Tazria-Metzora Audio Classes

Experience the gems of the Parsha with the classic commentaries, and a kabbalstic twist.

One who is struck with leprosy must bring a sacrifice; a rich man brings a more expensive one then a poor man. However, if a rich man offers to bring the sacrifice on the poor man’s behalf he must bring a rich man’s offering, why so?

An overview of the weekly Parsha, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

This weeks Torah portion teaches us the laws of impurity, particularly that of a Women who has given birth, what is the reason for such a law?

An in depth look at the weekly Parsha based on the talks of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

The Talmud teaches that the metzorah is considered like a dead person, why?

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

An overview of the weekly Parsha, through the eyes of the many commentators, enriching your understanding of how our great history unfolded.

A five minute weekly Torah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.

An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

An in depth presentation of Chassidic teachings on the weekly Parshah.

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

An advanced presentation of Chassidic teachings on the Parshah.

A very short insight on the parshah.

Tzaraat is a supernatural skin discoloration which signifies ritual impurity. The declaration and diagnosis of tzaraat is only through the kohen, why?

Look into your life and discover the Parsha within.

In the Mishnah, R' Yehudah says that if a metzorah (one who suffers from Biblical leprosy) enters someone's home uninvited, the home becomes defiled within the amount of time it takes to light the Shabbat candles. What is the deeper, spiritual meaning of this law and how does it help us understand the tremendous power of the Shabbat candles? (Based in Likkutei Sichos, vol. 17, pp. 141)

Study some of the highlights of the weekly Torah portion with insights from various commentaries.

A Talmudic debate – as seen through the lens of Chassidus – on why the Torah sometimes grants temporary immunity from the effects of Tzaraas. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 37, p. 37.)

Learn the profound connections between the weekly parsha and its related Haftorah.

Brit Milah, the circumcision, represents a deep intrinsic bond with G-d that every Jew possesses, beyond logic and beyond understanding. This is not something we earn through our own efforts, rather this is a gift given to us from G-d. This is why every Jew has a Bris simply because a Jew is a Jew. This week’s story drives the point home with an incredible Bris that took place in the most surprising time and place.