Kli Yakar on the Parsha

Kli Yakar on Naso - A Holy Sinner

Is the Nazir holy or is he a sinner? Perhaps a bit of both? Listen to this week's episode to hear how the Kli Yakar paints the picture of this most enigmatic character.

Kli Yakar on Bamidbar - Lift Up Your Head

Moshe Rabbeinu is told not just to count Am Yisrael, but by counting them, to lift them up. What does this mean? Are the Leviim different in this regard? What about the Bechorim? Listen to this week's episode to uncover the meaning behind the count, and the implications for every member of Am Yisrael.

Kli Yakar on Bechukosai (2) - Second Nature

אם בחוקותי תלכו - שתהיו עמלים בתורה What is behind the unique formulation of this phrase? And what does it mean to live the life of an ameil b'Torah?

Kli Yakar on Bechukosai (1) - The Best of Both Worlds

Why is there no mention of Olam HaBah in the Torah? Why does the Torah only mention material things as reward for keeping Torah and Mitzvos? In this episode, we review the Kli Yakar's presentation of 7 opinions in the Rishonim to answer this question, with his own addition at the end.

Kli Yakar on Behar - This Land is His Land

What is the mitzvah of Shmita all about, why is the punishment for failure to observe it so harsh, and what are the timeless lessons we're meant to incorporate into our lives each and every year of the Shmita cycle?