Parshas Hashavua – Rabbi Yechezkel Sofer פרשת השבוע – הרב יחזקאל סופר
Chabad Online (COL)
Shiurim on the weekly parsha and the festivals by Rabbi Yechezkel Sofer, recorded in the years 5782–5786 and published in the "Torah Shiurim" section of the Chabad Online (COL) website.
Hebrew · 157 lessons · 19 transcribed (English translation coming soon)
List of lessons
- 1Yom Kippur: The 'Tiyumes Completeness' on the Head of a 'Ben Torah'... • Special Shiur for Sukkos EnglishYechezkel Sofer · 13 Tishrei 5782
- 2Yechezkel Sofer · 24 Sivan 5782
- 3Yechezkel Sofer · 30 Sivan 5782
- 4Tzav: Parshas Balak: When the Rider of the She-Donkey Prophesies About the Rider of the Donkey EnglishYechezkel Sofer · 6 Tammuz 5782
- 5Yechezkel Sofer · 14 Tammuz 5782
- 6Yechezkel Sofer · 21 Tammuz 5782
- 7Yechezkel Sofer · 27 Tammuz 5782
- 8Yechezkel Sofer · 7 Menachem Av 5782
- 9Yechezkel Sofer · 12 Menachem Av 5782
- 10Yechezkel Sofer · 21 Menachem Av 5782
- 11Yechezkel Sofer · 27 Menachem Av 5782
- 12Yechezkel Sofer · 4 Elul 5782
- 13Yechezkel Sofer · 11 Elul 5782
- 14Yechezkel Sofer · 18 Elul 5782
- 15Yechezkel Sofer · 24 Tishrei 5783
- 16Yechezkel Sofer · 2 Cheshvan 5783
- 17Mikeitz: 'Sos Anochi Al Imrasecha' (I Rejoice at Your Word): One 'Word' with Six Meanings TranscriptYechezkel Sofer · 10 Cheshvan 5783
- 18Yechezkel Sofer · 22 Cheshvan 5783
- 19Vayeitzei: Was Yitzchok's Seder Night Conducted According to Halacha? • Rabbi Yechezkel Sofer TranscriptYechezkel Sofer · 30 Cheshvan 5783
- 20Toldos: The Great Matters and the 'Small Vessels'... | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 13 Kislev 5783
- 21Chayei Sarah: A Turning Point in the Investigation of Yosef Yaakobson's Disappearance | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 21 Kislev 5783
- 22Vayeira: Maccabi vs. Greece 8:0: Hasmonean Values and Hellenization in Our Generation | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 27 Kislev 5783
- 23Lech Lecha: Yehuda's Defense Speech and His Arguments for 'Clemency' | WatchYechezkel Sofer · 4 Teves 5783
- 24Bereishis: For Those Who Go the Extra Mile: Were the 'Beis Yaakov' Daughters Part of Anash, or Merely 'Affiliated'?Yechezkel Sofer · 10 Teves 5783
- 25Rosh Hashanah: When the 'Burning Bush' Blazed in Minsk: The Tanya in the Footsteps of 'Sneh-Torah'...Yechezkel Sofer · 19 Teves 5783
- 26Nitzavim, Vayeilech: The 'Scratch' That Brought Severe Hail | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 25 Teves 5783
- 27Ki Savo: Making 'Order' with Two Cooked Dishes... | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 3 Shvat 5783
- 28Ki Teitzei: The Splitting of the Red Sea and the Fruits of Tu B'Shvat | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 10 Shvat 5783
- 29Shoftim: Yisro's Advice Came Through 'Ei-Chur'... | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 17 Shvat 5783
- 30Re'eh: An Explanation of the 'Triple Sin' in the Torah | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 23 Shvat 5783
- 31Eikev: The Ark of the Covenant and the Tales of the 'Badim' (Carrying Poles). Also: A Chabad Melody for 'Shoshanas Yaakov'Yechezkel Sofer · 1 Adar 5783
- 32Vaeschanan: For Whom Did the Bells Toll?... | "And His Sound Shall Be Heard When He Enters the Holy Place"Yechezkel Sofer · 8 Adar 5783
- 33Devarim: Did You Make a Molten Image? Take Off the Crowns | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 15 Adar 5783
- 34Matos, Masei: Asking and Analyzing Parshas Hachodesh | 'Kares' for Just Seven Days?Yechezkel Sofer · 22 Adar 5783
- 35Pinchas: Did the Prophets Really Oppose 'Sacrifices'? | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 28 Adar 5783
- 36Balak: Why Does Moshe Rabbeinu Disappear from the Haggadah? 'The Haggadah for Adults'Yechezkel Sofer · 7 Nissan 5783
- 37Chukas: The Message That 'The Twins Shall Cover Them'... The Connection Between 'Tazria and Metzora'Yechezkel Sofer · 28 Nissan 5783
- 38Korach: A Vaccination Plan Against 'Divine Radiation' Recommended by 'The Two Doctors'Yechezkel Sofer · 6 Iyar 5783
- 39Shlach: 'On the Morrow of the Shabbos' - The Dispute with the Boethusians | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 12 Iyar 5783
- 40Behaalosecha: What Does Chassidus Have to Do with Mount Meron?.... | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 18 Iyar 5783
- 41Parshas Naso: The census and the 'flag parade' | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 26 Iyar 5783
- 42Parshas Bamidbar: 'He held the mountain over them like a tub.' Religious coercion?! | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 3 Sivan 5783
- 43Parshas Behar, Bechukosai: Rashi: the cucumbers and the hardships of those who complain 'just because'Yechezkel Sofer · 11 Sivan 5783
- 44Parshas Emor: Why is the wood-gatherer juxtaposed to idol worship? | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 18 Sivan 5783
- 45Parshas Achrei Mos, Kedoshim: A final call to the 'opposition': Hear now, sons of Levi!Yechezkel Sofer · 23 Sivan 5783
- 46Parshas Tazria, Metzora: The congregation's reaction to Aharon's passing | For the Hilula of Gimmel TammuzYechezkel Sofer · 2 Tammuz 5783
- 47Parshas Tzav: 'He crouched, lay down like a lion' - the secret of 'the undefeated Rebbe' | WatchYechezkel Sofer · 10 Tammuz 5783
- 48Parshas Vayikra: Was Yehoshua a king without being anointed? | Between 'Semicha' and 'Meshicha'Yechezkel Sofer · 17 Tammuz 5783
- 49Parshas Vayakhel, Pekudei: Forecasting the Palestinian problem and its solution | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 22 Tammuz 5783
- 50Parshas Ki Tisa: A change of clause in the contract of the sons of Gad and Reuven | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 2 Menachem Av 5783
- 51Parshas Tetzaveh: Acoustics at the Giving of the Torah: 'a great voice, and it did not continue'Yechezkel Sofer · 8 Menachem Av 5783
- 52Parshas Terumah: Arriving at the 'Mikdash' on your heels... | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 14 Menachem Av 5783
- 53Parshas Mishpatim: The virtue of 'chewing the cud' and the righteousness of 'having split hooves' | Watch the shiurYechezkel Sofer · 22 Menachem Av 5783
- 54Parshas Yisro: Moshiach is coming? Get into the shelters! Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 28 Menachem Av 5783
- 55Parshas Beshalach: The era of 'divorces' has ended, the era of 'betrothals' has begunYechezkel Sofer · 7 Elul 5783
- 56Parshas Bo: The Mikra Bikkurim and the micro-Haggadah... 'An Aramean sought to destroy my father'Yechezkel Sofer · 13 Elul 5783
- 57Parshas Vaeira: The last word... 'your heart and the heart [of your descendants]' - [spelling] ElulYechezkel Sofer · 20 Elul 5783
- 58Parshas Shemos: L'chaim! 'To the head and not to the tail'... • Special shiur for Rosh HashanahYechezkel Sofer · 28 Elul 5783
- 59Parshas Vayechi: Kayin and Hevel - the first war between brothers and its motivesYechezkel Sofer · 25 Tishrei 5784
- 60Parshas Vayigash: Behind enemy lines: the rescue of the hostages in a commando operationYechezkel Sofer · 10 Cheshvan 5784
- 61Mikeitz: Seeking the Public's Help: Searching for a Missing 'Tamim'Yechezkel Sofer · 15 Cheshvan 5784
- 62Vayeishev: With Receipts: Life After the Histalkus | Chayei SarahYechezkel Sofer · 24 Cheshvan 5784
- 63Vayishlach: "Mitnachem Lecha Leharegecha" - Consoling Himself or Scheming? | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 2 Kislev 5784
- 64Toldos: 'Vayishak Yaakov LeRachel' - Could It Be? | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 9 Kislev 5784
- 65Chayei Sarah: Coals and Pearls - In the Teachings of Chassidus | Special for 19 KislevYechezkel Sofer · 15 Kislev 5784
- 66Lech Lecha: Is the Menorah's Message Meant for 'Outside' or for One's Doorway?Yechezkel Sofer · 28 Kislev 5784
- 67Noach: 'Al Tira Mireidah Mitzraymah' - What Exactly Was Yaakov Afraid Of?Yechezkel Sofer · 8 Teves 5784
- 68Bereishis: 'Yaakov Avinu Lo Meis' - Is That So? | Aspects and MeaningsYechezkel Sofer · 15 Teves 5784
- 69Ki Savo: 'The Burning Bush' in Minsk... Let Me Turn Aside From Here to Get Closer ThereYechezkel Sofer · 22 Teves 5784
- 70Ki Seitzei: Moshe's Complaint - and Hashem's Sharp Response | Rabbi SoferYechezkel Sofer · 1 Shvat 5784
- 71Shoftim: 'Ushmartem Es HaMatzos' - A Mitzvah That Comes Your Way, Don't Let It Go StaleYechezkel Sofer · 7 Shvat 5784
- 72Re'eh: The Opera at the Sea - A Soloist and Three Choirs...Yechezkel Sofer · 15 Shvat 5784
- 73Eikev: The Threefold Lineage of M-Ch-Sh-V-H (Thought) | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 21 Shvat 5784
- 74Va'eschanan: Fourfold and Fivefold Payment for 'Slaughtering and Selling' | A Fascinating ClassYechezkel Sofer · 28 Shvat 5784
- 75Devarim: How the Mishkan's Pegs Were Used: Did They Insert a 'Faithful Peg' There?...Yechezkel Sofer · 6 Adar I 5784
- 76Masei: 'Four Questions for Purim' - Special for the Holiday of PurimYechezkel Sofer · 12 Adar I 5784
- 77Matos: "Horeid Edyecha Mei'alecha" - Which 'Ornament'? | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 18 Adar I 5784
- 78Pinchas: Ad Delo Yada - A Rectification for the Sin of 'Belo Hoda'Yechezkel Sofer · 9 Adar II 5784
- 79Balak: Offering Pleasures to Hashem: Burning Fats and Limbs in the SoulYechezkel Sofer · 18 Adar II 5784
- 80Chukas: 'Se'u Es Acheichem' - A Funeral or a Wedding?...Yechezkel Sofer · 23 Adar II 5784
- 81Korach: The Tzaddik, 'Mohel of the Generation' and Purifier of Its AfflictionsYechezkel Sofer · 2 Nissan 5784
- 82Shelach: 'Four by Four': A Maamar Set to the Tune of the Sicha 'Mah Nishtanah' 5727Yechezkel Sofer · 8 Nissan 5784
- 83Beha'aloscha: 'For Three Years It Shall Be Forbidden [Orlah] to You' – Why?Yechezkel Sofer · 29 Nissan 5784
- 84Naso: Is Israeli Sovereignty Truly the 'Beginning of the Redemption'? Halachically...Yechezkel Sofer · 8 Iyar 5784
- 85Bamidbar: 'If He Is Sold - Who Sold His Sons?!'.. Explanation of Rashi, Rashbi, and the RebbeYechezkel Sofer · 15 Iyar 5784
- 86Bechukosai: The 'Miraculous Nature' of the Redemption's Promises. Literal or Allegorical?Yechezkel Sofer · 21 Iyar 5784
- 87Behar: Everything Is Foreordained, Yet Free Will Is Given: A Preparatory Sicha for the Holiday of ShavuosYechezkel Sofer · 28 Iyar 5784
- 88Emor: "The Desert Pesach" in the Second Year | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 14 Sivan 5784
- 89Kedoshim: Tzelafchad - the 'Wood-Gatherer' of the Parshas... | Rabbi Yechezkel SoferYechezkel Sofer · 22 Sivan 5784
- 90Tzav: 'Hear Now, Sons of Levi': Were They the Tribe of 'Opposition' Against Moshe Rabbeinu?Yechezkel Sofer · 27 Sivan 5784
- 91Bo: If 'Mikdash' Is Said - Why Is 'Mishkan' Also Said? • Insights on the Weekly ParshaYechezkel Sofer · 5 Tammuz 5784
- 92Vaeira: 'Bilaam's Tragedy' - The Denial of Free Will | Insights on the Weekly ParshaYechezkel Sofer · 11 Tammuz 5784
- 93Vayechi: The Ark of the Covenant Hidden in the Tunnels of the Temple MountYechezkel Sofer · 24 Tammuz 5784
- 94Vayigash: Defining 'Awaiting His Coming': What Is the Measure of Anticipation?Yechezkel Sofer · 3 Menachem Av 5784
- 95Vayishlach: "Zachor and Shamor in a Single Utterance": A Mixed-Up Message?...Yechezkel Sofer · 10 Menachem Av 5784
- 96Vayeitzei: The Miracle of Swallowing - Like a 'Filter' or a 'Funnel'? | A Sicha of the RebbeYechezkel Sofer · 17 Menachem Av 5784
- 97Toldos: The Prohibition of 'Bal Tosif' - The Rejection of Reform | From Sichos Kodesh 5729Yechezkel Sofer · 24 Menachem Av 5784
- 98Chayei Sarah: Will the Levites Inherit in the Future in the Territories of 'Keini, Kenizi, and Kadmoni' - or Not?Yechezkel Sofer · 30 Menachem Av 5784
- 99Vayeira: 'I Am My Beloved's'? And What If She Does Not Find Favor in His Eyes?...Yechezkel Sofer · 8 Elul 5784
- 100Lech Lecha: 'When You Shall Come' to the Farbrengen of Yud-Ches Elul... Sparks for a FarbrengenYechezkel Sofer · 15 Elul 5784
- 101Noach: The Main Proof – That's Missing the 'Main Point'... Geulah – Without Moshiach?Yechezkel Sofer · 22 Elul 5784
- 102Bereishis: The Chassidic Tashlich: Shaking Out the 'Pockets' or Shaking Out the 'Tzitzis'?...Yechezkel Sofer · 27 Elul 5784
- 103Sukkos: 'White as Snow' or 'Like Wool'? A Rare Maamar of the Rebbe Maharash for Yom KippurYechezkel Sofer · 5 Tishrei 5785
- 104Vayeilech: 'Moshiach at Eye Level' – Presented by Rabbi Yechezkel Sofer | Lesson OneYechezkel Sofer · 29 Tishrei 5785
- 105Ki Tavo: Do We Really Lack 'Moshiach'? • Moving from Indifference to AnticipationYechezkel Sofer · 4 Cheshvan 5785
- 106Ki Teitzei: Awakening from the Slumber of Exile Through the Three 'Perfections'Yechezkel Sofer · 12 Cheshvan 5785
- 107Shoftim: 'Moshiach' – As One Who Awakens the Sleeping: Solving the Vicious CycleYechezkel Sofer · 18 Cheshvan 5785
- 108Re'eh: Did the 'First Redeemer' Forget the 'Final Redeemer'?Yechezkel Sofer · 26 Cheshvan 5785
- 109Eikev: The 'Messianic' Passage of Bilaam... Its Various InterpretationsYechezkel Sofer · 4 Kislev 5785
- 110Va'eschanan: 'The Lithuanian Moshiach' – Really?... The Religious Aspect of Anticipating MoshiachYechezkel Sofer · 9 Kislev 5785
- 111Devarim: When the Rambam Takes Moshiach Out of the 'Shelter' | The Third ProofYechezkel Sofer · 16 Kislev 5785
- 112Matos, Masei: Defining 'Awaiting His Coming': What Is the Measure of Anticipation?Yechezkel Sofer · 25 Kislev 5785
- 113Pinchas: The 'Identifying Characteristics' of Moshiach and the Four Stages of His RevelationYechezkel Sofer · 2 Teves 5785
- 114Balak: The Ruling on a Moshiach Who 'Did Not Succeed' – He Is Not the One Promised by the TorahYechezkel Sofer · 12 Teves 5785
- 115Korach: Rabbi Moshe Vishedski a"h Gives a Tanya Class at the Old 'Beis Menachem'Yechezkel Sofer · 13 Teves 5785
- 116Shelach: Va'eira: Even the Sinners of Israel Contribute to the Redemption of All Israel | VideoYechezkel Sofer · 22 Teves 5785
- 117Behaaloscha: Will Moshiach Be a 'Viceroy'? Emperor and Sub-Emperors...Yechezkel Sofer · 23 Teves 5785
- 118Naso: The Role of the Seventh Generation: To Open the Eyes... | Concluding ChapterYechezkel Sofer · 5 Shvat 5785
- 119Bamidbar: 'Listen, O Teachers'... The Issue of the Four GuardiansYechezkel Sofer · 21 Shvat 5785
- 120Behar, Bechukosai: "It Charges Me Up": Sharon Gal Switched Channels and Showed the Dollar from the RebbeYechezkel Sofer · 25 Shvat 5785
- 121Emor: What's left? Who made the Menorah?...Yechezkel Sofer · 29 Shvat 5785
- 122Acharei Mos, Kedoshim: The apology for the 'mask'... The 'triple-testimony' for the Purim MeshulashYechezkel Sofer · 11 Adar 5785
- 123Tazria, Metzora: An unwise question and an irrelevant answer | Special class for PesachYechezkel Sofer · 3 Nissan 5785
- 124Shemini: "I will show them wonders" - to whom?... The secret of 'Yachatz' and its hintsYechezkel Sofer · 19 Nissan 5785
- 125Pesach: The State of Israel - the beginning of the sprouting of our redemption? | Moreh Nevuchim (Guide for the Perplexed)Yechezkel Sofer · 4 Iyar 5785
- 126Tzav: Chapter Three; the Rebbe: Miraculous Divine kindness in the era of exileYechezkel Sofer · 6 Iyar 5785
- 127Vayikra: The concluding chapter; the Rebbe: Missing the educational lesson of Independence DayYechezkel Sofer · 9 Iyar 5785
- 128Vayakhel, Pekudei: "Hear now, sons of Levi" - were the tribe of Levi 'Misnagdim'?...Yechezkel Sofer · 28 Sivan 5785
- 129Ki Tisa: If it says 'Mikdash,' why does it say 'Mishkan'? An answer that requires 'oaths'Yechezkel Sofer · 7 Tammuz 5785
- 130Tetzaveh: 'And like a lion, who shall rouse him': Preventing mistaken conceptions in the service of HashemYechezkel Sofer · 12 Tammuz 5785
- 131Terumah: The roster of the 'Avengers Division' in the war against Midian | WatchYechezkel Sofer · 21 Tammuz 5785
- 132Mishpatim: On moral ethics in times of war...Yechezkel Sofer · 5 Menachem Av 5785
- 133Yisro: A recipe for 'love of Hashem' - at a 'double' dosageYechezkel Sofer · 10 Menachem Av 5785
- 134Beshalach: "You may not eat within your gates": You are able to, but you are not permitted!Yechezkel Sofer · 26 Menachem Av 5785
- 135Bo: 'Gender equality' in idol worship: "man or woman" - three times?Yechezkel Sofer · 4 Elul 5785
- 136Va'eira: Even when you have something to 'criticize' - you have no right to 'favor'...Yechezkel Sofer · 10 Elul 5785
- 137Shemos: 'Ki Tavo': Is it really true - that the entire rebuke is about the lack of joy?Yechezkel Sofer · 16 Elul 5785
- 138Vayechi: The collapse of the scientific Tower of Babel of the theory of 'evolution'Yechezkel Sofer · 30 Tishrei 5786
- 139Vayigash: Avram's age at the Covenant Between the Parts: Contradictory citations, Rashi and TosafosYechezkel Sofer · 6 Cheshvan 5786
- 140Mikeitz: Avraham's embellishments in hospitality: A review from the first 'Chabad House'Yechezkel Sofer · 13 Cheshvan 5786
- 141Vayeishev: 'And Avraham came to eulogize Sarah and to weep for her.' Did Yitzchak not come?Yechezkel Sofer · 21 Cheshvan 5786
- 142Vayishlach: Yaakov came with deceit, and Eisav left traumatized... 'He takes comfort in [the thought of] killing you'Yechezkel Sofer · 27 Cheshvan 5786
- 143Vayeitzei: Rashi's 'ladder' interpretation - in Yaakov's dream and the miracles surrounding it...Yechezkel Sofer · 6 Kislev 5786
- 144Toldos: Retribution without moral exceptions. 'Should they treat our sister like a harlot?!'Yechezkel Sofer · 13 Kislev 5786
- 145Chayei Sarah: Yehuda's 'guarantee' and the legal logic in his dramatic speechYechezkel Sofer · 4 Teves 5786
- 146Vayeira: 'With my sword and my bow': through a military act or a religious act?Yechezkel Sofer · 10 Teves 5786
- 147Lech Lecha: 'Two Hebrew men were quarreling' whose identity was revealed...Yechezkel Sofer · 19 Teves 5786
- 148Noach: Were the 'staffs' and the 'plagues' brought about through the staff of Moshe or the staff of Aharon?Yechezkel Sofer · 25 Teves 5786
- 149Bereishis: 'In your blood you shall live': were they circumcised on the birthday of the Rambam or the Rebbe?...Yechezkel Sofer · 3 Shvat 5786
- 150Simchas Torah: 'And the worms multiplied, and it became foul': the lessons regarding the 'Manna of Chassidus'Yechezkel Sofer · 11 Shvat 5786
- 151Chag HaSukkos: 'And it came to pass on the morrow'... did Yisro come before or after the giving of the Torah?Yechezkel Sofer · 16 Shvat 5786
- 152Haazinu: 'And flesh torn in the field': the dispute between Rashi and OnkelosYechezkel Sofer · 22 Shvat 5786
- 153Rosh Hashanah: 'And you shall make a menorah of pure gold, of beaten work shall the menorah be made': it shall be made, not made from [separate] parts!Yechezkel Sofer · 30 Shvat 5786
- 154Nitzavim, Vayeilech: Why was the 'golden altar' set apart in a separate parsha? \ Tetzaveh-ZachorYechezkel Sofer · 7 Adar 5786
- 155Ki Tavo: Why stop a successful campaign?... \ Insights into the parshaYechezkel Sofer · 22 Adar 5786
- 156Ki Teitzei: The limb removed for reasons of 'Mussar' (ethics)... 'and he shall remove its crop with its feathers'Yechezkel Sofer · 29 Adar 5786
- 157Tzav: 'The burning of fats and limbs' in spirituality: the dispute between Rashi and the RambamYechezkel Sofer · 5 Nissan 5786