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Sefer Yetzirah: Between Sound & Silence, Being and Non-Being. Aleph, Mem, Shin (Lec. 11)
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Ami Tobin was faced with a descision: He had a week full of 8 hour shifts, guarding an outpost in miluim.How was he going to use that time? Watch the NBA Finals? Or something more meaningful?He pulled out his notes. And by the end of that week, his sefer — Amech Dodi — was fully edited. Both Hebrew and English.That story is a window into who Ami Tobin is. A Beit Shemesh kid who grew up watching his mother trade a PhD in psychology for a life of teaching Torah. A Givati soldier. A HiBob customer success manager. A husband of a wife who finished medical school during wartime. And a young man who lost his mother, Dodi Tobin z"l, to cancer — and turned years of Friday-afternoon Divrei Torah into a published sefer in her memory.In this episode, we talk about what nearly 300 days of Milluim actually costs you professionally, how Torah identity survives the grind of the tech world, and what it looked like to watch his mother face illness with a level of emunah that only grew stronger as things got harder.Her message: Torah isn't just practice. It's the lens everything else passes through.Topics covered:Growing up in Beit Shemesh with parents who were growing alongside himYeshiva Ma'alot, Givati, and finding a Torah identity worth keepingStumbling into tech via HiBob — right place, right time~300 days of Milluim and what it does to a career (and a person)His wife finishing medical school during wartime — the real superstarDodi Tobin z"l: her pivot from psychology to Torah, her emunah under pressure, and the Shabbat-vs-client-call storyWriting Amech Dodi — Divrei Torah collected since yeshiva, edited on guard duty, published l'ilui nishmatahThe women's Beit Midrash being built in Beit Shemesh in her memoryLinks:Amech Dodi on Amazon: linkBeit Midrash building fund: link
Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita
What are the Mother Letters. Aleph / Mem / and the Balance Shin. Explaining and Exploring one of the oldest and most mysterious works of Judaism and Kabbalah. Exploring the metaphysical architecture of the universe and the creative process through which The One brought existence into being.Lecture 10. Advanced. Rav Pinson
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¡Hola, hola mundo! Esto es... ¡RetroManiac podcast! ¡Aquí os traemos un nuevo episodio de vuestro podcast retroviejuno preferido! ¡El E3 de 1999 regresa a Los Ángeles! SEGA sacó músculo con Dreamcast y Sony deslumbró con la demo de PS2, mientras la primera PlayStation afrontaba su recta final repleta de juegazos y Nintendo desveló detalles de Dolphin y estiró los últimos últimos lanzamientos de N64 a ritmo de Rare y producciones propias. Un año dorado con sabor español gracias al esperado Blade y la secuela del exitoso Commandos, sin olvidar la mítica batalla entre Quake 3 y Unreal. ¡Un E3 para recordar! Con Pepe Luna, Sefer, Sergio Presa, Vampirro y Nacho. ➡️ Visítanos en: https://www.retromaniacmagazine.com ➡️ Canal Telegram RetroManiac: https://t.me/+VwZDjhistdg2L_9m
Explaining and Exploring one of the oldest and most mysterious works of Judaism and Kabbalah. Exploring the metaphysical architecture of the universe and the creative process through which The One brought existence into being.Lecture 9. Advanced.
Have any questions, insights, or feedback? Send me a text!Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 5-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 5/29/26 titled: Naso: Three Explanations of the Chatas ha'Nazir (Nazrite's Sin-Offering). Why must every nazir bring a chatas? I knew about the diametrically opposed answers given by the Rambam and Ramban, but I recently found a third and intermediate explanation in the Sefer ha'Chinuch.-----The Torah content for the month of Iyyar is sponsored by Naomi Schwartz Rothschild in memory of her mother, Breindel Bracha bas Mordechai z”l, whose yahrzeit falls on the 8th of Iyyar. She learned and lived Torah, and was a tremendous baalas chesed.-----If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider supporting my work via Patreon, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal — links below. Even a small contribution helps cover production costs and gives me the freedom to create more Torah content. To sponsor a day's or week's worth of content, or to inquire about tutoring or teaching, reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you for listening, reading, and supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.Patreon | [Venmo: @Matt-Schneeweiss] | [Zelle/PayPal: mattschneeweiss at gmail]Substack | YouTube | YUTorah | InstagramPodcasts: The Stoic Jew | Machshavah Lab | The Mishlei Podcast | Rambam Bekius | The Tefilah PodcastWhatsApp Content Hub | Old Blog | Amazon Wishlist
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This sicha discusses the distinctiveness of Sefer Devarim within the Torah. The Rebbe explains how it reflects Moshe's teachings and is dubbed 'Mishneh Torah' by Chazal. It serves both as a review and carries unique laws, highlighting its dual role of reminiscence and originality. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/004/013
#477Rav Yosef Karo and Sefer HaMaggid: Episode 3. > Episode sponsored by Ari Elias-Bachrach with thanks to hakadosh baruch hu for answering our prayers and returning our brothers and sisters to us> Rabbi Moshe Kravetz is now publishing a new annotated edition of Sforno on Iyov, republishing Amar HaGaon, and planning a new annotated edition of Sforno on Tehilim. If you wish to support his work, please contact him by email sforno.mk@gmail.com or donate through the link below [please specify: "for Sforno"]. Dedications are available. https://thedonorsfund.org/donate/american-friends-of-dvar-avraham-inc/113727415 > To purchase the new Ahavat Shalom edition of Sefer HaMaggid: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8494326> To purchase Mor Altshuler's bio of Rav Yosef Karo: https://taupress.co.il/shop/all_published/%d7%97%d7%99%d7%99-%d7%9e%d7%a8%d7%9f-%d7%99%d7%95%d7%a1%d7%a3-%d7%a7%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%95/> To purchase the Shazar bio of Rav Yosef Karo: https://www.shazar.org.il/product/%D7%A8-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A1%D7%A3-%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%95/> To purchase "Lawyer and Mystic": https://amzn.to/4dw66Ts> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show
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#476> Rav Yosef Karo and Sefer HaMaggid: Episode 2. We discuss Rav Yosef Karo's angelic visitor, what form it takes, what it tells him, and more. > Episode sponsored in honor of R' Sruly Bornstein's Daf Yomi Shiur. To listen: https://app.lakewooddafyomi.com/browse/shiurim or Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lakewood-daf-yomi/id1397135616 24Six https://24six.app/preview/podcast/collection/8005/lakewood-daf-yomi AllDaf https://alldaf.org/series/4045/> To purchase the new Ahavat Shalom edition of Sefer HaMaggid: https://judaicaplaza.com/products/8494326> To purchase Mor Altshuler's bio of Rav Yosef Karo: https://taupress.co.il/shop/all_published/%d7%97%d7%99%d7%99-%d7%9e%d7%a8%d7%9f-%d7%99%d7%95%d7%a1%d7%a3-%d7%a7%d7%90%d7%a8%d7%95/> To purchase the Shazar bio of Rav Yosef Karo: https://www.shazar.org.il/product/%D7%A8-%D7%99%D7%95%D7%A1%D7%A3-%D7%A7%D7%90%D7%A8%D7%95/> To purchase "Lawyer and Mystic": https://amzn.to/4dw66Ts> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DZ3C2CjUeD9AGJvXeEODtK> To join the SeforimChatter WhatsApp status: https://wa.me/message/TI343XQHHMHPN1> To support the podcast or to sponsor an episode follow this link: https://seforimchatter.com/support-seforimchatter/or email seforimchatter@gmail.com (Zelle/QP this email address)Support the show
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The Midrash teaches that the five Humashim – the books that comprise the Torah – are alluded to in the opening verses of the Torah, which tell of the creation of light on the first day of the world's creation. The word "Or" (light) appears five times in these verses, and they parallel the five Humashim. It follows, then, that the fourth Humash – the Book of Bamidbar, which we begin reading this Shabbat – corresponds to the fourth instance of the word "Or" in these verses: "Va'yabdel Elokim Beh Ha'or U'ben Ha'hoshech" – "G-d separated between light and the darkness" (1:4). What might be the connection between the Book of Bamidbar and the "separation" between light and darkness? The Netziv (Rav Naftali Zvi Yehuda Berlin of Volozhin, 1816-1893) offers a fascinating answer, by explaining the primary theme of Sefer Bamidbar. This book, he writes, traces Beneh Yisrael's transition from a miraculous existence to a natural existence. The book begins at Mount Sinai, in the desert, where Beneh Yisrael relied on G-d's miracles in order to survive. They received the manna from the heavens, and water from a supernatural well that accompanied them as they traveled. The Ananeh Ha'kabod ("clouds of glory") protected them from the elements and from enemy attack. Beneh Yisrael journeyed for forty years in a region that was ordinarily uninhabitable, under Hashem's miraculous care and protection. At the end of Sefer Bamidbar, Beneh Yisrael find themselves on the border of the Land of Israel, nearly ready to cross into the land. There they would live a natural existence – fighting wars against enemies, growing crops, building cities, and developing an economy. Of course, this natural existence would require G-d's intervention; even when leading a natural lifestyle, nothing can succeed without Hashem's help. But once they crossed into the land, Beneh Yisrael were no longer cared for miraculously; they lived in accordance with the laws of nature. This is why at the end of the Book of Bamidbar, Beneh Yisrael take up arms and fight wars. They begin preparations for the battles to conquer the land, and for the division of the land. After living a miraculous existence for forty years, they now needed to transition to a natural mode of existence. The Netziv explains that this is why Sefer Bamidbar is associated with the "separation" between light and darkness. Light symbolizes G-d's open miracles, which make His control of the world unmistakably clear and evident. By contrast, darkness symbolizes the veil of the natural world, which conceals the Hand of Providence. When nature follows its course, we do not see Hashem, though we must firmly believe that He controls all events, random and natural as they might outwardly seem. Just as darkness makes it difficult to see that which we know exists, nature makes it difficult to see Hashem's control and governance, but we know that He is behind everything and orchestrating everything that happens. Hence, Sefer Bamidbar is associated with the distinction between light and darkness – because it signifies Beneh Yisrael's transition from a supernatural existence to a natural one. The Netziv explains on this basis why the Sages calls Sefer Bamidbar "Humash Ha'pekduim" – the "Book of Countings," which later evolved into the name, "Numbers." This name refers to two censuses of Beneh Yisrael that were taken in Sefer Bamidbar. We might wonder, why are these events viewed as the primary theme and essence of this book? So much happens in the Book of Bamidbar – why would the Sages focus on the two occasions when the people were counted when choosing a name for this book? The answer, the Netziv writes, is that the two censuses signify the transition that Beneh Yisrael underwent over the course of this Sefer. The first census was conducted for the purpose of arranging Beneh Yisrael's camp around the Mishkan in the desert, whereas the second was conducted to prepare for the apportioning of the territory of Eretz Yisrael among the tribes. The difference between these two censuses reflects the difference between the "light" and the "darkness," between the miraculous existence in the desert, and the natural existence in Eretz Yisrael. Therefore, this Sefer is indeed "Humash Ha'pekudim," a book of "countings," because the two countings demonstrate the transition that constitutes the essence of this book, the transition from the miracles of the desert to life in Eretz Yisrael, where G-d cares for and protects us not overly, but behind the veil of the laws of nature.
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Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita
In this week's episode, we start properly examining R Menashe of Iliya's written works. We start by looking at his Sefer on Tanach, Binas HaMikra. We will be able to have a solid understanding of his attitude towards Chazal from this sefer. We also start looking at his first printed work, the Kuntress Pesher Davar. We examine who he is referring to when he divides the Rabbis into three groups. Which groups does he put together? What can we learn from this? Are the Kabbalists he refers to only the Chassidim? You can now help Rabbi Wittenstien create new and original content via our non profit 'The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation'. Your support and partnership is greatly appreciated. Zelle : jewishhistorytnchfoundation@gmail.com Credit Card : https://thechesedfund.com/thejewishhistoryandtanachfoundation/support-r-wittenstein-s-tanach-and-jewish-history-project The Jewish History and Tanach Foundation is a registered 501-3c. EIN : 33-485 5627 Donor's Fund account number: 2642025 Nach Yomi: Join R' Wittenstein's Nach Yomi on WhatsApp. We learn a perek a day five days a week, with a nine minute shiur covering the key issues. Click here to join! For tours, speaking engagements, or sponsorships contact us at jewishhistoryuncensored@gmail.com PRODUCED BY: CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS
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Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita
Join Rabbi Joey Rosenfeld as he guides us through the world and major works of Kabbalah, Hasidic masters, and Jewish philosophy, shedding light on the inner life of the soul. To learn more, visit JoeyRosenfeld.com
Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita
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Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita
Sefer V'Ani Tefilah [R' Yussie] Chapter 5- From Ani To Ayin by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Sefer V'Ani Tefilah [R' Yussie] Chapters 6 & 7- Karbanos and rebuilding David Hamelech by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
Sefer V'Ani Tefilah [R' Yussie] Chapters 8, 9 & 10- Pesukei D'Zimra and rebuilding the Azara by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
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Sefer V'Ani Tefillah [R' Yussie] Chapters 3 and 4: Tefillah- Rebuilding the Beis Hamikdash With David Hamelech by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
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J.J. and Dr. Carson Bay crack open this recondite work of Jewish history and myth-making . If you or your business are interested in sponsoring an episode or mini-series, please reach out at podcasts@torahinmotion.org Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsCarson Bay is a scholar of Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian antiquity whose interests and expertise span across languages and literatures of the ancient Mediterranean and medieval Europe. Before joining UATX in 2025 he was a Research Associate at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and a post-doctoral fellow within the international project Co-Produced Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam. He was previously a post-doc at the University Bern, Switzerland, where he was part of the Swiss National Science Foundation research project Lege Josephum! Ways of Reading Josephus in the Latin Middle Ages. After a B.S. in Biblical Studies at Moody Bible Institute – Spokane and an M.A. in Theology & Religious Studies a John Carroll University, he completed an M.A. in Classics and a Ph.D. in Religions of Western Antiquity at Florida State University, during which time he spent a year as a Fulbright Graduate Fellow at the Institutum Judaicum Delitzschianum of the University of Münster, Germany. Grounded in the writings and methods of Classics and Biblical Studies, his research and teaching target broad questions of how texts, language, and concepts interact with individuals, society, and culture, historically and today. He specializes in the Greek writings of Flavius Josephus and their reception in Latin, Syriac, Hebrew, and other languages.
This Wednesday's QA shiur is generously sponsored by Bernie Samet. In loving memory of his father, Yaakov ben Rachel, whose yahrzeit is on the 29th of Shevat; in memory of his mother, Chaya Sarah bas Gittel, whose yahrzeit is on the 26th of Shevat; in memory of his beloved wife, Baila bas Zlata, a"h; whose yahrzeit was on 13th of kislev and in memory of his sister's granddaughter, Rachael bas Rivka Tova, a"h, who was niftar on the 17th of Shevat. May the learning of this shiur serve as an aliyah for their neshamot.
R Menachem Tenenbaum (Cleveland) has translated the wonderful סֵפֶר יְשׁוּעָה גְּדוֹלָה (שֶׁהוּא מְלֻקָּט מִסֵּפֶר "יַעֲרוֹת דְּבַשׁ"), which contains the "Agadic Pilpul" on the Purim Story from the Gaon Y. Eibeschutz into readable English...in time for this Purim!
In this bombshell episode, the Mashgiach exposes that "Na'aseh V'Nishma" was not said with regard to the Torah, but rather in response to the "Sefer Ha'Bris." What is this Sefer Ha'Bris and what was this response of Na'aseh V'Nishma?
Introduction to Sefer haMadda' (2026/5786 Cycle) by
Rav Chelbo relates that he saw Rav Huna roll the mezuza from the word "echad" toward the word "shema" and format the paragraphs as setumot (closed). This practice is questioned by a braita where Rabbi Shimon ben Elazar notes that Rabbi Meir wrote mezuzot on duchsustos with margins at the top and bottom and formatted the paragraphs as petuchot (open). Rabbi Meir's reasoning was that the paragraphs are not adjacent in the Torah text itself. Since Rav (Rav Huna's teacher) rules in accordance with Rabbi Shimon ben Elazar, that raises a difficulty on Rav Huna's practice. To resolve the difficulty, it is suggested that Rav only ruled like Rabbi Shimon ben Elazar regarding the margins. Abaye further supports this resolution by showing that Rav gives weight to local custom, and the established custom is to write them setumot. The Gemara brings an example to show that Rav gave weight to the established custom from a statement he made regarding use of a sandal for chalitzah, noting that even the testimony of the prophet Eliyahu would not overturn a practice the people have already adopted to use a sandal. Rav Nachman bar Yitzchak offers an alternative explanation for the difficulty on Rav Huna. He explains Rabbi Shimon ben Elazar's position as being that while it is a mitzva (ideal) to make them setumot, if they were written petuchot, it would be valid; he reads the words in the braita as "even petuchot." Support for Rav Nachman is brought from a braita stating that a worn-out Sefer Torah or tefillin cannot be repurposed into a mezuza because one does not "lower" an object from a higher level of sanctity to a lower one. From the reason given in the braita, one can infer that if it were not a matter of "lowering" in sanctity, it could be repurposed. This would prove that setumot could be used, as those sections are setumot in a Sefer Torah. However, this suggested proof is rejected. The Gemara raises two other difficulties on the inference that, but for the issue of "lowering" sanctity, a Sefer Torah or tefillin could be repurposed for a mezuza. The first is that tefillin are written on klaf on the side facing the flesh, while a mezuza is written on duchsustos on the side facing the hair. The second difficulty is that a mezuza requires lines (sirtut), while tefillin do not. Both difficulties are resolved. Rav Chelbo further observes that Rav Huna would not sit on a bed while a Sefer Torah was resting upon it, opting instead to place the Torah on an inverted vessel on the ground. However, Rabba bar bar Hana, quoting Rabbi Yochanan, permits sitting on the same bed as a Torah. Rav Yehuda in the name of Shmuel states that a mezuza written in a "letter" (iggeret) format is invalid, as it requires the formal writing style of a Sefer. He also rules that hanging a mezuza on a stick or placing it behind a door is invalid and even "dangerous," as it must be fixed "on your gates." Shmuel specifies that the mezuza must be placed within the hollow of the doorway.
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