Rabbi Lopiansky's discussions of the weekly parsha go far past the seemingly simple surface they present, showing a depth of esoteric wisdom that is difficult to find. Listen in for a journey that will give an appreciation for the Torah's vastness.
A neder and a shvuah are two different ways to make a promise. Why do we have two directions we can take to swear something off, and which one is greater? Hear about thought and speech, and which follows which, starting from the very creation of the world.
Rabbi Lopiansky's discussions of the weekly parsha go far past the seemingly simple surface they present, showing a depth of esoteric wisdom that is difficult to find. Listen in for a journey that will give an appreciation for the Torah's vastness.
People naturally assume that the best way to build a relationship is by accentuate the positive. However, Moshe begins Sefer Devarim by giving rebuke to his nation. Rabbi Lopiansky explains why rebuke is an essential ingredient for creating connections that last, and proves why the lessening of rebuke led to Churban Beis Hamikdash.
The role of a Navi to Klal Yisrael may often appear similar to its parallel, the belief in kishuf (magic). Rabbi Lopiansky asks what's so wrong following the wondrous path of nature as opposed to choosing to understand the path that transcends nature? Hear how prophecy links man to God.
Is there any truth to black magic, or maybe it's just a big hoax? If so, why do sources say that using impure forces for divining the future will only produce shallow results? A fascinating and deep discussion that compares and contrasts kishuf and nevuah, and what is the best way to follow to discover the truth.
Bikkurim is accompanied by a tefillah that is tough to understand. Why do we start off by mentioning Lavan? We also demand of Hashem to give us brachos after doing ma’aser? Rabbi Lopiansky also explains the esoteric meaning of the letter Samech by highlighting its round shape to describe the circular existence we oftentimes find ourselves in. He finishes with what our ultimate chesbone is on Rosh Hashanah.
Hear some pointed questions on the topic of ma’aser, and on the request we make to Hashem to examine us in a somewhat harsh way. Rabbi Lopiansky also tackles how we are to view our spiritual accomplishments, and the need to take a step back after a big accomplishment in order to notice His hand.
Ever get lost in a single detail, especially when it’s complex? What inner order is needed for a person to reach full understanding? Rabbi Lopiansky opens the Ramchal's classic work 'Derech Hashem' to explain the framework for integrating the vast body of Torah, and explains different ways God deals with His world.
When looking at the non-halachic aspect of Torah, you must learn to differentiate between the cause and effect, and the general whole vs. the details. For instance, different sayings of Chazal may appear to contridict because it's not clear which category their statement came from. Rabbi Lopiansky zero's in on how the Ramchal explains the way to distinguish.