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Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Purim: Halachot derived from the Pasuk 'laYehudim...'Purim: Halachot derived from the Pasuk 'laYehudim...'2021-03-0329 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Gra unveils the uniqueness of PurimThe Gra unveils the uniqueness of Purim2021-02-2434 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Purim: The Gra's Al haNissim; A Mehadrin Mishloach ManotPurim: The Gra's Al haNissim; A Mehadrin Mishloach Manot2021-02-2244 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Purim on PesachPurim on Pesach2021-02-2245 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parsha: Insights into Parshat Zachor, Women and Parshat ZachorParsha: Insights into Parshat Zachor, Women and Parshat Zachor2021-02-1858 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Purim: Mordechai and the Three KidsPurim: Mordechai and the Three Kids2021-02-1736 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Parallels in the Aseret HaDibrotParasha: Parallels in the Aseret HaDibrot2021-02-1246 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat BeshalachParashat Beshalach2021-02-0459 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Chanukah Shiur 5781Chanukah Shiur 57812020-12-1440 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parshat VaYishlach - Yaakov afraid? Where is his Bitachon?Parshat VaYishlach - Yaakov afraid? Where is his Bitachon?2020-12-0847 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat VaYishlach - Yaakov's Reaction to Dina's AbductionParashat VaYishlach - Yaakov's Reaction to Dina's Abduction2020-12-0444 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parshat VaYeitzei - The SulamParshat VaYeitzei - The Sulam2020-11-3045 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Varying Shapes of anti-SemitismThe Varying Shapes of anti-Semitism2020-11-3041 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parshat VaYeitzei - Understanding Ya’akov’s vowParshat VaYeitzei - Understanding Ya’akov’s vow2020-11-281h 04Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat Toldot - Mesorah and ContextParashat Toldot - Mesorah and Context2020-11-2254 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Yitzchak's ResurrectionParasha: Yitzchak's Resurrection2020-11-0957 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat Lech Lecha - The Test of Lech LechaParashat Lech Lecha - The Test of Lech Lecha2020-11-0648 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Challenge of ProgressThe Challenge of Progress2020-11-0644 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat VaYeira - Avraham's Negotiation over SedomParashat VaYeira - Avraham's Negotiation over Sedom2020-11-0645 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat Lech Lecha - The Repercussions of Lot Joining Avraham’s JourneyParashat Lech Lecha - The Repercussions of Lot Joining Avraham’s Journey2020-10-3037 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parashat Noach- Why was Noach saved?Parashat Noach- Why was Noach saved?2020-10-2349 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parshat Bereishit - The Elevated State of Original Man - Learning Middot from NatureParshat Bereishit - The Elevated State of Original Man - Learning Middot from Nature2020-10-1631 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Blowing Shofar on Shabbat RH: Why is the Beit haMikdash different? (part 3)Blowing Shofar on Shabbat RH: Why is the Beit haMikdash different? (part 3)2020-09-1658 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra - Torah reveals current History; you just have to be the Gaon to see it!Torat HaGra - Torah reveals current History; you just have to be the Gaon to see it!2020-09-1645 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Machzorology? Insights into the structure and theme of ZichronotMachzorology? Insights into the structure and theme of Zichronot2020-09-161h 02Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Why no Shofar when Rosh HaShana falls on Shabbos - Part 2Why no Shofar when Rosh HaShana falls on Shabbos - Part 22020-09-0852 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Origin and Structure of SelichotThe Origin and Structure of Selichot2020-09-0755 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Ki Tavo - "Arami Oveid Avi..."Parasha: Ki Tavo - "Arami Oveid Avi..." Who is Arami, What is Oveid and who is Avi?2020-09-0444 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Machzorology Part 2: Zochreinu leChaimMachzorology Part 2: Zochreinu leChaim2020-09-0156 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Why no Shofar when Rosh HaShana falls on ShabbosWhy no Shofar when Rosh HaShana falls on Shabbos2020-09-0150 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Al haMichya and the Mitzvah of BikkurimAl haMichya and the Mitzvah of Bikkurim2020-09-0147 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Ki Teitzei - Souls that belong together - Eishet Yefat To'arParasha: Ki Teitzei - Souls that belong together - Eishet Yefat To'ar2020-08-2853 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Machzorology: Part 1 -Malchuyot (Kingship)Machzorology: Part 1 -Malchuyot (Kingship)2020-08-2748 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Significance of the Shofar in ElulThe Significance of the Shofar in Elul2020-08-2757 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)A basic understanding of the Mitzvah of ShofarA basic understanding of the Mitzvah of Shofar2020-08-2755 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parshat Shoftim - Rabbis arguing across generational linesParshat Shoftim - Rabbis arguing across generational lines2020-08-211h 01Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Appreciating Lecha DodiAppreciating Lecha Dodi2020-08-1951 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: Parashat ShoftimTorat HaGra: Parashat Shoftim2020-08-1944 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Four Brachot Comprising BentchingThe Four Brachot Comprising Bentching2020-08-1758 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: The Supreme Value of Toiling in TorahTorat HaGra: The Supreme Value of Toiling in Torah2020-08-1749 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Re'eh - Holy burials (Sheimos) and CremationsParasha: Re'eh - Holy burials (Sheimos) and Cremations2020-08-1448 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Eikev “Sorrow be gone!" - "Devai Haser...” Bentching at a wedding, a deeper lookParasha: Eikev “Sorrow be gone!" - "Devai Haser...” Bentching at a wedding, a deeper look2020-08-0657 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: The Gra's approach to the world of KabbalahTorat HaGra: The Gra's approach to the world of Kabbalah2020-08-0655 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Tefillat Kabbalat Shabbat - Mizmor leDavid, Ana beKoachTefillat Kabbalat Shabbat - Mizmor leDavid, Ana beKoach2020-08-0557 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Festivals: The underlying message of Tu B'AvFestivals: The underlying message of Tu B'Av2020-08-0354 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat haGra: The Torah as a single entity. Based on Shiur by R Elyakim KrumbeinTorat haGra: The Torah as a single entity. Based on Shiur by R Elyakim Krumbein2020-07-2856 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The nature of Tisha B'Av relative to all other fast daysThe nature of Tisha B'Av relative to all other fast days2020-07-281h 00Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Haftarat Chazon - The challenge of genuine unity; in tribute to our founding Rosh Yeshiva - HaRav Yehuda Amital זצ״לHaftarat Chazon - The challenge of genuine unity; in tribute to our founding Rosh Yeshiva - HaRav Yehuda Amital זצ״ל2020-07-2352 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Halacha: Insights into the Tefillot of ShabbatHalacha: Insights into the Tefillot of Shabbat2020-07-2258 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: The Nature of Sefer DevarimTorat HaGra: The Nature of Sefer Devarim2020-07-211h 03Rabbi Blackman (RDB)A Personal Perspective On The Condition of DementiaA Personal Perspective On The Condition of Dementia2020-07-0817 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Privilege of a Personal MesorahThe Privilege of a Personal Mesorah2020-07-0815 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha - ChukatParasha - Chukat2020-07-0445 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Suggested Methodological Approach to the Biur HaGra and Word on Parashat ChukatSuggested Methodological Approach to the Biur HaGra and Word on Parashat Chukat2020-07-0147 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha - Maintaining the balance between human ambition and faith in HashemParasha - Maintaining the balance between human ambition and faith in Hashem2020-06-2956 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: "The Sanhedrin Supported Korach" How?Parasha: "The Sanhedrin Supported Korach" How?2020-06-2559 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Further comments on Lechem Mishne, covering Challah and Hadlakat NeirotFurther comments on Lechem Mishne, covering Challah and Hadlakat Neirot2020-06-2355 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: Bakashot on Shabbat and Yom TovTorat HaGra: Bakashot on Shabbat and Yom Tov2020-06-2259 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Shelach - The Sanhedrin Supported the SpiesParasha: Shelach - The Sanhedrin Supported the Spies2020-06-1955 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Lehafrish Challah or TerumaLehafrish Challah or Teruma2020-06-151h 05Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Beha'alotechaParasha: Beha'alotecha2020-06-1258 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Halacha: Sitting or Standing for Kiddush and HavdalahHalacha: Sitting or Standing for Kiddush and Havdalah2020-06-1057 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: The Gra's Contribution to the Method of PsakTorat HaGra: The Gra's Contribution to the Method of Psak2020-06-0859 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Identifying the uniqueness of the father son relationship through the concept of NezirutParasha: Identifying the uniqueness of the father son relationship through the concept of Nezirut2020-06-0458 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Halacha: Women and Havdalah Part 3Halacha: Women and Havdalah Part 32020-06-0457 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Halacha: Womens Obligation in Kiddush and Havdalah Part 2Halacha: Womens Obligation in Kiddush and Havdalah Part 22020-06-0455 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: Shavuot CustomsTorat HaGra: Shavuot Customs2020-05-301h 10Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Halacha: Shabbat - Mitzvat AseiHalacha: Shabbat - Mitzvat Asei2020-05-1559 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Bechukotai - Gilgulim and Earthly BlessingParasha: Bechukotai - Gilgulim and Earthly Blessing2020-05-1558 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Festivals: Lag B'omer 5780Festivals: Lag B'omer 57802020-05-1142 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Emor - Moadim and Kiddush HashemParasha: Emor - Moadim and Kiddush Hashem2020-05-071h 02Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Achrei - Nadav and AvihuParasha: Achrei - Nadav and Avihu2020-04-3050 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: Sefirat HaomerTorat HaGra: Sefirat Haomer2020-04-3055 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)The Nature of Miracles- Yom Haatzmaut 5780The Nature of Miracles- Yom Haatzmaut 57802020-04-2821 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Torat HaGra: Sefirat HaomerTorat HaGra: Sefirat Haomer2020-04-1853 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Naso - Nezirim throughout TanachParasha: Naso - Nezirim throughout Tanach2020-04-061h 00Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Festivals: Hagadah Insights - Avadim HayinuFestivals: Hagadah Insights - Avadim Hayinu2020-03-3035 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Festivals: Hagadah Insights - Moshe, Structure and BrochaFestivals: Hagadah Insights - Moshe, Structure and Brocha2020-03-301h 12Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Festivals: The underlying parallel between Covid and PesachFestivals: The underlying parallel between Covid and Pesach2020-03-2708 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Vayikra ”The Alef - Small Size, Great Message"Parasha: Vayikra ”The Alef - Small Size, Great Message"2020-03-2717 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Shabbos 18aNotes on Daf Yomi Shabbos 18a2020-03-2418 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Shabbos 17bNotes on Daf Yomi Shabbos 17b2020-03-2327 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Vayakel Pekudei - Hanging On Tender HooksParasha: Vayakel Pekudei - Hanging On Tender Hooks2020-03-2014 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Shabbos 2aNotes on Daf Yomi Shabbos 2a2020-03-0804 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 61bNotes on Daf Yomi Berachot 61b2020-03-0409 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 60bNotes on Daf Yomi Berachot 60b2020-03-0305 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Nusach Borei NefashotNusach Borei Nefashot2020-02-281h 07Rabbi Blackman (RDB)Intro into Nusach of Borei NefashotIntro into Nusach of Borei Nefashot2020-02-1106 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 36Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 362020-02-0904 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 37Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 372020-02-0907 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Day Yomi Berachot 35aNotes on Day Yomi Berachot 35a2020-02-0705 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 34bNotes on Daf Yomi Berachot 34b2020-02-0623 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 33Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 332020-02-0514 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 32aNotes on Daf Yomi Berachot 32a2020-02-0406 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 31Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 312020-02-0308 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 28aNotes on Daf Yomi Berachot 28a2020-01-3126 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 27Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 272020-01-3003 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 26Notes on Daf Yomi Berachot 262020-01-2904 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Parasha: Tazria - Is Mila on Day 8 crucial nowdaysParasha: Tazria - Is Mila on Day 8 crucial nowdays2018-04-2034 minRabbi Blackman (RDB)Pesach 5778Pesach 57782018-03-3043 min