The infamous curses that appear in the Torah are read in the synagogue twice a year with apparent trepidation. What is the meaning of these dreadful curses? This in-depth parsha class weaves together seemingly unrelated halachic debates that represent two distinct approaches to dealing with evil
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Noson Silberberg begins parshas Emor with an explanation of the concept of the power of speech. Usuallly we hear about the destruction caused by negative speech. Here, he looks on the positive side, in certain spiritual realms, praising other people reveals their strengths, even if they are not present
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai passed away 1900 years ago, and yet inspires the largest annual celebration in the world, of Jews of all affiliations. Rabbi Eliyahu Noson Silberberg outlines the history and times when the greatest sage of the Mishnah, Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai reached the highest level of kedushah while hiding from the Romans in a cave for 13 years.
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Shmitah, the most difficult mitzvah in the Torah, requires taking every 7th year off from work and having complete faith that G-d will provide. Yoval, after 7 rounds of shmitah, brings one to the 50th and highest level of holiness. Rabbi Eliyahu Noson Silberberg explains that although we keep Shmitah to some extend, Yoval is only celebrated when the majority of Jews live in Israel
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Impurity lasts for 7 days, why not make Pesach Sheni 8 days after Pesach? Rabbi Eliyahu Noson Silberberg reveals the answer; received in a dream request by Rav Yaakov Emden.
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Happy Birthday World! When is the real birthday of the world? Rabbi Eliyahu Noson Silberberg delves into the meaning behind the different alternatives for the date of creation. Is it the thought or the action that defines that moment? The 25th of Adar, besides being one of the contenders is the birthday of the Rebbitzen Chaya Musia.
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
One of the central components of chassidism is the Rebbe-Chassid relationship. Every chassidic group has its rebbe, who seems to be at the center of the religious experience
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
This is the only Torah portion since the birth of Moses not to mention his name. Why? The classical Torah commentator, Ba'al HaTurim, finds the answer in the story of the Golden Calf. Chassidut uses this as a jumping off point to examine the nature of a tsaddik, and his particular role as leader of the Jewish people
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)