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Parasha with dAvId Saltzman

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00:13:39

פרשת ראה - Shamor More, There’s More in Store -...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/08/20

See source here We analyze the nuanced meaning of "observe and hear" and "the good and the upright." We discuss how studying and retaining teachings precedes understanding and fulfilling commandments, including both explicit laws and rabbinic ordinances.

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00:12:18

פרשת עקב - Good and Plenty - ואכלת ושבעת וברכת

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/08/14

Source Sheet Here We examine the biblical portion of Ekev, providing detailed commentaries from various Jewish scholars on themes of gratitude, remembrance, and the risks of wealth. We study the verses related to the blessings of the land of Israel and the obligation to thank God for its bounty, making connections to the commandment of Birkat Hamazon.

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00:09:36

וָאֶתְחַנַּן - Moshe Prays On and On

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/08/07

We examine the Hebrew term "וָאֶתְחַנַּן" and its various interpretations within Jewish commentary. Commentators such as Rashi and Daat Zekenim discuss the meaning of this word as a plea for undeserved grace or a free gift, highlighting Moses's humility in his prayers. Rashi and Rabbeinu Bahya also explore the related term "לֹא תְחׇנֵּם," offering diverse interpretations concerning not granting favor, settlement, or free gifts to adversaries, underscoring the nuanced nature of biblical Hebrew.

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00:15:52

מגילת איכה - Echoes of איכה

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/07/30

Source sheet here We explore the Book of Lamentations (Eichah), with a particular focus on its opening word, "Eichah" (How), and the concept of solitude or isolation ("badad"). Rashi's commentary and Lekach Tov elaborate on the historical context of Jeremiah writing Lamentations, its structure, and the prophetic sorrow embedded in the text. The sources draw parallels between the exile of Israel and the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden, both of which are

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00:14:20

אִם־תֵּחָ֥לְצ֛וּ לִפְנֵ֥י יְהֹוָ֖ה - פרשת מטות -...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/07/23

In this podcast, we examine the story concerning the tribes of Gad and Reuben, who sought to settle east of the Jordan River before the conquest of the Land of Israel. Moses initially expresses strong disapproval, fearing their request would demoralize the other tribes and lead to a repetition of the spies' sin. The commentaries differ on the precise nature of Moses's concern and the subsequent response of the tribes. Some highlight Moses's emphasis on the phrase "before God"

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00:11:39

The Sun and the Moon - כנגד רוחו - פרשת פנחס

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/07/16

This podcast explores Moses' request to God for a new leader of the Israelite nation, focusing on the desired qualities for this successor. Moses's plea emphasizes the need for a leader who understands and tolerates the diverse individual natures of the people, referring to God as "God of the spirits" to highlight this need for a leader who can connect with and accommodate each person's unique character. Rashi's commentary explains that Moses sought someone tolerant, while

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00:10:41

וַיָּגָר מוֹאָב וַיָּקָץ מוֹאָב - Angst and Aversion...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/07/09

This shiur focuses on the phrases "And Moab was afraid of the people" and "and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel." These diverse interpretations from various commentators and midrashic texts explore the nuances of "was afraid" and "was distressed," with some attributing Moab's fear to Israel's vast numbers, while others suggest it stemmed from Israel's powerful victories over other nations. We examine the motivations behind

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00:14:48

Enemies Across Eras: From Arad to Hamas - פרשת חקת

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/07/02

We discuss two distinct historical events: the Hamas surprise attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and interpretations of a biblical passage concerning the death of Aaron and a subsequent attack by the King of Arad.

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00:11:34

הַקֶּצֶף and הַקְּטֹרֶת - Incensed and Incense - פרשת...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/06/25

See Source HereWe analyze a biblical narrative concerning a plague and Aharon's role in stopping it. Multiple commentators examine God's command to Moshe and Aharon's swift action, particularly the use of incense. Rashi suggests that Aharon was given a secret to stop the plague, or that the use of incense demonstrated it was not inherently deadly, but rather sin that caused death. Other sources highlight Aharon's willingness to risk his life, viewing his actions as heroic and a testament to his

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00:15:20

פרשת שלח - סְלַח נָא - A סלח for the שלח

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2025/06/18

Source Sheet Here This Shiur explores the concept of Divine forgiveness, focusing on its meaning and implications in the context of the Israelites' journey from Egypt. Various commentators, including Ibn Ezra, Ramban, R' Y.S. Riggio, Rashar Hirsch, and Prof. Isaac Mozeson, analyze the Hebrew word "סלח" (salach), often translating it as letting go, extending patience, or alleviating punishment rather than complete absolution. The sources also discuss Moses's plea for his

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00:15:42

Meet the Onanim - וַיְהִי הָעָם כְּמִתְאֹנְנִים -...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/06/12

Source sheet here This Shiur is an exegetical analysis of the biblical passage concerning the Israelites' "murmuring" (כְּמִתְאֹנְנִים) in Numbers 11. The commentators explore the precise meaning of this term, debating whether it refers to a baseless accusation, suffering due to travel, or a rejection of God's plan, with some sources, like Rashi and Midrash Aggadah, suggesting it implies seeking a pretext to abandon God. The text also examines the nature of the sin and the justification for the

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00:14:01

פרשת נשא - יְבָרֶכְךָ֥ ה' וְיִשְׁמְרֶֽךָ - Giving and...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/06/04

These commentaries explore the meaning of the Priestly Blessing, particularly the initial phrase, "May the Lord bless you and keep you." Different interpretations are offered, with some focusing on blessings related to material possessions and physical well-being, and the need for divine protection to guard these blessings from loss or harm, both physical and spiritual. Other interpretations see the blessing extending to wisdom, spiritual insight, and long life, emphasizing that God is both the

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00:16:29

חג שבועות - The Mystery of מִמׇּחֳרַת הַשַּׁבָּת

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/05/29

We discuss the meaning of the phrase "מִמׇּחֳרַת הַשַּׁבָּת" (the morrow of the Shabbat) in Leviticus 23, which dictates the timing of the Omer offering and the counting of fifty days to Shavuot. Various interpretations are presented: the Karaite perspective argues it refers to the day after the weekly Shabbat, resulting in a flexible date for Shavuot and an overlap with the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The Qumran community also interpreted it as the day after the weekly Shabbat, but their fixed

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00:14:35

קֶרִי On My Wayward Son - בְּחֻקֹּתַ֖י - וְאִם...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/05/22

See source sheet hereWe discuss the concept of קֶרִי in the context of one's relationship with God. Commentaries explore the meaning of קֶרִי, interpreting it primarily as an attitude of treating divine matters as incidental or a posture of obstinacy, rather than a consistent, deliberate way of life. The texts explain that acting with קֶרִי involves a lack of willingness to truly heed divine instruction, and this leads to a series of escalating divine punishments, which are themselves described

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00:13:42

וַיֵּצֵא בֶּן אִשָּׁה יִשְׂרְאֵלִית - Out of this...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/05/13

See sources here These texts discuss a biblical account from Leviticus concerning the son of an Israelite woman and an Egyptian man who quarreled with an Israelite and subsequently cursed God. Various rabbinic commentators offer different interpretations of the man's origins, the reasons for the quarrel, and the event's significance. Some suggest the man was the son of the Egyptian Moses killed, while others propose the conflict arose over issues of tribal lineage or religious practice,

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00:10:10

The חֵטְא to Hate - פרשת קדושים - לֹא תִשְׂנָא אֶת...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/05/08

See source here We discuss the interpretation of a verse from Leviticus regarding not hating another in one's heart and the commandment to rebuke one's neighbor. Several commentators explain that hiding hatred in the heart is a severe transgression, and the appropriate response to a neighbor's transgression is rebuke. However, they emphasize that this rebuke must be delivered properly, specifically not in public or in a way that shames the other person, unless they are persistently

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00:15:12

פרשת מצורע - Divine Signs for NEGAtive Behavior -...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/04/30

See the source sheet hereWe explore the concept of tzara'at, often translated as leprosy, not as a natural disease but as a divine sign or warning. The Talmud lists seven sins, with slander being particularly emphasized, that can cause tzara'at to appear. The Rambam clarifies that tzara'at can manifest on people, clothing, and houses, acting as a miraculous signal specifically for the Jewish people to prompt repentance. Kli Yakar and Sforno connect tzara'at on houses specifically to

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00:11:02

וַיָּבֹא מֹשֶׁה וְאַהֲרֹן . . . וַיְבָרְכוּ - The...

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/04/23

See the source sheet here This shiur focuses on a pivotal moment in the inauguration of the Mishkan, focusing on two instances of blessing the people by Aaron and then by both Moses and Aaron, as described in Leviticus 9. Commentators debate the nature of Aaron's initial blessing, whether it was the established Priestly Blessing or a different one, and explore why Moses joined in the second blessing. They also discuss the appearance of God's glory following the second blessing, identifying it with

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00:15:28

Pondering Plague Patterns and Purpose - Pesach - מַכּוֹת

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/04/15

See sources here These meforshim discuss the Ten Plagues brought upon Egypt, examining their purpose and patterns. Some commentators explore the grouping of the plagues, suggesting different sequences and reasons for their specific order and severity, like a gradual escalation. Others focus on the divine intention behind the plagues, considering whether they were primarily punitive or designed to elicit repentance from Pharaoh. The texts also touch upon the nature of miracles and the extent to which

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00:10:39

From Zero to Ziruz - פרשת צו - צַו אֶת אַהֲרֹן

Parasha with dAvId Saltzman ·

2025/04/08

See source hereThe biblical command "צו" (tzav) in Leviticus 6:2, which instructs Aaron and his sons regarding the burnt offering.Commentaries like Rashi explain "צו" as a call to zealousness, especially where financial loss ("chisaron kees") is a concern.This concern is debated among the sources, with some suggesting it relates to the Kohanim receiving only the animal's hide, potentially leading to laziness ("atzlah").Other interpretations of "chisaron kees" include the effort of maintaining the

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