Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes

Dec 11 2024 403 ep. 43 mins 6

Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes Podcast artwork

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 [email protected]

Religion & Spirituality

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

403. Vayeitzei - Bar Miztvah Drasha

Dec 11 2024 13 mins

We discuss the Rambam and Nefesh HaChaim’s perspectives on Yaakov’s Ladder and the purpose of Mitzvos. We also mention that we should look to our parents as examples. This Drasha was given at the Yeshiva of Waterbury in תשפ״ה

402. Vayeitzei - Jacob’s Ladder According to the Rambam

Dec 04 2024 26 mins

We read the Guide to the Perplexed in volume 1 chapter 15 where he explains what the Torah mean by the description that Hashem is standing on top of the ladder. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 12/4/24.

401. Toldos - Mitigating Circumstances

Nov 27 2024 50 mins

Rivka questioned why she is having children if they are going to be evil when she’s isn’t commanded in the mitzvah of propagation. Rabbi Kalish asks why we daven that the evil should be cut off according to the position of the Rabbeinu Chananel. We should daven that they should do teshuva? We have a lively discussion about these insights, free will, and God’s knowledge of the

400. Chaya Sarah - Why Is Derech Eretz Pivotal?

Nov 20 2024 35 mins

We discuss how the foundations of religion are contingent on treating people with kindness and respect. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 11/20/24.

399. Vayeira - Does Hashem Sit?

Nov 13 2024 39 mins

We discuss the corporeal images and descriptions that are used in reference to Hashem specify sitting and standing. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 11/12/24.

398. Yahrzeit Shiur - Noble Intentions in Education

Oct 20 2024 30 mins

We discuss how the outcome of any event is rooted in in the beginning especially in the area of education. This class was given in our Sukkah in 2024.

397. Yom Kippur - Yizkor Drasha

Oct 15 2024 16 mins

We discuss what elements are necessary to survive the onslaught of the Yetzer Harah and the day of judgement.

396. Yom Kippur - Ultruistic Mitzvah Performance

Oct 09 2024 23 mins

We relate one thought about how to come away from Yom Kippur with a concrete commitment; doing one mitzvah with proper intention. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 10/9/24 .

395. Sheva Brachos - Family Ties

Aug 21 2024 5 mins

We discuss how relatives are spiritually connected to each other. This vort was given at my niece’s Sheva Brachos in Baltimore at the Hilton Garden Inn Owings Mills.

394. Tisha B’Av - Kinna 23

Aug 13 2024 5 mins

We discuss why it’s important to mourn individual tragedies on Tisha B’Av. It is to make a connection with what we have lost. Once we make that connection we can begin the healing process. This was said at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 8/13/24.