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Although the words of the Torah, Chazal, and Rishonim may at times seem simple, they are deeply layered with profound insights and lessons. This podcast explores the hidden depths beneath seemingly straightforward statements in Rashi, Aggadata, and other Torah sources.

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The Connection between Haman’s Lottery and the Death/Birth of Moshe

Feb 18th, 2026 2:14 AM

The Gemara in Megilla 13b says that Haman was happy that his lottery landed on the month Moshe died. But he didn’t realize it was also the month he was born. What’s the significance of all this?

Zachor v’Shamor b’dibur echad

Feb 11th, 2026 7:15 PM

What’s the import of Zachor and Shamor being said by Hashem simultaneously ? And how does it relate to the other three examples of dibur echad that Rashi (Shemos 20:8) cites (musaf on Shabbos, shatnez in tzitzis, and yibum).

The Difference between Honoring Parents and Idolatry

Feb 4th, 2026 11:01 PM

The Rambam describes the origin of Avoda Zara as giving honor to created beings as a means of giving honor to God. Isn’t this what we do when we honor our parents?

Moshe, Stop Davening!

Feb 4th, 2026 3:00 AM

Why did Hashem tell Moshe to stop davening for the Jews when the Egyptians were chasing them? Rashi (Shemos 14:15) gives two explanations.

Totafos

Jan 28th, 2026 11:28 PM

Why is the tefillin shel rosh called totafos? Rashi (Shemos 13:16) has two pshatim.

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