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Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva

Season 2: Pelaos HaParsha — A weekly journey into the Parsha’s depth. Fresh insights from the Parsha, every episode. Season 1: Selichos Unveiled — Discover the hidden meaning of Selichos through unpublished manuscripts and commentaries of the Rishonim. Each episode reveals forgotten insights, explains key phrases, and brings the words of Selichos to life—so you can daven with understanding and connection. Perfect for anyone seeking depth, inspiration, and meaning in these timeless tefillos. Rabbi

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00:35:29

Making sense of Mishpatim

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/02/13

Why is slavery the first Mishpat in the Parsha?Why does he go free after specifically 6 years?Why was the first mitzvah in Mitzrayim about slavery?Is there any order to the Mitzvos in the ParshaWas everybody really a slave in Mitzrayim?Kelm on the ParshaPshat in the song - עברי אנכי ואת ה' אלקי השמים אני יראHow do you read Rashi (psukim in Vayikra were said at Har Sinai/ leil Yetzias Mitzrayim?!)

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00:32:49

Understanding Yisro: Who Was Ready for Sinai?

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/02/06

Why Parshas Yisro is intentionally out of orderWhy Moshe’s children’s names appear here—againWhy the Torah keeps calling them “her children”Why did Moshe send Tzippora away?How could Moshe's wife and children miss Mattan Torah?What type of lawsuits did they have in the Midbar at this point?

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00:30:41

Dtzach Adash Bachav (?) - What do the words mean?

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/01/23

Is d’tzach a’dash b’achav just gibberish?How did the Rishonim actually pronounce דצ”ך עד”ש באח”ב?The lost pronunciation Rabbi Holzer “accidentally” uncoveredWhy was its pronunciation concealed? The one day all agree it can be pronouncedWhat does the mnemonic really mean?

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00:19:34

Thoughts on Parshiyos Shemos and Va’Eira

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/01/16

How was Moshe able to go in and out of Pharaoh’s palace?Also: Could anyone be shevet Levi in Mitzrayim? An interesting possibility to say in the Ramban.

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00:08:49

"Midrashim" which are not Midrashim

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/01/14

This shiur is essential for anyone beginning to study the meforshim on Chumash, and especially for those who quote or reference them without a firm grounding in their origins and methodology. The episode clarifies a common misconception: many seforim that include the word “Midrash” in their title are not midrashic works at all, but later compositions in which “Midrash” functions merely as the name of the sefer. Understanding this distinction is critical for accurate learning, citation, and

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00:33:19

Shemos 5786

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/01/09

What does it meant to be a good boy? Getting married at the age of 1 (!?)What was the plan when putting Moshe in the water?Did the Rashbam call the Shemos Rabbah one of the Seforim Chitzonim? Did Moshe Rabbeinu have a speech impediment?Did Jews wear gloves all the time?Harmless Handshake or Chukas Akum?

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00:29:03

Parshas Vayechi - January 1st

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2026/01/02

Now the happiest day for klal Yisrael on the English calendar.Parenting lessons in the Parsha.Why we give the bracha to be like Ephraim and Menashe.

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00:32:02

Vayeishev Chanuka

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/12/12

Why Chanuka Seudos are greater than all other Seudos.Why are there blood libels nowadays?Why do only 8 psukim in the Parsha not start with the letter Vav?The importance of Bris Millah to our Parsha and Chanuka.

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00:29:01

Thanksgiving - Hallel with a Bracha? (Vayetzei)

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/11/28

Explaining the opinion of Rav Shraga Feivel

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00:32:04

Toldos

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/11/21

L'iluy Nishmas my nephew Yitzchak Shlomo ben Manis Levi

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00:31:06

Chayei Sarah - Sarah's daughter

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/11/14

Rabbeinu Bachya on Standing/Sitting while speakingLearn about Rabbeinu EphraimLimmud zechus on ShadchanimEating immediately when food is put down

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00:32:03

Parshas Vayeira

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/11/07

Bowing down, thanking Hashem, is how we can be saved from all troubles.

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00:30:32

Parshas Lech Lecha 5786

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/10/31

Why did Avraham save Lot but not his own wife, Sarah?Why does sitting during a speech forgive everyone's sins?

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00:34:44

*Chumash Shiur!!! * Parshas Noach 5786

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/10/24

Chumash like you’ve never learned it before. Exploring fascinating Rishonim and Midrashim.

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00:13:54

Introduction to Selichos (during Aseres Yemei Teshuva)

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/09/26

Fulfilling Teshuva and Tefila through our Selichos.A beautiful addition to the Levush (regarding Selichos).

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00:11:07

Av L'Racheim (Erev Rosh Hashana. Minhag Lita 37)

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/09/22

When we are called "Banim."(Mentioning Hashem being our father on Rosh HaShana)

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00:09:31

How we connect to the Akeidas Yitzchak

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/09/19

Explaining how we tap into the great zechus of Akeidas Yitzchak, through the blowing of Shofar and eating the ram's head.

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00:17:43

Yisrael Amecha Techina Orchim (Ashkenaz Day 5)

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/09/17

Understanding the importance of remembering times of Shmad.The Selicha refers to them blessing Hashem, what bracha were they making during Sha'as HaShmad? [The Rishonim don't mention them making a bracha of Kiddush HaShem]

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00:15:42

Rashi's Piyut (Hashem Elokei Tzevakos)

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/09/10

A line-by-line translation and explanation of Rashi’s piyut, illuminated by the words of the Rishonim.We explore what it means that the “gates of prayer” are locked — and why daven at all if they are.We also explore:The “windows of teshuva” and how they remain openWhy, if this world is compared to the letter hei with an opening at the bottom, a person must return through the side to do teshuva

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00:18:57

B'Motzai Menucha!

Pelaos HaParsha: Things You Never Learned In Yeshiva ·

2025/09/08

In this episode I reveal my identity :)This episode discusses the first Selicha we say, B’motzai Menucha, and the Arugas HaBosem — one of the only Rishonim’s commentaries on Selichos that has been published.Some ideas discussed are:How Selichos are tefilos.How “kedusha” is really praising Hashem.How yissurin and the difficulties of galus forgive our sins.The different nuschaos and peirushim the Rishonim had on this Selicha.

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