Harav Noach Shafran discusses why sometimes the Torah gives precedence to a bechor, yet in other places the acharon is the ikkar, and connects this to Yaakov buying the bechora.

Harav Noach Shafran discusses why sometimes the Torah gives precedence to a bechor, yet in other places the acharon is the ikkar, and connects this to Yaakov buying the bechora.

Harav Yissocher Frand explains why the Torah names the parsha Chayei Sarah and what it teaches about creating a lasting legacy.

Harav Avraham Tabrikian explains why Avrohom Avinu didn’t tell Sarah about having a son, and discusses mitzvas anoshim melumado in both bein adam laMakom and bein adam lechaveiro.

Harav Benzion Mellman discusses the meaning of Noach finding chein, explains why it was necessary, how he attained it, and what we can learn from it.

Harav Tzvi Einstadter discusses the Rambam’s concept of the beinoni and why only teshuva can ensure a positive judgment.

Harav Tzvi Krakauer discusses why Rosh Hashanah requires a special limud for kedushas hayom, and through this shows how Rosh Hashanah is unique among the Yomim Tovim.

Harav Eliyahu Steinhardt discusses the mitzvah of shemias kol shofar, explaining how its lishma requirement is unique compared to other mitzvos.