We are beginning siman 3. The siman is one line, but is not so simple.    The Chayei Adam writes that it is assur to stretch out a thread so that it is not compacted. Thread can be made by wrapping it around itself, but when that is done, the thread sometimes needs to be […]

On today’s pages, Zevachim 40 and 41, the rabbis discuss the high priest’s two sets of garments—one dazzling and jeweled, the other plain white for Yom Kippur. Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin joins us to explain why Judaism teaches that true importance isn’t shown by adding layers, but by stripping them away. What does holiness look like when we return to the essence? Listen and find out.

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Reclaiming Redemption for Lech Lecha: World War 0: Loyalty to Family; Peacemaker; Forecasting Future Wars; Humanity's Socio-Political Struggle - Oct 31, 2025 - Geulah-related shiurim based on my recent sefer "Reclaiming Redemption: Deciphering the Maze of Jewish History" - https://www.reclaimingredemption.com or at www.mtaraginbooks.com

Surprise! The One Pasuk Podcast is back! I’m so excited to start with this special episode I did with the Rebbetzin for Lech Lecha. Next week, I’ll be introducing the new One Pasuk Podcast Team with Parshas Vayera. 3 out of 4 weeks will feature the team and once a month I’ll be doing an episode like this one with Shoshana on ‘Relationship Lessons in the Parsha’. So stay tuned and thank you for all the great feedback and support.וַיֹּאמֶר אֱלֹהִים אֲבָל שָׂרָה אִשְׁתְּךָ יֹלֶדֶת לְךָ בֵּן וְקָרָאתָ

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Jewish wisdom exploration: Cities of Refuge were also cities for Levites, the priests. Discuss this approach as commanded in the Torah from various perspectives across the sources.

Eshet Chayil 106

Bringing a Siddur or Machzor to Shul for After Shabbos. Bringing Wine or a Megila for After Shabbos;

Eshet Chayil 104

There are two distinct and seemingly contradictory approaches to what constitutes bitachon, complete trust in G-d. Approach A says that that bitachon is the confidence that Hashem will do for a person whatever he or she needs. Approach B say that bitachon has nothing to do with what an individual needs or desires. Indeed, it is the calm acceptance of whatever Hashem does, no matter how uncomfortable it might be. Which approach is right?

In our new series, we will examine the laws of Tefillah.  May our learning be a merit for our brave soldiers in the IDF, full healing for our brothers and sisters in Israel, and for proper Jewish burial for those bodies still being held captive. In our next lesson we  discuss the 248 words found in Keriat Shema. Our learning is dedicated L'Iluy Nishmat Captain Daniel Perez HY"D who was killed in battle on October 7th, 2023.

Kitzur Yomi 15, 9.14-21