י"ז בתמוז
6 shiurim for Shiva Asar B'Tammuz
An exploration of how Bilam, despite being morally corrupt, achieved a level of prophecy comparable to Moshe through total self-centeredness and connection to physicality, versus Avraham and Moshe's theocentric approach through divine relationship.
An exploration of why Moshe Rabbeinu requested his children inherit his position, examining the difference between Torah leadership (Sofer) and administrative leadership (Parnas), and how the sin at Mei Meriva changed Jewish leadership forever.
A memorial shiur connecting the broken tablets on 17th of Tammuz to the Torah philosophy of Rav Yaakov Weinberg, emphasizing authentic Torah study over flashy inspiration.
A memorial tribute for Rav Shmuel Yaakov Weinberg zt"l featuring multiple speakers who share personal recollections and Torah insights about his character, learning, and approach to serving Hashem.
Rabbi Zweig explores the fundamental difference between the tragedies of Shiva Asar B'Tammuz (loss of divine service) and Tisha B'Av (loss of home and father-child relationship with God), offering a profound framework for understanding these two periods of mourning.
Rabbi Zweig explores Shir HaShirim 1:5-6, revealing that the sin of the Golden Calf was not idolatry but a rejection of Torah She'be'al Peh (Oral Torah), with galut serving as the corrective to restore our connection to Gemara learning.
