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YUTORAH: R" Mordechai Torczyner -- Recent Shiurim

Torczyner, Rabbi Mordechai

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29:15

The Yahrtzeit of Ezra HaSofer: Guardian of the Masorah

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2026/01/01

The Yahrtzeit of Ezra HaSofer: Guardian of the Masorah - Jan 1, 2026 - Why did Chazal equate Ezra's passing with the translation of Torah into Greek, and the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem before destroying the first Beit HaMikdash? Three ways to understand Ezra's title of "sofer".

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12:27

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 69: 11:8-10 - The Census...

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2026/01/01

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 69: 11:8-10 - The Census (of Yehudah) - Jan 1, 2026 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. How does Shaul count the Jews who rally to defend Yavesh Gilad? And why count Yehudah separately? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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45:42

Megillah 7b

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2025/12/30

Megillah 7b - Dec 30, 2025 - Rav Ashi and Ameimar. What are the different rules for Shabbos and Yom Tov, regarding ochel nefesh - and its machshirin? What are the different penalties for Shabbos and Yom Kippur?

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11:36

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #54 - Addressing...

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2025/12/30

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #54 - Addressing Intolerable Pain on Shabbat - Dec 30, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: What may we do for intolerable pain on Shabbat, such as a case of testicular torsion? 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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13:36

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 68: 11:2-7 - Shaul Rallies...

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2025/12/30

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 68: 11:2-7 - Shaul Rallies the Troops - Dec 30, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. How does Shaul respond to the threat of Amon against Yavesh Gilad? And why does he respond this way, in particular? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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33:26

Yehoshua #8: 2:4-14 - Action and Negotiation

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2025/12/29

Yehoshua #8: 2:4-14 - Action and Negotiation - Dec 29, 2025 - Rachav hides the spies, saving them - and then requests kindness and a sign of truth from them. And why is she so poetic?

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31:51

Fourteen Centuries #61: Introducing the Kuzari, Part...

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2025/12/28

Fourteen Centuries #61: Introducing the Kuzari, Part 3 of 3 - Dec 28, 2025 - Completing our look at Rabbi Yehudah HaLevi's start to the Kuzari - how the Jew presents the foundations of Jewish belief. Note: The history is more overview than granular, and certainly not academic.

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12:33

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 67: 11:1 - Why does Amon...

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2025/12/28

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 67: 11:1 - Why does Amon attack Yavesh Gilad? - Dec 28, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. After Shaul is anointed, Amon attacks Yavesh Gilad. Why? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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11:14

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 66: 10:24-27 - Shaul, Rejected

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2025/12/26

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 66: 10:24-27 - Shaul, Rejected - Dec 26, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Fresh off the coronation, the people reject Shaul; why? And what does he do? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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11:56

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 65: 10:17-24 - Shaul's Lottery

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2025/12/25

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 65: 10:17-24 - Shaul's Lottery - Dec 25, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Shaul is identified as the new king! To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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44:08

Megillah 7b

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2025/12/23

Megillah 7b - Dec 23, 2025 - The details of mishloach manot and matanot la'evyonim. Rabbah, Rabbi Zeira and intoxication at the Purim Seudah. And a bonus: Who wrote Megillat Esther?

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9:25

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #53 - Inserting...

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2025/12/23

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #53 - Inserting an IV on Shabbat - Dec 23, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: Is there a halachic problem on Shabbat with the expected flashback of blood when placing an IV? 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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12:52

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 64: 10:14-17 - Shaul and...

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2025/12/23

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 64: 10:14-17 - Shaul and his uncle - Dec 23, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. What do we learn from Shaul's conversation with his uncle? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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31:28

Yehoshua #7: 2:1-3 - Yehoshua's Changes, Rachav's...

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2025/12/22

Yehoshua #7: 2:1-3 - Yehoshua's Changes, Rachav's Heroism - Dec 22, 2025 - How did Yehoshua attempt to correct the errors of the original Meraglim? What do we know about Rachav?

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11:39

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 63: 10:7-13 - Is Shaul also...

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2025/12/21

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 63: 10:7-13 - Is Shaul also among the prophets? - Dec 21, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Shaul becomes a prophet - and people react with shock! To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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13:19

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 62: 10:2-8 - Here is your...

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2025/12/19

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 62: 10:2-8 - Here is your mission! - Dec 19, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. Shemuel tells Shaul what will happen to him, and what he should do, after they part. What is the significance of each stage of Shaul's predicted journey? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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6:56

The Zohar and Mrs. Cooperman

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2025/12/18

The Zohar and Mrs. Cooperman - Dec 18, 2025 - Derashah for Chanukah, Rosh Chodesh and Parshat Miketz 5786: a Mrs. Cooperman Shabbat. Drawing on Rabbi Emanuel Feldman's classic Tradition article, and learning from a philosophy that wants to expand "moed" to all places and times, as promoted by Rabbi Abba in the Zohar.

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11:59

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 61: 10:1 - Anointing Shaul

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2025/12/18

Shemuel I Mini-Shiur Part 61: 10:1 - Anointing Shaul - Dec 18, 2025 - A daily mini-shiur delivered via Whatsapp, on the book of Shemuel, in the merit of the soldiers of the IDF, as well as the hostages and the wounded. What is the significant of anointing Shaul in private, when he will be re-anointed in public in 10:17-25? To join the Whatsapp, go to http://tiny.cc/washemuel

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44:40

Megillah 7a

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2025/12/16

Megillah 7a - Dec 16, 2025 - What did Esther ask for Year 2 - celebration of Purim, or recording of Megillat Esther? What is the Halachic status of Kohelet and Esther? Was Esther written with ruach hakodesh?

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11:56

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #52 - Performing...

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2025/12/16

Practical Medical Halachah Whatsapp #52 - Performing Mitzvot at the Expense of One's Health - Dec 16, 2025 - A weekly 5-10 minute Medical Halachah Whatsapp. This installment: How much pain, illness, or strain must one sustain for the sake of a mitzvah? 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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