Rabbi Zev Leff is Rav of Moshav Matisyahu, and a renowned lecturer and educator. He is the author of Shiurei Bina - Outlooks & Insights on the Weekly Torah Portion, and most recently, Shemoneh Esrei: The Depth and Beauty of Our Daily Tefillah, published by Targum Press. Visit his website online at www.rabbileff.net.
There's a lot more to the Bible than meets the eye. Rabbi Leff helps to dust off a few childhood preconceptions by taking a new look at an old story. Discover how much timeless wisdom is hidden between its lines, and hear the inner motivations of some star Bible personalities.
Rabbi Leff defines in great detail the striking parallels between the people who denied G-d's existence and the by-product of their denial - the Tower of Bavel itself. Hear how this biblical story is correlated to our times as well. A classic Rabbi Leff.
The central problem in the generation of Bavel was that they not only thought they were above nature, but that they controlled it as well. In a haunting but relevant comparison, Rabbi Leff points to the identical attitude existing within today's world, and shows how the generation of Bavel has come full circle.
In his talks on the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Leff combines numerous mefarshim to convey valuable ideas buried within the parsha. He mentions many practical halachos and points to their sources. Thought-provoking questions are raised and answered in his engaging style, guaranteed to pepper up every Shabbos table discussion.
In his talks on the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Leff combines numerous mefarshim to convey valuable ideas buried within the parsha. He mentions many practical halachos and points to their sources. Thought-provoking questions are raised and answered in his engaging style, guaranteed to pepper up every Shabbos table discussion.
In his talks on the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Leff combines numerous mefarshim to convey valuable ideas buried within the parsha. He mentions many practical halachos and points to their sources. Thought-provoking questions are raised and answered in his engaging style, guaranteed to pepper up every Shabbos table discussion.
In his talks on the weekly Torah portion, Rabbi Leff combines numerous mefarshim to convey valuable ideas buried within the parsha. He mentions many practical halachos and points to their sources. Thought-provoking questions are raised and answered in his engaging style, guaranteed to pepper up every Shabbos table discussion.
How would you define the difference between a righteous person and one who personifies evil? Rabbi Leff delivers a fascinating class on the need for goals and generating an ambition to truly succeed in life. Just as Yaakov’s aspirations helped him reach his potential, the same process can help us overcome the fear of failure.
After the destruction of the First Temple, the only plea for mercy Hashem accepted from our founding fathers and mothers were the tears of mother Rochel. Hear the riveting inside account of how her decision to disclose the marriage code to her sister led to our greatest merit for Jewish survival.
Observing Shabbos in a non-religious home may sound like a daunting challenge, but it's really not as difficult as it sounds. Rabbi Leff zeroes in on ways to prepare ahead of time for many of the problems that crop up, and how to maneuver the tougher questions to avoid any embarrassing moments. From candle lighting to havdalah, hear how to maintain your standards, and at the same time to keep peace and harmony with your family and friends.