381 episodes
Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes Yakov Bronsteyn
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- Religion & Spirituality
Rabbi Bronsteyn is the West Coast Kashrus Administrator for the world renowned Star-K Kosher Certification. Rabbi Bronsteyn is one of the four "Founding Fathers” of the Phoenix Community Kollel. He was raised in Lawrence, New York. While studying in both the US & Israel, he earned a Bachelors in Economics from Queens College & was ordained at Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah in Jerusalem. As a well seasoned senior lecturer, he offers popular public classes in the community & other venues in the greater Phoenix area.
Questions or comments? Email Rabbi Bronsteyn at Yaakov.bronsteyn@gmail.com
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381. Purim Toyrah - Mordechai's Persuasion of Esther.
We discuss a complex area of law regarding possession and doubt. But, then we turn it into Purim Torah which is a colloquialism for untrue but fun analysis of the Megilla text. This class was given at the PJCC on 3/20/24.
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380. Pekudei - Duel Purpose of the Temple
We discuss the Ramban’s question as to why the Altar was called Holy of Holies and the two reasons why there is a mitzvah to build a Temple. This class was five at the PJCC on 3/13/24.
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379. Vayakhel - The Child Who Couldn't Calm Down on Shabbos
We discuss various options in terms of Halacha for helping a child who’s distraught and sick on Shabbos. This class was given at the PJCC on 3/6/24.
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378. Hilchos Kiddush, Havdalah, & the Ressurection
We discuss the laws of kiddush, havdalah, melavah malcah, & the resurrection. This class was given at the PJCC 3/3/24.
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377. Ki Sisa - The Rabbi Removed The Torah During the Reading
We discuss a case where talking in the congregation was so rampant the Rabbi cancelled the reading of the Torah for that Shabbos. This class was given at the PJCC on 2/28/24.
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376. Bo - The Golden Chain of Belief
We read the Lev Eliahu regarding how Emunah is a chain that connects us all throughout the generations as one. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 1/17/24.