Zman Kehilla LaKol

#595 - Shavuot - Kol HaTChalot Kashot

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Nachal Eitan notes that Rashi's understanding of Hashem's introduction to the Aseret HaDibrot is, seemingly, out of order.

#594 - Parshat B'Midbar - K'riei HaEidah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Hirsch picks up on the spelling of a word that differs from its pronunciation.

#593 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - Rembering the Covenants

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:00:01 GMT

Rav Yaakov Moshe Charlop helps us understand a Pasuk in the Tochacha.

#592 - Parshat Emor - Your Days

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the Torah tell us to count the days of the Omer, "Lachem"?

#591 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - Yachol Kamoni

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Chaim Shmulevitz explains a staggering Hava Amina in a Midrash.

#590 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Treasure in Eretz Yisrael

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Mordechai HaKohen notes that there's a strange promise made regarding the Bnei Yisrael's entry into Eretz Yisrael.

#589 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - Tzaraat on Cloudy Days

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Glilei Kesef notes an important idea regarding diagnosing Tzaraat on a cloudy day.

#588 - Parshat Sh'mini - Fast & Slow

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Kozhnitzer Maggid notes a seemingly strange translation of the Targum Onkelos.

#587 - Shvii Shel Pesach - They Could Not Fight

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Why didn't the Bnei Yisrael attempt to fight the Egyptians at the Yam Suf?

#586 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach - Feet in Shoes

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:01:00 GMT

Shlomo HaMelech celebrates a seemingly strange detail about the Bnei Yisrael.

#585 - Pesach - The Covenant of Chessed

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Many sources indicate that the Bnei Yisrael engaged in Chessed, which allowed them to merit being taken out of Egypt. But what Chessed did they do?

#584 - Parshat Tzav - Eish Tamid

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:00:01 GMT

The fire on the Mizbeach was not allowed to be extinguished and, apparently, couldn't be extinguished.

#583 - Parshat VaY'Kra - Love & Consistency

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The difference between VaY'Kra and VaY'Kar creates a fascinating contrast.

#582 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - Every Single Gift

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Why was an audit of the donations for the Mishkan necessary?

#581 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Tefillot of Aharon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Moshe's Tefillot in the aftermath of Cheit HaEigel and throughout his leadership of the Bnei Yisrael were incredibly powerful. However, Moshe seemed to believe that it was Aharon who should be celebrated for his Koach HaTefillah.

#580 - Purim - Anderish, Besser, Un Shtarker

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Shaul Alter explains the profundity behind a seemingly simple Rashi.

#579 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Heart & Shoulders

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Rav David Dudkevitch emphasizes the special role of the Kohen Gadol and what that means for us.

#578 - Parshat Terumah - Yaakov's Concern

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Elya Bloch points out what Yaakov was worried about and what Yaakov was not concerned about.

#577 - Parshat Mishpatim - Subduing His Yetzer is Preferable

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Alter of Slabodka derives a fascinating idea based on a perplexing Gemara.

#576 - Parshat Yitro - Boundaries

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:07:00 GMT

Before Matan Torah, did Hashem challenge the Bnei Yisrael with something that went against their nature, as he did with other nations?

#575 - Parshat B'Shalach - How the Sea Splits

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Rabbeinu BaChaye has a fascinating take on how the sea split, which established a long-lasting pattern for the Bnei Yisrael and us.

#574 - Parshat Bo - Hate Destroys the Hater

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks identifies an unfortunate pattern exhibited by Pharaoh.

#573 - Parshat VaEiRa - Losing Shabbos

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Yaakov Kamnetsky explains why the Bnei Yisrael had such a difficult time listening to Moshe after the initial setback.

#572 - Parshat Sh'mot - Imperfect Choices

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

What is Hashem teaching Moshe at the end of the Parsha?

#571 - Parshat VaYChi - I Couldn't Possibly Be Wrong

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Henoch Leibowitz attempts to understand Yosef as Yaakov was about to bless his Menashe and Ephraim.

#570 - Parshat VaYiGash - The Sale & the Reveal

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

When did Yosef reveal himself to his brothers? Does it matter?

#569 - Parshat MiKeitz - Kaftor VaFerach!

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:01 GMT

Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank discusses Yaakov's non-response to Reuven.

#568 - Chanukah - The Missing Menorah Miracle

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Avigdor Nebenzahl explains why the Menorah wasn't given the same treatment as the oil.

#567 - Parshat VaYeiShev - Above Nature

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Eretz Tzvi learns something fascinating from a cryptic Midrash.

#566 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Two Camps

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Yaakov has a strange way of describing the Bracha he has experienced from Hashem.

#565 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Day By Glorious Day

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:00:01 GMT

Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski explains how Yaakov made it through the years working for Rachel.

#564 - Parshat Toldot - Rak Tov

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Zalman Sorotzkin views Avimelech's assessment as highly revealing.

#563 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Walk Before Me

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks says that his faith was achieved when he learned Parshat Chayei Sarah.

#562 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Faith Beyond Reason

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Schwab contrasts Avraham and Iyov.

#561 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Read Between the Headlines

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Pam, utilizing the Midrash, reminds us how to consume the news.

#560 - Parshat Noach - Appropriate Protest

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses another form of Chamas.

#559 - Parshat B'Reishit - Clothing Optional

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why did Adam and Chava suddenly realize that they were without clothing?

#558 - Sh'mini Atzeret-Simchat Torah - How Can We Rejoice?

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm gives us a path forward.

#557 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Metzudat David suggests that Kohelet is doing more than observing.

#556 - Sukkot - Sitting in the Rain

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why did/do many continue to sit in the Sukkah even when it rains?

#555 - Parshat HaAzinu - Closer to the Heavens

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Interesting wording at the beginning of the Parsha teaches us an important message.

#554 - Yom Kippur - 39 Lashes

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer discusses the meaning behind the number of lashes a person may receive for their Aveirot.

#553 - Parshat VaYeiLech - The Simcha in Our Suffering

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Mordechai HaKohen notes a seemingly inappropriate word in our Parsha.

#552 - Rosh HaShanah - The Culmination

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Every tear and every Tefillah is creating something great.

#551 - Parshat Nitzavim - But Do You Want It?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Kreizer Rav, quoted by Rav Teichtal, reads a Pasuk in a novel way and reveals a fundamental aspect of the Yamim Noraim.

#550 - Parshat Ki TaVo - Nothing to Worry About

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Shlomo Kluger explains an ambiguous curse found in the Tochacha.

#549 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - We Can't Launder Aveirot

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:00:01 GMT

The Ramban teaches us that we must avoid making a very common mistake.

#548 - Parshat Shoftim - Lo Chein!

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Radomsker Rebbe introduces us to a special power that Hashem has bestowed upon the Bnei Yisrael.

#547 - Parshat Re'eh - And You Will Go There

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:01 GMT

The Chatam Sofer notes that a Mitzvah in our Parsha is also a Divine promise.

#546 - Parshat Eikev - Pay Attention, Amass Knowledge, and Understand

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Moshe lays out the necessary steps to have meaningful experiences in our Avodat Hashem.

#545 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Let Me See

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Kotzker points out an interesting detail in Moshe's Tefillah.

#544 - Parshat Devarim - Eicha Esa L'vadi

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why do we have the custom to read a Pasuk in Parshat Devarim to the mournful tune of Eicha?

#543 - Parshat Matot-Masei - HaTikvah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Meshech Chochma explains a striking detail regarding the establishment of the Arei Miklat.

#542 - Parshat Pinchas - Look At It

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

There are a number of words with an extra Hei at the end. What's that all about?

#541 - Parshat Balak - Am

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Mordechai HaKohen discusses Balak's realization regarding the Bnei Yisrael.

#540 - Parshat Chukat - Bo'u Cheshbon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the Torah teach us the importance and efficacy of Cheshbon HaNefesh in the context of war?

#539 - Parshat Korach - Refusing Silence

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Korach and David HaMelech both refuse to be silent. What do they teach us?

#538 - Parshat Sh'lach - We Can Do It!

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Meshech Chochma explains how Kalev attempted to counter the claims of the Meraglim.

#537 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - The Great Praise of Aharon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the Torah go out of its way to tells us that Aharon did what he was supposed to do?

#536 - Parshat Naso - A Wonder

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Ibn Ezra suggests something amazing about the Nazir.

#535 - Parshat Shavuot - Your Mitzvah

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Yaacov Haber notes that Hashem did something specific when speaking to the nations of the world.

#534 - Parshat B'Midbar - Yotzei Tzava B'Yisrael

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The HaKetav V'HaKabbala contrasts two different terms for an army.

#533 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - Nekama D'Kedusha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Pam elaborates on a brilliant observation of the Sefer HaChinuch.

#532 - Parshat Emor - Mishmeret Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why does it feel as though sometimes Hashem isn't providing us with Divine protection?

#531 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - Wasting and Waiting

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the Torah mention a reward for observing two specific prohibitions?

#530 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - Pure Tzaraat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rashi introduces the possibility of a Nega Tzaraat that is Tahor. How can that be and what might it teach us?

#529 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Zimrat HaAretz

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:53:00 GMT

Rav Mordechai HaKohen recognizes something unusual during a famine.

#528 - Parshat Sh'mini - Immediately!

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein asks why Moshe seemingly skipped a standard Halacha regarding Korbanot on the very first day of the use of the Mishkan.

#527 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - Same Place, Different People

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Baalei Tosfot explain Kriat Yam Suf differently than we may have understood. What does that teach us?

#526 - Pesach - Withdraw and Take

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:01:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Tzvi Neriyah finds the initial command to bring the Korban Pesach to be quite telling.

#525 - Parshat Tzav - Enthusiastic (For Pesach?)

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer notes discusses the significance of one word in the question of the wise son.

#524 - Parshat VaY'Kra - Beautifying All Mitzvot

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Rambam brings an interesting source for Hiddur Mitzvah from our Parsha.

#523 - Parshat Fikudei - In the Holy Courtyard

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Leibele Eiger explains why the Chatzer is unique relative to all the other parts of the Mishkan.

#522 - Parshat VaYaKhel - Six Days of (Spiritual) Work

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer shares an important approach to the work week.

#521 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Calling

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein asks where we find Betzalel being called to serve as lead architect of the Mishkan construction project.

#520 - Purim - Run to the Fire

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Asher Weiss explains an interesting Purim Minhag.

#519 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Tamid

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

How do we understand the requirement of Tamid?

#518 - Parshat Terumah - Construction Without Instruction

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein explains why, in many areas of our Avodat Hashem, we do not have intricate instructions as we do for the Mishkan.

#517 - Parshat Mishpatim - Hashem Will Listen

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Daat Zikeinim M'Baalei HaTosfot offer a fascinating read of a Pasuk.

#516 - Parshat Yitro - Stay in Your (Holy) Position

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Wolbe notes that Rashi introduces us to a novel approach to the concept of Kedusha.

#515 - Parshat B'Shalach - T'Chiyat HaMeitim Min HaTorah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Aherele M'Belz shares a beautiful idea in the name of his brother to explain a cryptic Gemara.

#514 - Parshat Bo - Delicate Faith

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rabbeinu BaChaye notes that Moshe was very concerned about Pharaoh's astronomers leading up to Makkat Bechorot, but not the concern you may have expected.

#513 - Parshat VaEiRa - Moshe's Protest

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:12:00 GMT

Rav Mordechai HaKohen clarifies Moshe's behavior relative to that of the Avot.

#512 - Parshat Sh'mot - Looking Away to See

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Dovid Lichtenstein helps us understand a perplexing Gemara commending Moshe.

#511 - Parshat VaYChi - Tefillah From a Distance

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Itchie Meyer Morganstern teaches us something counterintuitive about Tefillah.

#510 - Parshat VaYiGash - Night Visions

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

The Meshech Chochma notes something unique about the Nevuah of Yaakov Avinu.

#509 - Parshat Mikeitz - Tzarat Nafsho

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Ketav Sofer discusses what the brothers of Yosef most regretted about the sale of Yosef.

#508 - Chanukah - The Miraculous Cruse

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Imrei Emet has a fascinating take on the Chanukah miracles. Rav Shaul Alter tells us what it means.

#507 - Parshat VaYeiShev - Success

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Torah calls Yosef a successful person. Was he?

#506 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Bruised But Victorious

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Is it so clear that Yaakov was the victor in his skirmish with the mysterious Ish?

#505 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Zechut Eretz Yisrael

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Teichtal believes that Yaakov Avinu was tapping into an incredible merit at the beginning of the Parsha.

#504 - Parshat Toldot - Obsessed With Yitzchak

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

We find two models of antisemitism in Parshat Toldot.

#503 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Too Much Suffering

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Eish Kodesh elaborates on a fascinating Rashi.

#502 - Parshat VaYeiRa - What's So Funny?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Hirsch explains why laughter plays such a central role in Yitzchak's birth and beyond.

#501 - Parshat Lech L'cha - B'cha Chotmin

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Kotzker asserts something significant about the Brachot promised to Avraham.

#500 - Parshat Noach - Times of Crisis

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Elyashiv explains why, according to the Midrash, Noach was punished for running late.

#499 - Parshat B'Reishit - Koach Maasav

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

A new read of an important Pasuk that supports the Jewish People's claim to Eretz Yisrael.

#498 - Sh'mini Atzeret-Simchat Torah - Yosef's Bracha

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why was Yosef deserving of such a Bracha? What is the significance of the unique phrase used to describe Hashem in the Bracha?

#497 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - Korbanot & Nesachim

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:01:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Tzvi Neriya describes an important mission of Am Yisrael embedded in a Pasuk in Kohelet.

#496 - Sukkot - The Protection of the Sukkah

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:02 GMT

Is the Sukkah a proper symbol of protection?

#495 - Yom Kippur - The Converts of Yom Kippur

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Mordechai HaKohen introduces us to a new group of people that we meet on Yom Kippur and beyond.

#494 - Parshat HaAzinu - Last Minute Rebuke

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:01:00 GMT

Rav Avigdor Miller explains the interesting timing of Hashem's rebuke of Moshe.

#493 - Rosh HaShanah - How We Cry

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm describes different ways to cry and what that means on Rosh HaShanah.

#492 - Parshat Nitzavim-VaYeiLech - The Brit is For the Future

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Shem M'Shmuel quotes the Alter Rebbe who explains the importance of a Brit and why it needed to be made at that point.

#491 - Parshat Ki TaVo - Entering the Land Before Entering the Land

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer explains an interesting pattern of the Jewish People somehow being in Eretz Yisrael before they enter to Eretz Yisrael.

#490 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Crying for a Month

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Or HaChaim HaKadosh based on the Zohar finds a metaphor for the month of Elul in our Parsha.

#489 - Parshat Shoftim - The Location of the Egla Arufa

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Ruderman asks why we learn about the Egla Arufa specifically in the middle of the Torah's discussion of war.

#488 - Parshat Re'eh - The Impurity of the Ra'ah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Meir Shapiro explains why a specific bird isn't Kosher.

#487 - Parshat Eikev - The Unchanging Torah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Hirsch emphasizes the importance of the second Luchot containing the same as the first.

#486 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Moshe's Final Argument

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Baal HaTurim suggests an interesting idea as to what Moshe's final argument was to be granted entry into Eretz Yisrael.

#485 - Parshat Devarim - Gradual

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Malbim suggests that Yeshayahu answers an important question in the Haftorah of Shabbat Chazon.

#484 - Parshat Matot-Masei - Elef LaMateh

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Elyashiv extracts a powerful message from a Midrash on our Parsha.

#483 - Parshat Pinchas - Consoling the Moon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why does Hashem go out of His way to console the moon?

#482 - Parshat Balak - Bracha From Klala

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm explains the importance of a surprising line in our Tefillot.

#481 - Parshat Chukat - Dedication & Unity

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Bnei Yisrael are attacked and a hostage is taken. Their response is telling.

#480 - Parshat Korach - Followers

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Yaakov Moshe Charlop helps us understand a strange exchange between Aharon, Moshe, and Hashem.

#479 - Parshat Sh'lach - Koach HaSheker

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why did the Jewish People want to kill Yehoshua and Kalev?

#478 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Ra'ati, Ra'atam, Ra'atcha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Moshe's words are edited. But what did he actually say?

#477 - Parshat Naso - No One Said It Would Be Easy

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Moshe initially rejects the gifts of the Nesiim. The Mei HaShiloach explains why.

#476 - Shavuot - Torah in the Wilderness (of Life)

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why wasn't the Torah given in Eretz Yisrael?

#475 - Parshat B'Midbar - The Bracha of Challenge & the Challenge of Bracha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why was Shevet Levi so small? Why were they so holy?

#474 - Parshat B'Chukotai - The Very Worst of the Tochacha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Shaul Yisraeli suggests there is one curse contained in the Tochacha that is the most terrifying.

#473 - Parshat B'Har - Don't Despair of Redemption

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Chafetz Chaim derives an important message about Geulah from an unexpected Halacha.

#472 - Parshat Emor - As Hashem Commanded Moshe

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the end of the Parsha seem redundant?

#471 - Yom HaAtzmaut - The Price and the Prize

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 12 May 2024 01:30:00 GMT

Why are Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut juxtaposed?

#470 - Parshat Kedoshim - The Good We Owe

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Mei HaShiloach expands a prohibition in our Parsha.

#469 - Parshat Acharei Mot - Tzelem Elokim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 May 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik imagines a shocking situation where the Kohen Gadol would have to forfeit his ability to serve.

#468 - Shvii Shel Pesach - The Geulah

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why were the Bnei Yisrael singing about the Beit HaMikdash in the immediate aftermath of Kriyat Yam Suf?

#467 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach - No Beginning, No End

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why does Shir HaShirim start in the middle of a story?

#466 - Pesach - Simcha (This Year) on Pesach

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Why doesn't the Torah mention a Mitzvah of Simcha when discussing the holiday of Pesach?

#465 - Parshat Metzora - K'Nega

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Even if certain, a person is only supposed to say that they see something that looks like Tzaraat in their home. What is the Torah trying to teach us with this restriction?

#464 - Parshat Tazria - Inspirational Tzaraat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Avnei Eizel explains a very confusing Midrash regarding Tzaraat.

#463 - Parshat Sh'mini - Always Singing

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Radomsker Rebbe notes that Aharon was heroic but perhaps David went even beyond.

#462 - Parshat Tzav - Thank Him With Joy

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Rashi notes an important element of the Korban Todah ritual.

#461 - Purim - Day of Prayer

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Rambam asserts that there is an important reason for celebrating Purim.

#460 - Parshat VaY'Kra - Love Before Sacrifice

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The Eish Kodesh extracts an important message from Rashi at the beginning of the Parsha.

#459 - Parshat Fikudei - The Clouds

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Are clouds meant to be a barrier?

#458 - Parshat VaYaKhel - The Day After

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Olelot Ephraim notes the significance of the date of Moshe's congregating of the Bnei Yisrael.

#457 - Parshat Ki TiSa - Hashem's Tefillin

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Hashem wears Tefillin? What's that all about?

#456 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Before Whom He Serves

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Sefer HaChinuch helps us better understand the need for Bigdei Kehuna.

#455 - Parshat Terumah - Two Causes of Inspiration

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Shem M'Shmuel finds powerful lessons from a well-known dispute.

#454 - Parshat Mishpatim - Cry Out Anyway

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Seforno and the Riva note an important aspect of Tefillah.

#453 - Parshat Yitro - No Regrets

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Yechezkel Weinfeld beautifully ties together two interesting Gemaras regarding the Jewish People accepting the Torah on Har Sinai.

#452 - Parshat B'Shalach - B'Lev Shalem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 21:38:18 GMT

The Bartenura reads a Midrash differently than most. His words teach us an important truth regarding Tefillah.

#451 - Parshat Bo - How We Serve Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Moshe teaches Pharaoh and all Jewish People about a critical element of our Avodat Hashem

#450 - Parshat VaEiRa - And You Will Know

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Gamliel Rabinovich extracts a fundamental principle from Hashem's Daled Leshonot Geula.

#449 - Parshat Sh'mot - To Know What Would Happen to Him

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:00:00 GMT

The Chafetz Chaim underscores the significance of an interesting detail.

#448 - Parshat VaYChi - In the Interests of the Public and the State

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yaakov criticizes Shimon and Levi. Rav Hirsch underscores the significance of his message to them.

#447 - Parshat VaYiGash - Always Ascending

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Rashi makes an important comment regarding Eretz Yisrael. But his timing seems strange.

לעילוי נשמת משה אליהו בן זאב ז"ל

#446 - Parshat MiKeitz - Beyond Shever to Sever

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Yaakov sees something important happening in Egypt.

#445 - Parshat VaYeishev - Eileh Toldot Yaakov, Yosef

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Zalman Sorotzkin helps us understand a seemingly strange introduction to the Parsha.

#444 - Chanukah - The Kiddush Hashem of the Candles

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik explains why someone might be required to sell the shirt off his back to fulfill the Mitzvah of Ner Chanukah.

#443 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Blessings & Royalty

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

The Eish Kodesh extracts two beautiful and imperative principles from the end of Yaakov's battle with the mysterious Ish.

#442 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Leah's Thanksgiving

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Schwab explains a surprising Gemara that celebrates Leah's naming of her fourth son, Yehuda.

#441 - Parshat Toldot - Why Haven't I Done Anything

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Avraham Ben HaRambam has a fascinating understanding of Rivka's exasperated remarks.

#440 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - All the Things He Did

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 GMT

The Eved Avraham recounts the many things he did in his mission to find a potential bride for Yitzchak. But did he actually do those things?

#439 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Michael, to Inform Sarah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Gemara says that the Malach Michael was sent to inform Sarah that she would have a son. Did he ever fulfill his mission?

#438 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Selectively One

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Why does Avraham divide the animals at the Brit Bein HaBetarim but not the bird(s)?

#437 - Parshat Noach - Drinking After the Flood

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Sefat Emet asks why Noach becomes intoxicated after the flood.

#436 - Parshat B'Reishit - An Attack on Kedusha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Why was Eretz Yisrael initially given to the Seven Nations?

May our Torah provide an Iluy to the Neshamot of those murdered in Eretz Yisrael, merit that those taken captive be safely and quickly returned, merit that those injured be given a speedy Refuah Shleima, merit that the Chayalei Tzahal be safe and successful, and merit that we reach a swift and peaceful end to this war.

#435 - Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah - Eved Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMT

What causes Moshe to cry at the end of the Torah?

#434 - Sukkot - Surrounding Each Other

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Hauer notes a beautiful theme emerging on the holiday of Sukkot.

#433 - Yom Kippur - Where Are You Going

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Shlomo Zalman notes the strange timing of a Yom Kippur custom.

#432 - Parshat HaAzinu - Shirat HaAzinu

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Pincus explains why we sing HaAzinu.

#431 - Rosh HaShanah - The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Yaakov Ettlinger makes a startling observation regarding years when Rosh HaShanah falls out on Shabbat.

#430 - Parshat Nitzavim-VaYeiLech - Make Yourself Into a Monument

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT

Last year, we turned to Rav Moshe Feinstein to help us understand a cryptic Rashi.

#429 - Parshat Ki TaVo - True Blessing

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:05:00 GMT

In 2020, we learned a fundamental idea from the Akeidat Yitzchak.

#428 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Sof

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

There is a very clear theme playing out in Parshat Ki TeiTzei.

#427 - Parshat Shoftim - Without Melted Hearts

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Pam notices something important from a Halacha on the battlefield.

#426 - Parshat Re'eh - Acharei Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:00:48 GMT

The Chafetz Chaim and the Imrei Emet help us better understand why Moshe chooses as specific word when addressing the Bnei Yisrael.

#425 - Parshat Eikev - V'Haya Eikev

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Teichtal helps us understand the puzzling opening of our Parsha.

#424 - Parshat VaEtchanan - All of My Days

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:03 GMT

In 2019, we learned a beautiful idea from Rav Asher Weiss to better understand a conversation between Rabi Akiva and his students at a difficult time.

#423 - Parshat Devarim - Proactive Chessed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Moshe says something surprising about the Bnei Moav that the Maharal clarifies.

#422 - Parshat Matot-Masei - Without Heart

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

The Pnei Menachem provides insight into a fascinating Rashi.

#421 - Parshat Pinchas - The Power of the Few

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Chaim Ephraim Zeichik notes something fascinating about a Midrash quoted by Rashi.

#420 - Parshat Chukat-Balak - The Power of a Moment

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:05 GMT

The Baalei Tosfot help us understand the power of Bilam and beyond.

#419 - Parshat Korach - Rav Lachem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:00:37 GMT

In 2021, we learned a beautiful idea of Rav Schwab to help us understand a fascinating Gemara.

#418 - Parshat Sh'lach - Insiders & Outsiders

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:00:44 GMT

Yehoshua and Kalev both stand up against the negative report of the Meraglim. However, they come from very different places.

#417 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - The Nurse

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:00:19 GMT

Rav Reuven Margaliyot helps us understand a seemingly mixed metaphor used by Moshe Rabbeinu

#416 - Parshat Naso - Meaningful Moments (& Meaningless Moments)

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 May 2023 12:00:11 GMT

The Alshich notices an interesting formulation regarding the conclusion of a person's Nezirut.

#415 - Shavuot - See the Sounds

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 23 May 2023 12:00:08 GMT

The Degel Machaneh Ephraim helps us understand an interesting feature of the Har Sinai experience.

#414 - Parshat B'Midbar - At the Center

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 May 2023 12:00:58 GMT

The Chafetz Chaim emphasizes the significance of the placement of the Ohel Moed in the camp and what it means in our lives.

#413 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - How We Do What We Do

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:00:35 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein helps us understand a seemingly strange blessing promised to the Jewish People for keeping Hashem's Torah and Mitzvot.

#412 - Parshat Emor - The Greatness of the Omer

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:14 GMT

The Yalkut Yehuda helps us understand an interesting Midrash.

#411 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - Judging Favorably and Justly

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:50 GMT

We are required to give others the benefit of the doubt, but the source for the command seems strange.

#410 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Two Kinyanim

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:00:28 GMT

The Kli Yakar asks why Avraham was told to both look at the borders of Eretz Yisrael and to walk them too.

#409 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - V'Huva & V'YaTza

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:06 GMT

There are two seemingly contradictory Pesukim regarding the beginning of the purification of the Metzora.

#408 - Parshat Sh'mini - Unintended Consequences

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:37 GMT

Rabi Levi offers a seemingly strange reason for the severe punishment of Nadav and Avihu.

#407 - Shvii Shel Pesach - What Are We Celebrating?

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 12:00:47 GMT

The Torah doesn't tell us why Shvii Shel Pesach is a Yom Tov. Rashi and Seforno explain why we do.

#406 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach - Song of Songs, Miracle of Miracles

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:26 GMT

The Chatam Sofer discusses the significance of the name Shir HaShirim

#405 - Pesach - Questions of Faith

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:35 GMT

Rav Gamliel Rabinovitch asks why we must ask the Four Questions.

#404 - Parshat Tzav - Teshuva and Hodaah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:00:21 GMT

The Midrash, Rashi, and the Sar Shalom of Belz note an important detail of the Korban Todah.

#403 - Parshat VaY'Kra - The Greatest Sacrifice

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 12:00:04 GMT

Why do we need to learn about Moshe's humility specifically at the beginning of Sefer VaY'Kra.

#402 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - They All Built the Mishkan

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:00:20 GMT

The Or HaChaim HaKadosh discusses how everyone completed the building of the Mishkan.

#401 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Amazing Luchot

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:00:23 GMT

The Shemen HaTov wonders why we are twice told details about the Luchot.

#400 - Purim - Tell Him!

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:00:40 GMT

The Shem M'Shmuel calls our attention to the tremendous potential of Purim based on a conversation between two wicked people.

#399 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Mandated and Donated

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 13:00:35 GMT

Rav Aviad Tabory notes two different Mishkan narratives embedded in the first two Mishkan Parshiyot.

#398 - Parshat Terumah - All of the Amudim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 13:00:34 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein highlights an important skill that we need for Torah Study and all that we do.

#397 - Parshat Mishpatim - The Ox's Friend

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:00:23 GMT

The Ibn Ezra rejects a unique read of a Pasuk in our Parsha allowing us to learn an important lesson about friendship.

#396 - Parshat Yitro - Foreign Gods

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:00:27 GMT

What does Elohim Acheirim mean and what does that teach us?

#395 - Parshat B'Shalach - Because of the Oath

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:00:40 GMT

In a Hesped for Rav Moshe Soloveitchik, Rav Moshe Feinstein explains what inspired Moshe to personally involve himself in a Mitzvah.

#394 - Parshat Bo - The Holy Donkeys

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:00:11 GMT

Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld notes an interesting contrast between two non-Kosher animals mentioned in our Parsha.

#393 - Parshat VaEiRa - The Plague of Revach

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 13:00:26 GMT

The Kli Yakar notes an interesting wrinkle in Pharaoh's reaction to one of the Makkot.

#392 - Parshat Sh'mot - Reach

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 13:00:23 GMT

Why did Pharaoh's daughter stretch out her arm if she knew she wouldn't be able to reach the basket?

#391 - Parshat VaYChi - Tefillah & Belillah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:00:30 GMT

Rav Hirsch radically defines the exercise of Tefillah.

#390 - Parshat VaYiGash - And Yehuda Approached Him

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 13:00:48 GMT

The reconciliation of Yosef and his brothers can only start after this very important step.

#389 - Parshat MiKeitz - Discerning and Wise

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 13:00:08 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik explains to us the difference between the Ish Navon and the Ish Chacham.

#388 - Chanukah - The Small Flickering Flame

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:00:45 GMT

Why do we specifically require small little candles on Chanukah instead of big large flames?

#387 - Parshat VaYeiShev - A Kiss From Above

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:00:16 GMT

Rav Chaim Shmulevitz helps understand an interesting detail of the Yosef saga.

#386 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Yaakov's Gift to Eisav

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:00:55 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik keys in on what Yaakov is willing to give Eisav, and, more importantly, what he is not willing to give Eisav.

#385 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - The Well

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:00:45 GMT

Why are Shidduchim always made at the well? In 2019, we learned a beautiful idea from Rav Meir Goldvicht.

#384 - Parshat Toldot - Split Personality

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:00:47 GMT

In 2017, we saw a fascinating approach of the Chatam Sofer regarding Rivka's concern during her pregnancy.

#383 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - The Rising Water

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 13:00:11 GMT

The Kedushat Levi asks why the water sometimes rose for Rivka but not at others.

#382 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Lot's Tefillah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:00:35 GMT

We take a moment to marvel at the incredible power of Lot's prayers.

#381 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Avraham's Ten Tests

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:00:20 GMT

The Mishna in Avot talks about Avraham's ten tests. However, it isn't clear what we're meant to do with that information.

#380 - Parshat Noach - Noach v. Moshe

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:32 GMT

The Meshech Chochma notes something surprising discussed by a Midrash discussing Noach and Moshe.

#379 - Parshat B'Reishit - To Work it and to Guard it

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:09 GMT

Rav Chaim Paltiel derives a fundamental lesson from a grammatical anomaly.

#378 - Sh'mini Atzeret - Simchat Torah - Rain Now

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 12:00:57 GMT

Why do we Daven for rain specifically now?

#377 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - The Days Upon Which Hashem Chooses Us

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:55 GMT

Last year we learned a brilliant approach of the Chiddushei HaRim to understand a Pasuk in Kohelet and present us with a challenge for the holidays.

#376 - Sukkot - Share Simchas

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:00:50 GMT

The Alshich shares a beautiful understanding of the great happiness of the holiday of Sukkot.

#375 - Parshat HaAzinu - Never Empty-Handed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:06 GMT

The Daat Zikeinim gives us a completely different perspective on a surprising command of Hashem to Moshe.

#374 - Yom Kippur - Azazel

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 12:00:41 GMT

In 2020, we learned a beautiful idea of the Beit Yaakov of Izhbitz to help us better understand a seemingly strange Yom Kippur ceremony.

#373 - Parshat VaYeilech - The Shira of Torah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:57 GMT

Rav Kook teaches us a beautiful idea based on the comparison of the Torah to a Shira.

#372 - Rosh HaShanah - The Tefillah of the Shofar

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:00:33 GMT

Many sources seem to indicate that the Shofar is a form of Tefillah. What is the nature of this Tefillah?

#371 - Parshat Nitzavim - The Slippery Slope

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:40 GMT

The Griz notes something surprising about Moshe's warning regarding Avodah Zarah.

#370 - Parshat Ki TaVo - I Have Declared

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:55 GMT

Rav Tzadok HaKohen M'Lublin helps us understand a difficult word in the Bikkurim ritual.

#369 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - They Didn't Even Need It

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:15 GMT

The Midrash notes something fascinating about the exclusion of the Amonim and Moavim.

#368 - Parshat Shoftim - Age Approriate Mitzvot and Aveirot

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:21 GMT

We go back to a familiar idea of the Agrah D'Kallah regarding the despised Matzeivah monument.

#367 - Parshat Re'eh - The Blessing of Hearing

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:42 GMT

In 2014, we noted an important idea from Rav Yonasan Eibschutz.

#366 - Parshat Eikev - On a Good Day, Be Good

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:00:18 GMT

Rav Avigdor Miller helps us understand why we mention some seemingly unrelated topics in our Birkat HaMazon.

#365 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Look Back

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 12:00:27 GMT

Why does Hashem tell Moshe to look away from Eretz Yisrael?

#364 - Parshat Devarim - Responsible for Reactions

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:55 GMT

Rav David Dudkevitch helps us understand a seemingly glaring omission.

#363 - Parshat Matot-Masei - Novach

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:00:16 GMT

Rashi makes notes a fascinating idea from Rabi Moshe HaDarshan based off of a missing Dageish. Rav Schwab takes it one step further.

#362 - Parshat Pinchas - Binyamin v. Dan

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:03 GMT

The Chafetz Chaim notes a significant irony in the national census found in our Parsha.

#361 - Parshat Balak - Bilam's Failure

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:45 GMT

If Bilam received prophecy on the same level as Moshe Rabbeinu, why did he live such a debased life?

#360 - Parshat Chukat - Talk to the Rock

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:52 GMT

Why was talking to the rock a necessary step in providing the Bnei Yisrael with water? Rav Moshe Feinstein teaches us a very important idea.

#359 - Parshat Korach - Why Couldn't Moshe Fix This?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 12:00:12 GMT

Rav Simcha Bunim asks a fascinating question on the Korach story.

#358 - Parshat Sh'lach - Expensive Tears

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:00:41 GMT

The Bnei Yisrael are criticized for their Bechiya Shel Chinam in response to the negative report of the Meraglim. What does that mean?

#357 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Perspectives on Challenges

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:38 GMT

Back in 2020, we noticed an unfortunate pattern in Sefer B'Midbar.

#356 - Parshat Naso - The Sotah's Sin

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 12:00:06 GMT

Rav Henoch Leibowitz explains a surprising Midrash regarding the Sotah.

#355 - Shavuot - Enjoy Torah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:15:38 GMT

What if we've misunderstood the Mitzvah of Talmud Torah?

#354 - Parshat B'Midbar - The Beloved Days

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 12:00:26 GMT

Rashi indicates that we count what we love. How might that help us better understand the Mitzvah of Sefirat HaOmer?

#353 - Parshat B'Chukotai - 10,000 Soldiers

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 May 2022 12:00:39 GMT

We learn an important lesson from a seeming imbalance between two clauses in a single Pasuk.

#352 - Parshat B'Har - The Severity of Charging Interest

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:42 GMT

We see a common approach to the severe nature of charging interest on a loan.

#351 - Parshat Emor - Omer is More Than a Measurement

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 May 2022 12:00:24 GMT

In 2019, we learned a beautiful and important idea of the HaKetav V'HaKabbalah regarding the unique naming of the Korban HaOmer.

#350 - Parshat Kedoshim - Shabbat and the Family

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 May 2022 12:01:00 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik highlights a critical element of Shabbat.

#349 - Yom HaAtzmaut - The Balance of Eretz Yisrael

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:38 GMT

The Or HaChaim HaKadosh suggests that there is much more than meets the eye in the Mitzvah of Orlah.

#348 - Parshat Acharei Mot - Now is the Time to Come Close

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:30 GMT

Why do we learn about the Avodah on Yom Kippur now? Doesn't it belong at some later point in the Torah?

#347 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - Stop Davening

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

We turn to the Kotzker to help us better understand a seemingly strange comment to Moshe.

#346 - Pesach - Hallelu Avdei Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

In our Tehillim class, we learned a very important Midrash about Hallel and Pesach.

#345 - Parshat Metzora - The Ignorant Kohen

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

The Mishna tells us that even if the Kohen doesn't know the laws of Tzaraat, nevertheless it is only he who can render a person Tahor or Tamei. Why should this be the case?

#344 - Parshat Tazria - Only an Adam Can Get Tzaraat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

The Sefer Apiryon explains why the Umot HaOlam are not afflicted by Tzaraat.

#343 - Parshat Sh'mini - I Don't Know

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we discussed a beautiful Midah of Moshe Rabbeinu as noted by Rav Moshe Feinstein.

#342 - Parshat Tzav - Act Now

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Nebenzahl helps us understand why the Korban Todah stands out in significant ways from other Korbanot Shelamim.

#341 - Purim - Where Did Hatach Go?

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Schwab extracts a beautiful message from an interesting Gemara.

#340 - Parshat VaY'Kra - Who Called?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2019 when we turned to the Beit Avraham to explain and ambiguity at the beginning of the Parsha.

#339 - Parshat Fikudei - Mishkan as Mashkon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Yosef Chaim Sonnenfeld helps us understand an interesting Midrash on the beginning of our Parsha.

#338 - Parshat VaYaKhel - M'Lifnei Moshe

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

We review a beautiful idea of Rav Eliya Lopian that we learned together in 2020.

#337 - Parshat Ki TiSa - Kol Bnei Levi

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer notes the role of an important group of people in the immediate aftermath of Cheit HaEigel.

#336 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - How on Earth Did They Do This

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2018 where we asked a fundamental question regarding the construction of the Mishkan.

#335 - Parshat Terumah - The Nisayon HaIkari

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 13:00:00 GMT

The Chamra Tava tries to understand an important juxtaposition in the beginning of our Parsha.

#334 - Parshat Mishpatim - It's All From Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2013 when we discussed a very important idea of the Chafetz Chaim.

#333 - Parshat Yitro - Eating Before Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik extracts a fundamental element of our Avodat Hashem from a seemingly unimportant detail in our Parsha.

#332 - Parshat B'Shalach - Funny Jews

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Hirsch has a beautiful read of a seemingly bitter question of the Bnei Yisrael at the Yam Suf.

#331 - Parshat Bo - Even One Second

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2014 in order to better understand why Moshe warned Pharaoh and the Mitzriim in a certain way.

#330 - Parshat VaEira - Lo Nachon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Moshe seems strangely concerned about a suggestion of Pharaoh's. Rav Charlop helps us better understand what Moshe was teaching us.

#329 - Parshat Sh'mot - Busy, Busy, Busy

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

We discuss one of the overlooked difficulties of the enslavement in Egypt.

#328 - Parshat VaYChi - The Scattering of Shimon and Levi

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer has a fascinating approach to an interesting detail in the "Bracha" given to Shimon and Levi. We go back to the beginning of 2020 to review.

#327 - Parshat VaYiGash - Yehuda's Candle

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The Midrash extracts a seemingly random Halacha from a Pasuk detailing Yehuda going down to Egypt before his family. What is the Midrash trying to tell us?

#326 - Parshat MiKeitz - Preparing for Success

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Yaakov always prepares the same way for meaningful encounters with powerful people.

#325 - Chanukah - Hiddur Mitzvah

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Chanukah is famous for its emphasis on Hiddur Mitzvah. We note that Hiddur Mitzvah can be found in many different aspects of a Mitzvah.

#324 - Parshat VaYeishev - Chirah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

There is a minor character that is mentioned multiple times in our Parsha. In 2019, we discussed why he matters.

#323 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - No Name

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Pincus helps us understand an unusual exchange between Yaakov and his adversary.

#322 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Bread to Eat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 13:00:00 GMT

We review an amazing Chiddush of Shimon the Taxi Driver.

#321 - Parshat Toldot - Gibor BaAretz

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We review a beautiful idea from our Tehillim Class that we discussed in our very first Zoom at the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. The Midrash describes Yitzchak in a fascinating way for an even more fascinating reason.

#320 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - The Bracha of BaKol

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

What was this blessing of BaKol with which Hashem blessed Avraham?

#319 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Where is Sarah?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Malachim ask where Sarah is even though they already knew. In 2019, we delved deeper into why they asked.

#318 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Koh Y'Hyeh Zarecha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Meir Shapiro gives us additional insight as to what takes place when Avraham was counting the stars.

#317 - Parshat Noach - Yeish Dorshim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Torat Chaim notes something seemingly incongruous in Rashi.

#316 - Parshat B'Reishit - Tov Me'od

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

In 2020, we learned a beautiful idea of Rav Pam regarding the creation story.

#315 - Sh'mini Atzeret/Simchat Torah - Regel Achat

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The Rizhiner Rebbe helps us better understand a major theme of Sh'mini Atzeret based on a famous Gemara.

#314 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - The Foolishness of Anger

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Midrash connects the Torah reading of Shabbat Chol HaMoed with Megillat Kohelet and teaches us an important lesson.

#313 - Sukkot - Stay Awake!

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

What is the connection between Sukkot and sleep?

#312 - Parshat HaAzinu - The Importance of the Shira

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we turned to the Malbim to help us better understand the significance of Shirat HaAzinu.

#311 - Yom Kippur - Be There With Bells Off

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we tried to better understand the absence of a critical piece of the Bigdei Kehuna on Yom Kippur.

#310 - Parshat VaYeiLech - The Children at HaKhel

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Malbim helps us understand why we are supposed to bring the children to HaKhel.

#309 - Rosh HaShanah - The Struggle is Real

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

On the second day of Rosh HaShanah 2010, we learned a beautiful idea of Rav Meir Shapiro.

#308 - Parshat Nitzavim - Where Are You Going

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we learned beautiful lessons from the Ramban extracted by Rav Henoch Lebowitz.

#307 - Parshat Ki TaVo - Uphold the Torah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we learned an important Ramban regarding one of the curses in our Parsha.

#306 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - When You Go Out to Battle

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we turned toward the Zohar's explanation of the beginning of our Parsha for a timely and timeless message.

#305 - Parshat Shoftim - The Message is For Me

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we turned to Rav Schwab to help us understand a fascinating Midrash regarding Shlomo HaMelech.

#304 - Parshat Re'eh - Imitate Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2018, Rav Asher Weiss helped us understand two similar Drashot about imitating Hashem.

#303 - Parshat Eikev - The Mezuzah Compromise

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We suggested an idea to help us understand an interesting Halachic quirk regarding the placement of the Mezuzah.

#302 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Hashem Sifatay T'Ftach

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer helps us better understand a seemingly extra word in a Pasuk.

#301 - Parshat Devarim - Rav Lachem Shevet BaHar HaZeh

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2020, we looked to the Netziv to help us understand the beginning of Moshe's remarks to the Bnei Yisrael.

#300 - Parshat Matot-Masei - We Were With Each Other

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Why do we care about the 42 encampments of the Bnei Yisrael in the Midbar?

#299 - Parshat Pinchas - In the Details

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Elya Meir Bloch tries to understand why Yehoshua arranging the Bentches in the Beit Midrash is a quality that makes him deserving of succeeding Moshe.

#298 - Parshat Balak - Like Lions

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Midrash interprets one of the prophecies of Bilam in a very fascinating manner. In 2019, we learned a piece from the Yalkut Yehuda that helped us better appreciate the underlying message.

#297 - Parshat Chukat - Rebellious or Rebels?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we tried to better understand the Rambam's opinion regarding the sin of Moshe at Mei Meriva.

#296 - Parshat Korach - Like Korach VaAdato

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Chaim Shmulevitz has an important interpretation of an ambiguous Pasuk.

#295 - Parshat Sh'lach - After Your Eyes

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Sefat Emet reinterprets an important prohibition of the Torah.

#294 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - A Second Chance

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Who were the people who brought about the Mitzvah of Pesach Sheini and why is that of significance?

#293 - Parshat Naso - Gadol MeiRabban Sh'mo

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Why do we leave out the title of one of the Nesiim?

#292 - Shavuot - When is Shavuot?

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 13 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

When is Shavuot? Why doesn't the Torah tell us? Why doesn't it tell us why we're celebrating either?

#291 - Parshat B'Midbar - The Argument Not Made

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We learned a beautiful Chida in 2019 that helped us understand an interesting change in a name in our Parsha.

#290 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - And They Will be For You

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 May 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Soloveitchik notes an interesting term found by the counting of years for the Yovel.

#289 - Parshat Emor - The Fresh and Warm Bread

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Sefat Emet and the Imrei Emet teach us beautiful lessons from the Lechem HaPanim.

#288 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - In Your Hearts

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2016, we quoted a beautiful comment of the Panim Yafot to understand an important prohibition in our Parsha.

#287 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - Adam

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we discovered a beautiful and important idea of Rav Nisson Alpert

#286 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Even the Fruits

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Bach reminds us that there is more to appreciate about Eretz Yisrael than just additional Mitzvot.

#285 - Parshat Sh'mini - Consistent Chessed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Ibn Ezra's description of a forbidden bird teaches us an important lesson regarding Chessed.

#284 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - And They Believed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the Torah tell us that the Bnei Yisrael believed in Hashem after Kriat Yam Suf?

#283 - Pesach - Don't Forget the Maror

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Tzvi Neriyah notes something strange about the very first Korban Pesach brought in Egypt.

#282 - Parshat Tzav - Matzot in a Holy Place

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Radomsker Rebbe extracts a beautiful message from a seeming redundancy in our Parsha.

#281 - Parshat VaY'Kra - Ashrei HaDor

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:00:00 GMT

The Torah uses an interesting formulation when introducing the sin offering of the Nasi. What does that teach us about his generation?

#280 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - The Challenge of Partnership

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Chaim Ephraim Zeitchik explains to us why Betzalel was such a great leader.

#279 - Parshat Ki TiSa - Searching For What We Already Have

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we attempted to learn an overlooked lesson from the Cheit HaEigel episode.

#278 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Bringing Out the Pure Oil

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2015 when we looked to the Shem M'Shmuel to help us understand a difficult Midrash.

#277 - Purim - Publicizing All of the "Miracles"

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Pirsumei Nisa seems like an integral part of the Mitzvah of Mikra Megillah. But what miracle or miracles are we publicizing?

#276 - Parshat Terumah - Tocho K'Varo

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we explored a fascinating application of a Halacha derived from the construction of the Aron in the Mishkan

#275 - Parshat Mishpatim - The Open Door

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In 2016, we learned a beautiful Kli Yakar who tries to help us understand the ceremony of Retzia.

#274 - Parshat Yitro - Atah Yadati

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Yitro is inspired when he hears about Yetziat Mitzrayim. However, he seems to say that he already knew the lessons he learned from the story.

#273 - Parshat B'Shalach - Holy Work

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Last year we discussed a beautiful idea of Rav David Dudkevitch regarding the eternal relevance of the Man.

#272 - Parshat Bo - Actions

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

After Makkat Choshech, Pharaoh and Moshe have a fascinating disagreement about the livestock? What were the underpinnings of this dispute?

#271 - Parshat VaEiRa - Hard Work

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we explored a fascinating explanation of the Netziv as to why a message of Moshe to the Bnei Yisrael regarding their redemption didn't resonate.

#270 - Parshat Sh'mot - Holy Ground

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The Chafetz Chaim asks where Moshe was standing when he encountered the Burning Bush.

#269 - Parshat VaYChi - The Brachot of Yaakov

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:37:49 GMT

The Torah tells us that Yaakov blessed his sons, but are these really blessings?

#268 - Parshat VaYiGash - The Wisdom of Yosef

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we tried to understand a puzzling Midrash regarding the wisdom of Yosef.

#267 - Parshat MiKeitz - And They Rushed Him From the Dungeon

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The Seforno asks why we need to know that Yosef was rushed out of prison to stand before Pharaoh.

#266 - Chanukah - The Agitating Dream of Chanukah

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Rav Schwab asks why Pharaoh was so worked up about his dreams. His answer relates directly to the miracles of Chanukah.

#265 - Parshat VaYeiShev - Creating the Light of Mashiach

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we found three beautiful messages from an intriguing Midrash regarding the immediate aftermath of the sale of Yosef.

#264 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Shalem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we learned a beautiful approach of Rav Kook regarding Yaakov's three-pronged perfection.

#263 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Zechut Melacha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we learned a beautiful lesson from a Midrash that noted different merits that Yaakov had generated.

#262 - Parshat Toldot - Rivka's Ruse

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we looked to Rav Hirsch and the Netziv to better understand why Rivka chooses to trick Yitzchak.

#261 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Say Little and Do Much

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

We assess the beginning of last week's Parsha and this week's Parsha in order to learn an important idea.

#260 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Here With You

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we noted that Hashem doesn't say anything to Avraham at the beginning of the Parsha.

#259 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Anashim Achim Anachnu

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2016, we turned to the Sefer HaKetav V'HaKabbalah to help us understand why it was so important for Avram to avoid quarreling with Lot.

#258 - Parshat Noach - Partners

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Noach is often criticized for not Davening on behalf of the generation of the flood. Why didn't he?

#257 - Parshat B'Reishit - Everything Was Created on the First Day

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

We review a beautiful idea of Rav Yosef Nechemia Kornitzer that we learned in 2018.

#256 - Sh'mini Atzeret-Simchat Torah - A Small Feast

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Eish Kodesh reminds us that Sh'mini Atzeret teaches us that at times we are asked to do less.

#255 - Sukkot - Go Out of Your Way to the Sukkah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we offered an answer as to the strange timing of the holiday of Sukkot.

#254 - Yom Kippur - A Day For a Year

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Chaim HaKohen Rappaport notes that a strange formulation of a punishment teaches us about the power of Yom Kippur.

#253 - Parshat HaAzinu - It Isn't Empty...

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Midrash and the Sefat Emet help us understand an interesting statement of Moshe.

#252 - Rosh HaShanah - The Thoughts That Count

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 11:59:30 GMT

In 2018, we turned to a fascinating comment of Rabbeinu Tam to better understand one very important theme of Rosh HaShanah.

#251 - Parshat Nitzavim-VaYeilech - Start Strong, Finish Strong

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

When did the Mitzvah of HaKhel take place? In 2010, we tried to understand a fundamental Machloket between Rashi and the Ibn Ezra.

#250 - Parshat Ki TaVo - The Celebration of the Bikkurim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we learned a beautiful idea of Rabbi J.J. Schacter which attempts to explain an interesting difference between the gift of Bikkurim and all of the other gifts required of the Jewish farmer.

#249 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Returning Lost Items During War

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we learned a beautiful idea of Rav Henoch Lebowitz built on a very surprising Ibn Ezra.

#248 - Parshat Shoftim - So Easily Swayed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we looked to Rav Pam to help us understand some interesting Gemaras about bribery

#247 - Parshat Re'eh - Lo TaAsun Kein

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we learned a beautiful piece from the Agra D'Kalla about the proper approach to our Avodat Hashem.

#246 - Parshat Eikev - They Are So Much Greater

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we tried to understand why a certain command was introduced with a question.

#245 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Jump at the Opportunity

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2012, we tried to understand why Moshe took the time to do something that he wouldn't be able to see to fruition.

#244 - Parshat Devarim - Stronger, Holier, and Better Together

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we derived a beautiful idea from Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky and the Meshech Chochma regarding the strength of the community.

#233 - Parshat Matot-Masei - When They Return

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we learned a Ritva that noted a very important lesson from a Machloket in a Mishna about the unintentional killer.

#232 - Parshat Pinchas - Midyan v. Moav

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Hashem commands us to attack Midyan for their involvement in the episode of Baal Pe'or. The Moavim were just as involved if not more. Why aren't we commanded to attack them too?

#231 - Parshat Chukat-Balak - Bilam's Sin

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2012, we looked to Rav Elchanan Wasserman to help us understand why Bilam made Hashem so angry.

#230 - Parshat Korach - Are You Listening?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we noted a critical element missing from one side of the Moshe and Korach debate.

#229 - Parshat Sh'lach - Yes We Can

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we turned to the Eish Kodesh to help us understand Kalev's strange argument in response to the spies.

#228 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Never Repeated

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

The Mei HaShiloach helps us understand an interesting Midrash regarding Aharon's behavior.

#227 - Parshat Naso - Moshe's Mishkan

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Rashi emphasizes an important point from an interesting formulation in the Parsha.

#226 - Shavuot - The Offer Was Still On the Table

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we noted a strange detail in a famous Midrash.

#225 - Parshat B'Midbar - Fleeting Moments of Sanctity

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Kook emphasizes a very important theme found in Sefer B'Midbar. In 2018, we discussed what it meant to us.

#224 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - The Investment of Sacrifice

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

What does "Im B'Chukotai TeiLeichu" mean?

#223 - Parshat Emor - And They Did As Hashem Commanded Moshe

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we learned a very powerful Meshech Chochma with a brilliant read of the very end of the Parsha.

#222 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - The Only Way to Become Kadosh

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we quoted Rav Moshe Weinberger as to the special presentation of the Mitzvah of Kedoshim T'Hiyu.

#221 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Where We Can See Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT

An interesting inconsistency in the Birkat HaMazon gives us more to celebrate on Yom HaAtzmaut.

#220 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - Healthy But Unhealthy

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 23:59:39 GMT

Rav Moshe tries to understand why a seeming sign of health is actually the exact opposite.

#219 - Parshat Sh'mini - The Eighth Day

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Why does the Torah refer to the grand opening of the Mishkan as the Eighth Day?

#218 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - The Importance of the Questions

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 02:02:50 GMT

In 2019, we tried to understand the bizarre ending of the Seder.

#217 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach - Call Us and We Will Run

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The Radomsker Rebbe reframes a Pasuk in Shir HaShirim.

#216 - Pesach - Daven For Others at the Seder

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Lau helps us understand a strange Tefillah at the beginning of the Seder.

#215 - Parshat Tzav - Everyday, the First Day

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein asks why there is a daily requirement for the Kohen Gadol to offer the Korban of a first day Kohen.

#214 - Parshat VaY'Kra - It's Not My Bag!

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we turned to the Dubno Maggid to help us understand a Pasuk in the Haftarah of Parshat VaY'Kra.

#213 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - Hashem, Come to Us!

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:26:38 GMT

The Rambam and the Ramban argue regarding the role of the Mishkan/Mikdash. What does that mean for us during this time of isolation?

#212 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Danger of Cheit HaEigel

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:23:08 GMT

In 2014, we tried to understand why Moshe was so shocked when he got to the bottom of Har Sinai.

#211 - Purim - Daniel's Demotion

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 01:00:00 GMT

The Meshech Chochma tries to explain the background of one of the minor characters in Megillat Esther.

#210 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - For Whom the Bells Toll

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we tried to understand who was supposed to hear the bells on the Me'il of the Kohen Gadol.

#209 - Parshat Terumah - Celebrate the Colors

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:37:50 GMT

In 2018, we attempted to understand a seemingly unnecessary miracle needed for the construction of the Mishkan.

#208 - Parshat Mishpatim - One Person's Salma...

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we noticed an unexpected inconsistency in the Pesukim regarding lending money.

#207 - Parshat Yitro - Jethro's Joy

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2014 when we turned to the Ketav Sofer to help us understand a difficult Gemara.

#206 - Parshat B'Shalach - Singing Through Them

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The Shem M'Shmuel notes some strange things about the Shirat HaYam. What might they teach us?

#205 - Parshat Bo - The Bloods

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we looked to Rav Kook to help us understand the significance of two Mitzvot in Parshat Bo.

#204 - Parshat VaEiRa - Atira

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 21:58:59 GMT

In 2016, we noticed that Pharaoh makes a very strangely specific request of Moshe and Aharon.

#203 - Parshat Sh'mot - True or False

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 19:16:53 GMT

Rav Tzadok notes that Pharaoh's words seem to contradict an important rule in the Torah. What is the meaning of this seeming exception?

#202 - Parshat VaYChi - The Bracha and Challenge of Yehuda

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The Midrash suggests that we are called Yehudim because of the Bracha given to Yehuda. What does this mean for us Yehudim?

#201 - Parshat VaYiGash - One Word of Good

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The Midrash suggests that Yaakov made a mistake in his answer to Pharaoh's odd question.

#200 - Parshat MiKeitz - The Cows Stand Together

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:00:00 GMT

In 2019, we tried to understand why only Yosef could interpret Pharaoh's dreams and why he felt compelled to offer him advice too.

#199 - Chanukah - Where Are the Candles?

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Why does it seem as though the Gemara left out the most important aspect of Chanukah?

#198 - Parshat VaYeiShev - Sheim Shamayim Shagur B'Fiv

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:26:17 GMT

How did Yosef's Egyptian Master know that Hashem was with Yosef?

#197 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - The Reminder of the Gid HaNasheh

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Why do we specifically commemorate Yaakov's injury with a Mitzvah? In 2018, we learned a beautiful idea of the Chizkuni.

#196 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Yaakov & Lavan Go Their Separate Ways

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:00:00 GMT

The Meshech Chochma notes a distinction in the description of the travels of Yaakov and Lavan.

#195 - Parshat Toldot - How to Ask "Why"

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we noticed that Rivkah and Eisav asked the same question differently

#194 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - The Glory of Yitzchak

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 13:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we tried to understand what exactly Yitzchak was doing out in the fields and why it so greatly excited Rivka.

#193 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Yirat Elokim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:12:35 GMT

In 2012, we tried to understand Avraham's justification for lying to the people of Gerar.

#192 - Parshat Lech L'cha - The Call

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 19:05:18 GMT

In 2013, we looked to the Sefat Emet to help us understand why Hashem decided to speak to Avraham.

#191 - Parshat Noach - The Sign of the Rainbow

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we learned Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch's explanation of the rainbow as the sign of the new Brit forged between Hashem and Noach.

#190 - Parshat B'Reishit - Let Us Make Man

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 16:47:21 GMT

In 2017, we looked to the Zohar to help us understand one of the more controversial lines in the Torah.

#189 - Sh'mini Atzeret - The End is the Beginning

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 17:54:34 GMT

At the end of the Yamim Noraim season, there seems to be a very large emphasis on the water and rain of the upcoming year. Is now the right time?

#188 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - The Aftermath of Atonement

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 23:42:31 GMT

Moshe makes a wild request. Why now? And, why are we reading about it now?

#187 - Sukkot - The Extra Joy of Sukkot

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:02:50 GMT

In 2013, we tried to understand Rabi Akiva's explanation of the underlying motivation for the celebration of Sukkot. It helped us answer a couple of other questions too.

#185 - Yom Kippur - The Holiest Avodah of Yom Kippur

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:57:00 GMT

In 2014, Rav Pinkus helped us understand something puzzling about the Kohen Gadol going Lifnay V'Lifnim on Yom Kippur.

#186 - Parshat HaAzinu - We Can Do Anything With Our Tefillot

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 07 Oct 2019 11:00:00 GMT

Rav Chaim Shmulevitz notes how the Bnei Yisrael can do pretty powerful things with their Tefillot.

#184 - Parshat VaYeilech - Complete Teshuva

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 18:52:30 GMT

We turn to the Ramban to help us understand a troubling sequence of events described in our Parsha.

#183 - Rosh HaShanah - The Message of the Bow

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we tried to understand an overlooked detail that appears multiple times in the Torah Reading on the first day of Rosh HaShanah.

#182 - Parshat Nitzavim - The Hidden & the Revealed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we extracted three important and timely messages to help with our Teshuva process.

#181 - Parshat Ki TaVo - For Bikkurim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 12:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we turned to Rav Asher Weiss to help us understand a surprising line in a Midrash

#180 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - The Ben Sorer U'Moreh's Kosher Diet

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:01:51 GMT

In 2016, we learned a big idea from a small detail in the Halacha of Ben Sorer U'Moreh.

#179 - Parshat Shoftim - We Know Who Said It

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 18:13:30 GMT

In 2013, we turned to Rav Moshe Feinstein who extracts a beautiful message from an ambiguous Pasuk.

#178 - Parshat Re'eh - General & Specific Giving

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:21:26 GMT

In 2013, we tried to understand the need for a general Mitzvah of Tzedaka in our Parsha as well as specific Mitzvot of Tzedaka in Sefer VaY'Kra.

#177 - Parshat Eikev - Heels & Feels

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 02:12:06 GMT

Why does the Midrash talk about performance of Mitzvot that are typically treaded upon by the heels? What does that mean? Which Mitzvot does it refer to.

#176 - Parshat VaEtchanan - Stubborn & Proud

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 00:27:53 GMT

In 2017, we looked to Rav Yerucham Levovitz to help us understand a puzzling Midrash.

#175 - Parshat Devarim - The Double Goal of Rebuke

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 09:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we noted that the two goals of rebuke play out interestingly when Tisha B'Av falls out on Shabbat

#174 - Parshat Matot-Masei - Hashem and Yisrael

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 17:57:14 GMT

We revisit a Chatam Sofer who suggests that in our Parsha we find one of the most difficult Mitzvot in the entire Torah.

#173 - Parshat Pinchas - The Disgusting Worship of Ba'al P'or

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:43:48 GMT

In 2017, we suggested a possible understanding for the bizarre and repugnant service of Ba'al P'or and why it may be relevant to us.

#172 - Parshat Balak - One Eye Open

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we shared a beautiful insight of Rav David Dudkevitch regarding the idea of having one eye.

#171 - Parshat Chukat - The Chok of the Torah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 08:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2012 to better understand the enigmatic introduction to the Parah Adumah ceremony.

#170 - Parshat Korach - Specifically There

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:00:00 GMT

Korach's assessment of Moshe's behavior is similar to one made by Miriam. What are we to make of this challenge?

#169 - Parshat Sh'lach - Seconds of Success

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 18:27:23 GMT

In 2014, Rav Moshe Feinstein made an interesting observation regarding Kalev's protest.

#168 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Move On, But Don't Run Away

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 23:56:24 GMT

In 2011, we noted two contradictory ideas regarding the Bnei Yisrael leaving Har Sinai for Eretz Yisrael.

#167 - Parshat Naso - Spiritual Foresight

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 18:00:53 GMT

In 2018, we tried to understand differing opinions regarding the Nazir.

#166 - Shavuot - The Barrel

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 18:00:26 GMT

We go back to 2011 in order to understand an interesting Gemara regarding Matan Torah.

#165 - Parshat B'Midbar - Opposite & Surrounding

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:57:57 GMT

In 2017 we tried to understand how the different tribes camped relative to the Mishkan

#164 - Parshat B'Chukotai - The Kedusha Capstone

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 May 2019 17:59:46 GMT

In 2018, we tried to understand why Sefer VaY'Kra concludes as it does.

#163 - Parshat B'Har - What Will We Eat?

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 May 2019 17:26:56 GMT

The Jewish Farmer is concerned about the challenge of Shemittah, but when is that concern expressed?

#162 - Parshat Emor - Two Views on Sefirat HaOmer

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 May 2019 18:00:47 GMT

We go back to 2015 when we assessed a Machloket between the Tosfot and the Behag in order to understand our mission during Sefirat HaOmer.

#161 - Parshat Kedoshim - He Who Curses

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 May 2019 22:00:00 GMT

In 2018, we look to the Rambam to help us understand why the Torah taught a very general Halacha through a very specific case.

#160 - Yom HaAtzmaut - How Geulah Looks

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 May 2019 16:57:44 GMT

The Netziv helps us understand that Geulah sometimes looks different than we may expect.

#159 - Parshat Acharei Mot - The Great Enemy of Growth

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 May 2019 17:57:55 GMT

In 2016, we turned to Rav Chaim Shmulevitz to help understand an interesting prohibition at the beginning of our Parsha.

#158 - Shvii Shel Pesach - The Torah They Had Not Yet Received

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:00:00 GMT

Could the Bnei Yisrael be punished for not learning Torah before they had received it?

#157 - Pesach - Two Mitzvot

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 18:41:28 GMT

Why do we need two Mitzvot to remember the Exodus narrative?

#156 - Parshat Metzora - The Good Speech

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 17:53:43 GMT

The Shemen HaTov helps us understand a cryptic Zohar.

#155 - Parshat Tazria - The Motivations For Lashon HaRa

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:34:30 GMT

In 2017, we tried to isolate different causes of Lashon HaRa with the help of Rav Shternbuch.

#154 - Parshat Sh'mini - Broad Chessed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:02:17 GMT

In 2018, we tried to understand why a specific bird is forbidden for consumption.

#153 - Parshat Tzav - Make Space

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 19:33:31 GMT

In 2016, we turned to Rav Goldvicht to help us understand the very first Avodah performed in the Mishkan/Mikdash.

#152 - Purim - Accepting the Torah on Purim

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 00:32:29 GMT

Why do Chazal feel as though the conclusion of the Purim story is a re-accepting of the Torah?

#151 - Parshat VaY'Kra - The Pleasant Aroma

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:57:47 GMT

In 2018, we attempted to understand why Hashem describes our Korbanot as providing a Reiach Nichoach, a pleasant aroma.

#150 - Parshat Fikudei - Anu Ameilim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:00:00 GMT

What does Hashem expect of us when we are asked to do the impossible? We go back to 2011 in order to suggest an answer.

#149 - Parshat VaYaKhel - The Gift of the Nesiim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 10:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2011 in order to understand the ramifications of the gift of the Nesiim.

#148 - Parshat Ki TiSa - Heavy Fire

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 19:42:36 GMT

In 2018, we noted that Rashi was adding a big detail to a Midrash. We turned to the Lubavitcher Rebbe to understand.

#147 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Malchut & Shiflut

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 19:49:26 GMT

We go back to 2014 in order to better understand what to make of the Bigdei Kehuna.

#146 - Parshat Terumah - Ish

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:59:23 GMT

We go back to 2014 where the Shem M'Shmuel helped us understand an interesting Midrash.

#145 - Parshat Mishpatim - Be There

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 19:35:10 GMT

In 2017, we tried to understand an interesting command from Hashem to Moshe after Matan Torah.

#144 - Parshat Yitro - Worth Adding

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 19:01:25 GMT

In 2018 we looked to the Imrei Emet to help us understand a vexing Rashi.

#143 - Parshat B'Shalach - VaYaSa

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we learned three different approaches to a unique word found immediately after the splitting of the sea.

#142 - Parshat Bo - Torah v. Tefillin

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 10 Jan 2019 01:47:06 GMT

We go back to 2017 in order to understand an interesting clause regarding the Mitzvah of Tefillin.

#141 - Parshat VaEiRa - Equals

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Jan 2019 09:00:00 GMT

Rashi seems to suggest that Moshe and Aharon were equals. How can this possibly be? We go back to 2010 when we learned two beautiful ideas of Rav Moshe Feinstein.

#140 - Parshat Sh'mot - The Book of Nicknames

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 19:36:59 GMT

We go back to 2013 in order to understand some of the nicknames used in Parshat Sh'mot.

#139 - Parshat VaYChi - Your Friend

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 13:57:42 GMT

In 2016, we turned to the Ramban and his unique translation of a phrase to highlight one special way in which we should relate to Hashem.

#138 - Parshat VaYiGash - Asher

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 14:44:37 GMT

In 2016, we used a beautiful idea of the Sefat Emet to help us understand an apparent redundancy in Yosef's great reveal.

#137 - Parshat MiKeitz - See the Future

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Dec 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we noted that Yosef is described as being Navon while those who established the holiday of Chanukah are Bnei Binah. What is this quality of Binah?

#136 - Chanukah - Eight Day Insight

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why do we call out the Binah of those who established the holiday Chanukah.

#135 - Parshat VaYeishev - Better Than That

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Yosef is successful in avoiding temptation. How was he successful in doing so. We go back to 2016 to better understand.

#134 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Yisrael Alone

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why change Yaakov's name? Why change it now? We go back to answer that we learned together in 2014.

#133 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - The House & The Gate

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2010 we offered some possible meaning behind Yaakov's description of the Makom HaMikdash.

#132 - Parshat Toldot - The Yeshiva of Sheim & Eiver

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2012 to help understand why Yaakov specifically needed to learn from Sheim and Eiver.

#131 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - The 10th Test

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2010 when we tried to understand how Rabbeinu Yonah understands Avraham's 10th test.

#130 - Parshat VaYeiRa - True Tefillah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2016 we developed an idea regarding the potential source for Tefillat HaShachar, our morning prayers.

#129 - Parshat Lech L'cha - The Biggest Test

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we asked why the Torah never mentions the episode of Avraham being thrown in the fiery furnace.

#128 - Parshat Noach - Ethics v. Etiquette

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Both Sheim and Yefet act to minimize their father's humiliation. However, Rav Soloveitchik sees a mark difference between the two.

#127 - Parshat B'Reishit - Looks Good Feels Good

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2011, the Kli Yakar provided us with a brilliant insight regarding the fact that Hashem doesn't command Adam and Chava to refrain from the tree of life.

#126 - Sh'mini Atzeret-Simchat Torah - The Other Loss

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014 we noted the Chatam Sofer who sees a double mourning for a double loss brought about by Moshe's death.

#125 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - Always White

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2014 to understand an ambiguous Pasuk with an enigmatic explanation in the Gemara.

#124 - Sukkot - Watching in the Sukkah

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why are we celebrating Sukkot now in Tishrei as opposed to in Nisan.

#123 - Parshat HaAzinu - Sh'not Dor VaDor

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2016 to better understand an interesting phrase in our Parsha.

#122 - Yom Kippur - Aval

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we learned a beautiful idea of Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm from a sermon he delivered in 1967.

#121 - Parshat VaYeiLech - The Sinful Confession

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2016 when we attempted to understand why Hashem may be angry with the Bnei Yisrael after a confession.

#120 - Rosh HaShanah - Establish Your Identity

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2015 when we discussed how the Rambam makes a small yet fundamental change to an important Gemara. Rav Hutner explains why.

#119 - Parshat Nitzavim - Today

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Sep 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why is Moshe so focused on HaYom? We go back to 2016 and an answer of Rav Moshe Feinstein.

#118 - Parshat Ki TaVo - The Declaration

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we turned to the Mei HaShiloach to help us understand the use of a certain term utilized by the Jewish farmer bringing Bikkurim.

#117 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Fit for Marriage

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2010 where we tried to understand ban on the Moavi and Amoni from joining the Jewish People.

#116 - Parshat Shoftim - My Chelek

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2012 where Rav Schachter helped us understand a seemingly strange Midrash.

#115 - Parshat Re'eh - Be Inspired

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2010 we looked at multiple sources that suggested the meaning of the requirements to go to the Makom Asher Y'Vchar Hashem.

#114 - Parshat Eikev - Strength and Humility

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Back in 2016, we noted a Gemara that quotes our Parsha to support a beautiful and important idea.

#113 - Parshat VaEtChanan - The Remnant

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we looked to Rav Tzvi Sobolofsky to help us understand a line from Neila on Yom Kippur.

#112 - Parshat Devarim - The Little Good

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year, we noted a strange pattern in Sefer Devarim. Why does Moshe continue to highlight the merits of our enemies?

#111 - Parshat Matot-Masei - The Individuality of the Neder

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Are Nedarim (personal vows) a good thing or something to be avoided? In 2016, we learned an important idea of Rav Yehuda Amital.

#110 - Parshat Pinchas - The Peace Process

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why are the violent actions of Pinchas rewarded with a Brit Shalom, covenant of peace?

#109 - Parshat Balak - The Duality of Time

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Bilam's success required him to tap into a split-second of anger of Hashem. What does that mean for us? Last year, we suggested two ideas.

#108 - Parshat Chukat - VaYShalach

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2011 when we learned a beautiful idea from Rav Hirsch that he derived from the pronunciation of a word.

#107 - Parshat Korach - Korach's Missing Tzitzit

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Does the Korach story have anything to do with the end of Parshat Sh'lach. In 2015, we learned about a beautiful connection noted by Rav Amital.

#106 - Parshat Sh'lach - Vision

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we noted the Sefat Emet's unique approach to a famous Pasuk.

#105 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Especially Now

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Rav Moshe Feinstein notes that the timing of Miriam's reward is strange. We go back to last year to learn an important lesson about the failures of others.

#104 - Parshat Naso - The Novel Nesiim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we tried to understand why the Torah takes so much time discussing the identical Korbanot of the Nesiim.

#103 - Shavuot - Sefer HaMitzvot & Sefer HaBrit

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 May 2018 07:12:00 GMT

In 2016, we ran with an idea of the Griz, elaborated upon by Rav Yonason Sacks, to better appreciate different aspects of the Torah.

#102 - Parshat B'Midbar - Flags of Unity

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2013 to share a beautiful idea of Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky regarding the strange timing of the flags.

#101 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - V'Eitz HaSadeh YiTen Piryo

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Back in 2012, we tried to understand the puzzling reward for keeping Torah and Mitzvot of trees bringing forth their fruits.

#100 - Parshat Emor - We're Just Getting Started

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 May 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2016, we were inspired by a beautiful idea of the Levush and Rav Soloveitchik regarding Sefirat HaOmer.

#99 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - In Full Assembly

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

The Mitzvah of Kedoshim T'Hiyu is given B'Hakhel, in the assembly of the Bnei Yisrael. What's that all about?

#98 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - What We Share

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2016 to determine why the Metzora is required to tell people that he or she is Tamei.

#97 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Tzedaka & Eretz Yisrael

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2017 we looked to Rav Aharon Lichtenstein to explain an unusual connection between Eretz Yisrael and the Mitzvah of Tzedaka.

#96 - Parshat Sh'mini - The Same Song

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2017, we tried to figure out what song the Bnei Yisrael sang on the Yom HaSh'mini.

#95 - Shvii Shel Pesach - Cheima

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we turned to the Meshech Chochma to help us understand a perplexing Midrash.

#94 - Pesach - Mitzvah to Feel

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why do we care about the Seder of some great Rabbis?

#93 - Parshat Tzav - Todah Today

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We revisit the question as to why the Korban Todah has a small window within which to consume a lot of food.

#92 - Parshat VaY'Kra - The Heart and Soul of the Mincha

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We revisit and add to an idea discussed in 2012. We quoted Gemara that notices something unique about the Korban Mincha.

#91 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - It's Okay to Stop Giving

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why did Moshe tell the people to discontinue their donations?

#90 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Imperfect Nation

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Is there any positive takeaway from the worst sin in Jewish History? In 2016, we made a case.

#89 - Purim - The Missing Blessing

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why is there no Bracha before performing the Mitzvah of Mishloach Manot on Purim?

#88 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Splendor & Glory

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we tried to understand why the Bigdei Kehuna seemed so similar to the decorations in the palace of Shushan.

#87 - Parshat Terumah - In the Details

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Last year, we noted that the details of the Mishkan may tell us something about how Hashem feels about us.

#86 - Parshat Mishpatim - Have a Seat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Feb 2018 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we found some important lessons in Rashi's opening comments.

#85 - Parshat Yitro - Perspectives on Lo TaChmod

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

If Lo TaChmod is a prohibition on emotion, how can the Torah legislate our feelings?

#84 - Parshat B'Shalach - Wake Up!

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

Why does Devorah tell herself to sing while she's already singing?

#83 - Parshat Bo - Royal Actions

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

The Sefer HaChinuch helps us understand two interesting prohibitions found during the consumption of the Korban Pesach.

#82 - Parshat VaEiRa - Pay Attention

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

The Torah creates a strange contrast in its discussion of different reactions to the plague of hail.

#81 - Parshat Sh'mot - Hashem's Craving

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 07:00:00 GMT

We established a pattern where Hashem creates a problem that can only be solved through Tefillah. What's up with that?

#80 - Parshat VaYChi - Menashe & Ephraim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2012, we attempted to understand the significance of the Menashe and Ephraim story.

#79 - Parshat VaYiGash - Responsible

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we noted a theme that the Torah seems to be emphasizing in Parshat VaYiGash.

#78 - Parshat MiKeitz - Alay

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Rav Asher Weiss and the Gra find the three great challenges of Jewish History in our Parsha.

#77 - Chanukah - The Battles

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

We add Al HaNissim to our Tefillot during to thank Hashem for the events that led to the celebration of Chanukah. However, one of the things that we're thankful for seems strange.

#76 - Parshat VaYeiShev - And He Fled

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Why would Yosef flee from the scene without his clothing? Shouldn't he have had a better plan?

#75 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - Alone

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

The Midrash notes that both Hashem and Yaakov are described as being Levado, alone. We go back to last year to learn a beautiful lesson from Rav Yerucham Levovitz.

#74 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - V'Lo Od

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

If Hashem promised Yaakov protection, how was Lavan successful in switching Rachel and Leah? Maybe *he* wasn't...

#73 - Parshat Toldot - Red Stuff

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

The Seforno teaches us an important lesson from Eisav's reference to Yaakov's lentils.

#72 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Rachmanim & Baalei Chessed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

We go back to 2012 to better understand Eliezer's test for determining who would serve as a proper spouse for Yitzchak.

#71 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Ahavat HaMitzvot

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Why was Avraham so upset that he couldn't accomodate guests. We go back to 2010 where we learned a beautiful lesson from Rav Moshe Feinstein.

#70 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Tefillah Before Tzarah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Back in 2012, we looked to the Torah Temima to help us understand a difficult Gemara regarding Avraham's prayers.

#69 - Parshat Noach - Even or Only

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Why would the Torah go out of its way to let us know that Noach wasn't as righteous as we may have thought?

#68 - Parshat B'Reishit - Why Now

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:01:00 GMT

Should the Torah begin with the creation story? If so, why?

#67 - Sh'mini Atzeret - Old & New

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Is Sh'mini Atzeret its own independent holiday, just a continuation of Sukkot, or maybe both?

#66 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - From Behind

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:12:00 GMT

The Chatam Sofer helps us understand an enigmatic question of Moshe and a perplexing answer of Hashem.

#65 - Sukkot - Unity is Our Responsibility

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMT

An important Midrash regarding the Daled Minim teaches us a meaningful lesson.

#64 - Yom Kippur - Justifying Creation

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Rav Kook helps us understand a cryptic Yom Kippur Tefillah.

#63 - Parshat HaAzinu - For Others

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:02:00 GMT

When Moshe is commanded to prepare for his death, we seem to find a veiled criticism of the Bnei Yisrael.

#62 - Rosh HaShanah - Now

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT

At Akeidat Yitzchak it seems as though Hashem has an unexpected realization.

#61 - Parshat Nitzavim-VaYeiLech - Heavens & Earth

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we tried to understand why the Heavens and Earth may serve as a model for us regarding listening to Hashem.

#60 - Parshat Ki TaVo - Picture This

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 07:00:00 GMT

What does Moshe mean when he says (27:9) HaSkeit U'Shma Yisrael?

#59 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Return & Repent

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT

There are many similarities between the Mitzvah of HaShavat Aveidah, returning lost items, and Teshuva, repentance.

#58 - Parshat Shoftim - Tree of the Field

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Last year, we turned to the Maharal to understand why man is like the tree of the field.

#57 - Parshat Re'eh - No Signs

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT

It seems like there should be signs to help direct people when they are Oleh Regel. Why then aren't they there?

#56 - Parshat Eikev - Ta'anugim

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Why do we thank Hashem for the foods that we don't need to live?

#55 - Parshat VaEtChanan - 515

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2011, we tried to make sense of Moshe's Tefillot going, seemingly, unanswered.

#54 - Parshat Devarim - Add Good

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we tried to understand the plan to get Moshe help in leading the Bnei Yisrael.

#53 - Parshat Matot-Masei - Even When Right

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we noted an interesting criticism of Moshe's rebuke of the Jewish soldiers.

#52 - Parshat Pinchas - This Shabbat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we learned something very special about Shabbat.

#51 - Parshat Balak - It's Up to Us

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Why would Hashem allow such a wicked person as Bilam to have prophecy? We go back to 2011 to discuss.

#50 - Parshat Chukat - The Loss of Miriam

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Back in 2014, we learned an important lesson from the juxtaposition of two episodes in our Parsha.

#49 - Parshat Korach - No Presumptions

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Last year, we saw a beautiful idea of the Menachem Tzion that teaches us how to deal with Machloket.

#48 - Parshat Sh'lach - The Ladder

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, in celebration of Rabbi Zlatin, we tried to understand a cryptic message of Kalev to the Bnei Yisrael.

#47 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Passion

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Last year, the Cavs and Parshat B'HaAlot'cha taught us an important lesson. It applied last year, this year, and beyond.

#46 - Parshat Naso - Erasing the Name

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 29 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2012, we noted that Hashem was willing to do something extreme for a troubled marriage.

#45 - Shavuot - Hear What Was Said

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 28 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we noted that Hashem had a strange way of offering the Torah to the nations of the world.

#44 - Parshat B'Midbar - Lift Your Head

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 24 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Hashem uses an interesting phrase when commanding Moshe to count the Bnei Yisrael.

#43 - Yom Yerushalayim - 300 People

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 23 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Yom Yerushalayim is a day to commemorate many miracles. The Tashbetz reminds us that there is even more than the miracles to celebrate.

#42 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - The Short List

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 17 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we tried to determine why the list of punishments was so much longer and more detailed than the list of rewards.

#41 - Parshat Emor - Symmetrical

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 10 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

We look back to 2012 to better understand one of the blemishes of the Kohanim mentioned in Parshat Emor.

#40 - Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - Love and Respect

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 03 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we compared and contrasted Rabi Akiva's teachings and his students' actions.

#39 - Yom HaAtzmaut - What We Celebrate

Beachwood Kehilla — Mon, 01 May 2017 07:00:00 GMT

We at the BK always introduce our celebrations on Yom HaAtzmaut with some perspective from Moshe Rabbeinu.

#38 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - The Breath of Life

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2011, we tried to understand why the purification process of the Metzora was so similar to that of the Parah Aduma process.

#37 - Parshat Sh'mini - Leimor Aleihem

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2012, we learned some important ideas from an extra word by the Torah's discussion of the dietary laws.

#36 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - Echad

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT

What are the messages and lessons we should take with us as Pesach ends. In 2013 we turned to Rav Levi Yitzchak for answers.

#35 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach - Answer the Door

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we learned about Hashem knocking at our doors.

#34 - Pesach - Tamim B'Chukecha

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT

A Midrash suggests that David HaMelech understands Pesach as being representative of one approach in our service of Hashem.

#33 - Parshat Tzav - Todah

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMT

We revisit 2011 where we looked to the Seforno and the Netziv to help us understand some interesting details of the Korban Todah.

#32 - Parshat VaY'Kra - El Petach Ohel Moed

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we turned to a beautiful Chatam Sofer that highlighted the importance of bringing a Korban to the opening of the Ohel Moed.

Hark! My Beloved! Here He Comes...Revisiting Hashem's Involvement on the Eve of The Exodus

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

From our Joint Morning of Learning with Ohab Zedek Cedar Sinai Synagogue. What does Pesach mean? See the source sheet here: https://goo.gl/3Tycii

#31 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - Shabbat v. Mishkan

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we looked to the Rav and the Beit HaLevi to understand why we needed to be reminded not to violate Shabbat in constructing the Mishkan.

#30 - Parshat Ki TiSa - Shomer Shabbat

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2013, we turned to the Chizkuni to help us understand what it means to be Shomer Shabbat.

#29 - Purim - Techeilet Mordechai

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 07:11:00 GMT

In the Piyut of Shoshanat Yaakov we say that the Jewish people rejoiced when they saw the Techeilet of Mordechai. Why was that?

#28 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - Constantly Kindling

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 07:10:00 GMT

In 2015 we noted the importance of parsing the first Pasuk of Parshat T'Tzaveh correctly.

#27 - Parshat Terumah - Limitless

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015, we asked how Hashem could possibly dwell within *us* after the construction of the Mishkan.

#26 - Parshat Mishpatim - Understand the Punishment

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT

It makes sense for the ear to be punished when the Eved Ivri, Jewish servant, extends his servitude. What, though, do we make of the timing?

#25 - Parshat Yitro - Say it Anyway

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Why did Moshe feel the need to inform and all-knowing God of a decision of the Bnei Yisrael? We got back to 2015 for a fundamental lesson.

#24 - Parshat B'Shalach - Set Up for Success

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT

Hashem leads the Bnei Yisrael away from the Plishtim so that they don't demand to return to Egypt. But, if they were going to react that way with the Meraglim anyway, why not just lead them on the shortest route?

#23 - Parshat Bo - Decompartmentalize

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2015 we tried to figure out why the Bnei Yisrael needed to be told that they were leaving during the Spring Season.

#22 - Parshat VaEiRa - The Plague of Frog(s)

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2012 we discussed a very simple question asked by the Steipler. If hitting one frog brought forth more frogs, why did the Egyptians keep hitting that frog?

#21 - Parshat Sh'mot - Care

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2012 we studied Moshe's four arguments against leading the Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt. Only one makes Hashem angry. Why is that?

#20 - Parshat VaYChi - Keep Your Friends Closer

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we saw that two seemingly unexciting Pesukim reflected an unfortunate reality that may have existed with Yosef, his father, and his brothers.

#19 - Parshat VaYiGash - Who I Am and Who We Are

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 07:00:00 GMT

How do we define ourselves and our relationship with others? In 2013, we looked toward Chazal's depiction of how Yosef convinced Yaakov that he was actually still alive.

#18 - Parshat MiKeitz - The Silent Cries

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Last year we learned a Ramban that showed us what the brothers of Yosef thought was the worse thing they had done to their brother.

#17 - Chanukah - Restoring the Avodah

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT

In preparation for Chanukah 2014 we used a comment of the Bach to give us a mission for the eight days of Chanukah.

#16 - Parshat VaYeiShev - In Prison

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we highlighted a beautiful idea of the Kedushat Levi. He reminds us to always be there in the prisons of life.

#15 - Parshat VaY'Shlach - My Brother Eisav

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Yaakov is concerned about confronting both his brother and Eisav. The Beit HaLevi, with the help of the Meshech Chochma explain these two different threats and the challenge of Chanukah.

#14 - Parshat VaYeiTzei - Feeling the Loss

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 07:00:00 GMT

The Torah emphasizes that Yaakov left Be'er Sheva. We go back to 2013 to review an amazing question of the Kli Yakar with two very fundamental answers.

#13 - Parshat Toldot - Eisav's Mockery

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

We review an idea that we learned together in 2010. Was Eisav's sale of the Bechora so bad? Shouldn't we argue that it came from a good place. Rav Moshe Feinstein explains Eisav's shortsighted decision.

#12 - Parshat Chayei Sarah - Meditating in the Fields

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

In 2011, in an attempt to figure out why Yitzchak was Davening in the fields, we learned about the amazing power of Tefillat Mincha.

#11 - Parshat VaYeiRa - Avraham's Zeal

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

In 2014, we noted that the source for Zerizin Makdimin L'Mitzvot comes from our Parsha. In our quest to find the source we will better frame how to perform Mitzvot.

#10 - Parshat Lech L'cha - Avraham's Age (Shabbos Project)

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

For this year's Shabbos Project we go back to the idea we learned together during last year's Shabbos Project. The Torah goes out of the way to mention Avraham's age at the time of the command of Lech L'cha. However, thi

#09 - Parshat Noach - The Wolf and the Lamb - Noach vs. Yeshayahu

Beachwood Kehilla — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Are there different forms of unity? We go back to 2013 to review a beautiful idea of Rav Meir Shapiro.

#08 - Parshat B'Reishit - In the Beginning God Recreated

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

We review an idea from 2012 trying to explain why the initial plans for creation changed throughout the process. What does it mean when the Midrash says that Hashem created worlds and destroyed them?

#07 - Sh'mini Atzeret - Prolonging the Intimacy with Hashem

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 21 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

If we celebrate Sh'mini Atzeret because Hashem finds it difficult for us to leave Him, aren't we just prolonging the agony? We review an important explanation of the purpose of Sh'mini Atzeret.

#06 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot - The Sun and Shade of Megillat Kohelet

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Why does Kohelet continue to use the symbol of the Shemesh? We explore Sun and Shade and find a deep and meaningful message for the Jewish Farmer as he harvests his crop as well as the modern day Jew.

#05 - Sukkot - The Sukkah as Dirat Aray

Beachwood Kehilla — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Why do we compare the Beit HaMikdash to a Sukkah? Why is Sukkah the one Mitzvah that Hashem will give to the nations of the world as a test?

#04 - Parshat HaAzinu - B'Etzem HaYom HaZeh Jews

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Moshe is commanded to climb Har Nevo in broad daylight. This command will remind us of an important consideration in the way we serve Hashem.

#03 - Yom Kippur - U'V'Chein A'Vo El HaMelech

Beachwood Kehilla — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

The Tur (OC 582) explains the prominence of the word "U'V'Chein" in the Davening of the Yamim Noraim. His explanation will change our Tefillot on Yom Kippur forever.

#02 - Parshat VaYeiLech - Using Shabbat Shuvah to Fix the Shabbatot of the Previous Year

Beachwood Kehilla — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 07:00:00 GMT

The Ibn Ezra explains why he believes that the Mitzvah of HaKhel had to take place specifically during the Shemittah year.

#01 - Rosh HaShanah - Avraham Avraham

Beachwood Kehilla — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 07:14:22 GMT

The angel calls out to Avraham before he takes the life of Yitzchak. The angel's formulation will help us frame the days of Rosh HaShanah through Yom Kippur.

#00 - Introducing the Zman Kehilla LaKol Podcast

Beachwood Kehilla — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:15:00 GMT

Words of introduction regarding our new Podcasting project.