Rabbi Michoel Frank - Halachah and Parshah

Daf Hashavuah

Gut Yom Tov!

This episode discusses the concept of מתחיל בגנות and the Makkos, and Dayeinu.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode discusses why a woman becomes Tamei after giving birth, and how it connects to Pesach.

This episode discusses how to clean for Pesach and how to Kasher the kitchen.

This episode discusses the Haggadah from Yachatz and hiding the Afikomen, through Avadim Hayinu.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode discusses how to incorporate the lessons we've learned this year about being Jews into our Pesach Seder.

This episode discusses the meaning of the pasuk - בקרובי אקדש - I become holy by those closest to Me.

This episode discusses which products need to be Kosher for Pesach and which don't require a hashgachah. It also discusses how to understand which Shampoos are ok for Pesach and how to verify medications as well.

What are we trying to accomplish with our Seder? Talking Points and Divrei Torah - Until Mah Nishtaneh.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode explains how the story of Purim was a crucial moment in history when the leadership transferred from Nevi'im and kings, to Talmidei Chachamim.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode discusses the final pasuk of Sefer Shemos, it's message and how it connects to Purim.

Halachos of Purim

This episode discusses why the pasuk refers to the women who wove the goat hairs - אשר נשאה לבן בחכמה.

This episode introduces the three categories of building, Binyan bi'Karkah, Binyan Bi'Keilim, and Asiyas Ohel.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode discusses how women were successful in refraining from the sin of the Egel, and why Shabbos is immediately before the story of the Egel.

This episode discusses the halachos of writing or images on food, like cake or cookies.

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This episode discusses why the Korban HaTamid is mentioned in this week's parshah, and a fascinating Medrash about the reason we say Shemah Yisrael.

This episode discusses various applications of assembling and disassembling letters and words.

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With Adam Sraag NP

This episode deals with many questions faced by a NP, and focuses on the obligation of a doctor or nurse to treat people outside of the clinical setting, pro bono or not, and what their liability for malpractice is according to halachah.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode discusses the Medrash that Yaakov Avinu planted cedar trees in Mitzrayim to be used in the Mishkan.

This episode introduces the Melachah of writing on Shabbos, and how to navigate signing for medication, and opening books with writing on the side.

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This episode discusses why the parshah is named after Yisro, and the qualities of Yisro's successful criticism.

This episode discusses the melachah of ממרח as it applies to using creams, ointments, and toothpaste on Shabbos.

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This episode explains the connection between Tu Bi'Shevat and the sin of the Eitz Ha'Daas

This episode discusses the issues with salting vegetables and preparing salads on Shabbos.

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This episode discusses what the terms יד החזקה and זרוע הנטויה refer to, and what is their significance regarding how Hashem took us out of Mitzrayim.

This episode discusses killing insects on Shabbos, and making yourself bleed.

This shiur was given by the annual Yarchei Kallah Bnei Torah in Princeton NJ, on the topic of גניבת דעת במקח - Geneivas Daas in Selling, Renting, and Advertising. The video can be viewed on Torah Anytime.

This episode tries to explain the astounding pasuk:

ואשר לא שם לבו אל דבר ה' ויעזב...

This episode deals with trapping bees and wasps.

With Shlomo Fantl

This episode discusses the questions that a funeral director would face, and primarily discusses the issues of Kavod Hameis and Nivul, and chiyuv Kevurah by a Jew and non-Jew.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

Words of Zikaron said in YGW High School.

This episode relates a story about Rav Matisyahu Saloman zatzal's mother, and delves into the act of Miriam - ותתצב אחותו מרחוק

This episode discusses the issur of capturing animals on Shabbos and the practical application as it applies to pets and insects.

Daf Hashavuah Kesubos

This episode explains the pasuk: נפתלי אילה שלחה הנותן אמרי שפר - bringing a fascinating Medrash about how Naftali served Yaakov.