Lectures by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig

1. Earning Redemption through Recognizing the Exile
Lecture is approx. 36 minutes.
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by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig

Description of lecture: Parshas Beshalach: Why did so many Jews die during the Plague of Darkness prior to the Exodus? This lecture provides important perspectives on how a Jew must perceive himself in exile -- in particular in a welcoming exile, such as the United States.

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Live: Chumash Shiur

What: Chumash Shiur

Lecturer: Elirok

When: Sunday through Thursday

Time: Starting at 2 PM EST

Location: Online @ the "Jewish Home". Follow the directions at this link for instructions on how to enter the shiur room.


For archives of these lectures click here.

Parsha of the Week: Noach

1. Noach

by Rabbi Avi Geller
Lecture is approx. 56 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

Rabbi Avi Geller’s series on the entire five books of Judaism is delivered with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each weekly talk is a whirlwind tour of all the events of that week’s Torah portion, plus major commentaries and explanations of fundamental concepts of Judaism.

2. Noach: A Tzaddik in His Time

by Kahn, Rabbi Ari
Lecture is approx. 49 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

Nimrod is the ultimate evil superpower. He uses any means to attain his desires. Nothing stood in his way. This sinister individual succeeded in unifying the masses to wage war against God. Learn more about how this evil incarnate institutionalized destruction of the world and what lessons can we draw from this today.

3. Noach: Different Strokes for Different Folks

by Wagensberg, Rabbi Abba
Lecture is approx. 88 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

The rainbow was bestowed upon the world at the end of Parshas Noach as a creation of striking aesthetic beauty… but the message it stands for is even more breathtaking. Climbing the spiritual ladder to reach G-d is a task that can be done in a number of distinct ways. Learning to appreciate the harmony inherent within the diversity of rainbow colors is a beautiful metaphor to appreciate the multiplicity of the individual paths available to each human being.

4. The Inclusiveness of Diversity

by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 45 minutes.
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5. If Family Needs It, You'll Do It

by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 42 minutes.
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6. Noach Worked In The World, Avraham Lived In It

by the Rosh Yeshiva, Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 60 minutes.
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Parsha of the Week: Bereishis

1. Bereishis: Light and Darkness in Confusion

by Carmell, Rabbi Aryeh
Lecture is approx. 51 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

Rabbi Aryeh Carmell adds new insight and a different perspective to the weekly parsha.

2. Bereishis: Who Banged the Big Bang?

by Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein
Lecture is approx. 39 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

“In the beginning, G-d created…” These famous words lose some of their glitter when put alongside the many popular scientific theories that saturate our society. After all, what about the Big Bang, evolution, and the world being at least 8 billion years old? Rabbi Milstein looks between these divine lines and quotes ancient writings that show how the sages of old were light years ahead of current scientific discoveries – and that after all is said and done, the gap between science and Torah is really a lot closer than it appears.

3. Bereishis: "Am I G-d?"

by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 79 minutes.
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A description of this class from Aish Audio:

If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.

Parsha of the Week: Nitzavim/Vayeilech

1. Nitzavim/ Vayeilech

by Geller, Rabbi Avi
Lecture is approx. 73 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio

Rabbi Avi Geller presents the five central books of Judaism with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each talk covers all the events of the weekly Torah portion, plus major commentaries and basic concepts and tenets of Judaism.

2. Parasha Nitzvim Vayalach

by Rabbi Dov Ber Weisman
(from Torah from Dixie in Atlanta, Georgia)
Lecture is approx. 59 minutes
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3. Parashas Nitzavim

by Rabbi Yissocher Frand
(of Yad Yechiel Foundation. (telephone 1 410 358 0416 in usa)
Lecture is approx. 17 minutes
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4. "Who Am I?" I'm A Servant Of Hashem"

by Rabbi Yochana Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu
Lecture is approx. 54 minutes
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Parsha of the Week: Ki Seitzei

1. Ki Seitzei: Judgment is Responsibility

by Rabbi Aryeh Carmell
Lecture is approx. 52 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Aryeh Carmell adds new insight and a different perspective to the weekly parsha.

2. Ki Seitzei

by Rabbi Avi Geller
Lecture is approx. 81 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Avi Geller presents the five central books of Judaism with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each talk covers all the events of the weekly Torah portion, plus major commentaries and basic concepts and tenets of Judaism.

Parsha of the Week: Eikev - פרשת עקב

1. Parashas Eikev

by Rabbi Grossman
Lecture is approx. 58 minutes.
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Rabbi Grossman is a Rebbe at Yeshiva Gedola of Los Angeles. Dozens listen to his parasha tapes in Los Angeles every week. Hebrew Background needed.

2. Parashas Eikev

by Rabbi Zalman Manella
Lecture is approx. 74 minutes
Source: http://www.englishtorahtapes.com
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3. It makes so much sense, that I am not listening.

by Rabbi Michel Twerski
Lecture is approx. 19 minutes
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Parsha of the Week: Va'eschanan - פרשת ואתחנן

1. Va'eschanan: Glued On God

by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 96 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.

Update: 4 Lectures Broadcast

1. Lecture #4 was added to the Parsha of the Week: Devarim - פרשת דברים blog entry.

2. Lectures #7-9 were added to the Lectures for - 17th of Tammuz - 3 Weeks - Tisha B'Av blog entry today.

Parsha of the Week: Devarim - פרשת דברים

1. The Joy Mourning Jerusalem
by: by Rabbi Aryeh Carmell
Lecture is approx. 42 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Aryeh Carmell adds new insight and a different perspective to the weekly parsha.

2. Devarim
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Lecture is approx. 49 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Ari Kahn probes issues and events within the weekly Torah portion. His unique insight adds an additional flavor to our familiar Bible stories. Drawing from midrashic and mystical sources, valuable lessons are brought to the surface from cryptic texts. His interesting perspective and inquisitive nature will open yet another door to your weekly parsha experience.

3. Devarim: Preserve His Dignity
by Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein
Lecture is approx. 49 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

In his weekly Parsha talk, Rabbi Milstein learns from Moshe Rabbeinu how we can be more sensitive to the spiritual development of others. He itemizes the merits we need to speed up the final Beis Hamikdash, and describes how to improve our ability to show others the beauty of our rich heritage.

4. Parasha Devarim
by Rabbi Avi Geller
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Lecture is approx. 49 minutes.
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Parsha of the Week: Mattos/Massei - פרשת מטות\מסעי

1. Mattos/Massei: Mitzvos at Whose Expense
by Rabbi Aryeh Carmell
Lecture is approx. 54 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Aryeh Carmell adds new insight and a different perspective to the weekly parsha.

2. Mattos/Massei: Quality Family Time
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Lecture is approx. 42 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Ari Kahn probes issues and events within the weekly Torah portion. His unique insight adds an additional flavor to our familiar Bible stories. Drawing from midrashic and mystical sources, valuable lessons are brought to the surface from cryptic texts. His interesting perspective and inquisitive nature will open yet another door to your weekly parsha experience.

3. Mattos / Massei: What a Trip!
by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 93 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

The Torah painstakingly recounts every spot visited by the tribes on their 40 years travel through the desert. What can we possibly gain by this seemingly irrelevant repetition? Every encounter we face in life is fraught with challenge. Rabbi Wagnesberg’s dynamic talk explains how to unravel every journey we take and how to appreciate the inherent lesson for us to learn from.

4. Mattos / Massei
by Weisz, Rabbi Noson
Lecture is approx. 68 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Join Rabbi Noson Weisz as he explores deeper insights on the weekly parsha, with a philosophical and kabbalistic perspective culled from the Ramban. His straightforward and interesting style will help you relate to the parsha and bring the words to life before you on the page.

Parsha of the Week: Pinchas - פרשת פינחס

1. Pinchas: Intolerance Wins the Peace Prize
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Lecture is approx. 46 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Ari Kahn probes issues and events within the weekly Torah portion. His unique insight adds an additional flavor to our familiar Bible stories. Drawing from midrashic and mystical sources, valuable lessons are brought to the surface from cryptic texts. His interesting perspective and inquisitive nature will open yet another door to your weekly parsha experience.

2. Pinchas
by Weisz, Rabbi Noson
Lecture is approx. 66 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Join Rabbi Noson Weisz as he explores deeper insights on the weekly parsha, with a philosophical and kabbalistic perspective culled from the Ramban. His straightforward and interesting style will help you relate to the parsha and bring the words to life before you on the page.

3. Parshas Pinchas with Rashi
by Rabbi Zalman Manela
Lecture is approx. 79 minutes.
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4. Land of Israel, The Maid Servant Of Israel
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 42 minutes.
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5. Measure For Measure Maintaining Relationships
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 47 minutes.
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6. Sinas Chinam [Baseless Hatred], It's Basis
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 43 minutes.
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Parsha of the Week: Chukas/Balak - פרשת חקת/בלק

1. Chukas
by Rabbi Avi Geller
Lecture is approx. 60 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Avi Geller presents the five central books of Judaism with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each talk covers all the events of the weekly Torah portion, plus major commentaries and basic concepts and tenets of Judaism.

2. Chukas/Balak : The Hidden Reasons
by Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein
Lecture is approx. 37 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Some Divine decrees were given, but how come reasons were not given for the rational mitzvot? Are we really expected to do things we don't understand? Hear an interesting discussion on this thorny issue plus other insights from the weekly parsha - such as when the wandering Jews encountered the greatest non-Jewish prophet, Bilaam, and his multiple attempts to curse them in the desert.

3. Chukas: The Empowering Paradox
by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 85 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.

4. Balak
by Rabbi Avi Geller
Lecture is approx. 73 minutes.
Click here to listen with Windows Media Player

A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Avi Geller presents the five central books of Judaism with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each talk covers all the events of the weekly Torah portion, plus major commentaries and basic concepts and tenets of Judaism.

5. Balak
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Lecture is approx. 44 minutes.
Click here to listen with Windows Media Player

A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Ari Kahn probes issues and events within the weekly Torah portion. His unique insight adds an additional flavor to our familiar Bible stories. Drawing from midrashic and mystical sources, valuable lessons are brought to the surface from cryptic texts. His interesting perspective and inquisitive nature will open yet another door to your weekly parsha experience.

Parsha of the Week: Korach - פרשת קרח

1. Korach: Truth, Torah and Simplicity
by Rabbi Aryeh Carmell
Lecture is approx. 52 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Aryeh Carmell adds new insight and a different perspective to the weekly parsha.

2. Korach
by Rabbi Ari Kahn
Lecture is approx. 40 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Ari Kahn probes issues and events within the weekly Torah portion. His unique insight adds an additional flavor to our familiar Bible stories. Drawing from midrashic and mystical sources, valuable lessons are brought to the surface from cryptic texts. His interesting perspective and inquisitive nature will open yet another door to your weekly parsha experience.

3. Korach: Korach vs Moshe - Like Night & Day
by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 88 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.

Parsha of the Week: Shelach - פרשת שלח

1. Shelach: Appreciating What You Have
by Rabbi Yerachmiel Milstein
Lecture is approx. 39 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Tragedy strikes in this parsha - the spies return with a less than glowing report about the land of Israel. But objectively speaking, was this event so bad that it also called for the destruction of the Temple and the other national catastrophes that struck on that same day? Rabbi Milstein examines how sharpening your skill of "appreciation" is a critical link to upgrade your relationship with God.

Archive: Parsha of the Week Postings - Latest Post First

Parsha of the Week: Noach

Parsha of the Week: Bereishis

Parsha of the Week: Ki Seitzei

Parsha of the Week: Eikev - פרשת עקב

Parsha of the Week: Va'eschanan - פרשת ואתחנן

Parsha of the Week: Devarim - פרשת דברים

Parsha of the Week: Mattos/Massei - פרשת מטות\מסעי

Parsha of the Week: Pinchas - פרשת פינחס

Parsha of the Week: Chukas/Balak - פרשת חקת/בלק

Parsha of the Week: Korach - פרשת קרח

Parsha of the Week: Shelach - פרשת שלח

Parsha of the Week: Beha'aloscha - פרשת בהעלותך

Parsha of the Week: Naso - פרשת נשא

Parsha of the Week: Bamidbar - פרשת במדבר

Parsha of the Week: Behar/Bechukosai - פרשת בהר\בחקתי

Parsha of the Week: Emor - פרשת אמור

Parsha of the Week: Acharei Mos/Kedoshim - פרשת אחרי מות\קדושים

Parsha of the Week: Parshas Tazria - פרשת תזריע

Parsha of the Week: Tazria/Metzora - פרשת תזריע\מצורע

Parsha of the Week: Beha'aloscha - פרשת בהעלותך

1. Beha'aloscha
by Rabbi Avi Geller
48 minutes
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Avi Geller presents the five central books of Judaism with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each talk covers all the events of the weekly Torah portion, plus major commentaries and basic concepts and tenets of Judaism.

Parsha of the Week: Naso - פרשת נשא

1. Parshas Naso
by Rabbi Sauer
Rosh Kollel of Yeshiva of Los Angeles
Source: www.613.org
Lecture is approx. 90 Minutes
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2. Free Choice
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. __ minutes.
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3. The Godliness In You
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. __ minutes.
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4. Living Torah
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. __ minutes.
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Parsha of the Week: Bamidbar - פרשת במדבר

1. Bamidbar: Finding Your Place in Klal Yisrael
by Rabbi Eli Mansour
Lecture is approx. 45 minutes.
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A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

Rabbi Eli Mansour draws out lots of action and inspiration from this week's parsha. Hear about the twelve tribes, finding your place in society, the sons of Aaron, and ways to give simple, yet fundamental respect to your parents - which really pays off. His insights are delivered with energy and humor. Be prepared for a captivating session.

2. Bamidbar: Counting and the Rejection Syndrome
by Rabbi Aryeh Carmell
Lecture is approx. 45 minutes.
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3. Parshas Bamidbar - Haftorah
[Shabbos Drasha - 5763 - Parsha & Haftara Connections]
By Rabbi Zev Leff
http://www.rabbileff.net/
Lecture is approx. 42 minutes.
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4. Bamidbar
by Rabbi Yissocher Frand of Yad Yechiel Foundation.
[Telephone 1- 410-358-0416 in USA]
Source: www.613.org
Lecture is approx. 15 minutes.
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5. Being an Example to Our Peers
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 19 minutes.
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Parsha of the Week: Behar/Bechukosai - פרשת בהר\בחקתי

1. Behar/ Bechukosai: How to Deal With Pain
by Rabbi Abba Wagensberg
Lecture is approx. 85 minutes.
Click here to listen with Windows Media Player


A description of this class as found on Aish Audio:

If you usually skip over parsha talks, give a listen to Rabbi Wagensberg! His dynamic style gives an exciting twist to each week's parsha, often coming from a new vantage point.


2. In Relationships Taking Should Be For Giving
by Rabbi Yochanan Zweig
http://www.talmudicu.edu/
Lecture is approx. 46 minutes
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