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KMTT - the Torah Podcast
A 30-40 shiur on a Torah topic, every working day, from Yeshivat Har Etzion and the VBM.
Episodes
KMTT - the Torah PodcastParshat Shelach
Parshat Shelach, The Mission of the Spies, written by Harav Yaakov Medan The details of the story of the spies in Parashat Shelach are notoriously difficult to…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastParshat Beha'alotekha
Parshat Beha'alotekha - The Episode of the Cushite Woman, written by Rav Amnon Bazak. What is the true nature of the complaint of Miriam and Aharon about…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastParshat Naso
Parshat Naso - Bridging Vision and Reality, written by Rav Yair Kahn How do the three prominent halakhic passages of Parashat Naso fit in with the overall…
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Parshat Bemidbar
Parshat Bamidbar - Not Just Numbers, written by Rav Yair Kahn Why does Sefer Bamidbar open with the census of the people of Israel, and why do Chazal seem to…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastParshat Bechukotai
Parshat Bechukotai, The Harmony of Shemitta, written by Rav Avraham Walfish How does the seemingly anti-climactic final chapter of Parashat Bechukotai fit into…
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Parshat Behar
Parshat Behar - The Unique Perspective of Parashat Behar, written by Rav Amnon Bazak Why are the laws of shemita and yovel repeated in Parashat Behar, when…
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The Legacy of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l
The Legacy of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l, by Rav Ezra Bick. A memorial evening was held on May 15th 2016 at the Alei Tzion Synagogue in London. Opening…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastSpecial Shiur: Selling Land in Eretz Yisrael in Perpetuity
Special Shiur: Selling Land in Eretz Yisrael in Perpetuity, by alumnus Rabbi Michael Taubes Shiurim in memory of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein given on Sunday…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastSpecial Shiur: Insights in the Nature of Birkat Hagomel
Special Shiur: Insights in the Nature of Birkat Hagomel, by alumnus Rabbi Nati Helfgot. Shiurim in memory of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein given on Sunday morning…
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Parshat Emor
Parshat Emor, The Law of the Blasphemer, by Rav Amnon Bazak Why does the story of the blasphemer appear at this seemingly inexplicable juncture in Sefer…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastHesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l on his First Yahrzeit
Hesped for Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l on his First Yahrzeit, by his talmid Rav Moshe Taragin, given at the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst, Sunday May…
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Parshat Kedoshim
Parshat Kedoshim - The Repeated List of Forbidden Sexual Relations, written by Rav Amnon Bazak Why does the Torah devote two separate chapters to repeating a…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastParshat Metzora
Parshat Metzora - The Purification Process, written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the thematic connection between Tazria and Metzora, and how does this connection…
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Parshat Tazria
Parshat Tazria, The Lessons of Tum'a, written by Rav Yair Kahn The laws of tum'a detailed in Parashat Tazria and Metzora are strategically placed in the book…
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Parshat Shemini
Parshat Shemini - For On This Day Hashem Will Appear Before You, written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the connection between Aharon's pivotal role in the sin of…
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Parshat Tzav
Parshat Tzav, The Law of Piggul, The Plain Meaning and the Halakhic Midrash, written by Rav Amnon Bazak
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Parshat Vayikra
Parshat Vayikra, Not Leviticus, written by Rav Yair Kahn It is difficult to understand how the book of Vayikra, known as Torat Kohanim, fits into the broader…
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Parshat Pekudei
Parashat Pekudei - Let Us Sanctify His Name in the World, written by Rav Yair Kahn In light of this year's division of Vayakhel-Pekudei, read together as a…
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Parshat Vayakhel
Parshat Vayakhel, More Than Repetition, written by Rav Yair Kahn Aside from a few subtle distinctions, much of the Torah's description of the Mishkan's…
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Parshat Ki Tisa
Parshat Ki Tisa - From the Egel to the Second Luchot, written by Rav Yair Kahn Unlike the sin of the spies, the sin of the golden calf was largely forgiven…
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Parshat Tetzaveh
Parshat Tetzaveh - The Korban Tamid: A Continuous Beginning, shiur written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the dual symbolism of the korban tamid, and what can this…
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Parshat Teruma
Parshat Teruma - The Mishkan and the Tent, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What can examining the respective roles of the Mishkan and the tent covering it teach…
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Parshat Mishpatim
Parshat Mishpatim - Murdering with Guile, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What is the meaning of the unique fate the Torah assigns to the person who murders with…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastWomen in Orthodoxy
Mizrachi UK in conjunction with British Friends of Yeshivat Har Etzion and The Midrasha held a discussion with two of the leading thinkers of our time, Harav…
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Parshat Yitro
Parshat Yitro, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What was the precise nature of Yitro's involvement with the people of Israel's nascent legal system, and what role…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastOn Modern Orthodox Education
Modern Orthodox Education in 21st Century Israel & America, by Rabbanit Esti Rosenberg. A panel discussion held on January 15th 2016 at Heichal Shlomo…
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Parshat Beshalach
Parshat Beshalach - The Wanderings of Benei Yisrael in the Desert, written by Harav Yaakov Medan
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Parshat Bo
Parshat Bo - This Month Shall Be for You, written by Harav Yaakov Medan The Jewish dating system in common use today bears little resemblance to the system…
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Parshat Va'era
Parshat Va'era - I Shall Harden Pharaoh's Heart, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What does it mean when God "hardens the heart" of a sinner in the Tanakh - as He…
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Parshat Shemot
Parshat Shemot - They Were Fruitful and Multiplied, written by Harav Yaakov Medan The number of years that the people of Israel were enslaved in Egypt is…
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Parshat Vayechi
Parshat Vayechi - Rachel's Death and Burial, by Harav Yaakov Medan What is the reason for Rachel's unique, eternal role in our tradition, and how does this…
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Parshat Vayigash
Parshat Vayigash - Yosef and Yehuda, written by Harav Yaakov Medan The respective narratives of Yehuda and Yosef contain several clear parallels. What does the…
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Parshat Miketz
Parashat Miketz - The Meaning of Yosef's Estrangement, written by Harav Yaakov Medan The Torah's description of Yosef's evolving relationship with his family…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastUsing the Chanuka Oil
Special Chanuka Shiur, Using the Chanuka Oil, by Rav Ezra Bick Given to Bnei Chul during Mifgash Chanuka 5776 (Dec 8, 2015)
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Parshat Vayeshev
Parshat Vayeshev - From the Valley of Chevron to the Valley of Dotan: In the Footsteps of Yosef and the Midrash, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What can Yosef's…
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Parshat Vayishlach
Parshat Vayishlach - Anyone Who Says Reuven Sinned, written by Harav Yaakov Medan Our Sages were torn over whether the incident between Reuven and Bilha was a…
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Parshat Vayetze
Parshat Vayetze - Beit El, written by Harav Yaakov Medan Beit El plays a critical role in Parashat Vayetze, and indeed, in several places throughout the…
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Recollections of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l
Recollections of Harav Aharon Lichtenstein zt"l, by Rav Hershel Schachter R. Schachter explains why he could not speak about R. Aharon immediately after he…
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Parshat Toldot - Esav's Merit
Parshat Toldot - Esav's Merit, written by Harav Yaakov Medan Chazal's portrayal of Esav as a wicked murderer does not quite match the relatively mild…
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Parshat Chayei Sara
Parshat Chayei Sara, Ketura, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What is the connection between the rabbinic dispute over the identity of Ketura and the people of…
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Parshat Vayera
Parshat Vayera - The Way of God and the Way of Righteousness and Justice, written by Harav Yaakov Medan How can examining the events of Sedom help us…
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Parshat Lekh Lekha
Parshat Lekh Lekha - Berit Bein HaBetarim: The Covenant between the Parts, shiur written by Harav Yaakov Medan While the Covenant between the Parts is mostly…
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Parshat Noach
Parshat Noach, Then I Shall Bring Upon the Nations a Clear Language, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What is the connection between the colorful midrashim about…
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The Weekly Mitzva - VeZot HaBeracha
The Weekly Mitzva - VeZot HaBeracha, Torah Tziva Lanu Moshe, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals with the obligation to instill the significance and importance of…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastParshat Haazinu
Parshat Haazinu, Shira, shiur written by Rav Ezra Bick The song of Ha'azinu is unique for a variety of reasons - both in the context of the narrative of Sefer…
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Parshat Vayelekh
Parashat Vayelekh - Torah and Song, Heaven and Earth, written by Rav Amnon Bazak As the people of Israel prepare to enter into the land, Moshe appoints a…
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The Weekly Mitzva - Vayelekh
The Weekly Mitzva - Vayelekh, Mitzvat Hakhel, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur will survey the various formulations of the hakhel ceremony, putting special emphasis…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastHarav Amital's "When God is Near"
Harav Amital's "When God is Near" - interview with Rabbi Reuven Ziegler
KMTT - the Torah PodcastRosh Hashana 5776 Greeting 1
Rosh Hashana 5776 Greeting 1, by Rosh Hayeshiva Harav Mosheh Lichtenstein
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Rosh Hashana 5776 Greeting 2
Rosh Hashana 5776 Greeting 2, by Rabbanit Esti Rozenberg, Rosh Beit HaMidrash LeNashim Migdal Oz
KMTT - the Torah PodcastAs We Approach Rosh Hashana...
As We Approach Rosh Hashana 5776... by Rav Moshe Taragin A Day of Voices: Recalling the Messages of Our Roshei Yeshiva Harav Amital and Harav Lichtenstein zt"l
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KMTT - Parashat Nitzavim
KMTT - Parashat Nitzavim, written by Rav Ezra Bick Much of the content of Parashat Nitzavim, relating to the message of sin and punishment, seems to have been…
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The Weekly Mitzva - Nitzavim
The Weekly Mitzva - Nitzavim, "And you shall return to Hashem," by Rav Yair Kahn The commandment to repent, specifically with respect to the disagreement…
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Gedola Teshuva #2
Gedola Teshuva #2, by Rav Ezra Bick "Teshuva suspends a prohibition of the Torah"
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Parashat Ki Tavo
Parashat Ki Tavo - The Covenant of Moav, written by Rav Yair Kahn What are the fundamental ideas that underpin the blessing and curse sections of Parashat Ki…
KMTT - the Torah PodcastThe Weekly Mitzva Ki Tavo
The Weekly Mitzva Ki Tavo - Tefillin shel rosh, by Rav Yair Kahn We will discuss the mitzva of tefillin, focusing specifically on the difference between…