KMTT - the Torah Podcast

Parshat Metzora - The Purification Process, written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the thematic connection between Tazria and Metzora, and how does this connection manifest itself in the specific types of tum'a discussed in these parshiyot?

Parshat Tazria, The Lessons of Tum'a, written by Rav Yair Kahn The laws of tum'a detailed in Parashat Tazria and Metzora are strategically placed in the book of Vayikra between the episode of Nadav and Avihu and the commandment of the Yom Kippur service. What can this unusual placement teach us about the proper balance of emotions that a person must display when approaching God?

Parshat Shemini - For On This Day Hashem Will Appear Before You, written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the connection between Aharon's pivotal role in the sin of the golden calf and his appointment by God to the position of Kohen Gadol?

Parshat Tzav, The Law of Piggul, The Plain Meaning and the Halakhic Midrash, written by Rav Amnon Bazak

Parshat Vayikra, Not Leviticus, written by Rav Yair Kahn It is difficult to understand how the book of Vayikra, known as Torat Kohanim, fits into the broader context of the Torah's narrative. What purpose does Vayikra serve at this juncture in the Torah, and how do its lessons apply to Kohanim and non-Kohanim alike?

Parashat Pekudei - Let Us Sanctify His Name in the World, written by Rav Yair Kahn In light of this year's division of Vayakhel-Pekudei, read together as a double parasha on non-leap years, what is the relationship between the Mishkan and the priestly garments?

Parshat Vayakhel, More Than Repetition, written by Rav Yair Kahn Aside from a few subtle distinctions, much of the Torah's description of the Mishkan's construction in Parashat Vayakhel seems to constitute an exact repetition of Parashat Teruma. What is the reason for this apparent repetition, and what can the two parallel accounts tell us about different ways of relating to religious life?

Parshat Ki Tisa - From the Egel to the Second Luchot, written by Rav Yair Kahn Unlike the sin of the spies, the sin of the golden calf was largely forgiven. What was the reason for this change in God's approach to our sins, and how can we apply this dichotomy to other points in the history of the people of Israel?

Parshat Tetzaveh - The Korban Tamid: A Continuous Beginning, shiur written by Rav Yair Kahn What is the dual symbolism of the korban tamid, and what can this teach us about man's continuous daily encounter with God?

Parshat Teruma - The Mishkan and the Tent, written by Harav Yaakov Medan What can examining the respective roles of the Mishkan and the tent covering it teach us about the dual nature of the people of Israel's relationship with God?.