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Topics in Practical Halakha #23, Chol HaMoed part 1, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Tribute to Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l - The Sweep of a Gadol, by Rav Moshe Taragin. Shiur given on 17th of Tammuz, July 5, 2015 at Congregation Bnei Ya'akov Shaarey Tziyon during a Yom Iyun in Memory of Harav Lichtenstein zt"l.

The Weekly Mitzva Parshat Pinchas, Tefillot were modelled after the Tamid offering, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals the significance of basing the prayer service on the tamid model and upon the distinction between the musaf service and other prayer services.

Topics in Practical Halakha #22, The 9th Day of Av, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Parshat Balak, Bilam and Balak, written by Rav Ezra Bick

The Weekly Mitzva Parshat Balak, by Rav Yair Kahn "They wanted to establish the Balak section in kri’at shema (Berachot 12b) We will deal with meaning of this request and with the significance of reciting krita shema both in the morning and the evening

Parshat Chukat, The Emergence of the Second Generation, written by Rav Yair Kahn The Torah presents strikingly and surprisingly parallel descriptions of the generation of Israelites that merited to enter the land of Israel and their parents - the generation that was fated to die in the wilderness. What is the meaning of this dichotomy, and in what way does the second generation stand apart

The Weekly Mitzva - Chukat, Spoils of War, by Rav Yair Kahn Chazal derive that spoils of war belong to the victor, from the war against Sichon. We will discuss the nature and paramaters of this unique law.

Topics in Practical Halakha #21, Muktza, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

The Weekly Mitzva - Korach, The Requirement of Ben Brit for Shlichut by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur will discuss the paramaters and nature of the law requiring that a shaliach be a ben brit.

Parshat Korach, The Election of the Tribe of Levi, written by Rav Ezra Bick How does the blossoming staff of Aharon, inscribed with his name but serving as a symbol for his tribe the Levites, represent the nexus of the personal and the communal in the service of God?

Topics in Practical Halakha #20, The Three Weeks and the 9 Days - Part 2, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

In Tribute to Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l, by his talmid Rav Eliezer Kwass (Machzor 1983), Ram at Yeshivat Darche Noam, Jerusalem

Parshat Shelach, Aliya, written by Rav Ezra Bick

The Weekly Mitzva - Shelach, "When you shall eat from the bread of the land" by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals with the halakhic definition of bread regarding the mitzvah of chala as well as other areas

Topics in Practical Halakha #19, The Three Weeks and the 9 Days, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l - Shloshim: Jewish Center - Siyum by Rabbi Daniel Fridman, with opening remarks by Rabbi Yosie Levine

Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l - Shloshim: Jewish Center #4, by Rav Shlomo Brin (hebrew) Monday June 1st 2015, at the Jewish Center, West 86th St, NY

Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l - Shloshim: Jewish Center #3, by Rabbi Dr. Michael Rosensweig Monday June 1st 2015, at the Jewish Center, West 86th St, NY

Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l - Shloshim: Jewish Center #2, by Harav Mosheh Lichtenstein Monday June 1st 2015, at the Jewish Center, West 86th St, NY

Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l - Shloshim: Jewish Center #1, by Dr. Tovah Lichtenstein Monday June 1st 2015, at the Jewish Center, West 86th St, NY

Topics in Practical Halakha #18, Ma'aser Kesafim, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Parshat Beha'alotekha - The Three Books of Bamidbar, written by Rav Yair Kahn According to Chazal, the section of this week's parasha beginning with va-yehi bi-nesoa ha-aron serves to split the entire book of Bamidbar into three independent books. What is the meaning of this statement, and what roles do each of the "fragments" of the book of Bamidbar play?

The Weekly Mitzva - Behaalotecha, The Mitzva of Blowing Trumpets, by Rav Yair Kahn A discussion of the significance of the mitzva to blow trumpets based on the positions of the Rambam and the Ramban.

Topics in Practical Halakha #17, The Laws of Travel, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Parshat Naso - Completing the Machaneh, written by Rav Ezra Bick How do the four "halakhic" sections that appear in Parashat Naso fit with the rest of theparasha, which deals with completing the construction of the Israelite encampment and, by extension, establishing a spiritually wholesome Jewish society?

The Weekly Mitzva - Naso, "And the woman should respond amen amen," by Rav Yair Kahn The various meanings of "Amen"

Am Levadad Yishkon #22 – Conclusion, by Rav Asher Haber In this final podcast of the series, we look at a remarkable passage in the Rambam’s discussion of the Messianic Era, and use it as a basis for summarizing the entire series, examining thousands of years of Jewish history and the world as it is today, and drawing some fascinating conclusions.

Parshat Bemidbar - The Levi'im and the Firstborn, written by Rav Ezra Bick What is the true purpose and meaning of the various censuses of the people of Israel described in Parashat Bamidbar and why are some groups seemingly excluded from them?

The Weekly Mitzva - Bamidbar, One Who steals Utensils From the Temple, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals with those unique cases in which zealots are permitted to attack violators.

The Weekly Mitzva - Bechukotai, The Sanctity of Yerushalayim and the Beit Hamikdash, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals with the Rambam's position, which distinguishes between the sanctity of Eretz Yisrael and that of Yerushalayim and the Mikdash

Parshat Bechukotai - The Torah's Response to Calamity, written by Rav Yair Kahn The end of the tokhacha - the section of Parashat Bechukotai describing the curses that will befall Israel if they do not follow God's laws - contains curses far harsher than what seems justified. What is the explanation for this, and what does this tell us about the true purpose of divine punishment?

The Weekly Mitzva - Behar, "And the sabbatical year should be for you in order to eat," by Rav Yair Kahn Does one who eats shemitta produce fulfill a mitzvah?

Parshat Behar - You Shall Dwell in the Land in Security, written by Rav Yair Kahn

Am Levadad Yishkon #21 – “Messianic Era Part Four: Rambam’s Opinion,” by Rav Asher Haber In this podcast, we will examine the view of the Rambam (Maimonides) concerning the coming of the Mashiach. As we will see, his conception differs significantly from that of Ramban (Nachmanides) – he believes it will be a completely natural event, with no miracles whatsoever. This dispute has very significant ramifications, as we will see.

Topics in Practical Halakha #16, Lag BaOmer, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Topics in Practical Halakha #15, Sefirat HaOmer, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Hespedim for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein ztl - Ohab Zedek by Rabbi Yosef Blau, Rabbi Nati Helfgot and Rabbi Dr. David Berger

The Weekly Mitzva - Emor, He Shall not Leave the Mikdash, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur is dedicated to the memory of Rav Lichtenstein zt"l and deals with the unique status of the high priest as expressed by the verse noted in the title.

Hesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein 6, by RavMoshe Taragin. Words of summation by Rav Eli Weber

Hesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein 5, by Rav Doniel Schreiber

Hespedim for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein 4, by Rav Mordechai Friedman and Rav Dov Karoll

Hesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein 3, by Michael Eisenberg, talmid of Harav Lichtenstein zt"l

Hesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein 2, by Rav Danny Wolf, Ram and close talmid of Harav Lichtenstein zt"l

Hesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein 1, by Rabbi Julius Berman, long-time friend of Harav Aharon zt"l, introduced by Rav Eli Weber On the eve of the 7th day of Shiva, alumni, friends and talmidim gathered to hear hespedim in English in the Yeshiva auditorium.

Parshat Emor, The Megadef Episode, written by Rav Yair Kahn The story of the megadef - the man who blasphemed the name of God - seems wildly out of context in its place here in Parashat Emor. What is the Torah's account of this incident doing here, and how can this teach us about the fine line between man's relationship with God and his relationship with his fellow man?

Tribute to Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l, by Eli Weber '81, Radio Interview with Zev Brenner

Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l in the Eyes of Rabbanei Hayeshiva Rav Daniel Rhein, Rav Doniel Schreiber, Rav Moshe Taragin, Rav Mordechai Friedman, Rav Eli Weber speak to the bnei chul about their Rebbe, Rosh Chodesh Iyar 5775

The Weekly Mitzva - Tazria, The Laws of Shiv'at Yemei Mishteh, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur discusses various aspects of yemei hamishteh of a chatan and kallah

Parshat Tazria Metzora, Taharat HaMetzora, written by Rav Ezra Bick The metzora can only reenter society once he has undergone a three-step process of atonement, purification and rededication. What is the purpose of this complicated procedure, and what is the meaning of each of these three stages?