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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 4-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 11/6/26 titled: Chayei Sarah: Rivkah’s Birth, Sarah’s Death, and the Tzadikim in Every Generation. The Sages teach us that a tzadik does not depart from the world before a tzadik like him has been born to take his place. What does this mean?

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The Torah content for the remainder of October has been sponsored by Naomi Schwartz Rothschild, who writes: "My stepmother was nifteres. She was a mother to me for almost 20 years. She called me her daughter. She was always positive and b'simchah. My Ima also helped and then took over my father's (z״l) Partners in Torah when he had difficulty and then couldn't do it all." May the memory of Chava Leah bas Tzivia Rochel be for a blessing.

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Length: 2 hours 17 minutes
Synopsis: This morning (11/1/26), I gave a YBT Sunday Shiur on the weighty and controversial topic of what the Rambam holds about Gehinnom. Specifically, does the Rambam agree with the traditional concept of Gehinnom as a post-mortem spiritual punishment? As I mention at the outset of the shiur and at several points throughout, I feared this shiur would start off well, then crash and burn. It’s the only Sunday Shiur I did not feel prepared for at the time it began, because it expanded in scope at the last minute and I didn’t have time to account for that. Thankfully, the shiur went over well! It’s a little messy at the end, but I believe I achieved all the goals I stated at the outset. Feedback is always welcome, but here I’m especially interested in disagreements, counterarguments, and evidence I hadn’t considered.
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מקורות:
(stay tuned)
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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 3-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/29/26 titled: Vayeira: Radak on the Akeidah (Part 1: Questions). Radak has a beautiful interpretation of Akeidas Yitzchak (the Binding of Isaac), but it’s not without its difficulties. In Part 1, we summarize his approach and raise two major problems.

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The Torah content for the remainder of October has been sponsored by Naomi Schwartz Rothschild, who writes: "My stepmother was nifteres. She was a mother to me for almost 20 years. She called me her daughter. She was always positive and b'simchah. My Ima also helped and then took over my father's (z״l) Partners in Torah when he had difficulty and then couldn't do it all." May the memory of Chava Leah bas Tzivia Rochel be for a blessing.

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/23/26 titled: Lech Lecha: Can We Still Call Him Avram? (A Meta-Halachic PSA). The Gemara says that one who calls Avraham “Avram” transgresses a positive or a negative commandment. Seems pretty clear-cut ... or is it? This turned out to be more of a PSA than a dvar Torah.

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The Torah content for the remainder of October has been sponsored by Naomi Schwartz Rothschild, who writes: "My stepmother was nifteres. She was a mother to me for almost 20 years. She called me her daughter. She was always positive and b'simchah. My Ima also helped and then took over my father's (z״l) Partners in Torah when he had difficulty and then couldn't do it all." May the memory of Chava Leah bas Tzivia Rochel be for a blessing.

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/16/26 titled: Noach: Microlooting and the Mabul. Chazal say that theft sealed the fate of the Generation of the Flood. But what kind? Armed robbery? Kidnapping? The Yerushalmi says it was a type that’s becoming increasingly acceptable today.

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The Torah content for the remainder of October has been sponsored by Naomi Schwartz Rothschild, who writes: "My stepmother was nifteres. She was a mother to me for almost 20 years. She called me her daughter. She was always positive and b'simchah. My Ima also helped and then took over my father's (z״l) Partners in Torah when he had difficulty and then couldn't do it all." May the memory of Chava Leah bas Tzivia Rochel be for a blessing.

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If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider supporting my work via Patreon, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal — links below. Even a small contribution helps cover production costs and gives me the freedom to create more Torah content. To sponsor a day's or week's worth of content, or to inquire about tutoring or teaching, reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you for listening, reading, and supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/8/26 titled: Bereishis: Rav Hirsch vs. the World on Divine “Emotions.” If I had written about this 18 years ago, when I first encountered this Rav Hirsch, it would have turned out to be a polemic. I don’t THINK this is a polemic, but you can be the judge of that.

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The Torah content for the remainder of October has been sponsored by Naomi Schwartz Rothschild, who writes: "My stepmother was nifteres. She was a mother to me for almost 20 years. She called me her daughter. She was always positive and b'simchah. My Ima also helped and then took over my father's (z״l) Partners in Torah when he had difficulty and then couldn't do it all." May the memory of Chava Leah bas Tzivia Rochel be for a blessing.

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If you've gained from what you've learned here, please consider supporting my work via Patreon, Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal — links below. Even a small contribution helps cover production costs and gives me the freedom to create more Torah content. To sponsor a day's or week's worth of content, or to inquire about tutoring or teaching, reach me at rabbischneeweiss at gmail. Thank you for listening, reading, and supporting my efforts to make Torah ideas available and accessible to everyone.

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 2-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 10/2/26 titled: Hoshana Rabbah 5787: Ho’il Moshe’s Theory of Hoshana Rabbah. After years and years of Hoshana Rabbah apathy, confusion, and disgruntlement, I have finally encountered a theory of the day that resonates with me.

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The Torah content for the month of Elul has not yet been sponsored. If you’re interested in sponsoring, let me know! Additionally, I'm in search of a sponsor for this year's Zoom subscription and for an actual SoferAI account, so that I can start transcribing my 700+ recorded Mishlei shiurim in preparation for writing my book on Mishlei.

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Synopsis: This is the audio version of the 1-page article I wrote and published on rabbischneeweiss.substack.com/ on 9/25/26 titled: Maimonidean Musings: Mitzvos Between Man and God, or Between Man and Himself? Is there such a category as “bein adam la’atzmo”? How does the Rambam understand the categories of mitzvos? Here are two insights: one I found shocking, the other subversive.

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The Torah content for the Aseres Yemei Teshuvah (and appaerently beyond!) has been sponsored by Avital Richter, with a request that Hashem grant us all an upcoming year filled with learning and a refuah sheleimah for her father. Shanah tovah!

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