Parshas VaYishlach 5779
הריגת שכם HaRav Tzvi Einstatder disects the machlokes between Ramban and Rambam on the machlokes between Yaakov Avinu and his sons over killing out Shechem. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Parshas VaYeitzei 5779
תפלות אבות תקנום HaRav Tzvi Krakauer explains the innate difference between Maariv and Shacharis v’Mincha and how this difference has profound implications in our lives. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Parshas Toldos 5779
אברהם הוליד את יצחק HaRav Eliyahu Hakakian presents the valuable lesson imparted by Yitzchok following in Avrohom Avinu’s footsteps even though he had the opposite middah as his father. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Parshas Chayei Sarah 5779
שליחות של אליעזר HaRav Simcha Cook offers one way to explain why the Torah repeated Eliezer’s mission twice, pointing out subtle differences which display Eliezer’s strategy for success. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Parshas Vayera 5779
שבו לכם פה עם החמור HaRav Yissochor Frand examines Akeidas Yitzchok and explains why Avrohom Avinu said “shvu lochem po im hachamor” as well as how the Akeidah went from the end of Klal Yisroel to be the beginning of it. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Parshas Lech Licha 5779
גר שמל ולא טבל HaRav Shraga Neuberger delves into the case of a Ger who underwent Bris Milah but stopped short of going to the mikvah, discussing whether he has the status of a Jew or non-Jew or somewhere in between. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Parshas Noach 5779
חדש חשון ותיקון צורתנו HaRav Chaim Kosman examines the differences between the Dor haMabul and the Dor haFlagah, showing how Cheshvan is the month for us to give ourselves a makeover. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Hakdomo to Sefer Bereishis
הקדמה לספר בראשית HaRav Ezra Neuberger gives a hakdomo to Sefer Bereishis, showing how it is separate from the other four Chumashim and how deep and lasting its impact is. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
Sukkos Kuntres 5779
Teshuva for Aveiros Bein Adam Lachavero
תשובה על עבירות בין אדם לחבירו HaRav Tzvi Einstatder discusses the mechanics of teshuva bein adam lachaveiro and explains two schools of thought in how to approach it. Questions and comments on the shiur can be emailed to alumnishiur@nirc.edu
