Episodes
Netaneh Tokef-History and theology - Sep 1, 2021 - Part of a lecture discussing this beautiful prayer-where did it really come from?
Published 09/02/21
To argue or not to argue-session -2nd issue of Eretz Yisrael-land for peace - Jul 27, 2021 - Part 3 of the shiur on debates regarding Eretz Yisrael.The sources dealing with land for peace discussions. Conclusion of the summer series. Hoping to continue after the chagim in the Fall.
Published 07/28/21
To argue or not to argue-session -Shemitta pt.2 - Jul 27, 2021 - Continuation of shiur on shemitta and heter mechira.
Published 07/28/21
Debates in Jewish history-Shemitta pt.1 - Jul 27, 2021 - First part of a shiur dealing with the history of the debate over 'heter mechira' in Israel.Shemitta year is almost upon us-5782.
Published 07/28/21
To argue or not to argue-session #2 Famous women in Jewish history - Jun 22, 2021 - A look at 2 famous women and their opinions.They become truly inspirational.1) Beruriah 2) Rebetzin Baila.
Published 06/23/21
To argue or not to argue-session #1 - Jun 8, 2021 - First session of a series of lectures during the summer highlighting some famous arguments in Jewish history. How to argue and how to accept the opposite opinion. Based on a new sefer by Rabbi Chaim Navon from Modiin.
Published 06/08/21
Book of Ruth and the Messianic Enterprise- Politz series - May 5, 2021 - A look at the issues of Mashiach and the Book of Ruth. Also the connection to Shavuot and Israel.
Published 05/06/21
Sefirat Haomer and Yom Atzmaut - Apr 14, 2021 - Based on the writings of the Lutzker Rav, Rav Z. Sorotzkin z'l. Dedicated in memory of my rav, Rabbi Dovid Cooper z'l on his yahrzeit.
Published 04/15/21
Hagada Shiur 5781 - Mar 17, 2021 - In memory of Nechama Liebowitz z'l-Yahrzeit in 5th Nissan. Also in memory of my rebbe, Rabbi Irving Jacobs z'l, whose words inspired the content of this shiur.
Published 03/18/21
Book of Ruth#2-issues of conversion - Jan 20, 2021 - In memory of Jacob Weintraub z'l. The thorny issue of conversion in the story of Ruth and its ramifications.
Published 01/20/21
Intro to Book of Ruth pt.1-comments on current events - Jan 6, 2021 - An intro to the Book of Ruth which is eerily close to events which took place in the Capitol yesterday.
Published 01/07/21
Chanukah shiur 5781 - Dec 9, 2020 - Dedicated in memory of my rebbe and mentor, Rabbi Irving Jacobs who passed away on 23rd Kislev. "Lost but never forgotten".
Published 12/10/20
Issues of copyright in Jewish law-Politz series - Nov 25, 2020 - A look at the history of copyright issues and Torah study.
Published 11/26/20
Megillat Esther -version 2 #16 - Mar 11, 2020 - What happened to Esther after the story ends? Did she go back to Mordechai? What is 'averah lishma'?
Published 03/11/20
Megillat Esther -version 2 #15 - Mar 4, 2020 - What happenned next? A wonderful analysis of the post Purim events which led to the second Jewish commonwealth in Israel.
Published 03/04/20
Megillat Esther -version 2 #14 - Feb 26, 2020 - Dedicated in memory of Dayan G Lopian zal whose yahrzeit is on Shevat 29th.Never forgotten. We are finishing ch.10 and asking what these last 3 pesukim add to our awareness which has not already been said.A wonderful explanation from Rabbi Bachrach zal.
Published 02/26/20
Purim in the future-Midreshet Yom Rishon@Politz school - Feb 23, 2020 - A look at the history of the writing of the Megilla and its validity in the Messianic future.
Published 02/23/20
Megillat Esther -version 2 #13 - Feb 19, 2020 - Ch.9 The lessons of the events.The key word in the chapter-kehilla
Published 02/19/20
Megillat Esther-version 2 #12 - Feb 12, 2020 - Finishing ch.8-Great comments of the Ibn Ezra.
Published 02/12/20
Megillat Esther -version 2 #11 - Feb 5, 2020 - Ch.8 The problems with the new decree.Also why were the Jews told to go on the offense?
Published 02/05/20
Megillat Esther (version 2) #10 - Jan 29, 2020 - Ch.7-the trees are talking.Also why is Charvonah remembered at all, yet alone 'for good' ?
Published 01/29/20
Politz School shiur-Advertising in Jewish thought - Jan 26, 2020 - Midreshet Yom Rishon @Politz school in Cherry Hill NJ
Published 01/26/20
Megillat Esther -version 2-#9 - Jan 22, 2020 - Dedicated in memory of Rabbi Falk zal of Gateshead who passed away this week.He was one of my favorite halacha teachers in Gateshead Yeshiva and a great Talmid Chacham and Posek.May his memory be for a blessing. Ch.6-the real turning point.Some delicious Rabbinic interpretation.
Published 01/22/20
Review of Sefer Yehoshua -Fall 2019 - Dec 19, 2019 - Review lesson at Stern College in NY-Fall 2019
Published 12/19/19