזה חנה שי' ליום ההולדת שלו ט' ניסן – לשנת ברכה והצלחה, ואריכות ימים ושנים טובותנדבת אביו ‏ר' אברהם הכהן שי'‏

PEKUDEI: AYIN TOVA | Stump The Rabbi (229)https://youtu.be/mh-KJxMPySkWhat do you know about AYIN TOVA? We've all heard endless warnings about Ayin Hara, but few understand the significance of of AYIN TOVA. In Parashat Pekudie Am Yisrael is building the mishkan and donating above and beyond the norm.In the process, Kohen Gadol's CHOSHEN is being made. Understanding the Choshen will help learn why Aaron HaKohen merited to get it. Understanding his merit will help understand the value of Emunah, which if mastered, can help us reach the greatness of having AYIN TOVA.

The Rama writes in siman 695 that it is a good practice to learn Torah on Purim before the seuda, as it says in the pasuk, "ליהודים היתה אורה ושמחה – First they had אורה, which is Torah, and then שמחה , which is rejoicing. Chazal tell us when our ancestors were saved from the decree of Haman, they reaccepted upon themselves the Torah and mitzvot. At Har Sinai they accepted it out of fear and then, on Purim, they accepted it out of love. The Shem M'Shmuel in parashat Tetzaveh writes that already from three days before Purim, a special Divine light of Torah emanates from Shamayim like during the three days of hagbala before Matan Torah on Har Sinai . The Chida writes one of the reasons we wear Shabbat clothing on Purim is because it is likened to the holiday of Simchat Torah. I saw brought down, just like when we received the Torah on Har Sinai, the people were healed from any physical or spiritual ailments. That power comes back during Purim, as well, which is like the day of Matan Torah . Besides for the kedusha that is imbued in us each time we learn Torah and besides for the eternal rewards we receive for learning it, learning Torah also has side physical benefits as well. Rabbi Menashe Reizman told that the Taz wrote a kameya (amulet) 400 years ago and, with it, dozens of people became healed from illnesses and dozens of couples who couldn't have children merited to have children. A hundred years ago in Yerushalayim , an adam chashuv had an inclination to open up that kameya to see what's written inside of it. He wanted to copy it and make many more of them so more people could be helped. He knew the rule that once a kameya is opened, it loses its power, but he was willing to take the risk to help others. So he opened it up and he saw written inside, "I, David ben Shmuel HaLevy, in the merit that I toiled to understand the depths of Tosafot in Masechet Chulin, daf 96a, please Hashem, help all those who are barren and help all those who are sick." That was the whole kameya. The merit of the Taz toiling on one Tosafot brought yeshuot to so many people. Our learning of Torah is so precious to Hashem. The pasuk says in Mishleh, "יקרה היא מפנינים – It is more valuable than precious stones." The Gemara in Masechet Horayot explains the pasuk to be saying that the Torah is more precious even than the Kohen Gadol going לפני ולפנים – entering the Holy of Holies on Yom Kippur. The sefer Ki Ata Imadi puts this into perspective for us. He wrote, imagine we were able to witness the Kohen Gadol entering the Kodesh Kodeshim on Yom Kippur. Chazal say when he entered, nobody else was allowed in, not even the holiest angels. It was an exclusive meeting between the Kohen Gadol and Hashem. He would dip in the mikveh right before and then put on his special white garments. An old sage with a white beard, wearing all white, he looked like a malach . In one hand he was carrying a spoonful of coals and in the other a spoonful of ketoret . As he is about to perform the holiest avodah , in the holiest place, on the holiest day, imagine a Kohen Gadol called to someone and said, "You told me your father is sick, please tell me his name so I could ask Hashem now to heal him." What a golden opportunity to have the Kohen Gadol himself pray for a refuah shelemah for someone at that time. What could possibly be a better opportunity than that? Chazal are teaching us in Masechet Horayot , based on the pasuk , it is an even greater opportunity to ask for a refuah shelemah after a person just finished learning a piece of Torah. The learning of Torah is more precious to Hashem even than the Kohen Gadol entering the Kodesh Kodeshim on Yom Kippur. How fortunate we are! We have the opportunity to learn Torah any time we want. Hashem shared this precious gift with us. Let us take advantage and learn it as much as we can.

Discover the profound interplay between unity and individuality, as we unravel the complexities within this week's Parsha, Tetzaveh. Imagine seeing through the prism of twelve unique stones on the high priest Aaron's breastplate, each one a testament to the distinct tribes of Israel, yet collectively representing a harmonious entity before Hashem. Enrich your understanding through the teachings of the Arizal and other notable sources, as we illuminate the high priest's critical role as a unifier and delve into the layered responsibilities of leadership in achieving unity amidst diversity. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, we highlight the nuanced challenges faced by leaders akin to rabbis who strive to bring diverse souls together in a shared spiritual journey.Celebrate the dance between personal uniqueness and communal identity as we explore the symbolism of the Kohen Gadol's breastplate. Each stone tells a story of irreplaceable individuality within a collective framework, akin to the 600,000 perspectives of the Torah. This episode encourages you to recognize and nurture your unique traits, empowering you to shine brightly like a gem on the breastplate, influencing those around you. Join us as we embrace the duality of being both a "star" and part of the "sand," each with a unique role to play in the tapestry of Jewish unity. Let us continue this enlightening journey together, and may you find inspiration and purpose as we look forward to an uplifting Shabbos._____________This episode (Ep 7.20) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Tetzaveh is dedicated in honor of our President & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 6, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Torah, #Parsha, #Exodus, #Unity, #Individuality, #HighPriest, #Aaron, #Breastplate ★ Support this podcast ★

Discover the profound interplay between unity and individuality, as we unravel the complexities within this week's Parsha, Tetzaveh. Imagine seeing through the prism of twelve unique stones on the high priest Aaron's breastplate, each one a testament to the distinct tribes of Israel, yet collectively representing a harmonious entity before Hashem. Enrich your understanding through the teachings of the Arizal and other notable sources, as we illuminate the high priest's critical role as a unifier and delve into the layered responsibilities of leadership in achieving unity amidst diversity. Through engaging anecdotes and reflections, we highlight the nuanced challenges faced by leaders akin to rabbis who strive to bring diverse souls together in a shared spiritual journey.Celebrate the dance between personal uniqueness and communal identity as we explore the symbolism of the Kohen Gadol's breastplate. Each stone tells a story of irreplaceable individuality within a collective framework, akin to the 600,000 perspectives of the Torah. This episode encourages you to recognize and nurture your unique traits, empowering you to shine brightly like a gem on the breastplate, influencing those around you. Join us as we embrace the duality of being both a "star" and part of the "sand," each with a unique role to play in the tapestry of Jewish unity. Let us continue this enlightening journey together, and may you find inspiration and purpose as we look forward to an uplifting Shabbos._____________This episode (Ep 7.20) of the Parsha Review Podcast by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe on Parshas Tetzaveh is dedicated in honor of our President & in honor of our Holy Soldiers in the Battlefield and our Torah Scholars in the Study Halls who are fighting for the safety of our nation!Download & Print the Parsha Review Notes:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ncaRyoH5iJmGGoMZs9y82Hz2ofViVouv?usp=sharingRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 4, 2025, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on March 6, 2025_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.tansistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area!_____________#Torah, #Parsha, #Exodus, #Unity, #Individuality, #HighPriest, #Aaron, #Breastplate ★ Support this podcast ★

The Megilla tells us that Ester, the heroine of the Purim story, had another name – Hadasa. What might be the significance of this second name? We should perhaps assume that if the Megilla found it necessary to inform us of Ester's other name, this detail must be important. What does the name "Hadasa" represent, and what does it tell us about Ester's role in the Purim story? The historical backdrop to the Purim story is the destruction of the Bet Ha'mikdash and the Jewish People's banishment to exile. It was during this period, after the Jews had spent over half a century in Babylonia – which was taken over by Persia – that the story told in the Megilla unfolded. We can easily imagine what was going through the Jews' minds at this time. They must have assumed that their special relationship with G-d was over. After all, G-d had sent the Babylonian marauders to set His Bet Ha'mikdash ablaze, and to bring the nation into exile. Decades passed, and they remained far from their homeland. They naturally thought that they were no longer Hashem's special nation, and there was thus no longer any reason to learn Torah, to perform Misvot, or to live a religious lifestyle. Indeed, the Gemara teaches that at Ahashverosh's feast, he came dressed in the special garments of the Kohen Gadol, and used the utensils of the Bet Ha'mikdash. He was celebrating the fact that the Jews' exile was permanent, that they would never be returning to the Land of Israel and would never rebuild the Bet Ha'mikdash. The Jews participated in this feast, showing that they shared this belief. Of course, this was a grave mistake. King Shlomo, the wisest of all men, writes in the Book of Kohelet (4:12), "Ve'ha'hut Ha'meshulash Lo Bi'mhera Yinatek" – "The triple thread will not easily be snapped." A single thread can easily be torn, but if three threads are woven together, this becomes a rope, which is far more difficult to cut. The Jewish Nation is a "triple thread," having been built by three patriarchs – Abraham, Yishak and Yaakob. Had our nation been created by just a single founder, or even two founders, this would not have established a strong enough foundation to withstand the many challenges and upheavals that would occur over the course of Jewish history. But our nation was built by three "threads," three outstanding figures, laying for us a foundation that can never be broken. For this reason, the verse in the Book of Debarim (32:9) says, "Yaakob Hebel Nahalato" – Yaakob is the "rope" of G-d's "lot," the Jewish Nation. Yaakob was the third patriarch, and thus he turned the "threads" of his two predecessors into a "Hebel," a rope, that can never be broken. The Jewish Nation is eternal, and its special relationship with Hashem is eternal. A child might anger his parents, and this relationship might at times be strained, even, perhaps, under drastic circumstances, to the point where the parent must send the child out of the home for a period of time, but he will always be their child, and their love for him will always remain. Similarly, even when Hashem punishes Am Yisrael, and even when He drives us into exile, His love for His treasured nation is everlasting. This was Ester's message to the Jewish People when they faced the threat of annihilation. They had despaired, figuring that G-d had abandoned them, but she reminded them that their bond with Hashem is everlasting and unconditional. She therefore decreed a three-day fast – to remind them of the "Hut Ha'meshulash," the "triple thread" that forms the foundation of Am Yisrael, which cannot ever be broken. Ester was therefore called "Hadasa," an allusion to the "Hadas," the myrtle branch, one of the four species we take on Sukkot. The Torah calls the Hadas "Anaf Etz Abot" (Vayikra 23:40) – a branch with a thick covering of leaves – and Rashi explains this to mean "Kelu'im Ke'hebel" – "braided like a rope." The leaves of the Hadas branch grow in groups of three, with every three leaves emerging from the same spot on the stem. The Hadas' thick covering of leaves is thus likened to a rope, three threads woven together, and it symbolizes the concept of "Yaakob Hebel Nahalato," G-d's eternal bond with the Jewish Nation. In fact, the word "Hut" (thread) in Gematria equals 23, such that three threads are represented by the number 69 (23 X 3) – which is the Gematria of "Hadas." Ester was called "Hadasa" because this was precisely the message she conveyed to the Jews in exile – that Hashem's love for them was everlasting, that this bond could never be broken. We all recognize the numerous spiritual problems that plague the Jewish People in our day and age. It is clear to all of us that there is so much to improve, so many difficult problems to address. But we must never feel discouraged or fall into despair. At no point may we ever think, as the Jews in Persia thought, that Hashem no longer loves us or cares about us, that our special relationship with Him has ended. We must remember that our special bond can never be broken, that Hashem loves us under all circumstances, even when we aren't acting as we should. Sometimes this love is more evident, and sometimes less, but we must believe that it is always present. This awareness should give us the encouragement and resolve we need to work toward growth and improvement, to strive to elevate ourselves as well as our fellow Jews, and thereby strengthen the eternal bond between us and our Creator.

In this episode we look at the Kohen Gadol and explore the attributes of Aaron who served as the first and quintessential High Priest. We recognise the uniqueness of his heart, and what Hillel the Elder meant when he charged us in Pirke Abot to be students of Aaron. We discuss, Aaron's love and pursuit of peace, what peace for us is, and how we might find it.

In this shiur, delivered in Sharfmans, Rav Burg explains the inner meaning of the noise that the Kohen Gadol's clothing makes upon entering the Beis HaMikdash. There is a difference between guilt and shame. When we feel shame we feel unworthy of love and connection. When we feel guilt we are tapped into our true self which is essentially connected to Hashem. That bond can never be broken and Hashem always wants to hear from us no matter how far we have strayed.

Why does the 'Meil Tchelet' (Turquoise coat) worn by the Kohen Gadol atone specifically for the sin of Lashon Hara? What deeper connection exists between the jingling bells at its hem and our everyday speech? Reb Asaf uncovers the hidden wisdom through this connection. Discover insights from Chazal about how the garments of the Kohanim carry profound messages for our modern lives. The symbolism of turquoise, the ocean's boundaries, and the surprising lesson of seeing the complete picture will transform how you view others and help you guard your speech. This isn't just about avoiding negative talk – it's about adopting a heavenly perspective that can bring true Shalom to your relationships and our world. Perhaps this can help you in one of life's most challenging but "very rewarding" mitzvos.

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Why is Moshe's name never mentioned in this Parsha? What is the meaning of the Kohen Gadol's vestments? Why do the Rabbis say that the verses about the daily sacrifice are the most important in the Torah? All this and more in this week's Ponderings on the Parsha! 

Kohen Gadol and the melech contrast halachos in regards to eidus and sanhedrin

The second Mishna in Pirkei Avos features a powerful teaching from one of the pivotal and legendary characters in Jewish History. Shimon HaTzadik (Simeon the Righteous), the Kohen Gadol who succeeded Ezra, enlightens us by teaching us that the world stands on three things, Torah, worship of God, and loving-kindness. What are these three things […]

Unlock the profound wisdom of the Talmud as we explore the intricate layers of honor, respect, and integrity in Jewish life. Join us as we unravel the responsibilities that children hold towards their parents and ponder the intriguing question of whether a father can waive the honor traditionally due to him. Through the lens of the Kohen Gadol's customs, we emphasize the importance of fostering a harmonious family environment and staying true to the Talmudic principle of proper attribution. Discover the nuanced distinctions between the roles of parents and teachers in Jewish tradition, and the deep value placed on wisdom and truth.Moving beyond familial ties, we delve into the heart of what makes a marriage strong and resilient. Misconceptions about conflict are challenged, revealing how disagreements can be a source of strength rather than an end. We also shed light on the world of arranged marriages, demystifying this age-old tradition with personal insights and emphasizing the essential role of mutual consent and compatibility. As the episode unfolds, we reflect on the essence of dignity and integrity, especially for those in leadership, urging a life where actions align with values. _____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#64) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated to Ed Steiner!This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on November 22, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 5, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★

Unlock the profound wisdom of the Talmud as we explore the intricate layers of honor, respect, and integrity in Jewish life. Join us as we unravel the responsibilities that children hold towards their parents and ponder the intriguing question of whether a father can waive the honor traditionally due to him. Through the lens of the Kohen Gadol's customs, we emphasize the importance of fostering a harmonious family environment and staying true to the Talmudic principle of proper attribution. Discover the nuanced distinctions between the roles of parents and teachers in Jewish tradition, and the deep value placed on wisdom and truth.Moving beyond familial ties, we delve into the heart of what makes a marriage strong and resilient. Misconceptions about conflict are challenged, revealing how disagreements can be a source of strength rather than an end. We also shed light on the world of arranged marriages, demystifying this age-old tradition with personal insights and emphasizing the essential role of mutual consent and compatibility. As the episode unfolds, we reflect on the essence of dignity and integrity, especially for those in leadership, urging a life where actions align with values. _____________The Thinking Talmudist Podcast shares select teachings of Talmud in a fresh, insightful and meaningful way. Many claim that they cannot learn Talmud because it is in ancient Aramaic or the concepts are too difficult. Well, no more excuses. In this podcast you will experience the refreshing and eye-opening teachings while gaining an amazing appreciation for the divine wisdom of the Torah and the depths of the Talmud.This Episode (#64) of the Thinking Talmudist Podcast is dedicated to Ed Steiner!This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by David & Susan MarbinRecorded at TORCH Meyerland in the Levin Family Studios to a live audience on November 22, 2024, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on December 5, 2024_____________DONATE to TORCH: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php. Thank you!_____________SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Prayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at https://www.TORCHpodcasts.com_____________EMAIL your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Please visit www.torchweb.org to see a full listing of our outreach and educational resources available in the Greater Houston area! ★ Support this podcast ★