Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
Jul 09, 2025•34 min
This week, we will explore the significance of time and dates associated with idolatrous festivals. Due to concerns about strengthening idol worship, business dealings with idolaters before and during their holidays are prohibited. We will also learn of the special relationship Antoninus had with Rebbi. The Gemara also teaches about Unkelous, the famous convert. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-avodah-zara/...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
Jul 02, 2025•36 min
Once IshBoshet fell out of Avner’s good graces, he is told he will lose the kingdom. Avner will quickly turn on him to throw his support to Dovid. But will this guarantee Dovid the empire? And how will Dovids supporters take to the idea of letting Avner join them? For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/king-davids-diaries/
Jun 30, 2025•34 min
Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s sefer Emunot V’Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join Rabbi Daniel Korobkin as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those...
Jun 29, 2025•36 min
This week we will begin Masechet Avoda Zara by discussing the future judgment of the nations of the world, where they attempt to justify themselves before God by claiming to have supported Torah study. Their claims are refuted, revealing that their motivations were self-serving, and the unique value of Torah and mitzvot—especially Shabbat—is emphasized. We will also explore the prohibition of engaging in commerce with idolaters before their festivals and introduce foundational principles for avo...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
Jun 25, 2025•35 min
Now that Shaul is dead can Dovid take the throne? Will people support him or did Shaul turn too many people against him believing Dovd was a rebel? And if they won’t accept Dovid, who will be the leader of this shattered nation? We will get to see how all the challenges unfold. For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/king-davids-diaries/
Jun 22, 2025•54 min
We will delve deeper into shevuat ha’pikadon (oath of collateral) , analyzing cases where a person denies receiving a deposit or loan and then falsely swears, including the number of claims and oaths required for liability. The Gemara distinguishes between monetary and non-monetary oaths, examines the role of multiple claimants and defendants, and discusses the precise language needed to create an obligation. The final dapim shift focus to shevuat ha’eidut (oath of witnesses) again, especially i...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
Jun 18, 2025•37 min
Join Rabbi Johnny Solomon as he explores the special ‘Al Tira’ prayer and how it teaches us to spiritually wrestle with fear, and harness our faith in times of danger. For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/faith-fear-and-prayer-in-times-of-danger/
Jun 18, 2025•51 min
We saw that Dovid was saved by not having to fight with the Plishtim against the Jewish People. Tonight we will learn a story where Hashem’s “hand” is more hidden but is most definitely protecting Dovid from tragic mistakes-and reminds us that chessed doesn’t always feel good in the moment. For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/king-davids-diaries/
Jun 15, 2025•54 min
This week we will continue discussing the laws of shevuat ha’edut (the oath regarding testimony), focusing on who is obligated, when one is liable, and which types of testimony are excluded—such as testimony by women, relatives, or invalid witnesses. The Gemara also explores shevuat ha’pikadon (an oath denying having received a deposit), including cases where the oath is made falsely and what conditions create liability for sacrifice. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit ...
Jun 12, 2025•59 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
Jun 11, 2025•41 min
Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s sefer Emunot V’Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join Rabbi Daniel Korobkin as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those w...
Jun 09, 2025•35 min
Now that Dovid is living with the Plishtim, Shaul is no longer willing to chase after him. But a major war is brewing from the Plishtim against the Jews. The last few prakim of Shmuel alef will “ping pong” the perspectives and situations of Dovid and Shaul and how the war will change both of their lives. For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/king-davids-diaries/
Jun 08, 2025•55 min
This week, we will learn the concept of a vain oath and what a person would be liable for. The 4th chapter deals with an oath made by someone who may have information that can help a litigant in court. We will learn who can be made to swear and by whom, and if they lie, they are liable to bring a sacrifice. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-shevuot/...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
Jun 04, 2025•44 min
This week we will continue to learn the various categories of oaths (shevuot), distinguishing between oaths regarding past or future actions and exploring liability for violating them, even unintentionally. The Gemara examines the interplay between oaths and other prohibitions, such as korbanot and mitzvot, and how an oath cannot override a pre-existing Torah obligation. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-shevu...
May 29, 2025•50 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
May 28, 2025•27 min
We will jump back into the lives of Dovid and Shaul. We will learn about their next encounter where again Shaul will be chasing to kill Dovid but Dovid will have the upper hand and again choose the “high road” to prove his loyalty to Shaul. But it will be a breaking point for Dovid of how long he can keep repeating this cycle and come out unscathed…. For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/king-davids-diaries/...
May 27, 2025•52 min
Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s sefer Emunot V’Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join Rabbi Daniel Korobkin as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those who...
May 26, 2025•34 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for a special Yom Yerushalayim shiur. From a personal perspective and based on current events, where does the Jewish People’s relationship with Jerusalem stand?
May 25, 2025•20 min
This week, we will explore key halakhic discussions related to tumah (impurity) and the Temple. The Gemara delves into the laws of entry to the Azarah (Temple courtyard) while in a state of impurity, the distinctions between various kinds of tumah , and the obligations for korbanot (offerings) brought for transgressions, especially those involving uncertainty ( safek ). It also analyzes comparisons between impurity and other prohibitions, discusses when awareness of impurity is significant, and ...
May 22, 2025•50 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
May 21, 2025•40 min
Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s sefer Emunot V’Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join Rabbi Daniel Korobkin as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those who c...
May 20, 2025•49 min
After Dovid is able to escape from Shaul yet again he hides in the caves on Ein Gedi. Shaul will continue to chase him for the next many months. Tonight we will watch their encounter in Ein Gedi, and get to meet Avigayil, who will become the second of Dovid’s wives. For the original course page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/king-davids-diaries/
May 18, 2025•59 min
This week the Gemara explores distinctions between intentional and unintentional oaths, oaths related to past versus future actions, and how liability is incurred depending on awareness and intent. It also delves into the Torah sources for these laws, linking them to broader concepts like atonement, sacrifices, and the precision of language in legal contexts. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/daf-yomi-one-week-at-a-time-shevuot/...
May 15, 2025•58 min
Join Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Brovender for his weekly shiur on the parshat hashavua and come away with creative insights into the weekly Torah portion. For more info or to visit the main shiur page please visit https://webyeshiva.org/course/rabbi-brovender-parsha-shiur-5785/...
May 14, 2025•31 min
Rabbi Saadia Gaon’s sefer Emunot V’Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join Rabbi Daniel Korobkin as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those who cam...
May 12, 2025•39 min
