There’s an internal battle we fight every day, and the Torah gives us the secret to victory. Tune in to this bonus episode to unlock the secret!
We all know the story of the Migdal Bavel. But the Torah leaves a lot of information hidden beneath the surface. What was the motivation to build the tower? And why was it so bad that Hashem had to scatter the inhabitants across the world?
Listen to this week’s episode to hear the Kli Yakar’s amazing take on this mysterious story.
Was Noach a true believer? Did he lack faith? Listen to this episode to hear the Kli Yakar’s take on this enigmatic character.
What does it mean that Man is described as a "Nefesh Chaya"? The Kli Yakar explains that these words describe what distinguishes man from the animals, but perhaps not in the way you think...
Listen to this bonus episode to find out!
What personal lessons can we learn from different aspects of creation?
An explanation of the first pasuk of the parsha, and what it teaches us about the greatness of Moshe Rabbeinu and THE Bracha that he gave us.
חזק חזק ונתחזק!
Thank you to all of you who have listened to the podcast this year. I hope I was able to give you a taste of the peirush of Or HaChaim HaKadosh. There is so much more to his commentary that we couldn't cover, so many deep insights and fascinating explanations; I encourage you to learn it yourself!
An exploration of the parable of rain and dew to Torah, and what that means for our own personal growth.
An exploration of Hester panim
Or HaChaim on Nitzavim - Rooted in Responsibility
Or HaChaim on Ki Tavo - Today’s the Day
A novel and deep approach of the Or HaChaim to the parsha of Yefas To'ar.
A discussion of the mitzvah to appoint a king.
A discussion of bracha and klala, and what the choice between them means.
An exploration of the phrase “Kol Hamitzvah”
An exploration of the parsha of Shema
A discussion of the first pasuk and the life lessons hinted to in the names of the locations.
A discussion of the journeys in the parsha and the journeys in life.
A deep dive into the request of Beni Gad and Beni Reuven to inherit the land on the eastern side of the Jordan River.
A discussion of the actions of Pinchas and the reward he received
הן עם כלביא יקום וכארי יתנשא