In this shiur on the 1st aliyah of the Torah portion of Korach, Maynard explores the consequences and dangers of atheistic ideologies which presents themselves as benevolent. Korach raises valid questions about the holiness of
In this shiur on 7th aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard discusses the themes of idolatry, forgiveness, Shabbat, and tzitzit. He explains that the spies and the generation of the desert lacked belief
In this shiur on 6th aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard discusses the concept of Challah and its deeper meaning. It emphasizes the importance of thinking about others and giving to others. The
In this shiur on 5th aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard discusses the connection between the meal offering and starting over after making mistakes. It emphasizes the importance of getting back to the
In this shiur on 4th aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard discusses the signficance of the korbanot right after the decree of having to wander 40 years in the desert. He talks about
In this shiur on 3rd aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard discusses the theme of people getting caught up in craziness and hysteria, leading to negative consequences. It highlights the importance of guarding
In this shiur on 2nd aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard examines the negative perspective of the spies. They had an agenda to stay in the desert and didn’t want to work The
In this shiur on 1st aliyah of the Torah portion of Shelach, Maynard explores the theme of going for one’s benefit and the connection between different instances of the phrase ‘lecha’ in the Torah. It
In this shiur on 5th aliyah of the Torah portion of Behalotcha, Maynard focuses on the concept of journeys and formations in the parsha. He highlights the significance of the camp of Dan and how
In this shiur on 4th aliyah of the Torah portion of Behalotcha, Maynard discusses the significance of the silver trumpets and the different meanings and uses it had for Bnei Yisrael depending on the context.
