STL TorahCast
By St. Louis Kollel
STL TorahCastDec 14, 2021
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Tazria - Rabbi Michoel Berkowitz
Rabbi Berkowitz is a Rebbi at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore
Pre-Pesach Class - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
<li>Why did Hashem bring us to Egypt to become slaves?</li>
<li>Is it permitted to sell yourself as a slave?</li>
<li>What is the Torah's view on the idea of being a slave?</li>
<li>How can slavery uplift our Pesach seder experience?</li>
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Halacha in the Parsha- The Kashrus of Bee's Honey and Royal Jelly - R' Shimmy Fried
Parsha Class - Parshas Shemini - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
<li>How many Kosher birds are there?</li>
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<li>How many Kosher animals are there?</li>
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<li>What happened immediately following the inauguration of the Mishkan, Tabernacle? What was the reaction of the Jews as well as the reaction of Moshe and Aron?</li>
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Mussar Vaad - Parshas Shemini - Rabbi Avraham Stulberger
Rabbi Avrohom Stulberger is the Rosh Yeshiva of Valley Torah High School He also serves as President of the Yeshiva Principals Council of Los Angeles.
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Tzav - Rabbi Menachem Tendler
An alumnus of the Kollel, Rabbi Tendler is the Rav of U. City Shul in St. Louis
Halacha in the Parsha- R' Shimmy Fried - Parshas Parah
Parshas Parah
Parsha Class - Parshas Tzav - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
- Giving Thanks. Who? What? When? Why? How?
- All the Korbanos (offerings) are detailed in last week's Parsha besides one... Do you know which one?
Halacha in the Parsha- Vayikra/ Zachor- R' Shimmy Fried
the property of Amalek and the estate of Haman
Kollel Purim Class - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
- Discover a whole new level of depth in the Purim story!
- After Mashiach arrives will we still celebrate the Jewish Holidays?
- Was King Achashverosh a wise king or a foolish king?
- Can decipher the following (parts of) two verses?
וּבְהַגִּ֡יעַ תֹּר֩ נַֽעֲרָ֨ה וְנַֽעֲרָ֜ה לָב֣וֹא | אֶל־הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ אֲחַשְׁוֵר֗וֹשׁ
וּבְהַגִּ֣יעַ תֹּֽר־אֶסְתֵּ֣ר בַּת־אֲבִיחַ֣יִל | דֹּ֣ד מָרְדֳּכַ֡י
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Pekudei - Rabbi Henoch Plotnik
Rabbi Plotnik is a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivas Kesser Yonah in Chicago
Halacha in the Parsha- Pekudai- R' Shimmy Fried
Preparing for Purim- Understanding Mishloach Manos
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Vayakhel - Rabbi Yechezkel Hartman
Outside his business hours, Rabbi Hartman, a grandson of Rav Yechezkel Hartman zt”l, Rav of TICK (U. City), gives numerous shiurim in Far Rockaway.
Halacha in the Parsha-Vayakel-R' Shimmy Fried
Publicizing Donors
Parsha Class - Parshas Vayakhel - Rabbi Yaakov Berkowitz
Why? That is the question.
Halacha in the Parsha- Ki Sisa- R' Shimmy Fried
Can your dog food contain meat and milk?
Parsha Class - Parshas Ki Sisa - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
Forgetfulness. Friend or Foe?
- Discover the differences between the first Luchos (Tablets) and the second Luchos
- Do you know who made the Luchos?
- Is there a Mitzva to work throughout our lives?
Parsha Class - Parshas Tetzaveh - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
- How many garments did the Kohanim wear? How many did the Kohen Gadol wear?
- Do you know what was so special about the Choshen (breastplate)?
- Who did they make the olive oil for?
Halacha in the Parsha- Tetzaveh- R' Shimmy Fried
The Mizbeach and the Bima
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Terumah - Rabbi Shmuel Wasser
Rabbi Wasser is a Rosh Yeshiva at Missouri Torah Institute
Parsha Class - Parshas Terumah - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
- Do you know how many campaigns were held during the building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle)?
- What was the most important component of the Mishkan?
Halacha in the Parsha- Teruma- R' Shimmy Fried
The Mitzva to Build a Shul
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Mishpatim - Rabbi Dovid Horowitz
Rabbi Horowitz is the Rav of Makor HaChaim in Los Angeles
Parsha Class - Parshas Mishpatim - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
Medicine In Jewish Thought
- Isn't Hashem the greatest Doctor? How are we allowed to be treated by anyone else?
- How is a Jew supposed to relate to money?
- What is the big deal if a Jew cuts corners in business?
Halacha in the Parsha- Mishpatim- R' Shimmy Fried
Unloading an animal's burden and removing hatred from your heart.
Halacha in the Parsha- Yisro-R' Shimmy Fried
The mitzva of emuna
Parsha Class - Parshas Yisro - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
<li>Who was Moshe's father-in-law and what was his background?</li>
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<li>Why is it necessary for the Torah to introduce him to us right before the giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai?</li>
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<li>What were the names of Moshe's children and what do they represent?
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Mussar Vaad - Parshas Beshalach - Rabbi Michoel Nusbaum
Rabbi Nusbaum is a member of the St. Louis Community Kollel
Parsha Class - Parshas Beshalach - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
And G-d Told the Jews "Go Jump In The Lake!"
Halacha in Parsha- B'Shalach- R' Shimmy Fried
Lechem Mishna- Why Two Loaves of Bread?
Halacha in the Parsha- R' Shimmy Fried- Bo
Tefillin- Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam
Halacha in the Parsha - Vaera- R' Shimmy Fried
Hail and Snow on Shabbos
Parsha Class - Parshas Va'eira - Rabbi Michoel Nusbaum
The Hidden Secrets Within The Makkos (Plagues)
- Discussing the origins of the timeless question, 'Can good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people?'
- Delving into the tremendous havoc that the Plagues had on the land of Egypt.
- Learn fascinating facts about the Plagues you never knew and how they were all measure for measure
Halacha in the Parsha- Shemos- R' Shimmy Fried
Family Heirlooms in Halacha
Klal Yisroel in the Midst of War: Are We Really Giving it All We've Got? - Rav Eytan Feiner
Given in Chesterfield as part of the Winter Yarchei Kallah
Chizuk in Bitachon - Rabbi Eytan Feiner (pt.2)
From the Farbreng & Kumzitz at U. City Shul - as part of Kollel Winter Yarchei Kallah
Chizuk in Emuna - Rabbi Eytan Feiner (pt.1)
Part 1 from the Farbreng & Kumzitz at U. City Shul - part of the Kollel Winter Yarchei Kallah
Yarchei Kallah - Hiddur Mitzvah - Rabbi Eytan Feiner
Rabbi Feiner is the Rav of The White Shul in Far Rockaway
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Vayechi - Rabbi Mordechai Kalatzky
Rabbi Kalatzky is the Rav of Kenesseth Israel in Minneapolis
Kollel Parsha Class - Rabbi Zevi Farkas - Parshas Vayechi
- What did Yaakov do in his final moments?
- Which is the prominent hand in Judaism?
Halacha in the Parsha-Vayechi- R' Shimmy Fried
Blessing our Children
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Vayigash - Rabbi Menachem Greenblatt
Rabbi Greenblatt is the Rav of Agudas Israel of St. Louis and Rosh Kollel Emeritus
Parsha Class - Parshas Vayigash - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
<li>Why did Yosef send everyone out of the room before revealing himself to his brothers?</li>
Halacha in the Parsha - Vayigash - R' Shimmy Fried
The marriage of Shimon and Dina
The Newborn Status of a Convert
Halacha in the Parsha - Dreams -R' Shimmy Fried
The meaning of our dreams
Elev8-Chanukah-R' Shimmy Fried
8 steps to harness the the spiritual energy of Chanukah
Halacha in the Parsha - Vayeshev/Chanuka-R' Shimmy Fried
The custom of giving gifts and gelt on Chanukah in light of Yaakov's gift to Yosef
Mussar Vaad - Parshas Vayishlach - Rabbi Yakov Frand
Rabbi Frand is a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivas Chofetz Chaim in Baltimore
Parsha Class - Parshas Vayishlach - Rabbi Zevi Farkas
- All Sins Are Bad, Are All Bad Things Sins?
- Learn about the gray areas in life
- Discover the real tricks of the Evil Inclination
- Understand the depth behind Yaakov's fear of Eisav
Halacha in the Parsha- Vayishlach- Matzeiva- R' Shimmy Fried
The source and meaning behind erecting a matzeiva (tombstone)