Apr 24, 2025
Abarbanel on the Parasha | Shemini | 5785 | Why Couldn't David Build the Mikdash? by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
The haftara for Shemini is particularly dramatic. A glimpse of the commentary of Abarbanel on Neviim Rishonim.
Apr 24, 2025
Shemini | The Sound of Silence: Vayidom Aharon, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
How are we to understand Aharon's silence? Aharon's reaction to the death of his sons, Nadav and Avihu, is summarized in two words: וידם אהרן. Translation, meaning and implications of these two words are the fodder for much exegetic and...
Apr 10, 2025
Pesach | Birkat HaShir (2), by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
Why is "Nishmat Kol Chai" the appropriate hymn with which to finish Leil haSeder?
As we discussed in the previous shiur, the liturgical poem "Nishmat Kol Chai" is quite ancient and predates the era of the פייטנים. It is mentioned by R. Yochanan as the "Birkat...
Apr 7, 2025
Abarbanel on the Parasha | Tzav | 5785 | Fire on the Mizbe'ach, by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
What does this mean? Join us for this exciting new series in the commentary of the Abarbanel.
Apr 3, 2025
Abarbanel on the Parasha | Vayikra | 5785, by Rav Elyakim Krumbein
On the purpose of korbanot. Join us for this exciting new series in the commentary of the Abarbanel.