Shows
A Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBeshalach - Yesod Takanas Krias HaTorah - יסוד תקנת קריאת התורהAnalyzing whether krias haTorah is a din in kriah or shmiah, and whether it is rooted in the mitzvah of Talmud Torah or the issur shichechas Torah and Hakhel.
2025-02-0914 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBo - The Nature of Arifas Peter Chamor - אופי עריפת פטר חמורAnalyzing the nature of arifas peter chamor via the question of safek, minyan hamitzvos, and birchas hamitzvah.
2025-01-3113 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVaera - Arba Kosos - ארבעה כוסותDiscussing the ikar sibas hatakanah of daled kosos.
2025-01-2607 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayechi - Kiyum Deoraysa of Kesuba - קיום דאורייתא של כתובהDescribing the kiyum deoraysa of kesuba according to Rambam.
2025-01-1009 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaHallel vHodaah: The Essence of ChanukahAnalyzing how the braisa formulates the essence of Chanukah according to Rashi, Riaz, and Rambam.
2024-12-2707 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayeshev - Geder Kideishus - גדר קדישותAnalyzing shitas haRambam on the parameters of the issur kideisha.
2024-12-2009 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayishlach - Pru u'Rvu for Nashim - פרו ורבו לנשיםExamining the nature of women's relationship with the mitzvah of pru urvu and how that relates with sirus issues.Hosafa: The Rambam clearly thinks women are obligated in the mitzvah of kiddushin in his introduction to Mishneh Torah.
2024-12-1610 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayetzei - Mechilah on Mitzvas Onah - מחילת מצות עונהAnalyzing the Rambam and Rishonim on mechila and tnai on mitzvas Onah in light of Lavan's formulation in Vayetzei.
2024-12-0611 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaToldos - Heter Sheker - גדר היתר לשקרDiscussing Yaakov's אנכי עשו בכורך and in which contexts it is mutar to tell a lie.
2024-11-2912 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaChayei Sarah - Heter Pilegesh of a Melech - היתר פלגש למלךReading Avraham's pilegesh relationship in light of shitas HaRambam of the Heter Pilegesh to a Melech.Shuv raisi: See Maharam Shick OC 145 and Meshech Chochmah Bereishis 16:3 who suggest along the lines of my pshat for Rashi. See also Sheilas Yaavetz v2 15 who says my pshat in the Gemara Yoma.
2024-11-2411 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaLech Lecha, Vayera - Mothers in Milah - אם במילת בנהExploring the scope and nature of Women's exclusion from Bris Milah.
2024-11-1113 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaNoach - Misas Beis Din for Bnei Noach - מיתת בית דין לבני נחExplaining the fundamental principles of misas beis din for Bnei Noach as it differs from that of Bnei Yisrael.
2024-11-0309 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaChatzotzros vs Hallel on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur - חצוצרות מול הלל בראש השנה ויום כיפורExplaining why we blow Chatzatzros on RH and YK, but do not say Hallel.
2024-10-1110 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayelech - Nashim in Hakhel and Talmud Torah - נשים בהקהל ותלמוד תורהAnalyzing what hakhel reflects about nashim in Talmud Torah in general.
2024-09-2710 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaKi Savo - Arur Makleh Aviv v'Imo - כי תבא - ארור מקלה אביו ואמוAnalayzing the halachic significance of the curse for one who embarasses their parents.
2024-09-2006 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaKi Setzei - Lo Sidrosh Shlomam v'Tovasam - לא תדרוש שלמם וטבתםAnalyzing the parameters of the issur derishas shalom and tovah towards bnei Amon and Moav.
2024-09-1511 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaShoftim - Geder Taf in Milchama - גדר טף במלחמהAnalyzing the parameters of טף in milchemes mitzvah.
2024-09-0606 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaRe'eh - Reias Panim for KetanimAnalyzing why and how ketanim participate in reias panim b'Regel.
2024-08-3012 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaEikev - Tefillas haYachid vs haTziburAnalyzing the personal and communal sides to the mitzvah of tefillah.
2024-08-2309 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVaeschanan - Shevach before BakashaAnalyzing the nature of the requirement to recite shevach becore bakasha in davenining.
2024-08-1611 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaDevarim - Lo Tira'umAnalyzing the essence of the issur to fear in war.
2024-08-0912 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaMatos - Leviim in MilchamaDiscussing the Sifrei brought in Rashi and the Rambam Hilchos Shemitah
2024-08-0410 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaPinchas - Sheilas Urim vTumim for MilchamaDiscussing the nature of sheilas urim vtumim to go to Milchama according to Rambam.
2024-07-2614 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBalak - Hezek Reiah for GoyimDiscussing whether hilchos hezek reiah are relavent to Bnei Noach
2024-07-1908 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaChukas - Kinyan Kibush for GoyimAnalyzing the nature of the kinyan kibush milchama for Goyim, and how it relates to kibush for Yisrael.
2024-07-1211 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaKorach - Pidyon for Bno ShenitrafDiscussing the nature of the shiur of 30 days for Pidyon HaBen, as it relates to the machlokes Rashi-Tosafos Bava Kama 11b.
2024-07-0510 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaShelach - Vayomer, Yetzias Mitzrayim in Krias ShemaDiscussing the kiyum of zechiras yetzias Mitzrayim in the mitzvah of krias shema.
2024-06-2809 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBehaaloscha - Tefillah b'Eis TzaraExplaining how and why על הצר הצורר אתכם והרעותם בחצוצרות and ולעבדו בכל לבבכם are two parallel but separate mitzvos for Rambam and Ramban.
2024-06-2115 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaNaso - Kiyum "Tefillah" of Birchas KohanimDiscussing sources pointing to a din/kiyum Tefillah in the Mitzvah of Birchas Kohanim.
2024-06-1406 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBemidbar - Pidyon haBen on ShabbosElaborating the mehalchim of R. Yehuda ben haRosh, Rivash, Terumas haDeshen, Radvaz, Igros Moshe, and Rav Schachter.
2024-06-0710 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBechukosai - Maaser Beheima for Shalmei ChagigahExplaining a puzzling Rambam.
2024-05-3110 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBehar - Sefiras HaOmer's Connection to Kiddush YovelExplaining the parallel emphasized by the Sifra and the Sefer haMitzvos.
2024-05-2407 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaEmor - Sefiras HaOmer biZman haZehExamining the range of views on the ikar mechayev of the mitzvah of sefiras haomer.
2024-05-1712 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaKedoshim - Malkus for Lo SikomExplaining Rambam's petur malkus for לא תקום.
2024-05-1012 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaAcharei Mos - Cheftza shel Mitzvah of Kisui haDamAnalyzing what is the cheftza shel mitzvah of kisui hadam.
2024-05-0307 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaPesach - Hallel of Leil haSeder's Connection to Hallel in GeneralAddressing an issue with the famous approach of R. Hai Gaon.
2024-04-2208 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaMetzora - Vihizartem es Bnei Yisrael miTumasamAnalyzing the approaches of Rashi, Tosafos, Ritva, and Rambam on this din and its relation to vesesos medeoraysa or midirabanan.
2024-04-1911 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaTazria - Tikun of Mila on ShabbosAnalyzing the machlokes R. Yehuda and R. Shimon in Shabbos 106a whether mila is an act of tikun or kilkul.
2024-04-1211 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaShemini - Kohen SheHarag es haNefeshAnalyzing the nature of the disqualification of a Kohen who has killed from Birchas Kohanim.
2024-04-0510 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaTzav - Zerizus for Terumas haDeshenExplaining why Rashi doesn't apply zrizin makdimin limitzvos to terumas hadeshen.
2024-03-2908 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayikra - Par Helem Davar Shel TziburAnalyzing whether it is the korban of Beis Din or the Tzibur.
2024-03-2210 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaPekudei - the Urim v'Tumim's Connection to the ChoshenExamining shitas Ramban, Abarbanel, Rashi, Raavad, and Rambam regarding the Urim v'Tumim's connection to the Choshen
2024-03-1514 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayakhel - Binyan Mishkan on ShabbosExamining the nature of the limud.
2024-03-0810 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaKi Sisa - Esrim l'TzavaAssessing the relevance, parameters, and logic of the minimum age 20 for the military draft in the Torah.
2024-02-2911 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaTetzaveh - Ritzui TzitzResolving a stira in Rambam's psakim regarding ritzui tzitz and tuma dechuyah bitzibur.
2024-02-2305 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaTerumah - Parameters of Asu Li MikdashPresenting the shitos of Rambam, Raavad, and Ramban on the parameters of mitzvas binyan beis hamikdash.
2024-02-1605 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaMishpatim - Lo Sichros Lahem V'le'eloheihem BrisExplaining the distinction between issur kerisas bris and lo sichayeh kol neshama.
2024-02-0915 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaYisro - Kiddush for haMehaleich biMidbarExplaining the kiyum of kiddush and havdala for one wondering in the desert who does not when Shabbos is objectively.
2024-02-0210 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBeshalach - Pikuach Nefesh b'MilchamaDiscussing the basis for the lack of din pikuach nefesh for individuals in the context of a war.
2024-01-2813 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBo - Mitzvas Kadesh Li Kol BechorExplaining kiyum of kadesh li in bechor adam according to Rambam, and its connection to mitzvas pidyon haben.
2024-01-1910 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVaera - Kishuf for Bnei NoachExplaining the opinions of R Shimon, R Yosi, Sefer haChinuch, and Rambam on the yesod of kishuf and it's applicability to Bnei Noach.
2024-01-1205 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaShemos - Kareis for Father for bitul Milah?Analyzing the machlokes Rach-Rambam on kareis for father in Milas bno.
2024-01-0408 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayechi - Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuso l'Olam va'EdExplaining the Gemara in Pesachim 56b why we say baruch shem kevod.
2023-12-2907 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayigash - Kavod of GrandparentsDiscussing the possibility of mitzvas kibud zikno.
2023-12-2208 min2023-12-1507 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaChanukah - Nashim in HallelExplaining why Rambam seems to assume women are exempt from hallel on Chanukah.
2023-12-1111 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayishlach - Zera AmalekDiscussing the oft misunderstood mehaleich of Rav Moshe Soloveitchik.
2023-12-0112 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayetzei - Tefilas Arvis ReshusExplaining the nature of reshus and the paradigm of Yaakov's tefilah.
2023-11-2407 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaToldos - The Tentative Maalas Bechora in HalachaDiscussing proofs of the maalas bechora being built on an expectation of modeling values of the Father.
2023-11-1709 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaChayei Sara - Mila for Nekitas ChefetzDiscussing the proof of the Maharach Ohr Zarua siman 8 as to the definition of mitzvas Milah.
2023-11-1305 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaVayera - The Kiyum "Korban" of MilaPresenting halachos which reflect the kiyum korban of bris milah.
2023-11-0207 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaLech Lecha - The Kiyum "Bris" of MilaExplaining the kiyum bris of milah beyond the generic kiyum mitzvah
2023-10-2409 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaBereshis/Noach - Pru U'RvuExplaining the nature of the mitzvah of Pru Urvu
2023-10-2010 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Vzos haBracha - Morasha Kehilas YaakovExplaining the nature of the prohibition for a Nachri to be oseik baTorah.
2023-10-0605 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Haazinu - Birchas HaTorah's status according to RambamExplaining shitas haRambam based on an idea of Rav Nota Greenblatt.
2023-09-2204 min2023-09-1506 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Vayelech - Hakhel biZman haZehPresenting machlokes Rambam and Chinuch, and discussing modern day applications.
2023-09-0805 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Ki Tavo - Simchas Yom Tov with Shlamim vs Bizman HazehExplaining Tosafos Moed Katan and Rambam.
2023-09-0108 min2023-08-2505 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Shoftim - Matnos Kehuna to Women KohanosExplaining the din of Ula in the Gemara Chullin 131b-132a, as it relates to reishis hageiz and pidyon haben.
2023-08-1809 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Reeh - Ir HanidachasExplaining the Rambam's approach on the din of anshei ir hanidachas.
2023-08-1108 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Eikev - Din Rachmei and Avodah Temidis of TefilahWith a focus on the machlokes Rashi and Rambam on yesod of chiyuv nashim in tefillah.
2023-08-0409 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Vaeschanan - Remembering SinaiExplaining why Rambam doesn't count a mitzvah to remember Maamad Har Sinai.
2023-07-2808 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Devarim - Bishul AkumExplaining the machlokes Rashba-Raah on the nature of gzeiras bishul akum.
2023-07-2108 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Matos-Maasei - The Goel haDam vs Ir Miklat DialecticExplaining the relationship between the institutions of goel hadam and ir miklat.
2023-07-1409 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Pinchas - Kinayin Pogin BoExplaining the mechayev of kinayin pogin bo.
2023-07-0707 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Chukas - Tovel v'Sheretz biYadoExplaining the din of hazaah on a niddah in light of the principle of the ineffectiveness of tovel v'sheretz byado. Also explaining Rashbam's application of this principle in the realm of tevillas kelim.
2023-06-3005 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Korach - LiMashcha LiGedula in Achilas Kohanim vs Achilas PesachExploring the parameters of the din of limashcha ligedula in Chullin 132b.
2023-06-2205 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Shelach - Minyan Asara for Devarim ShebiKedushaExplaining the Gemara in Pesachim 85b.
2023-06-1607 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Behaaloscha - Heter DagimExplaining the heter asifas dagim of the Gemara in Chullin 27b.
2023-06-0904 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Naso - Birchas Kohanim as an AvodahExplaining the mixed evidence regarding the avodah status of Birchas Kohanim.
2023-06-0209 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaShavuos - The Connection between the Heter of the Omer and Shtei haLechemExplaining the Mishna and Gemara in Menachos 66b.
2023-05-1907 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Behar - L'Olam Bahem Tavodu vs Lo SichanemExplaining a cryptic Rambam.
2023-05-1210 min2023-05-0506 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Kedoshim - Parameters of Ve'Ahavta L'Reacha KamochaExplaining the contradiction between the statements of Rebbe Akiva.
2023-04-2811 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Tazria-Metzora - Issur Niddah for Shifcha KnaanisWhy does a shifcha knaanis have a din niddah?
2023-04-2108 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Shemini - The Kiyum of Netilas YadayimExplaining the basis for netilas yadayim before bread.
2023-04-1407 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Tzav and Pesach - Chatzi Shiur ChametzExploring shitas haRambam on chatzi shiur in chametz and in kol haTorah kula.
2023-03-3105 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Vayikra - Melika's Connection to ShechitaA discussion of the pesukim and sugyos in Zevachim.
2023-03-2409 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Vayakhel - Din on ShabbosExplaining the nature of issur misas beis din on Shabbos.
2023-03-1608 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Ki Sisa - Nashim in Machtzis haShekelExplaining the mishnayos in Shkalim 1:3 and 1:5.
2023-03-0906 min2023-03-0705 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Zachor - Milchama La'HaShem b'Amalek, Chovas NashimExplaining the complex shitah of the Sefer haChinuch.
2023-03-0306 min2023-02-2704 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Teruma - Nashim in Binyan Beis HaMikdashExplaining shitas haRambam.
2023-02-2405 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Mishpatim - V'Chi Yazid Ish al Reehu l'Hargo b'ArmaThe significance of רעהו in understanding the dual nature of איסור רציחה, Understanding difficult Mechilta
2023-02-1607 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Yisro - Shitas haRambam on Kibud Aviv RashaAnswering up the stira in the Rambam whether there is a chiyuv kibud av v'eim for a parent who is a rasha.
2023-02-0706 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Beshalach - Birchas Hamazon on ManUnderstanding the Gemara in Brachos 48b.
2023-02-0705 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Va'era - Frogs and Kidush HaShemUnderstanding the Gemara in Pesachim 53b.
2023-02-0206 minA Shtickle Lomdus in the ParshaParshas Bo - Yetzias Mitzrayim in KiddushTaking a stab at the kashia of the Tosafos Rid and Minchas Chinuch
2023-02-0204 min