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Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes

Yakov Bronsteyn

Rabbi Bronsteyn is the West Coast Kashrus Administrator for the world renowned Star-K Kosher Certification. Rabbi Bronsteyn is one of the four "Founding Fathers” of the Phoenix Community Kollel. He was raised in Lawrence, New York. While studying in both the US & Israel, he earned a Bachelors in Economics from Queens College & was ordained at Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah in Jerusalem. As a well seasoned senior lecturer, he offers popular public classes in the community & other venues in the

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420. Tisha B’Av - Why We Mourn

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/08/03

This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 7/25/12

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00:06:37

419. Tisha B’Av Kinnos #45

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/08/03

We discuss how Judaism is under attack on all fronts from the Talmud, the Yeshiva world, Israelis and Jews in general. The author of the Kinna is forming a parable to the city of Jerusalem being a woman distraught and crying over her travails propagating a profanations of God’s name. We discuss how as a people we are ready for God’s Name to be sanctified and that we are unified . To signify that unification we sing this kinna together.

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00:56:29

418. Matos - Immersing Food Utensils in the Mikvah

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/07/24

Throwback episode of a class that was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 7-23-08. It deals with the laws of immersion of vessels.

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00:10:58

417. Sheva Brachos - Marriage Is Epic

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/06/11

Speech at our son’s Sheva Brachos in Lakewood, NJ on 6/3/25.

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00:08:51

416. Driving Engine of Community - Torah

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/05/26

My speech at the Phoenix Community Kollel 25th Anniversary celebration. We discuss how Torah learning has a metaphysical power to transform not only on a cosmic but also on a communal level. These remarks were delivered at the PJCC (Phoenix Jewish Community Center) on 5/25/25.

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00:40:17

415. Emor - Thankful For The Pain

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/05/15

We discuss how Hashem orchestrates not only the salvation but also the tribulation. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 5/15/25.

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00:40:44

414. Vayikra - A Jew’s True Desire

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/04/03

We discuss why the Jewish People have suffered so much through history. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 4/2/25.

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00:38:43

413. Ki Sisa - Moshe’s Name

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/03/13

We discuss the meaning of Moshe’s and Esther’s name. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 3/12/25.

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00:40:17

412. Truma - Megilla Day or Night

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/02/27

We discuss which reading of the Megilla is more important. Day or night? This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 2/26/25.

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00:41:57

411. Mishpatim - Hashem’s Children No Matter What

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/02/20

We read the Maharal in the Netzach Yisrael Chapter 11 about the status of children of the Jewish People. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 2/19/25.

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00:41:56

410. Decalogue and Shabbos

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/02/13

We discuss two things. The purpose of the Decalogue and a question regarding the laws of Shabbos. This leads to an explanation of what it means to sanctify God’s name. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 2/12/25.

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00:36:00

409. Bo - Renewal & Redemption

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/01/30

We discuss Miriam’s accusation of Amram’s actions and the renewal of redemption. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 1/29/25.

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00:43:21

408 - Vayeira - Hostage Exchange in Halacha

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/01/23

We discuss current issue of the Israeli Government paying a heavy price for a few hostages. What would the Halacha say about it? What are the issues? This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 1/22/25.

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00:36:07

407. Shemos - Pregnancy Complications In Halacha

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/01/16

We discuss a few medical ethics issues regarding complications in pregnancies. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 1/15/25.

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00:32:11

406. Vayechi - Perception In Halacha

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2025/01/09

We discuss if a renewed sense of simcha even if it’s just perceived is sufficient to warrant a Bracha. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix, Arizona.

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00:38:24

405. Chanukah - Candles & Marriage

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2024/12/26

We discuss a lesson to be gleaned from the candles and what holds a marriage together. This class was given on Chanukah 5785 at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix.

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00:35:39

404. Vayeishev - Jezabel’s Merit

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2024/12/19

We discuss how Jezabel was a conflicted person who had a dichotomous set of acts that caused her both merit and demise. We explain how both of those approaches are the catalysts for the destruction and building of the Beis Hamikdash. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah of Phoenix Congregation on 12/18/24.

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00:13:45

403. Vayeitzei - Bar Miztvah Drasha

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2024/12/12

We discuss the Rambam and Nefesh HaChaim’s perspectives on Yaakov’s Ladder and the purpose of Mitzvos. We also mention that we should look to our parents as examples. This Drasha was given at the Yeshiva of Waterbury in תשפ״ה

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00:26:56

402. Vayeitzei - Jacob’s Ladder According to the Rambam

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2024/12/05

We read the Guide to the Perplexed in volume 1 chapter 15 where he explains what the Torah mean by the description that Hashem is standing on top of the ladder. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 12/4/24.

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00:50:34

401. Toldos - Mitigating Circumstances

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes ·

2024/11/28

Rivka questioned why she is having children if they are going to be evil when she’s isn’t commanded in the mitzvah of propagation. Rabbi Kalish asks why we daven that the evil should be cut off according to the position of the Rabbeinu Chananel. We should daven that they should do teshuva? We have a lively discussion about these insights, free will, and God’s knowledge of the future. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 11/27/24.

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