KMTT - the Torah Podcast

Parshat Vayikra, Haktara, written by Rav Ezra Bick What is the meaning of the wordhiktir - traditionally translated as "burn" - in the context of the sacrifices brought in theMishkan, and what deeper insight does the Torah's choice of this word signify?

Topics in Practical Halakha #14, Erev Pesach, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

Topics in Practical Halakha #13, Kitniyot on Pesach Part 2, by Rav Mordechai Friedman

The Weekly Mitzva - Vayikra, The Prohibition of Leaven and Honey, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals with the general parameters of this prohibition as well as the specific case of adding leaven and honey to the ketoret.

Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, Mishkan and Shabbat, written by Rav Ezra Bick What is the commandment to observe Shabbat doing at the beginning of a parasha that is all about the construction of the mishkan, and what can this teach us about the character of Shabbat as a holy day?

Am Levadad Yishkon #18 – “Messianic Era Part One,” by Rav Asher Haber What is the “Messianic Era”? How does it connect to everything we’ve been speaking about in this series? We’ll begin to address that question by looking at what the Torah itself tells us about the End of History.

The Weekly Mitzva - Vayakhel-Pekudei, Engraving Letters, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur distinguishes between writing words directly and causing words to appear indirectly.

Topics in Practical Halakha #11 Benching and Zimmun Part 1

The Weekly Mitzva - Ki Tisa, Pitum Haketoret, by Rav Yair Kahn The shiur deals with the issur of leaving out one of the ingredients of the ketoret

Parshat Ki Tisa, written by Rav Ezra Bick The series of interactions between God and Moshe in the aftermath of the sin of the golden calf can be difficult to follow and understand. By examining these interactions, we arrive at a fascinating insight into Moshe's ability to achieve forgiveness from God on behalf of the people of Israel.