Parshat Beshalach: Spiritual Emancipation
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this weeks Torah portion, Parshat Beshalach.
Category: Shem Mishmuel
Parshat Vaeira: Understanding the Will of G-d
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vaeira, Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain a puzzling Midrash (Oral Torah explanation) regarding Moshe’s role in our redemption from slavery in Egypt.
Parshat Shemot: Three Signs of Moshe Rabbeinu
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents a perplexing conversation in the Torah that takes place between G-d and Moshe Rabbeinu, by the burning bush. Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem Mishmuel to delve into the deeper meaning of the exchange.
Parshat Shemot: Purpose of Exile
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this weeks parsha. Parshat Shemot presents the original exile of the Jewish People in Egypt and its precedence and purpose in our existence as a nation.
Parshat Vayechi: The Kaleidescope of the Jewish Land and People
Posted onIn discussing this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayechi, Rabbi Hershel Reichman speaks about the individual strengths of each of the Tribes of Israel and their beauty as a whole nation.
Parshat Vayigash: Hidden Tzadikim
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayigash. Rabbi Reichman teaches that Yosef’s greatness lies in his ability to be a perfect tzadik unbeknown to the outside world.
Parshat Bo: Hardening Pharoh’s Heart
Posted onIn discussing this week’s parsha, Parshat Bo, Rabbi Reichman uses the commentary of the Shem Mishmuel to explain the puzzling traditional interpretation that G-d took away Pharoh’s free will.