Parasha with dAvId Saltzman

In this shiur we analysis of the final moments of Moshe, focusing on why God showed him the Land of Israel before his death. Commentators suggest this vision allowed Moses to inform the Patriarchs in the afterlife that...

See source ⁠here ⁠ In this shiur, we chronicle the final moments of Moshe as he prepares Bnei Yisrael for his departure and their entry into Israel. Central to this transition is the appointment of Yehoshua, called...

Source sheet here In this shiur, we analyze the phrase "this day" from the book of Devarim to explain the profound relationship between the Jewish people and the divine commandments.

See sources here In this shiur, we examine the Torah's prohibitions regarding the nations of Ammon, Moab, and Amalek, focusing on the moral justifications for their exclusion and eventual destruction. The Ammonites and...

Source sheet here In this shiur, we examine the prohibition of Bal Tashchit, which forbids the wanton destruction of fruit trees during a military siege. Various meforshim debate the meaning of the phrase "for man is a...

See sources here In this shiur, we examine the Torah's mandate from Devarim 15 regarding the obligation to support the impoverished, specifically focusing on the prohibition against hardening one's heart as the Shmitah...

In this shiur, we examine the multifaceted religious obligation to love God, exploring whether it is a literal emotional command or a metaphorical call to action. Traditional commentators debate whether this love is...

See source ⁠here ⁠ In this shiur we explore the biblical prohibitions of Bal Tosif and Bal Tigra, which forbid adding to or subtracting from the divine commandments. Historical examples involving Moshe, King Solomon...

See source here In this shiur we explore the biblical prohibitions of Bal Tosif and Bal Tigra, which forbid adding to or subtracting from the divine commandments. Historical examples involving Moshe, King Solomon, and...

Source Sheet Here הַסּוֹף נִכָּר כְּבָר בַּהַתְחָלָה In this shiur, we examine a specific detail in Moshe’s retelling of the spy narrative in Devarim, focusing on the disorderly manner in which the Jewish people...

See sources here In this shiur, we analyze textual discrepancies regarding Aaron’s death and Beni Yisrael's travel routes in Bamidbar and Devarim.

In this shiur, we examine the command for Bnei Yisrael to treat the Midianites as enemies after the incident of moral and spiritual failure at Shittim. The meforshim investigate why Midian was targeted for destruction...

See source here In this shiur we examine the nuanced meaning of the word "Hamorim" and the nature of the sin committed by Moses and Aaron at the waters of Merivah. We explore meforshim like Rashi, the Midrash, Rambam...

In this shiur, we examine the various motivations and circumstances that fueled Korach’s rebellion against the leadership of Moshe and Aharon. The Meforshim depict the uprising as a complex intersection of theological...

See source here In this shiur, we examine the rare biblical term וַיַּעְפִּלוּ, a unique word used to describe the Israelites' defiant attempt to enter the Promised Land against divine decree.We connect these ancient...