Podcasts about vayechi

R. Marcus Rubenstein's sermon during Shabbat morning services at Temple of Aaron from January 3rd, 2026 on parshat Vayechi.

This week's Torah portion Vayechi covers Genesis 47:28–50:26. These are the last chapters of Genesis and the final moments of the era of the patriarchs. It is a biblical pivot point. While Genesis covered the personal lives and divine encounters of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exodus will launch into the national history of the twelve tribes. A Heart Anchored in the PromiseAfter Joseph brought his family to Goshen, Jacob lived there with his extended family for the last seventeen years of his life. These were likely his most peaceful years. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Yet, as his strength begins to fail, his mind does not dwell on the comforts of Egypt. He calls Joseph to his side for a final request. He says: “Deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt” (Gen. 47:29).Support the show

Miriam Gettinger shares insights and analysis of the Netziv's commentary on Parshas Tetzaveh. 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.

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Torah parsha ‘Vayechi’ (Genesis/Bereshiet 47:28 – End) this week is the final reading in the Book of Genesis, and not only concludes the stories of the life of Yakov, and his son Joseph in particular, but sets the stage for the Exodus to come. The Erev Shabbat reading lays out the story, and also the final adoption – literally – of Ephraim and Manasseh, and the structure of the ‘twelve tribes’ that underlie the rest of Scripture, both historically and prophetically: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-2-26-VaYechi-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash this week addresses the ‘elephant in the room,’ that follows so many of the aspects of this story of Genesis as it concludes: – Yakov/Jacob “adopts” the two sons of Joseph, not only giving him their ‘double-portion’ in the inheritance, and replacing Reuben in that place, but setting up the second (after Judah) in what will be the line of kings, in this case of the Northern Kingdom, and so much of what seems to follow in later history. – After the death of Jacob, the brothers STILL don’t seem to “get it,” and understand that Joseph did not intend to punish them for their treachery so many years earlier. But that theme also resonates later – in that “there arose another king in Egypt,” who “did not know Joseph.” And Mark Call, of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship, outlines why THAT is still ever so true! VaYechi: They STILL Don’t ‘Know Him’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WT-CooH-1-3-26-VaYechi-They-STILL-Dont-Know-Him-podcast-xxx.mp3 ADDENDUM: The normal Q&A that largely follows the midrash is a bit different this week, since the stunning attack on Venezuela and capture of the communist dictator Maduro happened overnight, and was largely complete by the time the Sabbath session took place. It doesn’t ‘flow’ with the majority of the Torah reading, but is important, and will be of interest, as it was to those in the room, and so is included here. There are also MAJOR aspects most Americans have NOT been informed about: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-3-26-VaYechi-QnA-Venezuela-attack-Maduro-Smartmatic-special-podcast-addendum-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Shiur given by Rabbi Raphael Vilinsky Parsha and Divrei Hesped on Shalom Ben Chaim Naftoli Cohn. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

1)      How did Noach bring his Korbanos from Mount Ararat toYerusholayim?[1]2)      Before going to sleep I switch my daytime Tallis-Koton for a night-time one. How do I prevent this garment from becoming a night-garment - which is exempt of Tzitzis?[2] 3)      I'm at a farbrengen on Shabbos afternoon, and my child – who's already the age of Chinuch – says that he can't eat because he hasn't yet heard kiddush. May I make Kiddush for him now?[3]4)      Someone placed pizza into my pop-up toaster. Assuming the toaster cannot be koshered, may I use it for at all (since we're not allowed to bake milchig bread)?[4]5)      When washing for bread, should we rub our hands together whilst reciting the brocho?[5]6)      Based upon the recent discussion why Chabad don't do Hoisofois, because really the brochos are said for the Baal Korei – should I, as a Baal Korei, refrain from answering ברוך הוא ובורך שמו to the brochos of those called to the Torah?[6]7)      In Tehillim #66 we have הריעו לאלקים כל הארץ,in #100: הריעו לה' כל הארץ. Why the difference?[7] 8)      I daven Shacharis at a 6:30 minyan. What if I'm the 10th man and I must leave by 7:15, but the minyan still isn't done with the Kaddeishim after שיר של יום, קוה and עלינו?[8]9)      Should one put coins in Tzedoko before Maariv?[9]10)  כלו תפלות דוד בן ישי = בגימטרי' בשכמל"ו. לעת"ל יתוסף אות: "וברוך שכמל"ו". אגרא דפרקא קיב. To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] שהמזבח של נח הי' בהר המורי' – תיב"ע בראשיתח, כ; רמב"ם ביהב"ח רפ"ב. לא ידענו על מסע בעגלות כי אם כששלחןפרעה. [ברד"ק: עגלה, בגלל שהיו עגולים. ותמוה שלא קישר עם הגלגלים]. אליעזרנסע עם גמלים, וכן יעקב, ובני יעקב נסעו עם חמורים. בצאת נח מן התיבה חיפש ארץנושבת, לכן נסע לא"י – שלא הושחת במבול. אלא שלפי זה, בניית המזבח לא היתהתיכף ליציאתם מן התיבה. ברד"ק הביא שתי הסברות.[2] בפסקידינים של הצמח צדק (ג, ב) מצריך בגד שהוא מיוחד ליום ולילה. ובפסקי תשובות (סי'כא:ה) מביא שיש מקילים בזה. עוד שם, ששימוש לפרקים ביום, די בזה.[3] בס' שמירת שבת כהלכתה(ח"ב סי' נ ס"ו) מתיר הדבר. [4] הדין – ביו"ד סי' צזס"א. נראה ששתי פרוסות לחם הוי דבר מועט לענין זה, שנאכלים בסעודה אחת.[5] כך הבאנו בקצור שו"ע סי' מט בהע' ב,ע"פ לקוטי דבורים ח"ג ע' 896. וראה דברינו ב'סדור רבנו הזקן' בדיניפדיון הבן הע' 26.[6] כך.[7] ראה מבוא לס' ישמיע כלתהלתו, מאמר א'..[8] איסור יציאה באמצע, ברמ"א סי' נה ס"ב;שוע"ר שם. והיינו באמצע יחידה שעלי' נאמר "יצאו מקצתן . . גומר".אבל לא ל'יחידות' נוספות. כמ"ש במשנ"ב (שם ס"ק יב) שהמצטרף ל'ברכו'אינו מחוייב לישאר לחזרת הש"ץ. שו"ת שבט הלוי (ח"ד סי' ז)ס"ל שנשארת השראת השכינה גם כשיצאו מקצתן, ולכך גומרין. ואיסור עזיבה הואבגלל המשך התפלה. [וזה דלא כהמשנ"ב הנ"ל]. ואילו מהנו"ב(שהביא שם) משמע שזה שיצאו מקצתן גומר היינו לפי שאין החסרון עשרה מונעת השראתהשכינה. [נפק"מ בהתחילו בפחות מי']. [9] ראה ההערה בלקו"שחי"ד ע' 282; ס' בחדרי תורתך ח"ג ע' 114 ואילך; שלחן מנחם ח"ה ע'קכ ואילך.​

Parshat VaYechi:  Ephraim And Manasseh Are Mine!  -  English only.  Why did Jacob claim Joseph's children as his own children? Perhaps the reason is found in the same Torah portion!  Recorded January 3, 2026

Treat Me Like a BrotherWhat Joseph's forgiveness reveals about human relationships and our relationship with G-d.  (Parshat Vayechi)

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These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

The Last Days of Jacob - Torah Portion - Vayechi: (Genesis 47:28–50:26) - (2024-2025 Rebroadcast) by Shawn Ozbun

Parshas Vayechi: Beyond the Past

This week's parashah, Vayechi, is known as a parashah setumah —a closed parashah—because there is no space in the Torah between the end of Vayigash and the beginning of Vayechi. Rashi explains that one reason for this is that the eyes and hearts of the Jewish people became "closed" when Yaakov Avinu passed away, from the pain and pressure of the bondage. The mefarshim ask a powerful question. Rashi himself writes elsewhere that the actual slavery in Mitzrayim did not begin until after the last of the Shevatim passed away. If so, how can Rashi say that immediately after Yaakov's passing their hearts became closed because of the slavery? The Be'er HaParashah, citing the Ma'agalei Tzedek, explains this beautifully. We know from other pesukim that the Shevatim originally came down to Mitzrayim only because of the famine. Once Yaakov passed away, and they went back to Eretz Yisrael to bury him in the Me'arat HaMachpelah, the famine was already long over. Logically, they should have stayed in Eretz Yisrael. Yaakov himself had been commanded to go down to Mitzrayim, but his children had not been given such a command. So why did they return to Mitzrayim? The answer must be that Hashem closed their eyes and hearts from even considering the possibility of staying in Eretz Yisrael. Hashem wanted the decree of slavery to unfold, and therefore He guided them back to Mitzrayim in a way that felt natural and unquestioned. It didn't have to make sense to them, because it was Hashem leading them where they needed to be. This, explains the Ma'agalei Tzedek, is what Rashi means when he says that their eyes and hearts became closed. Not that they were already enslaved, but that Hashem closed off certain lines of thought so that the process He willed could move forward. This is a lesson that repeats itself constantly in our lives. Many times, years later, a person looks back and asks himself: Why did I choose that path? From where I stand now, I never would have made that decision. The answer is often that Hashem wanted him led in that direction. Hashem guides us not only through clear signs, but through closed doors, missed opportunities, delays, and distractions. What looks like nature is pure hashgacha. Rabbi Elimelech Biderman shared a remarkable story that illustrates this idea in a very tangible way. In Brooklyn, there is a man named Rabbi Yosef who learns regularly with another Jew who, until about a year ago, was very far from Judaism. They learn together by phone several times a week, and slowly, with siyata d'Shmaya, this man has been growing in his observance. A few weeks ago, on Erev Chanukah, Rabbi Yosef discovered that his learning partner had put on tefillin only once in his entire life. Rabbi Yosef spoke to him about the importance of the mitzvah and encouraged him to start wearing tefillin daily. The man replied that he didn't own his own tefillin. He only had an inherited pair—small tefillin of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam, as was his family custom to wear both together. But the straps had faded from black to white. Rabbi Yosef immediately understood that the tefillin were almost certainly pasul. At the same time, he knew that this man was not yet ready to hear that he needed to spend a large sum of money on new tefillin. So Rabbi Yosef decided, quietly, that he would try to raise the money himself and buy him proper tefillin according to his custom. The very next day, Rabbi Yosef woke up early, as usual, and learned with a different chavruta by phone at six in the morning. After that, however, a series of unusual delays began. One thing after another went wrong, and he missed his regular minyan. He went to a different shul on the same block, but again encountered obstacles and could not pray with that minyan either. Finally, he walked to another shul a block away, where the minyan was much later than the time he normally prays. As soon as he entered the shul, his eyes were drawn to a small tefillin bag. Attached to it was a sign that read: "Anyone who needs this may take it." He opened the bag and could hardly believe what he saw. Inside were two small pairs of tefillin—Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam. He sent them to a sofer to be checked, and they were found to be completely kosher. At that moment, everything became clear. All the delays, all the missed minyanim, all the frustrations of that morning were not accidents. They were Hashem closing one door after another in order to lead Rabbi Yosef precisely to the place where those tefillin were waiting. Finding tefillin left for the taking is rare enough. Finding two small, kosher pairs of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam was nothing short of astonishing. It was as if Hashem had prepared them in advance, custom-made for this man, and simply needed Rabbi Yosef to arrive at the right place at the right time. This is the message of the parashah. Hashem is constantly leading us—sometimes by opening our eyes, and sometimes by closing them. Our job is not always to understand in the moment, but to trust that every delay, every detour, and every missed plan is part of a precise Divine guidance. Shabbat Shalom.

With the culmination of Sefer Bereshis, the Mashgiach explains how the greatness of Yaakov Avinu and his twelve sons was how they were all so different, yet came together to create one whole.

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In this inspiring Parshas Vayechi review, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe highlights Jacob's individualized blessings to each son and grandson—emphasizing uniqueness over uniformity—as a model for parenting and personal growth. No "cookie-cutter" approach: every child has distinct talents to nurture, rejecting worldly "equality" (equal outcomes) for Torah's equal potential.Central focus: the eternal Friday-night blessing "Yisimcha Elokim k'Ephraim v'chi'Menashe"—Ephraim and Menashe, raised in decadent Egypt yet remaining steadfastly Jewish, became exemplars of harmony, resilience, and spiritual elevation despite surroundings. Rabbi Wolbe reveals the deeper charge: to merit such children, parents must emulate Yosef—unwavering commitment, resisting temptation, seeing divine plan in adversity.The episode calls for "intentional Judaism": deliberate steps forward (Shabbos observance, kashrut, relationships) rather than stagnation or excuses. Small, consistent improvements—rejecting complacency—honor our unique potential, transforming challenges into growth. Rabbi Wolbe urges viewing life as ongoing journey, not destination, with Hashem guiding every step._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & 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 January 2, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 2, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer 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 http://podcast.torchweb.orgFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Genesis, #Joseph, #Jacob, #Brotherhood, #Vayechi, #Yosef, #Ephraim, #Menashe, #Unique, #IntentionalJudaism, #Parenting, #SpiritualGrowth, #Shabbos, #Blessing ★ Support this podcast ★

A crown should go to the strongest, the firstborn, or the loudest—unless the Torah is teaching a different law of power. We open Yaakov's closing blessings and follow the path that leads past Reuven, Shimeon, and Levi to Yehudah, the lion who can lie down. Not because he overwhelms others, but because he governs himself. That shift—from dominance to discipline—becomes the episode's heartbeat.We unpack Rashi's luminous reading of “from the prey, my son, you rose,” showing how Judah earns kingship through two costly choices: defusing his brothers' plot against Joseph and admitting fault to save Tamar. Then we step into the Kuzari's court, where a king seeks truth and a rabbi explains that a chassid is a ruler first over his own senses. Justice, provision, and restraint begin inside. The Vilna Gaon ties the bow: moshel me'atzmo—one who rules himself—is fit to rule a city. When appetite bows to truth, authority becomes trustworthy, and power becomes service.From there, we bring the lens to now. In an age of excess and endless options, self-mastery is not a slogan; it is survival. We talk about habits that anchor integrity, how to resist easy consensus when values are at stake, and why public credibility grows from private discipline. The lion's calm isn't sleep; it's strength in order. If you're leading a team, a classroom, a family, or just your own day, this conversation offers a clear, ancient blueprint for modern leadership that actually holds.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who leads, and leave a short review telling us one habit you're choosing to master next. Your take might spark someone else's turning point.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

וַיִּשְׁלַח יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶת־יְמִינוֹ וַיָּשֶׁת עַל־רֹאשׁ אֶפְרַיִם וְהוּא הַצָּעִיר וְאֶת־שְׂמֹאלוֹ עַל־רֹאשׁ מְנַשֶּׁה שִׂכֵּל אֶת־יָדָיו כִּי מְנַשֶּׁה הַבְּכוֹר׃ And Yisrael stretched out his right hand, and laid it upon Efrayim's head, who was the younger, and his left hand upon Menashshe's head, changing his hands; for Menashshe was the first-born.

In this inspiring Parshas Vayechi review, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe highlights Jacob's individualized blessings to each son and grandson—emphasizing uniqueness over uniformity—as a model for parenting and personal growth. No "cookie-cutter" approach: every child has distinct talents to nurture, rejecting worldly "equality" (equal outcomes) for Torah's equal potential.Central focus: the eternal Friday-night blessing "Yisimcha Elokim k'Ephraim v'chi'Menashe"—Ephraim and Menashe, raised in decadent Egypt yet remaining steadfastly Jewish, became exemplars of harmony, resilience, and spiritual elevation despite surroundings. Rabbi Wolbe reveals the deeper charge: to merit such children, parents must emulate Yosef—unwavering commitment, resisting temptation, seeing divine plan in adversity.The episode calls for "intentional Judaism": deliberate steps forward (Shabbos observance, kashrut, relationships) rather than stagnation or excuses. Small, consistent improvements—rejecting complacency—honor our unique potential, transforming challenges into growth. Rabbi Wolbe urges viewing life as ongoing journey, not destination, with Hashem guiding every step._____________This episode of the Parsha Review Podcast is dedicated in honor of Lenny & Teresa FriedmanDownload & 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 January 2, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on January 2, 2026_____________Subscribe: Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parsha-review-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1651930083)Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/22lv1kXJob5ZNLaAl6CHTQ) to stay inspired! Share your questions at awolbe@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Help us share Jewish wisdom globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org. Your support makes a difference!_____________Subscribe and Listen to other podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer 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 http://podcast.torchweb.orgFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.org_____________Keywords:#Torah, #Parsha, #Genesis, #Joseph, #Jacob, #Brotherhood, #Vayechi, #Yosef, #Ephraim, #Menashe, #Unique, #IntentionalJudaism, #Parenting, #SpiritualGrowth, #Shabbos, #Blessing ★ Support this podcast ★

Who decides what's prophecy- and who decides what to trust? And what surprising spiritual lesson is revealed when we learn the answers to these questions? Sources: Gen. 48:3, 35:6-11, Kings 1 3:15, Guide 2:32, 36, 39, 41, 45Painting by Yoram Raanan

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

This episode discusses the prohibition against approving or agreeing or praising someone who is committing an issur, or commits avairos regularly.

This episode discusses the pasuk לישועתך קויתי ה - why we say it by Krias Shemah al Hamittah, why it was said for Shevet Dan and what it teaches us about Bitachon.

Shiur given by Rabbi Dovid Apter on Parsha. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Parshas Vayechi. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Benzion Brodie on Parsha to Yeshiva Ketana. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Ben Zion Bamberger on Parsha.

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Yud-Daled Teves - Shabbos Chazak (17:52)

Yud-Gimmel Teves (24:26)

Chelek 25, Vayechi 1

Parashat Vayechi. Years of Yakov Avinu's life and Tehilim by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

Why didn't Joseph ask Pharaoh directly for permission to bury his father in Canaan?

Jacob's life has been extremely chaotic. Forced to tussle with his twin. Jacob's life got off to a rocky start. Compelled to usurp the blessings, Jacob had to flee. Laban's house was hardly a refuge – it was 20 years of non-stop contention with the wiliest trickster of them all. After battling Esau's angel, still […]

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

There is a certain type of leadership that looks beyond limited horizons

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Shiur given by Rabbi Yosef Sova, 8th Grade Rebbe at Bais Mikrah and founder of Chazaras Amud Yomi, as a guest speaker at Thursday Night Night Seder. Shiur includes Siyum on Maseches Megilla by Yisroel Yaakov Weissfish, Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Yisroel Saperstein on Parsha. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.