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YUTORAH: R" Mordechai Torczyner -- Recent Shiurim

Torczyner, Rabbi Mordechai

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70:54

Shabbat Shuvah: The Lonely Traveler and the Most...

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2025/09/28

Shabbat Shuvah: The Lonely Traveler and the Most Important Mitzvah - Sep 28, 2025 - Shabbat Shuvah 5786 - Why is hachnasat orchim so important? What is the mitzvah really about? Leaving our comfort zone to welcome people who are out of their comfort zone.

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12:21

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 25: 3:3 - The Lamp of Hashem

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2025/09/28

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 25: 3:3 - The Lamp of Hashem - Sep 28, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Where was Shemuel lying down? And what is the meaning of the phrase, "the lamp of Hashem was not yet extinguished?" To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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14:04

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 24: 3:2-3 - Eli's Blindness

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2025/09/26

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 24: 3:2-3 - Eli's Blindness - Sep 26, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Was Eli's blindness a punishment from Hashem? Or something else? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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11:12

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 23: 3:1-2 - Shemuel's...

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2025/09/25

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 23: 3:1-2 - Shemuel's Envelope, the Disappearance of Prophecy - Sep 25, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. The envelope structure bridging 2:18 and 3:1, and the emphasis on the disappearance of prophecy. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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11:49

One Word That Leaves Me Breathless

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2025/09/21

One Word That Leaves Me Breathless - Sep 21, 2025 - Derashah for Rosh Hashanah 5786. Pursuing a tefillah which is not in the ChatGPT style of least common denominator, but instead reflects who we are.

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12:47

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 22: 2:30-36 - The...

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2025/09/21

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 22: 2:30-36 - The Punishment of Beit Eli - Sep 21, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. The Ish Elokim predicts the horrible fate of the house of Eli - but it can be averted, at least for individuals. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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8:54

Lo Bashomayim He - Empowered and Abandoned?

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2025/09/19

Lo Bashomayim He - Empowered and Abandoned? - Sep 19, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Netzavim 5785. לא בשמים היא empowers us to develop Halachah, but also means Hashem is not giving us clarity. Why did Hashem decide on that strategy?

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15:04

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 21: 2:26-30 - Ish Elokim,...

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2025/09/19

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 21: 2:26-30 - Ish Elokim, Eli, Shemuel, and Korach - Sep 19, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Why doesn't Hashem speak to Eli directly? And why is Eli punished for the sins of his sons? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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6:35

On Rosh Hashanah, meet with the Contractor in Ein Tav

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2025/09/18

On Rosh Hashanah, meet with the Contractor in Ein Tav - Sep 18, 2025 - Dvar torah for the first night of Rosh Hashanah 5786, building on ideas primarily from Reb Shmerel of Verkhivka and the Chiddushei HaRim. The importance of being happy on Rosh Hashanah, and of looking on others with a good eye and with love.

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11:53

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 20: 2:25 - Why couldn't...

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2025/09/18

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 20: 2:25 - Why couldn't they repent? - Sep 18, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. What was the meaning of Eli's rebuke for Chofni and Pinchas? And why didn't Hashem want them to do teshuvah, but instead to die? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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19:49

Why Learn Kodashim Deeply?

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2025/09/16

Why Learn Kodashim Deeply? - Sep 16, 2025 - Introduction to Seder Kodashim for Daf Yomi: Why learn Kodashim deeply, trying to draw halachah from the sugya? Isn't it הלכתא למשיחא, a halachah for the time of Mashiach? Drawing on essays by Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm and Rabbi Zevulun Charlop in Kol Tzvi Volume 1.

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14:53

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 19: 2:22-25 - What did the...

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2025/09/16

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 19: 2:22-25 - What did the sons of Eli do? - Sep 16, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. How do we understand the gemara that seems to exonerate Chofni and Pinchas of the worst charge against them? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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46:00

Fourteen Centuries #56: Rabbeinu Nisim Gaon

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2025/09/14

Fourteen Centuries #56: Rabbeinu Nisim Gaon - Sep 14, 2025 - Concluding our focus on Kairouan and Tunisia, with Rav Nissim Gaon, a key bridge between Bavel and Spain. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

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12:07

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 18: 2:18-22 - The Role of...

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2025/09/13

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 18: 2:18-22 - The Role of Chanah's Meil - Sep 13, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. The role of Chanah's me'il in the lives of Shaul and Dovid. And starting to see the sins of the sons of Eli. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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11:26

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 17: 2:12-17 - Abuse of the...

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2025/09/12

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 17: 2:12-17 - Abuse of the Korbanot - Sep 12, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Eli's sons take from the korbanot - but why the emphasis on roasting? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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7:59

Sacrificing to Lift Up Another Jew

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2025/09/11

Sacrificing to Lift Up Another Jew - Sep 11, 2025 - Derashah for Parshat Ki Tavo 5785. Why do we have a baal keriah for mikra bikkurim? When was it instituted? And what can we learn for our shuls for Yamim Noraim?

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45:45

Megillah 4a-4b

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2025/09/09

Megillah 4a-4b - Sep 9, 2025 - Having Purim Shiurim on Shabbat the 14th of Adar; Reading Megillat Esther night and day; Moving the villages to the day when villagers come to cities; When the 14th of Adar is Friday.

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9:33

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #45 - Dislocated...

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2025/09/09

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #45 - Dislocated Bones on Shabbat - Sep 9, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: Re-seating a dislocated shoulder or arm on Shabbos. Note: Please consult your doctor for medical advice, and your halachic authority for halachic advice. To sign up for the whatsapp go to http://tiny.cc/wamedical

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14:14

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 15: 2:1-10 - Prophecy,...

YUTORAH: R" Mordechai Torczyner -- Recent Shiurim ·

2025/09/09

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 15: 2:1-10 - Prophecy, Philosophy, Intertextuality - Sep 9, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shoftim, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. We conclude our look at Chanah's song, seeing layers of prophecy and philosophy, as well as meaningful links to Dovid's songs in Tehillim. To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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33:08

Rav Kook on Tefillah #8 - A Cure for Spiritual...

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2025/09/08

Rav Kook on Tefillah #8 - A Cure for Spiritual Homesickness - Sep 8, 2025 - A weekly chabura based on עולת ראי"ה, Rav Kook on the Siddur. Concluding the opening essay. Tefillah as part of a cycle of connection flowing from and through the Eitz HaChayim. And tefillah curing the spiritual homesickness that a Jew feels.

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