Delivered 26 Elul 5782 / September 22, 2022

  Delivered at the OU Israel Center, December 19th, 2019 (21 Kislev 5780)

Sefer Shemot and the significance of names. What does the name Pharaoh mean? Why would Pharaoh believe the midwives claim that all the Jews knew how to give birth on their own? In Moshe’s first act he is shown fighting for justice. Why on Pesach do we have a specific proclamation inviting guests? Delivered at […]

How do we view a kingship, its purpose, and its goals? Why does the Gemara focus on the miracle of the oil while we focus on the military victory in davening (Al HaNisim)?