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The Rebbe discusses the unique aspects of Shmini Atzeres and Simchas Torah, emphasizing unity among Jews and the joy derived from the Torah. These holidays represent a culmination of Sukkos, focusing on communal rather than physical celebrations, highlighting inner spiritual joy and connection. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/023
Parashat Sh'mini [Leviticus 9-11] features the strange story of Nadav and Avihu, and the even stranger haftarah from 2 Samuel [6:1-7:17], as well as the levitical version of the dietary laws [there is a close parallel in Deuteronomy 14]. We found ourselves recording during Chol Ha-mo'ed Pesach, wondering whether we should talk about the parashah, or something else, since the last 2 days of yom tov are still in front of us. In addition to parashat Sh'mini, we also begin reading Pirkai Avot this Shabbat, and continue to do so for the remaining Shabbat afternoons before Shavuot. Some will continue reading Pirkai Avot until just before Rosh Hashanah. Pirkai Avot is a charming little book, unlike any other tractate in the Mishnah. We hope you enjoy our conversation! We would be curious to hear from you about your favorite mishnah in the tractate. In the meanwhile, both the United States and Israel continue to be at war with Iran. We keep close to our hearts the soldiers in the United States Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces, may they be removed from harm's way. And, we keep in mind, too, the innocent civilians everywhere, may they soon find a true measure of peace. Mo'adim le-simchah. Chag Same'ach. Shabbat Shalom.
Chelek 27, Shmini 3
Join us for a deep and engaging Bible study discussion Leviticus 9-11. We learn about the holy vs. the profane fire, food laws, and so much more! You truly are what you eat, and we must have reverance for our holy Yah! #torah #bible #scripture #biblestudy #messianic #christian #christianity #faith #obedience #lawofmoses #jewandgentile #christianfaith
Being set apart to Ad-nai means being set apart even in the ordinary. Listen to Rabbi David's Shabbat sermon based out of Parasha Sh'mini at Congregation Mayim Chayim.
Going for the Right Goal
Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider, we are giving an in-depth look at this week's parsha—Parsha Shmini—as part of the Simchat Torah Challenge.
https://www.mafteiach.app/all/5740-07-26[Audio provided by RebbeDrive.]
This class explores powerful lessons from Parshas Shmini: Aharon's silent acceptance of tragedy with deep trust in Hashem, and Moshe Rabbeinu's moment of anger leading to error. It highlights the importance of humility, calmness, and unwavering faith in all situations. https://www.torahrecordings.com/classes/by_parsha/003_vayikra/003_shmini/003
Conditions for Impurity
Welcome back to The Total Torah Podcast!For those of you listening to one aliyah per day, here is where you should start:02:13 Second Aliyah03:08 Third Aliyah04:53 Fourth Aliyah05:47 Fifth Aliyah06:31 Sixth Aliyah10:11 Seventh AliyahCheck out more of our content on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
In this conversation, leading educator R. Yitzchak Etshalom delves into this week's Haftorah (II Shmuel 6), which chronicles King David's dramatic attempt to bring the Ark to Jerusalem. Together, we examine the tragic root of Uzza's error, the nuances of David's character throughout the journey, and the complex tension in his relationship with Michal. This episode is sponsored in memory of Deanna Radin Lubin in honor of her 10th yahrtzeit. This year the Matan Podcast is exploring the weekly Haftorah.
The participation of bnei Aharon in the service in mishkan.
The participation of bnei Aharon in the service in mishkan.
Parashat Tzav [Levicus 6:1-8:36] presents the principal sacrifices discussed last week, but this time from the perspective of the priests. Beginning with chapter 8 is the inauguaration of priestly office, which will conclude in parashat Shmini, in two weeks. Because Passover begins next week and we will not be recording, we devoted our conversation to the Haggadah, discussing some of our favorite passages. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the soldiers of the United States Armed Forces and the Israel Defense Forces, may they be removed from harm's way. With my best wishes for a Shabbat Shalom and a Hag Sa'me'ah. See you in two weeks.
The Precision of Preparation: Understanding "Vayamtziu" in Rashi
Immunity to Contaminants
Immunity to Contaminants
An Overview
Rabbi Kalish
An overview
https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/023
https://www.mafteiach.app/all/5743-07-26[Audio provided by RebbeDrive.]
Dr. Julian Ungar-Sargon shares Netziv commentaries on the parsha. These sessions are held on Zoom every week in memory of our mother in-law whose dedication to the Netziv (her great great grandfather), was legendary. It is estimated she studied the Ha'amek Davar some 78 times throughout her life, devoting every Tuesday to its study. May her memory be a blessing to her family and klal Yisroel.
Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha "Shmini," Leviticus chapters 9 through 11. The Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) reading begins with the story of the "eighth [shmini] day" and the events leading to the deaths of Aaron's two eldest sons. And it completes with the instruction of what is "food," and what is not. The confluence certainly suggests there is a connection, regardless of what we may have been told by many who, "by your traditions, make the commandments of YHVH of no effect." The Erev Shabbat reading: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SSM-4-25-25-Shmini-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 As seems to be so often the case, the Torah portion story this week has a relevance to current events that demonstrates the timelessness of the message, as the lawless claim that "no one is above the law," has become a sick joke. Mark notes that there has been much discussion over the centuries of why "Aaron kept his peace," or remained silent, after the death of his two oldest sons, Nadab and Abihu. One of the explanations might be that he realized, after the 'golden calf,' that he, himself, had arguably deserved, but been spared, a similar fate. So, why those two? What did they really do? Even though Scripture explicitly tells us, questions remain. Because, "to whom much is given, much is expected." Shmini: "No One is Above the Law. And they Knew, or Should Have Known." https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/WT-CooH-4-26-25-Shmini-NO-One-is-Above-the-Law-Knew-or-Should-Have-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:
A recording made after Shabbos of the past week's Drasha.
Moshe's Admission
Discover a powerful moment in this week's Torah portion — when celebration turns to tragedy, and true leadership emerges. In just a few minutes, gain insight into resilience, responsibility, and the roles we play when life doesn't go as planned. Tune in to this week's Parsha Pick-Me-Up to learn more.
1) I've said HaMapil and then realise that I haven't counted Sefirah. What should I do?[1]2) A non-Shomer Shabbos picked up an open bottle of wine (not mevushal) to check the label. Is the wine Nesech?[2]3) At Kiddush on one of the last nights of Pesach I said שהחיינו. Having realized my error, may I now drink the Kiddush wine?[3]4) At Kiddush on the past Motzei Shabbos I realised that I had forgotten to include VaTodieinu in Maariv and I had carried something home from Shul. What now?[4]5) During the Yomtov meal this past Motzei Shabbos I realized that I hadn't said the brocho Hamavdil at Kiddush. Do I recite it now, with another cup of wine?[5]6) I have an open Sefer and I need to leave the room for a minute. May I place a mundane paper over the open Sefer?[6]7) We learn that when praying alone one should omit Piyutim in the blessings flanking the Shema. Does that include the poem E-l Odon said on Shabbos?[7]8) At specific points during Birchas Kohanim it is customary that the Kohanim sway to the right and the left. Is the main imperative that he sways his hands or he turns his face?[8][1] פסקי תשובות סי' רלט אות גפשיטא לי' שיספור בברכה.[2] בשו"עיו"ד סי' קכד סכ"ה מפורש להיתר, בנאד סתום. ובפתוח – במקום הפסד. וכלשכן במח"ש בזה"ז שיש מקום להקל. [3] שגיאות מי יבין (סי' נוסס"ד) מביא שהגרש"ז אויערבך הורה שרשאי לשתות. ואילו בנט"ג פסחפי"ד ס"ז הצריך לברך שנית.[4] בשוע"ר סי' תצדס"ג מבואר שאם טעם או עשה מלאכה טרם שהבדיל על הכוס, צריך להתפלל שנית. במשנהברורה (ביה"ל שם) מפקפק: א) אם שוה מלאכה לטעימה; ב) הפמ"ג מסופק אםחיוב חזרת התפלה נאמר גם אחרי שכבר הבדיל על הכוס. אבל בשוע"ר – "צריך לחזורולהתפלל ולהבדיל בתפלה וגם על הכוס" - משמע דלא שנא, דאי מיירי שעדיין לאהבדיל על הכוס, מאי קמ"ל? ועוד ועיקר, דמסיים "שאינו יוצא בהבדלה שעלהכוס בלבדה הואיל ואינה כהוגן..." – שבזה אין הבדל אם כבר הבדיל או לא.בביאור הלכה מציין שהדרך החיים אינו מחלק כהפמ"ג.דבריו בסי' לג, סמ"ח. וש"נ לדבריו להלן, היינו לסי' צז ס"ח.הדה"ח מבחין בין עשה מלאכה גמורה לבין הדליק נר, שבזה לא יצטרך לחזור עלהתפלה. הבחנה זו במלאכות מופיע בשוע"ר סי' רצט סי"ח, לענין אי-מחאהבנשים המקילות. אבל "אין דבריהם עיקר". אך מ"מ אולי כדאי לסמוך עלכך שלא ליכנס לחשש ברכה לבטלה. [5] שוע"רסי' תעג ס"ז. [6] ביו"ד סי'רעז ס"א מומלץ לפרוש מפה על הספר הפתוח. ט"ז וש"ך על הגליון שם. לאיניח ספר להחזיק מקום (פ"ת יו"ד סו"ס רפב). להבחין בין מפה סתםלבין נייר של דברי חול.[7] מקור הדבריםבשוע"ר סי' סח ס"ב הוא בשו"ת מהר"מ מינץ סי' פז. ושם מייריבפיוטים שנשנו בפלוגתא. ואילו פיוט זה מובא בסדר רב עמרם, ובזהר (ח"ב קלה, ב)הוא מכונה אלפא-ביתא רבתא – בניגוד לאלפא-ביתא זוטא של ימות החול. ונראה להבחיןבין פיוטים הנאמרים חזןקהל לבין שנקבעו שאומרם כל אחד. נ"ל שאנשי כנה"גתיקנו שניתן להאריך כאן, כי לולא כן יש בזה חשש הפסק.[8] באו"ח סי' קכחסמ"ה: "אלו תיבות שהכהנים הופכים בהם לדרום ולצפון", ואילובשוע"ר (שם סנ"ח): "שהופכים בהם פניהם". וכן הבהיר הערוךהשלחן (שם סס"ה), וכן הוא בדרך אגב בפרי חדש בסוף סימן הנ"ל. הפר"חמקדים צפון לדרום. והעירו שכשפני הכהנים למערב, הרי ימינם לצפון ושמאלם לדרום.
Rabbi Gestetner. Parshas Shmini (5785): And Aaron was silent by Mayanot
27 NissanParshas Shmini: Chelek Chof Zayin. Page 66, “Burning” with devotion for the call of the hourThank you to this week's sponsor in honor of her sons 8th bday today Yosef baruch ben Alta MalkaAnd complete health for Miriam bas chaya sarahAnd for the Geula Shelaima Now!
A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.
Shmini 5785 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky
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This week's portion is called "Shmini" (Eighth). Think about: What Scripture spoke to you most today and why? Did you learn something about God, or something you need to do in your life?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from https://arielmedia.shopBUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to https://dailybreadmoms.comThe Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman
Rashi tells us the rewards that Aharon and his sons received for their silence after Nadav and Avihu's punishment with death—Parshos of the Torah were taught through them. This episode analyzes the greatness of this silence and the appropriateness of this reward.
Shmini 5785 - A Note on Sacrifice
*P' Shmini - “A Balanced Perspective”*When dealing with others, we can uphold *truth* while being *Kind,**what's right* while keeping the *Peace.*“The first rule in chinuch is that there are no rules…”
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Welcome back to The Total Torah Podcast!For those of you listening to one aliyah per day, here is where you should start:02:13 Second Aliyah03:08 Third Aliyah04:53 Fourth Aliyah05:47 Fifth Aliyah06:31 Sixth Aliyah10:11 Seventh AliyahCheck out more of our content on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.
In this fascinating conversation with Rabbanit Dena (Freundlich) Rock, we use the repeated verse, "Do not cook a kid in a mother's milk" to explore the relationship between Halakhic development and its divine source. Then we explore different rationales for Kashrut laws as well as the reasons why observant Jews wait different amounts of time between meat and milk. This week's episode has been sponsored in memory of Deanna Radin Lubin by her family on her 9th yahrtzeit. Our Vayikra series focuses on the lived experience of Torah observance and explores some of the harder issues within observant communities in accordance with the mitzvot taught in each weekly parsha.
The korbanos of yom hashmini and special dedication necessary for the call of the hour.
The korbanos of yom hashmini and special dedication necessary for the call of the hour.