Dec 5, 2024
In this episode we take a closer look at the Vilna Gaon’s editing work. What was his basic methodology of editing? How novel was his work? How would the Vilna Gaon have used the many manuscripts that we have today?
We start looking at the issue of when should one understand a Midrash literally? What is Rashi’s...
Nov 27, 2024
In this episode we look at the issue of analyzing and editing Midrashim. What is the difference between how the Vilna Gaon edited Midrashim and how his son edited Midrashim? Why did R Avrohom Vilner have a different way of editing Midrashim? We also examine the issue of which Midrashim Rashi had.
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Nov 20, 2024
In this episode we look at another one the lessons of the Presidential election - how fidelity is an important facet of Emuna. How should a person use that Emuna tool.
One of R Avrohom Vilner’s key life accomplishments was his work on Midrashim. We look at one the very basic issues, which is how and why people...
Nov 13, 2024
In this episode we look at the recent Presidential election in the USA. How shocked should we have been by the outcome? What lessons can we learn from this? What is the Torah perspective on the relationship between leadership and the masses?
This episode is dedicated by Global Property Services, serving the NY...
Nov 7, 2024
In this episode we look at the different categories of war according to the Torah. Is there any proof that the Torah considers war a legitimate national policy? Why is the War of Gog considered the ultimate war? What other major Tanachic event is it connected to?
This week’s episode is dedicated to inspire more...