Podcasts by Time for Torah: By Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Zt"l

Chanuka & Parshas Miketz: The Light of the Menorah - Hope in Galus from 2023-12-10T17:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on חנוכה.  Discussed:  Three Questions on Chanukah; (1) Chazal tell us that Purim marks the end of prophecy and supernatural miracles, if so, why do we find su...

Pesach: The Four Sons Part B from 2022-04-10T19:32:37

Two part shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח. In this two-part series we will delve into the sources for the four sons and glean many insights and lessons in how the Torah presents the four ...

Pesach: The Four Sons Part A from 2022-04-10T19:30:22

Two part shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח. In this two-part series we will delve into the sources for the four sons and glean many insights and lessons in how the Torah presents the four ...

Pesach: Antisemitism Preserves the Jewish Nation - With Your Blood You Shall Live Part 2 from 2022-04-10T19:16:05

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח, continuing on the topic of Galus and antisemitism.

Pesach: Jewish Continuity Throughout Galus - With Your Blood You Shall Live Part 1 from 2022-04-10T19:15:47

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח, discussing the topic of Galus and antisemitism. 

Pesach: A New Song of Redemption from 2022-04-10T17:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח.

Pesach: The Foundation of Judaism from 2022-04-06T23:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח. Continuation of the topics discussed from the shiurim on Parsahas Hachodesh and Purim.

Pesach: The Election of Klal Yisroel - Part B from 2022-04-06T22:00

The second part of a Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח. Discussed: - Why Bris Milah and Karbon Pesach are the only positive commandments that have the severe punishment of Kares, and why h...

Pesach: The Election of Klal Yisroel - Part A from 2022-04-06T22:00

First part of a Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פסח. Discussed: - The significance that Hashem personally killed the Egyptians and not through an emissary and why do we focus our eternal gra...

Parshas Hachodesh Part 2 - Jewish Months and the Second Temple Era from 2022-03-30T19:13:06

The second part of a Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת החודש.

Discussed:

- R' Yaakov Kaminetzky elaborates on the Ramban, presenting a new approach to understanding the G...

Parshas Hachodesh Part 1: Jewish Months? from 2022-03-30T18:53:40

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת החודש.

Discussed:

- The Sforno explains that we begin counting the year from Nissan in order to commemorate the idea that only after bei...

Parshas HaChodesh: The Infinity of a Moment from 2022-03-29T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת החודש. 

Discussed: 

- What is the message in the fact the first Miztva Hashem gave to Klal Yisroel was Kiddush Hachodesh? ...

Parshas Tazria - Metzora: The Classic Approach to Hashgacha Pratis from 2022-03-28T22:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn on פרשת תזריע-מצורע, discussing the topic of Hashgacha Pratis. 

Discussed: 

- From the Parsha, the Chinuch (followed by m...

Parshas Tazria: The Nature of Man and His Purpose in the World from 2022-03-28T18:38:27

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn on פרשת תזריע.

Parshas Shemini: Lessons from the Deaths of נדב ואביהוא from 2022-03-21T03:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohnn Ztl on פרשת שמיני.

Discussed:

- Why do we find many conflicting reasons, brought in the Torah and Chazal, for why Nadav and Avihu ...

Parshas Shemini: Simcha in the Face of Adversity from 2022-03-21T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת שמיני . 

Discussed: 

- Understanding how Ahron was able to recieve נבואה after the deaths of his two sons, in...

Parshas Tzav: זריזות in the Service of Hashem from 2022-03-15T18:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת צו.

 Discussed: 

- Various Peshatim in the words of Chazal, that the Korbon Tamid requires extra זריזות (vigilance) because it...

The Hidden Light of Purim from 2022-03-13T17:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים. 

Discussed: 

- Chazal compare Esther to the dawn, she was the end of miracles and a new era in Jewish history started. One w...

Purim: Developing Internal Faith from 2022-03-13T16:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים.

Purim: The Song of The Megillah from 2022-03-11T21:36:40

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים. 

Discussed: 

- If every Jewish holiday is named after the defining miracle of that Chag, why is Purim named after the seemin...

The Promise of Purim from 2022-03-11T21:36:24

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פורים.

Parshas Zachor: Destroying Amalek and the Parnassah Problem from 2022-03-08T21:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת זכור.  

Discussed:  

- Why does Chazal compare the difficulty of earning a living to that of קריעת ים סוף )splitting...

Parshas Zachor - Tetzaveh: There is No Happenstance from 2022-03-08T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelch Kohn Ztl on פרשת תצוה and פרשת זכור. 

Discussed: 

- Is there a connection between the lack of Moshe Rabeinu in Parshas Tetzaveh, and the lack of...

Parshas Zachor: The Final Challenge - Haman, Amalek, and the Original Sin from 2022-03-08T02:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת זכר. Discussed:  - The Gaon writes that each generation faces a challenge corresponding to one of the עשרת הדברות, and the final generation before Moshia...

Parshas Vayikra: The Small Aleph & Moshe's Greatness from 2022-03-06T20:37:56

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת ויקרא. 

Discussed: 

- Two lessons from the small Alef in Vayikra, and why it was appropriate to give over these lessons in the...

Parshas Pekudei: Following the Command of Hashem from 2022-02-27T23:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת פקודי. 

Discussed: 

- How to understand the order of the Parshiyos and why the Torah interrupts the construction of the Mishka...

Parshas Pekudei: Understanding Man's Endless Drive to Amass Wealth (Yetzer Hara Part 2) from 2022-02-27T18:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת פקודי, continuing on the topic of the Yetzer Hara. Can be listened as a standalone Shiur. 

Discussed:  

- The Rambam...

Parshas Vayakhel - Refraining From Materialism and Elevating Physicality (Yetzer Hara Part 1) from 2022-02-20T15:30:05

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת ויקהל, discussing the Yetzer Hara.  Discussed: - The meaning of במראת הצבאת (mirrors of the legions) that were donated for the Kiyur. Are we praising the...

Parshas Vayakhel: Chacham Lev - Wisdom for the Wise from 2022-02-20T15:20:52

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn on פרשת ויקהל-פקודי.  Discussed:  - Hashem only gives wisdom to the wise: why doesn’t Hashem give it to those that are lacking the wisdom, surely they need it the mo...

Parshas Ki Sisa: The Second Luchos and the Start of Torah Sh'Baal Peh from 2022-02-15T00:00:45

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תשא. Discussed: - A discussion regarding the first Luchos, based on the Pasuk, חרות על הלוחות (engraved on the Tablets), which Chazal say should be re...

Parshas Ki Sisa: The Perils of Depression from 2022-02-14T23:40:28

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תשא.  Discussed:  - R' Chaim Shmulevitz wonders how it was possible for Klal Yisroel to rapidly fall from receiving the Torah to idol worship in the s...

Parshas Tetzaveh: Combining Good Intentions with Good Actions from 2022-02-06T14:45:14

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תצוה. 

Discussed: 

- Sefer Zichron Meir explains how we can relate to Karbunos in modern times & why is a Kurban call...

Parshas Terumah: The Sanctuary Within from 2022-01-31T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תרומה.

Parshas Terumah: Building a Mishkan Through Commandments from 2022-01-31T16:56:04

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תרומה. 

Discussed: 

- Why is half of Sefer Shemos dedicated to the technical details of the building of the Mishkan? 

Parshas Terumah: בדי הארון - Attached to the Torah from 2022-01-31T16:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת תרומה. 

Discussed: 

- The Ramban asks why Sefer Shemos, which is called ספר הגאולה (Book of Redemption), includes the building...

Parshas Mishpatim: Torah Versus Modern Morality from 2022-01-24T13:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Parshas Mishpatim: Jealousy & Emunah - Lo Sachmod Part 2 from 2022-01-24T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Parshas Mishpatim: Legislating Human Emotion - Lo Sachmod Part 1 from 2022-01-24T00:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Parshas Mishpatim: Emunah of the Mind & Bribery of the Heart from 2022-01-23T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת משפטים.

Parshas Yisro: Only Torah, Not Miracles, Can Change a Person from 2022-01-17T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת יתרו.

Discussed:

- R’ Meir Shapiro explains the difference between the Chinuch of a father and a mother, and how this is implied with th...

Parshas Yisro: Naaseh V'Nishma - The Mandate of Torah from 2022-01-16T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת יתרו.

Daven For Emunah; Emunah Creates Miracles from 2022-01-11T02:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח.

Parshas Beshalach: Faith Splits Seas from 2022-01-10T22:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח.

Parshas Beshalach: What is the Goal of Prayer? Or is Prayer the Goal? from 2022-01-10T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח, on the topic of תפילה.

Parshas Beshalach: The Heart Rules the Mind from 2022-01-10T03:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בשלח. 

Discussed: 

- R' Eliyahu Meir Bloch learns an important Mussar lesson from the מצריים that followed the Jews into the s...

Parshas Bo Part B: Tefilin; An Unbreakable Bond from 2022-01-05T16:38:22

Two part Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא , focusing on many aspects of Tefilin. 

Discussed: 

- The Kli Yakir and Meshech Chochma explain why we wear Tefili...

Parshas Bo Part A: Tefilin; An Unbreakable Bond from 2022-01-05T16:37:48

Two part Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא, focusing on many aspects of Tefilin. 

Discussed: 

- Why the many differences between the Tefilin shel Rosh (head)...

Parshas Bo: Judaism Includes Everybody from 2022-01-05T16:36:51

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא. 

Discussed: 

- The Kometz Hamincha explains why Pharoah  asked, "who and who is going?" And why he had hard time unde...

Parshas Bo: Our Behavior Creates Our Character from 2022-01-05T16:36:18

Shiur from Rabbi Kohn Ztl on פרשת בא. 

Discussed: 

- The Ksav Sofer explains why the answer for the בן הרשע, the wicked son, is found by the שאינו יודע לשאול, the son who...

Parshas Va'eira: Torah Broadens the Heart and Liberates the Mind from 2021-12-30T06:23:38

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת וארא. Discussed: - A question on the קל וחומר that Moshe Rabeinu made to Hashem, that if the Bnei Yisrael didn't listen to me then certainly Pharoah won'...

Parshas Va'eira: The Power of Mesirus Nefesh from 2021-12-27T04:15:28

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת וארא.   This week’s Shiur is dedicated לעילוי נשמת ר' יצחק בן זאב - Eddie Chernoff. Eddie, was a dear family friend and Talmid of Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Zt...

Parshas Va'eira: A Natural Versus a Miraculous Redemption from 2021-12-27T03:55:01

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On פרשת וארא.

Discussed:

- Three approaches as to what Hashem meant when he told Moshe that the Avos did not know the name of Hashem.

- R...

Parshas Va'eira: Pharoah's Free Will from 2021-12-27T02:55:14

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת וארא. Discussed: - Two questions on the Parsha arise; why did HaShem harden Pharoah's heart, doesn't this interfere with the principle of free-will? Furt...

Parshas Shemos: The Jewish Name and the Jewish Identity from 2021-12-21T22:50:28

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on פרשת שמות.  Discussed:  - A discussion of the prohibition against following the ways of the Goyim.  - The Meshoch Chochma explains why Yaakov Avinu was so ins...

Parshas Shemos: The Divine Plan is Inevitably Fulfilled from 2021-12-21T22:45:47

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת שמות. Discussed: - R’ Elya Meir Bloch’s insight into the dilemma Moshe faced in whether he should kill the Egyptian for beating the Jew. - The Chasam Sof...

Parshas Shemos: Trivial Matters with Eternal Impact from 2021-12-21T22:45:12

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on פרשת שמות.  Discussed:  - What was the cause for the close relationship between Roman Emperor Antoninus and Rebbi Yehuda Hanasi?  - R' Yaakov Kamenetzky glean...

Parshas Vayechi: Chinuch Means to Self-Replicate from 2021-12-14T01:30:52

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת ויחי. This Shiur discusses at length the topic of Chinuch, the Jewish ideas behind education.

Parshas Vayechi: B'Charbi U'Vekashti - The Spiritual Underpinnings of Our Struggles in Eretz Yisrael Today from 2021-12-14T00:31:41

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת ויחי‎.

Parshas Vayechi: Yehuda; You Your Brothers Shall Acknowledge from 2021-12-13T22:31:25

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On פרשת ויחי‎.  Discussed:  - Four definitions of הודאה, and how they apply to Yehuda.  - The hidden significance of the ד in Yehuda's name.  - The Rashba writes...

Parshas Vayigash: Leadership Starts with Self from 2021-12-07T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on פרשת ויגש. 

Discussed: 

- Chazal explain why Yehuda deserved kingship. 

- R' Eliyahu Meir Bloch contrasts secular kings...

Parshas Vayigash: Balancing Truth and Peace from 2021-12-06T23:55:26

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת ויגש.

Chanuka: The Light of the Menorah - Hope in Galus from 2021-11-30T05:44:59

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on חנוכה. Discussed: - Three Questions on Chanukah; Chazal tell us that Purim marks the end of prophecy and super-natural miracles yet we see by the Chanukah sto...

Chanuka: The Miracle of Burning Oil from 2021-11-30T05:43:53

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on חנוכה. 

Discussed: The Alter M'Kelm's approach to answering the famous question on Chanukah; why do we celebrate Chanukah for eight days if the...

Chanuka: The Supernatural Lights from 2021-11-30T05:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on חנוכה.

Vayeshev-Chanukah: Be Dedicated To Your Commitments from 2021-11-26T00:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???? and on ?????.

Parshas Vayeshev: Balancing Torah Learning with Family Relationships from 2021-11-24T06:21:30

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parshas Vayeshev: The Virtues Of Silence from 2021-11-24T06:20:32

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parashat Vayeshev: The Value of Suffering from 2021-11-24T06:20:12

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Hakaros Hatov - The Fundamental Middah of Yiddishkeit from 2021-11-23T14:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on the topic of ???? ????.  

Discussed: 

- How to understand the idea of Hakaros Hatov based on a seemingly arrogant statement of...

Thanksgiving: A Jewish Perspective from 2021-11-23T07:21:34

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on the topic of ???? ????. 

Discussed: 

- Different Halachik opinions regarding a Jew celebrating Thanksgiving. 

- The Als...

Parshas Vayishlach: The Centrality of Torah Study from 2021-11-15T20:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On ???? ?????.

Discussed: 

- Why was the tefillah of Maariv only written after Yaakov Avinu left Eretz Yisrael. 

- Why the Bron...

Parshas Vayishlach: Having it All from 2021-11-15T02:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On ???? ?????.  

Discussed:  

- Rabeinu B'chaya explains what Yaakov requested when he asked Hashem to supply him "bread to ...

Parshas Vayishlach: Understanding the Story of Dina and the Roles of Women from 2021-11-14T20:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl On ???? ?????.

Parshas Vayeztei: Hodah and Modah - Appreciating the Miracle of the Mundane from 2021-11-09T02:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parshas Vayetzei: Thanking HaShem Through Recognition of Hashgacha from 2021-11-08T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parshas Vayetzei: The Correct Approach to a Successful Marriage from 2021-11-07T18:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Discussed:

- Why Yaakov's wait for Rochel felt like only a few moments, because he loved her, though usually desire for something ...

Parshas Toldos: Exchanging the Eternal for the Temporary from 2021-11-01T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????. 

Discussed: 

- The Steipler asks why did Eisav accuse Yaakov of tricking him when he sold the Bechora (firstborn right...

Parshas Toldos: Attaching the Physical to the Spiritual from 2021-11-01T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????.

Discussed:

- R’ Chatzkel Abramsky compared the way the Ponevezher Rav went about establishing Yeshivas and communities post WW2 ...

Parshas Toldot: Understanding Yitzchak's Approach to Tefilah and his Love for Eisav from 2021-10-31T19:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????. 

Discussed: 

- The Chasam Sofer explains what the relationship between R' Yehuda Hanasi and Antoninus signifies. ...

Parshas Chayei Sarah: Sarah Preserved Herself in Every Situation from 2021-10-26T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??? ???.

Discussed:

- What is the connection between Sarah and Esther? Chazal say that Esther merited to rule a 127 countries because Sa...

Parshas Chayei Sarah: Sefer HaYahar - Lessons In Middos from 2021-10-25T00:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??? ???.

Parshas Chayei Sarah: Rivkah's Jewelry; A Deeper Understanding from 2021-10-24T17:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??? ???.

Parshas Vayeira: Understanding When to Interpret the Torah Literally and When Figuratively from 2021-10-18T22:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Discussed:

- What is the message we should learn that one should attend to guests before the Shechina?
- The Rambam’s paramete...

Parshas Vayeira: The Last Three Tests: A New Mission - V'Heyei Tamim from 2021-10-18T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parshas Vayeira: Breaking From the Past - Lot Part 2 from 2021-10-17T20:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????. We continue the discussion of last week regarding Lot.

Discussed:

- Why does the Torah emphasize that Avrohom Avinu went back to t...

Parshas Lech Lecha: The Rise and Fall of Lot - Part 1 from 2021-10-12T22:48:22

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ??. Discussed: - What type of journey was Avrohom Avinu commanded to take? Did he go altruistically or to receive reward?  - How to understand Lot ? W...

Parshas Lech Lecha: Avraham - the Foundation of the Jewish People from 2021-10-12T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ??.

Parshas Lech Lecha: Growing With Change and Enthusiasm from 2021-10-11T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ??.

Parshas Lech Lecha: Magen Avraham - Discovering HaShem from 2021-10-10T23:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ??.

Discussed:

- The difference in child rearing between someone who is observant by rote versus someone who chose it through their o...

Lech Lecha: Surviving in an Ark versus Leading the Ship: The Importance of Reaching Out - Part 2 from 2021-10-10T02:05:03

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ??, continuing the topic of last week.

Parshas Noach: Surviving in an Ark versus Leading the Ship: The Importance of Reaching Out - Part 1 from 2021-10-04T17:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??.

Parshas Noach: The Taivah and The Mishkan from 2021-10-04T13:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??.

Discussed:

- What the connection is between the Mitzvah to build the Tevah and the Mitzvah to buil...

Parshas Noach: The Macro Effect of Our Actions from 2021-10-04T00:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??.

Discussed:

- What is the significance of the animals becoming deviant? How can man affect the anim...

Parshas Bereishis: The Deception of Desire from 2021-09-30T03:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????.

Discussed:  

- What was the state of Adom Harishon before he ate from the Etz Hadas (Tree of Knowledge)? What changed ...

Parshas Bereishis: Evil Character is Worse for Emunah than Twisted Philosophies from 2021-09-30T02:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????. 

Discussed: 

-The Netziv's introduction to Sefer Bereshis explaining that Sefer Bereshis is called Sefer Hayashor and ...

The Fallen Sukkah of Dovid from 2021-09-23T14:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????. Discussed: - The connection between Sukkos, Moshiach, and the end of days. - The Vilna Gaon's approach for why we celebrate Sukkos in Tishrei and not i...

Sukkos Part 2: The Joy of the Baal Teshuva from 2021-09-17T13:31:10

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????. We continue the theme of the last Shiur.  Discussed:  - Why do we pray in Avinu Malkeinu to inscribe us in the Book of Merit; either we are meritorious...

Sukkos Part 1: Why in Tishrei? from 2021-09-17T13:30:54

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????. Discussed:  - The Vilna Gaon's answer to the famous question; why Sukkos is celebrated in Tishrei?  - Another Vilna Gaon, where he explains the Mishna,...

Sukkos - The Correlation between Emunah and Hashgacha Pratis from 2021-09-17T13:00:48

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????.

The Uniqueness of Mitzvas Sukkos from 2021-09-17T12:45:33

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????. Discussed:  - The Bach teaches that there are three Mitzvos that have a special requirement to know the reason behind the Mitzvah in order to fully sat...

Yom Kippur: The Deeper Meaning of Viduy from 2021-09-13T00:49:44

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????.

Yom Kippur: Understanding How Kapparos Work from 2021-09-13T00:49:08

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????.

The Gain of the Pain - The Incredible Gift of Yom Kippur from 2021-09-13T00:48:48

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????.

Yom Kippur: Asking Forgiveness - The Consequences of Causing Others' Pain from 2021-09-13T00:48:24

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????.

Rosh Hashana: The Gift of G-d's Sovereignty from 2021-09-05T15:54:33

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????.

Rosh Hashana: The Mitzvah of Shofar from 2021-09-02T13:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????. 

Discussed: 

- Numerous reasons why we blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashana, and the underlying themes of these different and...

Rosh Hashana: Shofar - The Cry of the Soul ?????? ????? ????? from 2021-09-01T15:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??? ?????.

Yomim Noraim: Segulos to Merit a Favorable Judgement from 2021-08-31T17:00

Shiur From Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl' on ???? ??????. Discussed:  - The Gemara teaches that for those who forgo the grievances against them, Hahsem reciprocates and will overlook the evil you might ...

Parshas Vayelech: Torah is Available to Everybody but Acquired only with Dedication from 2021-08-29T17:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Understanding and Appreciating the Tefillos of the Yomim Noraim from 2021-08-24T18:00:16

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on Elul.

Parshas Ki Savo: The Double Edged Sword of Prosperity from 2021-08-23T02:00:01

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ???. Discussed: - A deeper look into the Parsha of Bentching: why does the Torah have a Mitzvah to make a ???? only after the meal when one  is satiat...

Ki Savo: The Curses Preserve Klal Yisrael - Authority of Chachamim Part 3 from 2021-08-23T01:00:48

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ???, continuing the topic of Rabbinic Authority.

Parshas Ki Tetzei: Lessons Learned from the Battlefield from 2021-08-16T00:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ???.

Ki Tetzei: Ben Sorer U'moreh: Sinning versus Becoming a Sinner - Authority of Chachamim Part 2 from 2021-08-15T21:15:24

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?? ???, continuing the topic of Rabbinic authority.

Discussed:

- Discussion regarding the commandment to listen to Rabbinical decrees. W...

Elul: Restoring Wasted Time from 2021-08-09T01:30:47

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ????.

Parshas Shoftim: Da’as Torah Does Not Yield to Shifting Moral Fashions - Authority of Chachamim Part 1 from 2021-08-08T17:30:30

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????, on the topic of Rabbinic Authority. Discussed: - A fascinating letter written by R’ Moshe Feinstein in response to Governor Rockefeller’s inquiry...

Parshas Re'eh: Holy Food, Holy People from 2021-08-01T22:15:39

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Parshas Ekev: The Battle of Bread from 2021-07-30T14:59:54

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Discussed:

- Why is the Mitzvah only to Bless Hashem after eating? It would seem more logical (as the Gemara writes) to make a Brac...

Gadol Hashalom Part 2: The Law of Unintended Consequences from 2021-07-28T06:00

Second part of the Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on the topic of Bein Adam L'chaveiro.

Discussed:

- R' Chaim Shmulevitz examines a few Gemaras in which we see that terrible c...

Gadol Hashalom Part 1: The Prerequisite of the Torah from 2021-07-28T05:03:36

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on the topic of Bein Adam L'chaveiro. Related to the Shiur on Devarim.

Discussed:

- A discussion highlighting the difference between punishment ...

Tisha B'Av: Rabbi Akiva and the Holocaust - Understanding Jewish Martyrdom from 2021-07-14T19:30:16

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???, on the topic of Kiddush Hashem and Jewish martyrdom.

Tisha B'Av: Why We Lost The Land from 2021-07-14T16:00:38

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Tisha B'Av: Survival Guide for Galus from 2021-07-14T12:15:25

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Parshas Devarim: The Greatness of Peace and the Consequences of Strife from 2021-07-11T23:30:57

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?????.  Discussed:  - Lessons one can learn from Moshe Rabeinu on the proper way to give ????? (rebuke).  - R' Chaim Shmulevitz on the importance of prop...

Parshas Devarim: The Danger of Misusing the Power of the Neshama from 2021-07-11T23:00:44

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?????. 

Moshiach Part 4: The Role of Moshiach from 2021-07-11T16:15:20

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl continuing the topic of ????. Discussed: - Where does the Torah allude to the coming of Moshiach? - The Rishonim discuss whether Moshiach will preform miracles a...

Moshiach Part 3: The Generation Preceding Moshiach from 2021-07-11T16:00:57

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl continuing the topic of ????. Discussed: - The Gemara in Sanhedrin discusses the many characteristics of the generation in which Moshiach will arrive. - The type...

Moshiach Part 2: Galus and Geula Intertwined from 2021-07-08T01:38:33

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on the topic of ????. We continue the theme of the last Shiur. 

Discussed: 

- The Chasam Sofer wonders why the belief in Moshiach is i...

Moshiach Part 1 - Parshas Vayeshev: Seeds of Redemption from 2021-07-08T01:33:58

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn ztl on the topic of ????, also relates to ???? ????. 

Discussed: 

- What is the underlying message of Koheles? Is life meaningless and fut...

Parshas Matos: Elef Lemateh - Doing battle With Tefilla from 2021-07-05T00:00:59

Shuir from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?????. Discussed: - The pros & cons of taking out a life insurance policy on one self. - R' Chatzkel's deep insight as to why the number of people dedica...

Parshas Matos: Elef Lemateh - Doing battle With Teffilah from 2021-07-05T00:00:59

Shuir from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?????.
Discussed:
- The pros & cons of taking out a life insurance policy on one self.
- R' Chatzkel's deep insight as to why the number of p...

Parshas Matos: The Purifying Power of Torah from 2021-07-04T23:30:16

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ?????. Discussed: - The Chofetz Chaim finds a parallel between the Parsha of Kashering utensils and the methods of proper Teshuva. - A lesson from the Bn...

Parshas Pinchas: In the Public's Eye from 2021-07-01T03:19:03

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Discussed:

- Understanding the Sforno about the public sin of Zimri which required a public act of vengeance in response.
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How Pinchas Saved the Jewish People from 2021-06-27T16:00:09

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????. Discussed: - A Pshat why the Jews deserved to die even though they only served idols for alternative motives and therefore according to the Rambam ...

Parshas Pinchas: How Pinchas Saved the Jewish People from 2021-06-27T16:00:09

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.
Discussed:
- A Pshat why the Jews deserved to die even though they only served idols for alternative motives and therefore according to the...

Parshas Balak: The Thirst To Learn from 2021-06-24T05:13:17

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Discussed:

- R' Chaim Shmulevitz gleans important insights into human nature from the story of Bilam, where we see how one person c...

Parshas Balak: Greatness Without Goodness is Evil from 2021-06-16T22:57:19

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???. Discussed: - The contrast between the reactions of Yisro and Balak when they each heard the same exact news about Yitzias Mitzrayim and how their re...

Parshas Chukas: New Generation, Old Issues from 2021-06-14T16:30:08

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????. Discussed: - Understanding the Mishnah in Rosh Hashana which discusses the purpose of the bronze snake in curing the Bnei Yisrael. - Rabeinu B'chay...

Parshas Chukas: Learning a Lesson from the Sin at Mei Merivah from 2021-06-14T00:30:55

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parshas Chukas: The Reasons For Mitzvos from 2021-06-13T23:30:38

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????. Discussed: - The Ohr Hachaim explaining why the Mitzvah of Parah Aduma is given the title of “Law of the (entire) Torah” (Chukas Hatorah) and not “...

Parshas Korach: The Message Behind the Thread from 2021-06-08T16:37:45

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????. Discussed: - The difference between miracle-based faith, when God openly reveals himself, and one who works on his faith, and struggles to cultivat...

Parshas Korach: The Spinmeister from 2021-06-08T16:36:36

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Discussed:

- The ?? of Korach to ensnare is similar to that of the Meraglim. This is the power of "spin", the ability to mislead p...

Parshas Korach: Understanding the Story of Korach from 2021-06-08T16:36:21

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Discussed:

- The difference between Miriam’s mistaken assessment of Moshe and that of Korach’s & how they relate to the Rambam...

Parshas Shelach: The Age of Misinformation from 2021-05-31T17:30:03

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Discussed:

- Why do we refer to the spies as ??????, this week's Parsha doesn't use that terminology even once!

- The Steipl...

Parshas Shelach: Understanding the Failure of the Meraglim from 2021-05-31T00:30:46

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Parshas Be'halot'cha: The Infinite Ripple Effect of Teaching Torah from 2021-05-24T19:15:45

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???????.

Parshas Be'halot'cha : The Power Of Faith from 2021-05-23T23:15

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???????. Discussed: - The Gemorah stating that rainfall is a greater demonstration of God’s mercy than the resurrection of the dead. - The Ein Yaakov on ...

Parshas Naso: ?? ????? - Supernatural Blessings  from 2021-05-21T03:46:57

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???, on Birchas Kohanim.

Discussed:

- The Ksav Sofer asks, what does Chazal mean that there is no Mazel for Jews, this contradicts the G...

Parshas Naso: The Rambam's Pleasure Principle from 2021-05-19T02:00:07

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Parshas Naso: A Nazir's Response to Sotah Times from 2021-05-19T00:45:40

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Israel: One Lamb Surrounded by Seventy Wolves from 2021-05-16T03:32:49

This Shiur was given in May 2002, during the height of the second Intifada. Unfortunately this Shiur is still relevant in May 2021. Discussed: - Thoughts on why many people, even holocaust survivor...

Shavous: You can only Accept the Torah If You Trust Hashem from 2021-05-11T12:00:56

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??????.

Shavous : Receiving the Torah Everyday from 2021-05-11T00:00:43

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelch Kohn Ztl on ??????.

Discussed:

- The Kli Yakir asks, why does the Torah refer to the holiday of Shavous as a day of the ???? ???? (Korbon of the new harve...

Shavous - Ruth Part 2: The Microcosm of Kabbolos HaTorah from 2021-05-10T20:01:28

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??????, continuing the topic of Megilas Rus.

Shavous - Ruth Part 1: Why Do We Read It On Shavuos ? from 2021-05-10T20:00:14

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??????, on the topic of Megilas Rus.

Discussed:

- Unlike the other four Megilahs that are philosophical works or focus on the salvation/trage...

Shavous - Bamidbar: Every Jew Has a Portion in the Torah, No Exceptions from 2021-05-09T23:00:59

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????? and ??????. Discussed: - A few lessons one can learn from the Pesukim leading up to Kabalas HaTorah. - Why does the Torah include lengthy and repet...

Shavous: HaKadosh Baruch Hu's Torah! - Birchas HaTorah Part 2 from 2021-05-06T12:01:32

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl, contiuing the topic of ??????.

Shavous: HaKadosh Baruch Hu's Torah! - Birchas HaTorah Part 1 from 2021-05-06T12:00:12

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ??????.

Bechukotai: Olam Haba: Why the Great Secret? from 2021-05-03T18:00:49

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl  on ???? ??????, on the topic of Olam Haba. Discuused: - An in depth look at a Kli Yakir, who discusses many answers brought by the Rishonim to the famous questi...

Parshas Bechukosai : Exile, Redemption and Eliyahu HaNavi from 2021-05-03T17:00:34

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????.

Discussed:

- What does the Sifra (brought by Rashi) mean that Yakkov took the Vav of Eliyahu's name as a guarantee that he will ...

Parshas Behar: Shemita and Har Sinai - EVERY Jew Needs to Learn! from 2021-05-03T12:00:17

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???.

Parshas Emor: Making a Kiddush Hashem by Living a Life of Kedusha from 2021-04-27T01:15:32

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Parshas Emor: Awareness of the Principles of Divine Providence from 2021-04-26T23:00:15

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ????, continuing on the topic of Hashgacha Pratis begun in Parshas ???? ?????-?????. Discussed:  - R Shamshon Refael Hirsch explains why the Torah has several...

Lag B'Omer: The Commencement of Torah Shebal Peh from 2021-04-23T01:15:46

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?? ?????, finishing the topic of ?????. Discussed: - The seemingly contradictory duality of Sefira; a joyful preparation for Kabalus Hatorah on Shavos yet a t...

Parshas Acharei Mos: Meritocracy and Aristocracy - ???? ??? ??????? from 2021-04-22T05:00:11

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ???? ???. Discussed: - R' Yaakov Emden brings a historical account written by a Roman who describes the Avodah of the Kohen Gadol in the Bais Hamikdash o...

Parshas Kedoshim: Expand Yourself to Include Others from 2021-04-19T18:00:36

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????. Discussed: - Various Peshatim on the Mitzvah of Kedoshim Tehiyu, 'You shall be holy'. - R' Shimon Shkop wonders how one can emulate Hashem, God i...

Parshas Kedoshim: Holy Nation - Maintaining Communal Standards from 2021-04-18T23:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ??????. Discussed: - R' Eliyahu Meir Bloch explains why the Mitzvah of Kedoshim was said B'hakhel, in public to men, women, and children. And how the exp...

Sefirah: Sustained by a Small Allowance from 2021-04-15T12:31:09

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????, continuing the theme of the last Shiur. Discussed: - Why do we count Sefira using the Korban Omer as a reference point, isn't Pesach or Shavous a more ...

Sefira: Growing from Emunah to Bitachon from 2021-04-15T12:30:47

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????.

Purim: The Final Challenge - Haman, Amalek, and the Original Sin from 2021-02-23T01:58:04

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????.

Discussed: 

- The Gaon writes that each generation faces a challenge corresponding to one of the ???? ??????, and the fin...

Chanukah : The Unity Of the Menorah from 2020-12-10T01:30:16

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ?????. Discussed: - The contrast of the inclusiveness of Purim and the seemingly divisive nature of Chanukah explained with a Chasam Sofer.
- The Sforno, ...

Parshas Korach: The Message of a Single Thread from 2020-06-25T01:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ???? ????.

Discussed:

- The difference between miracle-based faith, when God openly reveals himself, and one who works on his faith, ...

Parshas Emor: Awareness of the Principles of Divine Providence- Part 2 from 2020-05-05T20:15:36

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ????, continuing on the topic of Hashgacha Pratis.
Discussed:
- R Shamshon Refael Hirsch explains why the Torah has several Mitzvos concerning mother ...

Parshas Tazria - Metzora: The Classic Approach to Hashgacha Pratis - Part 1 from 2020-04-22T21:00

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn on ???? ?????-?????, discuusing the topic of Hashgacha Pratis.
Discussed:
- From the Parsha, the Chinuch (followed by many Rishonim) learns an important less...