Parshas Hashavua – Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld פרשת השבוע – הרב שמעון זוננפלד

Chabad Online (COL)

Words of Torah on the weekly parsha and the festivals by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, recorded in 5782–5786 and published in the "Torah Shiurim" section of the Chabad Online (COL) website.

Hebrew · 217 lessons · 217 transcribed (English translation coming soon)

List of lessons

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Vaera: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlah with a brief insight from his grandfather Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, on Tractate Megillah learned as part of the Daf Yomi studies, at the conclusion of the daf shiur… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Teves 5782
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Vaera: 5782 - "Whoever truly wants it – Hashem reveals Himself to him": Rabbi Abush Bruk and Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlah with a brief insight on Parshas Vaera, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Teves 5782
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Bo: 5782 - Insights and tidbits: Rabbi Abush Bruk and Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a brief insight on Parshas Bo, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi at Nachlah. Watch English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Shvat 5782
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Beshalach: 5782 - Why don't we eye 'Chelev Nachum'? The weekly insight: Rabbi Avraham Abba Bruk and Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a brief insight on Parshas Beshalach, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Shvat 5782
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Yisro: 5782 - Why do we need a Rebbe? Rabbi Avraham Abba Bruk and Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a brief insight on Parshas Yisro, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Shvat 5782
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5782 - 'Ve'eileh Hamishpatim': When the wagon driver didn't understand what the Rabbi was hiding from him: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with an amusing insight on Parshas Mishpatim, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Shvat 5782
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Tetzaveh: 5782 - Why does Yosef ask, "Is my father still alive?" Didn't he already know from the dialogue that his father was alive? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a brief insight on the Daf Yomi, daf 4, in Tractate Chagigah,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Adar I 5782
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Ki Tisa: 5782 - A special interpretation on the weekly parsha attributed to Reb Levi Yitzchok, the Rebbe's father • Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with the weekly insight on Parshas Ki Tisa. English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Adar I 5782
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Vayakhel: 5782 - "No mishap befalls the righteous, not even their animal." Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlah with a brief insight on the Daf Yomi, in Tractate Chagigah, at the conclusion of the daf shiur… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Adar I 5782
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Pekudei: 5782 - Rabbi Avraham Abba Bruk returns to Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a story about his grandfather Rabbi Zonnenfeld, the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, with a brief insight on Parshas Pekudei, at the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Adar II 5782
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Vayikra: 5782 - When is it permitted to benefit from "interest"? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a brief insight on Tractate Yevamos, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi at Nachlah. Watch English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Adar II 5782
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Tzav: 5782 - When Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld z"l said of himself that he was a "Purim rabbi": Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, with a story about his grandfather Rabbi Zonnenfeld, Rabbi of Jerusalem, at the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Adar II 5782
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Tazria: 5782 - In light of recent events in Eretz Yisroel, a story from the shliach Rabbi Sholom Poizner and the Rebbe Rashab: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, with a story about his wife's grandfather, the shliach in Pittsburgh… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 29 Adar II 5782
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Metzora: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a short, inspiring story about "Maos Chitin," at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi of Nachlah. Watch English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 7 Nissan 5782
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Pesach: 5782 - 'Va'avadum Ve'inu Osam' (they shall enslave and afflict them) physically, and 'Veyeitz'u Birechush Gadol' (they shall go out with great wealth) only spiritually? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a message for Pesach at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of Rabbi Betzalel… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Nissan 5782
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Behar: 5782 - Why did Rabbi Akiva's students die? A special story told by Rabbi Avraham Zaltzman, who was a student in Lubavitch, about Rebbetzin Rivkah, the Rebbe Rashab, and the Rebbe Rayatz. Presented by… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Iyar 5782
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Bechukosai: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a story for Lag BaOmer about Ahavas Yisroel, told by Reb Motel Kozliner about his father. At the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's daily Daf Yomi class in… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Iyar 5782
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Naso: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the weekly parsha: why is it written three times, "among the Children of Israel," in the counting of the Levites? At the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Iyar 5782
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Naso: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachlah with a wonderful chassidic story for the Shavuos holiday about Reb Peretz Chein. The story was recorded at the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's daily Daf Yomi class in… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 4 Sivan 5782
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Shelach: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful idea for the weekly parsha: "We remembered the watermelons and cucumbers that we ate in Egypt for free" - from here to Shabbos candles, as found in a surprising Midrash. … English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Sivan 5782
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Korach: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story for the weekly parsha: "And Korach took," a bad bargain - a wonderful story. At the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's daily Daf Yomi class in Nachlah. Watch English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 25 Sivan 5782
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Chukas: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story about the Rebbe Rayatz and the interrogators, for Gimmel Tammuz, at the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's daily Daf Yomi class in Nachlah. Watch English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 2 Tammuz 5782
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Balak: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight: Balaam says that even if Balak gave him his house full of silver and gold, he could not transgress the word of Hashem - Rashi says this teaches that Balaam's soul… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Tammuz 5782
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Pinchas: 5782 - Due to a family celebration: the weekly insight given each week by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld in Rabbi Tzali Mizrachi's class in Nachlah was filmed this week at the Kinar Hotel on the shores of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 16 Tammuz 5782
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Matos: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: The Gemara tells that in Babylon, at the wedding celebration of a virgin bride, they would place oil on the heads of those present. A wonderful story in the name of the Rav of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 23 Tammuz 5782
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Devarim: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachlah with a wonderful story told by the Gaon Hachossid Reb Yoel Kahn z"l: how in Belz decrees were annulled, and how our Rebbeim brought this about… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Menachem Av 5782
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Devarim: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld explains the custom of throwing "bobkes" on Tisha B'Av. The story was told at the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's daily Daf Yomi class in Nachlah. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Menachem Av 5782
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Va'eschanan: 5782 - "There were no better days for Israel than the Fifteenth of Av and Yom Kippur": a wonderful story from the Rav of Jerusalem. By Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the daily Daf… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Menachem Av 5782
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Eikev: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story for the weekly parsha from his grandfather, the Rav of Jerusalem Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld. At the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's daily Daf Yomi class in… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 22 Menachem Av 5782
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Shoftim: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight on the parsha of the eglah arufah, and the allusion that Yosef sent his father wagons (agolos) which brought about "and the spirit of Yaakov their father was revived." Delivered at the conclusion of the shiur of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 6 Elul 5782
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Ki Savo: 5782 - If it were your own son, would you also be willing to hand him over? The 'weekly witticism' by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a story about his great-grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Chaim… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 18 Elul 5782
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Ki Savo: 5782 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, ahead of the start of saying Selichos on Motza'ei Shabbos, with an explanation of the famous story about Reb Shmuel Munkes and the couple who get up in the middle of the night to ask… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Elul 5782
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5782 - "Atem Nitzavim": Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story from the mashpia in Lubavitch, Rabbi Shmuel Gronem, about an interesting din Torah between a father and his son. Delivered at the conclusion of the shiur of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Elul 5782
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Vayeilech: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the Yomim Noraim: "And unto You, Hashem, is kindness, for You repay a man according to his deeds." What kind of kindness is it, if Hashem collects from a person according to his deeds?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Tishrei 5783
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Haazinu: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a story from his grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld. "There is none like our G-d and there is none like our Master" and afterward "Who is like our G-d and who is like our Master" - seemingly this was already… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Tishrei 5783
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Sukkos: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story from the Rebbe Maharash for the yahrzeit on 13 Tishrei, and in honor of the Ushpizin of the Rebbe Maharash on Sukkos. Delivered at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Tishrei 5783
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Bereishis: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a short insight for Parshas Bereishis: the first Rashi in the Torah begins "[the Torah] need not have begun with Bereishis, but rather with 'This month shall be for you.'" Why did it begin… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Tishrei 5783
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Noach: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a short insight for Parshas Noach: "The inclination of man's heart is evil from his youth" - in Parshas Bereishis this is the reason for the Flood, and in Parshas Noach it is the reason not to… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Cheshvan 5783
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Lech Lecha: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a short insight for Parshas Lech Lecha: "So that it may go well for me because of you, and my soul will live on account of you" - Rashi: Avraham Avinu told Sarah, 'On condition that I receive… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Cheshvan 5783
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Vayeira: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with an insight and a story for Parshas Vayeira: 'Greater is hospitality than receiving the Shechinah' - a wonderful story about the hospitality of the Rav of Jerusalem… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Cheshvan 5783
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Chayei Sarah: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story: a certain tzaddik swore that a particular person would not have children. He went to Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev, who swore that he would have children, but… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Cheshvan 5783
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Toldos: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with an insight for the weekly parsha 'Toldos': when Yitzchok discovers that he blessed Yaakov and not Eisav, he said "he too shall be blessed." Why did Yitzchok want… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Kislev 5783
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Vayeitzei: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the parsha: Rochel asks Yaakov for children, and Yaakov becomes angry with her. Why does Yaakov get angry - Rochel is making a legitimate request, she wants… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Kislev 5783
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Vayishlach: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachlah with a wonderful insight for the weekly parsha: why do we say in davening 'the G-d of Avraham, the G-d of Yitzchok, and the G-d of Yaakov.' Why don't we say… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Kislev 5783
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Vayeishev: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the weekly parsha 'Vayeishev': "And his brothers were jealous of him" - a story about just how much jealousy corrupts. Delivered at the conclusion of the shiur of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 22 Kislev 5783
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Mikeitz: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for Parshas Mikeitz: "And Yaakov saw that there was grain in Egypt" - why does it say that Yaakov saw that there was grain, shouldn't it have said 'and he heard'… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 29 Kislev 5783
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Vayigash: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the parsha 'Vayigash'. "And Yosef said to his brothers, 'I am Yosef; is my father still alive?' But his brothers could not answer him, for they were terrified before him."… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 6 Teves 5783
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Vayigash: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the weekly parsha, Parshas 'Vayigash'. "I am Yosef; is my father still alive? But his brothers could not answer him, for they were terrified before him." What is the meaning… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 6 Teves 5783
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Vayechi: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight for the weekly parsha 'Vayechi': an explanation from the Rav of Jerusalem Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld z"l, why is Parshas Vayechi 'closed' [stumah]? Delivered at… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Teves 5783
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Shemos: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: On Dathan and Aviram, Moshe Rabbeinu said, "Indeed the matter is known" - the exile was due to the informers. On the sin of the Golden Calf, he says "Erase me from Your book that You have written"… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Teves 5783
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Vaera: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight: "And they shall ask... vessels of silver and gold." So that that righteous one (Yosef) would not say - 'and they shall enslave them' was fulfilled in them, but 'and they shall go out with great wealth' was not fulfilled. And indeed… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Teves 5783
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Bo: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachal'ah with a wonderful insight for the weekly parsha, Parshas Bo: "And Hashem said to Moshe, Go to Pharaoh" - why wasn't it written 'go to Pharaoh' (without the extra word)? The insight was transmitted… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Shvat 5783
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Beshalach: 5783 - Rabbi *Shimon Zonnenfeld* from Nachal'ah with a wonderful insight for Parshas Beshalach: Hashem to the ministering angels: "The work of My hands is drowning in the sea, and you are saying song?" - 'the work of My hands' applies… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Shvat 5783
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5783 - "And Yisro heard." What report did he hear that made him come? Rashi: "The splitting of the Reed Sea and the war with Amalek." Why specifically these two miracles? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful insight on the parsha,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Shvat 5783
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Mishpatim: 5783 - "But he who did not lie in wait, and G-d caused it to come into his hand": if he killed unintentionally, why did Hashem "arrange it into his hand"? Upon the conclusion of the 'shiva' days for the three victims murdered in the terror attack,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Shvat 5783
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Terumah: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story for the month of Adar and the festival of Purim about his grandfather, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, Rabbi of Jerusalem. At the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class given by Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Adar 5783
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Tetzaveh: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachlas Har Chabad, with a wonderful story for Shabbos 'Zachor' and Purim, from his great grandfather, the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, who said… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Adar 5783
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Vayakhel - Pekudei: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story about his great grandfather, the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, in honor of the yahrtzeit falling on Motza'ei Shabbos. At the conclusion of the Daf… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Adar 5783
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Vayakhel - Pekudei: 5783 - "And the work was sufficient for all the work to do it, and there was extra." How do these two things fit together? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a sharp insight… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Adar 5783
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Vayikra: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story from Reb Sholom Poizner, a chossid of the Rebbe Rashab, and the message for our times. On the occasion of 2 Nissan, the yahrtzeit of the Rebbe Rashab. At the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 2 Nissan 5783
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Tzav: 5783 - For the start of Tractate 'Sotah': Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachal'ah explains "Matches are as difficult as the splitting of the Reed Sea" - how can it be said that it is difficult for Hashem to arrange a match, or… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Nissan 5783
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Pesach: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with several anecdotes about his great grandfather, the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld z"l, relating to the hiddurim (enhancements) of the Pesach holiday. At the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Nissan 5783
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Shmini: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful sharp insight: the weekly parsha concludes "and among the animals which you shall not eat." Why end on a negative note? At the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Nissan 5783
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Shmini: 5783 - "From a thread to a shoelace": Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful story about one of the chassidim of the Alter Rebbe and the great trial he endured regarding the mitzvah of tzitzis. Continuing… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 23 Nissan 5783
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Tazria - Metzora: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with an insight on the weekly parsha, the parsha of the afflictions (negaim). Why is it said that "the merit of saying Tehillim is like one who engages in [the study of] negaim and ohalos"? The insight was transmitted… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 30 Nissan 5783
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Achrei Mos - Kedoshim: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with the weekly sharp insight: "And you shall love your fellow as yourself - this is a great principle of the Torah," on the difference between the Ahavas Yisroel of Reb Zusha of Anipoli, Rabbi Levi Yitzchok… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 7 Iyar 5783
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Emor: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: Yosef merited and the letter "ה" was added to him - Yehosef - thus the Name of Hashem is in his name, while Yehuda has the entire Name of Hashem [in his name]. And why did Lot merit… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Iyar 5783
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Behar - Bechukosai: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a special story about Ahavas Yisroel, especially for the days of Sefiras HaOmer. At the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's Daf Yomi class in Nachlah. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Iyar 5783
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Bamidbar: 5783 - This week's insight from Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: In our parsha it is written "Take the Levites from among the Children of Israel" 5 times. What is hinted at in the word "among"? At the conclusion of the Daf… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Iyar 5783
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Naso: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld explains why dairy foods are eaten on Shavuos. The idea is shared at the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's Daf Yomi class in Nachlah. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Sivan 5783
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Beha'aloscha: 5783 - In our parsha it is written, "We remember the fish that we ate in Egypt for free," and the Midrash states: "From here [we learn] about Shabbos candles from the Torah." What is the connection between their complaint and Shabbos candles? This week's insight… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Sivan 5783
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Shelach: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with this week's insight: Is there a choice or no choice? The yeshiva student who 'wiped the plate' and the brilliant idea of the 'Chasam Sofer.' At the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Sivan 5783
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Chukas: 5783 - Following Gimmel Tammuz and the maamar 'V'atah Tetzaveh,' on the subject of the level of self-sacrifice of a Jew stemming from the very essence of the soul: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a story about the 'Holy Thief.' At the conclusion of the class… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 4 Tammuz 5783
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Balak: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: The prophet Micah says, "Remember now what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the righteousness of Hashem." What… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 11 Tammuz 5783
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Pinchas: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with this week's insight: There is a halacha that if one person slaughtered and another came and snatched from him the mitzvah of covering the blood, he must pay ten gold coins. And how… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 18 Tammuz 5783
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Matos - Masei: 5783 - "Zion shall be redeemed with justice, and her returnees with righteousness": Close relatives or distant relatives? A wonderful story on the subject of Bein Hametzarim and the matter of charity, by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld. Afterward… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 25 Tammuz 5783
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Devarim: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with this week's insight: Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai said before his passing that he did not know which way he would be led. Yet wasn't he the greatest of his generation? At the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Menachem Av 5783
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Va'eschanan: 5783 - This week's insight from Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, special for Shabbos 'Nachamu.' It is written, 'Whoever mourns for Jerusalem merits to see its rebuilding.' Why is this written in the present tense?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Menachem Av 5783
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Eikev: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with this week's insight: It is written in the Gemara that "Avraham Avinu fulfilled the entire Torah, as it says: 'Because he listened...' He even fulfilled the eiruvei… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Menachem Av 5783
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Re'eh: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with this week's insight on the prohibition of demolishing the altar. After the liberation of the Western Wall, a Jew came to the Rebbe with a piece of stone from the Wall - did the Rebbe… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Menachem Av 5783
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Shoftim: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld from Nachlah, with an insight on the weekly parsha: "Judges and officers shall you appoint for yourself," on the great power contained in a Torah ruling by a rabbi. The idea is shared at the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Elul 5783
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Ki Teitzei: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld on the law of the wayward and rebellious son: Why is he judged according to his end rather than his current deeds? Four explanations. And also: Why was Rabbeinu Gershom called "Light of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Elul 5783
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Ki Tavo: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: The parsha of the first fruits teaches us that one must not be ungrateful. A story about Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld's visit to the home of the rabbi of Jaffa, Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Elul 5783
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Nitzavim - Vayeilech: 5783 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: Why is this Shabbos called 'Shabbos Selichos,' even though Selichos is not said at all on Shabbos? At the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi's Daf Yomi class in Nachlah… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 22 Elul 5783
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Haazinu: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: When the Rav of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, and the head of the Zionist movement in Jerusalem met. Reb Betzalel Mizrachi responded with a story about… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 7 Tishrei 5784
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Sukkos: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlah, with ideas and short stories for the Sukkos holiday. Delivered at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi class by Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi in Nachlah. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Tishrei 5784
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Simchas Torah: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlas Har Chabad with an amazing story about the virtue of joy on Simchas Torah and what joy can accomplish. The story was delivered at the conclusion of the… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Tishrei 5784
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Bereishis: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a timely story about the Rebbe's grandfather, Rabbi Meir Shlomo Yanovsky, how he was saved from typhus thanks to Letter 11 in the Igros Kodesh in Tanya… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Tishrei 5784
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Vayeira: 5784 - Speaking their language: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlah, with a wonderful idea that the Rebbe told his father in yechidus, why did the angels eat from the food that Avraham Avinu served them?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Cheshvan 5784
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Chayei Sarah: 5784 - Gaon Yaakov: Why did the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, insist on going specifically through Shechem Gate? Relevant for our times as well. From his great-grandson Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Cheshvan 5784
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Toldos: 5784 - 'Rav Saren Shmu'ati': Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlah, with a timely idea from our parsha, how careful one must be about "rumors" • The idea was delivered at the conclusion of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 4 Kislev 5784
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Vayeitzei: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a timely idea about the quality of bitachon: why didn't Yaakov accept Rachel's request for children, and instead of understanding her and showing empathy, he rebuked her… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 11 Kislev 5784
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Vayishlach: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a wonderful explanation: why do chassidim eat black porridge ('shvartze kashe') on 19 Kislev? At the conclusion of the Daf Yomi class by Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 18 Kislev 5784
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Vayeishev: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: Where is Chanukah alluded to in Parshas Vayeishev? And also: an interesting explanation of the interpretation of Yosef's brothers' dreams. At the conclusion of Rabbi Betzalel… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 25 Kislev 5784
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Mikeitz: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with the weekly insight for 'Zos Chanukah' and its connection to the weekly parsha. Following the weekly Daf Yomi class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi in Nachlah. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Teves 5784
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Vayigash: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with the weekly insight: what is the meaning of Yosef's question when he revealed himself to his brothers, "Is my father still alive?" At the conclusion of the Daf Yomi class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Teves 5784
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Vayechi: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with the weekly insight: why did Yaakov Avinu want to reveal the end-time of the Geulah? After all, it is stated in the Gemara in Tractate Sanhedrin, "Let the spirit of those who calculate… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Teves 5784
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Shemos: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with an idea on the weekly parsha. What is the meaning of "indeed the matter is known"? And what is the connection to 24 Teves? Delivered during the class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Teves 5784
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Va'eira: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld on the weekly parsha: Moshe Rabbeinu says to Hashem, "The children of Israel have not listened to me, so how will Pharaoh listen to me". And why does he add "and I am of uncircumcised… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 2 Shvat 5784
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Bo: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: "Speak now... and let them ask for silver and golden vessels". Rabbi Yannai expounded: so that that righteous one [Avraham] should not say, "and they shall enslave them and afflict them" was fulfilled in them, "and afterward… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Shvat 5784
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Beshalach: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: "The work of My hands is drowning in the sea, and you are singing (the ministering angels), to say a song." Are the Egyptians the work of Hashem's hands? This is said about a nation… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 16 Shvat 5784
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5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: "And Yisro heard..." Rashi: 'What report did he hear and come? The splitting of the Red Sea and the war with Amalek.' But the Torah states explicitly that Hashem took out… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 23 Shvat 5784
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Mishpatim: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld: "V'rapo yerapei" - from here we derive that a doctor is given permission to heal. The Mishnah in Kiddushin states: "The best of doctors is destined for Gehinnom" - why? At the conclusion of the shiur by Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 30 Shvat 5784
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Terumah: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld; said in the name of his mother a"h, whose yahrtzeit falls today, 7 Adar: "What a person does - he does for himself" and the connection to the parsha of "V'yikchu li terumah".… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 7 Adar I 5784
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Tetzaveh: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, in honor of 'Purim Katan': Yom Kippur is like "Purim". Is it possible that Purim is higher than this holy day? At the conclusion of the Daily Daf shiur… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Adar I 5784
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Ki Tisa: 5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld; an interesting point in Parshas Ki Tisa: the entire parsha has 189 verses, but the majority of them are in the first and second aliyos. Why? At the conclusion of the Daily Daf shiur… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Adar I 5784
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5784 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld on Parshas Vayakhel: Shammai the Elder, upon finding a nice animal, would say "This is for Shabbos"; upon finding another one nicer than it, he would set aside the second one and eat the first. Hillel the Elder's measure… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Adar I 5784
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Vayikra: 5784 - Special for Purim: Haman, the enemy, the relentless schemer, and the wicked plan to sow discord in the kingdom: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, following the Daily Daf shiur by Rabbi Betzalel… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Adar II 5784
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Tzav: 5784 - The Weekly Insight: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a collection of stories about his grandfather, the Rabbi of Jerusalem Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, in honor of his yahrtzeit, delivered at the conclusion of the Daily Daf shiur… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Adar II 5784
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Shemini: 5784 - Two questions on the end of the parsha: "To distinguish between the impure and the pure, and between the living creature that may be eaten and the living creature that may not… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Adar II 5784
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Tazria: 5784 - In Midrash Tanchuma it is written that King David asked Hashem that whoever recites Tehillim be considered as if he were engaged in the study of the laws of nega'im and ohalos. Why specifically these laws? Presented by Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 4 Nissan 5784
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Metzora: 5784 - His luck prevails: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld dedicated this week's 'Weekly Insight' to 11 Nissan and its influence on each and every one. At the conclusion, he gave a blessing to his father-in-law, the Rabbi, Harav Yehuda Leib… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 11 Nissan 5784
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Pesach: 5784 - The 'trick' that the Rabbi of Jerusalem played on guests from abroad who came to stay with him for the Seder night: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the Daily Daf shiur by Rabbi Betzalel… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 18 Nissan 5784
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Achrei Mos: 5784 - When Rabbi Chizkiyahu Medini, one of the great latter-day sages and author of the "Sdei Chemed", from Chevron, was invited to a pidyon haben in Jerusalem and refused to come. Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld at the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 25 Nissan 5784
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Kedoshim: 5784 - What is the significance of counting the days of the Omer - counting time, when time is a static matter that does not change? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld recounts the wondrous yechidus of the Rebbe… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 2 Iyar 5784
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Emor: 5784 - In the context of the command that a kohen with a blemish cannot serve in the Beis Hamikdash, a beautiful story about the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, when the groom suddenly stopped limping… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Iyar 5784
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Behar: 5784 - "Worthy is Rabbi Shimon to be relied upon": A Holocaust survivor who took a bullet in his back and was left paralyzed, until Reb Tzvi Grinwald brought him to Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 16 Iyar 5784
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Bechukosai: 5784 - Accusing Israel of war crimes? This has happened before: The Yevsektsiya's "public trial" and the chossid's spot-on response to accusations against Judaism. Presented by… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 23 Iyar 5784
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Bamidbar: 5784 - "If He had brought us close to Mount Sinai and not given us the Torah, it would have been enough for us." How can this be, when the very purpose of the Exodus from Egypt was to receive the Torah? A sharpening of the point ahead of the Shavuos holiday… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Sivan 5784
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Naso: 5784 - The parable of the barrel of water that turned into "liquor," and the special message for our times, as we are surrounded like "one sheep among seventy wolves": Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Sivan 5784
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Shelach: 5784 - The spies' misconception: "And it also flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit." Why did they mention the main point first, when they wanted to speak ill of the land?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 22 Sivan 5784
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Korach: 5784 - "It came to pass in the thirtieth year": The Rebbe's affairs, in quantity and quality, constantly growing throughout the entire world. A collection of stories about the Rebbe and a profound lesson for every chossid. Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 29 Sivan 5784
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Chukas: 5784 - "This is the statute of the Torah": What is the connection between the Red Heifer and honoring one's parents? Against the backdrop of the story of Dama ben Nesina | Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi class of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 6 Tammuz 5784
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Balak: 5784 - The weekly sharpening: "And Hashem put a word in Balaam's mouth." A wondrous Midrash: some say He placed a hook in his mouth, others say a bridle. What is the dispute about? | Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Tammuz 5784
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5784 - "Pinchas the son of Elazar the son of Aharon the Kohen" – Why does the Torah present Pinchas's lineage a second time? Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the class of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Tammuz 5784
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Matos-Masei: 5784 - "And Hashem will forgive her." But isn't it written that Hashem does not attribute an evil thought to an action? Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi in Nachlah.… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Tammuz 5784
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Devarim: 5784 - "Shabbos Chazon": In the name of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok of Berditchev, every Jew is shown the Third Beis Hamikdash. But seemingly we don't see this at all – so what's the benefit? Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Menachem Av 5784
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Va'eschanan: 5784 - Before his passing, Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai wept and said to his students, "I do not know by which path they are leading me." A fascinating explanation by the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Menachem Av 5784
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Eikev: 5784 - "And He afflicted you, and let you go hungry, and fed you the manna": There are several explanations for 'He afflicted you,' but why 'let you go hungry'? Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Menachem Av 5784
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Re'eh: 5784 - Why is it called a chassidah (stork)? Because it acts graciously (mischased) with its friends. Yet in Bava Metzia it is written that mice are wicked because they too call their friends to eat. What's the difference? And a moral lesson.… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Menachem Av 5784
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Shoftim: 5784 - "And to the judge who will be in those days": Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld on the question the Tzemach Tzedek sent to the Rav of Lubavitch, and a story about his father-in-law, Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Elul 5784
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Ki Teitzei: 5784 - "The mother shall not be taken over her young": A wonderful explanation of the mitzvah of shiluach hakein (sending away the bird's nest), its fascinating connection to one who says 'I will sin and repent,' and also relevance for our times. Presented by… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Elul 5784
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Ki Tavo: 5784 - On the eve of Chai Elul, living with the times: What is the reason for the mitzvah of bikkurim, and the connection to the recent events of 'Operation Pagers' in Lebanon. Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Elul 5784
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Nitzavim-Vayeilech: 5784 - "You stand today, all of you, before Hashem your G-d": Moshe Rabbeinu would always speak first to the heads of the tribes – so why here does he speak 'to every man of Israel'?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Elul 5784
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Yom Kippur: 5785 - When a Cantonist stepped up to lead Ne'ilah and gave a unique 'introduction.' Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi in Nachlah. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Tishrei 5785
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Noach: 5785 - "Noach was a righteous man, perfect in his generations": Why do some interpret this to his discredit? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 30 Tishrei 5785
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Lech Lecha: 5785 - 'Lech Lecha': What drives Israelis to travel to all sorts of remote places in the world? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 7 Cheshvan 5785
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5785 - "And He appeared to him in the plains of Mamre". Rashi: "He is the one who advised him about the circumcision, therefore [Hashem] revealed Himself to him in his territory": Could it be that Avraham needed advice? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Cheshvan 5785
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Chayei Sarah: 5785 - "And the life of Sarah was a hundred years, and twenty years, and seven years". 'Seven' [years] is written in the plural form, and not in the singular as with 'two'… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Cheshvan 5785
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Toldos: 5785 - "And these are the generations of Yitzchok the son of Avraham". Rashi: "Because the scoffers of the generation were saying that Sarah conceived from Avimelech". Because of the scoffers of the generation, the Torah changes… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Cheshvan 5785
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Vayeishev: 5785 - Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, who returned from a trip to the Rebbe, saw through Divine Providence an unusual sign in a shul in Crown Heights, "It is permitted to talk in the shul". What did he learn… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Kislev 5785
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Mikeitz: 5785 - "Fortunate is the man who makes Hashem his trust, and does not turn to the arrogant" was said about Yosef, who said to the chief butler "remember me" and "mention me", and was punished… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Kislev 5785
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Vayigash: 5785 - Where did Yehuda get the strength to stand up to Yosef, who was the viceroy of Egypt? And also: the special connection to the famous sicha "Do everything within your power". Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Teves 5785
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Vayechi: 5785 - Our father Yaakov asks Yosef, "Please do not bury me in Egypt", and only after Yosef promises, "I will do as you say", does Yaakov ask him to swear to it. Why? Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Teves 5785
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Shemos: 5785 - "And these are the names of the sons of Yisroel who came to Egypt": A person's name is indeed something external, but it draws down the essence of the soul. Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Teves 5785
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Vaeira: 5785 - The first three plagues were not administered by Moshe himself; the message from our holy Torah: "gratitude", and the connection to 24 Teves, the Hilula of the Alter Rebbe. Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Teves 5785
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5785 - "And Hashem said to Moshe, 'Go [bo] to Pharaoh'". Seemingly, it would have been more fitting to write "Go [lech] to Pharaoh"? A story of the Rav of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, who insisted on going… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 2 Shvat 5785
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5785 - Parshas Beshalach: How could it be that only a small part of the Jewish people left Egypt while the rest died and remained there? By Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Shvat 5785
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5785 - "And Yisro heard": What report did he hear that caused him to come? There are three opinions on this in the Gemara. What is the root of the disagreement? By Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the daily Daf Yomi class of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 16 Shvat 5785
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5785 - "And these are the laws that you shall place before them": Regarding mitzvos whose matter is understanding and comprehension, it would seemingly have needed to be written 'that you shall teach' and not 'that you shall place'? By Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 23 Shvat 5785
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Terumah: 5785 - "Speak to the children of Yisroel, and let them take for Me a portion". Rashi: "For Me – for My sake". Why does it say 'and let them take' and not 'and let them give'? By Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 30 Shvat 5785
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Ki Tisa: 5785 - Michayav Enish Levasumei B'Puraya (One Is Obligated to Become Intoxicated on Purim): Why did the Rav of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef-Chaim Zonnenfeld, say about himself that he was a 'Purim-Rav'? Also: A beautiful explanation… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Adar 5785
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5785 - An interesting explanation of why even in Parshas Vayakhel, dealing with the building of the Mishkan, Bnei Yisroel are warned, "You shall not kindle fire in any of your dwellings on the day…" English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Adar 5785
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5785 - Parshas Pekudei, Shabbos 'Chazak': When Bnei Yisroel completed the work of the Mishkan, 'Moshe blessed them.' Seemingly it would have been more fitting to bless them at the beginning of the work?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Adar 5785
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Vayikra: 5785 - "Adam ki yakriv mikem korban laHashem" (When a man among you brings an offering to Hashem): Seemingly the word 'mikem' ('among you') is superfluous? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 6 Nissan 5785
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Tzav: 5785 - "Chacham Mah Hu Omer" (What does the wise son say): When a grain of wheat fell into the soup bowl on the night of the Seder, and the sharpness of the Rav of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, saved the pot… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Nissan 5785
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Shemini: 5785 - The special explanation that the Rebbe gave in yechidus to the Temimim who completed 'Kvutza' 54 years ago, about 'counting time' in the month of Iyar. Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Nissan 5785
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Acharei Mos - Kedoshim: 5785 - "Do not lie, one man to his fellow": Aharon HaKohen would 'change his words' in order to make peace. Is the prohibition against lying absolute? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 11 Iyar 5785
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Emor: 5785 - A stirring story told by the chossid Reb Tzvi Grunwald a"h, in which he himself was involved, when he was a yeshiva student and an underground fighter, about a paralyzed man who was healed at the tziyun of Rabbi Shimon Bar… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 18 Iyar 5785
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Bamidbar: 5785 - In the Haggadah: "Had He brought us close to Mount Sinai and not given us the Torah - it would have been enough for us." Seemingly, what benefit would that be? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the shiur of Rabbi Betzalel… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Sivan 5785
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Naso: 5785 - It is written in the Gemara that the reward for mitzvos is only in the World to Come, but isn't there the mitzvah of 'On his day you shall give him his wage'? And the connection to the Priestly Blessing that appears in our parsha, Naso. Presented by Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Sivan 5785
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Behaaloscha: 5785 - "It is a time of distress for Yaakov, but he shall be saved from it": Just a day earlier, the Chareidi parties wanted to topple the government in cooperation with haters of Israel. How could this be?! Presented by Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Sivan 5785
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Shelach: 5785 - "And it also flows with milk and honey, and this is its fruit": Why did the spies open with praise of the Land of Israel, when they came to speak ill of it? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Sivan 5785
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5785 - Why is Parshas Korach named after a wicked man? And what was Korach's great mistake? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Tammuz 5785
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Chukas: 5785 - The decree of the Torah: "Let the mother come and clean up her son's filth" - the Red Heifer comes to atone for the sin of the Golden Calf. What is the inner, substantive connection between a 'chukah' without logic, and the sin of the calf?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Tammuz 5785
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Balak: 5785 - "Vayar Balak" (And Balak saw): How can it be that the weekly parsha is named after a wicked man? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the shiur of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi in Nachlas Har Chabad. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Tammuz 5785
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Va'eschanan: 5785 - Two pamphlets that made their way around on the fast of Tisha B'Av, questions on the story of 'Kamtza and Bar Kamtza' and baseless hatred, versus true baseless love | A moving 'Bididi Hava Uvda' (a story that happened to me)… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Menachem Av 5785
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Eikev: 5785 - "V'haya Eikev Tishme'un" (And it shall be, because you heed): One of the explanations in Chassidus: Fulfill the mitzvos with kabbolas ol, out of bittul - and you will merit all the blessings. A beautiful story with a lesson… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Menachem Av 5785
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Re'eh: 5785 - There are several explanations for why we blow the shofar in the month of Elul. And why don't we blow the shofar the rest of the year? Also, a beautiful story with a moral lesson. Presented by Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Menachem Av 5785
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Shoftim: 5785 - "For a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous": Why is this stated twice? A timely message for our times, when the justice system… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Elul 5785
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Ki Teitzei: 5785 - "Had we not delayed, we would have already returned twice": Chassidim expound this verse regarding the month of Elul, teshuvah tata'ah (lower repentance), and teshuvah ila'ah (higher repentance). Presented by… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 12 Elul 5785
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Ki Savo: 5785 - Erev Shabbos Selichos: The story of the simple villager who got up to recite Selichos over material matters, and its connection to Chai Elul. Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld; at the end of the lesson… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Elul 5785
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Nitzavim: 5785 - From the Haftarah of Chana read on Rosh Hashanah, we learn several laws of prayer. Why specifically from Chana's prayer and not from other prayers in the Torah? Presented by Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Elul 5785
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Vayeilech: 5786 - The wondrous story of the heroic Cantonists, which our Rebbeim, from the Tzemach Tzedek onward, would tell on the night of Rosh Hashanah, in order to find merit for the Jewish people. Presented by the Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 4 Tishrei 5786
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Haazinu: 5786 - Watch: Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld of Nachlas Har Chabad brings a first-hand story from his father-in-law, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Poizner z"l, who passed away 3 months ago, ahead of the day… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 11 Tishrei 5786
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Haazinu: 5786 - The day 'Beshem Hashem': Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld with a first-hand story from his father-in-law, Rabbi Yehuda Leib Poizner z"l, one of the elder chassidim of Crown Heights, who passed away 3… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 11 Tishrei 5786
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5786 - "Shabbos Bereishis affects the entire year": Why isn't "that it was good" written on the second day? A wonderful explanation from Rabbi Yosef Chaim Zonnenfeld, the Rav of Jerusalem. Presented by the Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 25 Tishrei 5786
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Lech Lecha: 5786 - "Go from your land and from your birthplace... and I will make you into a great nation." A descent for the sake of ascent — specifically through the lack does the blessing come… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Cheshvan 5786
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5786 - "And Hashem appeared to him in the plains of Mamrei"; Rashi: What did Mamrei merit? That he gave Avraham advice about the circumcision. But did Avraham need his advice? Presented by Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the end of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 16 Cheshvan 5786
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Chayei Sarah: 5786 - "The conversation of the servants of the Fathers is more pleasant than the Torah of the sons." Eliezer prays to succeed in his mission and find a wife for his master's son, and devises a test at the well, to determine whether the intended one is… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 23 Cheshvan 5786
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Toldos: 5786 - "And the children struggled within her... and Hashem said to her, Two nations are in your womb": How did this matter ease her distress over the pregnancy?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Kislev 5786
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Vayeitzei: 5786 - "And she said to her, Is it a small matter that you have taken my husband, that you would also take my son's dudaim?" How could Leah say such a thing, when Rachel had given… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Kislev 5786
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5786 - "And Yaakov sent angels/messengers before him to Esav his brother... I have dwelt with Lavan." Rashi: "And I have kept the 613 commandments." But what would the commandments Yaakov kept matter to Esav?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Kislev 5786
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5786 - "And Yaakov dwelt": Rashi: "Yaakov sought to dwell in tranquility; the anger over Yosef sprang upon him." Why can't a righteous person dwell and serve Hashem in tranquility? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 22 Kislev 5786
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Vayigash: 5786 - "And his brothers could not answer him, for they were terrified before him." The Midrash: "Woe to us from the day of judgment and rebuke." Where is it written that Yosef rebuked them?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 6 Teves 5786
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5786 - Vayechi Yaakov; Rashi: "Why is this section closed? Because once Yaakov passed away, the eyes and hearts of Israel were sealed from the distress of the servitude." But the servitude only began after… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Teves 5786
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Shemos: 5786 - "And Moshe feared, and said, Indeed the matter is known." Rashi: "What did Israel sin to be oppressed with hard labor, but I see that they deserve it."… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Teves 5786
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Vaera: 5786 - "Why have You done evil to this people? Why have You sent me?" How could Moshe specifically question Hashem's attributes? Rabbi Shimon Zonnenfeld, at the end… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Teves 5786
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Bo: 5786 - "And let them ask... for silver vessels and gold vessels." Rashi: So that that righteous one [Avraham] should not say: "And they shall enslave them and afflict them" was fulfilled in them, but "with great wealth" was not fulfilled in them. But… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Shvat 5786
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Yisro: 5786 - "And Yisro heard." Rashi: "What news did he hear that he came?" They ask, isn't the reason written in the verse? Also: the connection to Yud Shvat, 'Rosh Hashanah…' English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 19 Shvat 5786
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Mishpatim: 5786 - "And he shall surely heal him": The Mishnah in Tractate Kiddushin states: "The best of doctors goes to Gehinnom." Is that possible? A special explanation from the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef-Chaim Sonnenfeld. Presented by… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 26 Shvat 5786
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Terumah: 5786 - "And they shall take for Me an offering": Why does it say 'take for Me'? Several fascinating explanations. Also: the connection to Purim and about 'Purim-Rav'. Presented by Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Adar 5786
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Tetzaveh: 5786 - "And King Achashveirosh said... Who is he, and where is he, who dared to do this": But didn't he know what he… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Adar 5786
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Ki Tisa: 5786 - "Mordechai in his generation - like Moshe in his generation": In every generation there is the Nasi of the generation, who gives his life for the Jewish people. Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the Daf Yomi class of Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Adar 5786
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Vayakhel - Pekudei: 5786 - "And the people were restrained from bringing... and the material was sufficient for all the work to do it, and there was extra." Seemingly there is a contradiction? Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Adar 5786
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Vayikra: 5786 - It is the Jewish custom to begin teaching young children the Book of Vayikra, [as the saying goes] "Let the pure ones come and occupy themselves with purity." A hint to this from the small 'aleph' in 'Vayikra'. Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld, at the conclusion of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 2 Nissan 5786
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Tzav: 5786 - The fifth section of the Shulchan Aruch: When the Rabbi of Jerusalem, Rabbi Yosef-Chaim Sonnenfeld, ruled on a question on the night of the Seder about wheat that was found in the soup. Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld, at the conclusion of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 9 Nissan 5786
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5786 - The splitting of the Red Sea took place on the seventh day of Pesach. Our Sages said, "Making a match [for a person] is as difficult as the splitting of the Red Sea." Is there anything that is difficult for Hashem? English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Nissan 5786 · 4:03
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Shemini: 5786 - "And Moshe heard, and it was good in his eyes." Rashi explains that this is Moshe's greatness, that he was not ashamed to say "I did not hear." An additional wonderful explanation from the Rabbi of Jerusalem English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 27 Nissan 5786
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Matos: 5786 - The Kohen shall see the mark: Rashi: "There is a day when you, the Kohen, see marks, and there is a day when you do not see it." The power of the Kohen's statement determines reality. Also: the power of… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 30 Nissan 5786
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Matos: 5786 - "Speak to Aharon your brother, that he come not at all times into the Holy [place]." The Midrash cites: "And he shall see you, and his heart shall rejoice." What is the connection between these two things? Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 7 Iyar 5786
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Matos: 5786 - 'Emor': When a person speaks in praise of his fellow, he awakens positive forces within him. Pesach Sheini: nothing is ever lost. Warnings about the mass ascent to Meron: how should one act this year?… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 14 Iyar 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Parshas Bechukosai: curses or blessings? The approach of the Alter Rebbe in the inner dimension of the matter. Presented by Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld, at the conclusion of the class of Rabbi Betzalel Mizrachi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 21 Iyar 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Parshas Bamidbar is always read before the festival of Shavuos, and the reasons for this. The Rebbe instituted and requested a 'Shabbos of unity' to hold farbrengens together - as one man with one heart. Rabbi… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 28 Iyar 5786
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Matos: 5786 - What is the special quality specifically of the third [one]? Sayings, stories and insights for the festival of the giving of our Torah, presented by Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld. Watch: English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 5 Sivan 5786
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Matos: 5786 - "When you light the lamps... and Aharon did so." Rashi: "To tell the praise of Aharon, that he did not change [anything]." Why would he have changed, and why specifically here did he receive special praise? Rabbi Shimon… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 13 Sivan 5786
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Matos: 5786 - "Is the land fat or lean, is there wood in it or not." Rashi: "[This refers to] whether there is a worthy person among them who will protect them." But how could they possibly check… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 20 Sivan 5786
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Matos: 5786 - The weekly insight for the Shabbos table | Parshas Pinchas English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 18 Tammuz 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Once Av begins, we decrease in joy – but how can joy possibly diminish the tragedy of the destruction? The moving story of Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai and the doubt that accompanied him his whole… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 25 Tammuz 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Rabbi Zechariah's humility destroyed the Temple due to his refusal to take a stand. A leader must act with determination and responsibility to save the nation, without concern for external considerations, as… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 3 Menachem Av 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Why did Moshe Rabbeinu consider the other side of the Jordan to be part of the Land of Israel, and what is the connection to Rashbi, Rabbi Yehuda ben Beteira, and the sons of Ephraim? Also: a wondrous story of Jerusalem about… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 10 Menachem Av 5786
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Matos: 5786 - "V'haya eikev tishme'un" – why does the Torah specifically emphasize the mitzvos that a person tramples with his heels, and how can a seemingly minor transgression turn into a process of decline? Also:… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 17 Menachem Av 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld - A Torah thought for Parshas Re'eh: why is "You shall not cook a kid in its mother's milk" stated three times, and how could Avraham Avinu have served the angels meat… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 24 Menachem Av 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld - A Torah thought for Parshas Shoftim: "You shall not take a bribe" and "Justice, justice shall you pursue" - what is the connection between them, and how can even a correct ruling end up revealing… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 1 Elul 5786
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Matos: 5786 - Parshas Ki Teitzei is packed with mitzvos, including the laws of a man's two wives and the firstborn. Rabbi Shimon Sonnenfeld reveals the special explanation for the ban of Rabbeinu Gershom, and connects between the firstborn,… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 8 Elul 5786
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Matos: 5786 - "How do we get out of here?" - The story of the thief who fell into the Rebbe's house, and the question every Jew asks during the month of Elul. And what does the verse "Because you did not serve Hashem…" teach us English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 15 Elul 5786
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Matos: 5786 - "And Yours, Hashem, is kindness, for You repay a man according to his deeds" - if Hashem repays a person according to his deeds, where is the kindness here? The special parable about the servant and the king's chandelier, and the explanation… English
Shimon Zonnenfeld · 22 Elul 5786