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The Voice of Zachor – a tribute to Rush Limbaugh
18 Feb 2021

The Voice of Zachor – a tribute to Rush Limbaugh

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava, Purim | 0
Reflections from Quarantine
16 Mar 2020

Reflections from Quarantine

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava | 0

Words of insight inspiration & Chizuk  

The dialogue between the deaf and the blind – a message for 2020
1 Jan 2020

The dialogue between the deaf and the blind – a message for 2020

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava, Video | 0

Identifying the real problem facing our nation and the whole world #unity #peace #hope #reconciliation #Torah #2020    

Ramchal Derech Hashem – Luzzatto Way of God 1
31 Dec 2019

Ramchal Derech Hashem – Luzzatto Way of God 1

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava | 0

Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto’s book of principles of Creation, Divine providence, and Divine service. #Luzzatto #philosophy #Kabbalah #faith #reason #Judaism #Torah #Hashkafa #machshava  

Response to recent antisemitic attacks
30 Dec 2019

Response to recent antisemitic attacks

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, Chanukah, Machshava | 0
MIshna Maseches Brachos chapter one with commentary of the Rambam
29 Dec 2019

MIshna Maseches Brachos chapter one with commentary of the Rambam

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava, Mishna, Rambam, Video | 0

Going through Mishna with the Pirush HaMishnayos of the Rambam #Mishna #Maimonides #Brachot #masechet #Talmud #shas

Parsha sheet: Ve’eschanan-Nachamu-Tu B’Av – Unity Shining Through
16 Aug 2019

Parsha sheet: Ve’eschanan-Nachamu-Tu B’Av – Unity Shining Through

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava | 0

Click here to download PDF How do you add up inactions? “Do not kill” and Do not commit adultery and Do not steal and Do not bear false witness against your neighbor and Do not covet the wife of your … Continued

Grafting Knowledge to Faith – The Yahrtzeit of the Ari HaKadosh zy”a
6 Aug 2019

Grafting Knowledge to Faith – The Yahrtzeit of the Ari HaKadosh zy”a

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava | 0

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Make Am Yisroel Great Again – Address on the occasion of the Arizal’s 445th Yahrtzeit
27 Jul 2019

Make Am Yisroel Great Again – Address on the occasion of the Arizal’s 445th Yahrtzeit

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 3 Weeks/Tish B’Av, Machshava, Tu B’Av | 0

If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, and are having difficulty playing the shiur, then try the below YouTube version.  

What I Learned From the Pittsburgh Massacre
1 Nov 2018

What I Learned From the Pittsburgh Massacre

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

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A Response to the Pittsburgh Massacre
29 Oct 2018

A Response to the Pittsburgh Massacre

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

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Reflections Upon the Passing of My Mother
10 Oct 2018

Reflections Upon the Passing of My Mother

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

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Parsha sheet: Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah – Solid support from Middas HaDin
7 Sep 2018

Parsha sheet: Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah – Solid support from Middas HaDin

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava, Parsha Sheet | 0

Click here to download PDF Nitzavim & Rosh Hashanah Parshas Nitzavim is always the parsha we read right before Rosh Hashanah, therefore there must be some message Rosh Hashanah in it. Rashi (29:12) Re-works the pesukim based on the midrash … Continued

Back to One: Yahrtzeit of the Arizal 5778
17 Jul 2018

Back to One: Yahrtzeit of the Arizal 5778

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, and are having difficulty playing the shiur, then try the below YouTube version.  

Reflections on the state of the union address and the Jewish New year for Trees
1 Feb 2018

Reflections on the state of the union address and the Jewish New year for Trees

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, Machshava, Tu B'Shvat | 0
Bad Guys of the Bible 4: Generation of the Flood – No Boundaries
17 Jan 2018

Bad Guys of the Bible 4: Generation of the Flood – No Boundaries

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

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A Special Message for 2018
2 Jan 2018

A Special Message for 2018

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava, Video | 0
Reflections on the passing of Rav Shteinman Chanukah and current global situation
13 Dec 2017

Reflections on the passing of Rav Shteinman Chanukah and current global situation

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava | 0
Reflections on Shabbos and Jerusalem – inspired by President Trump’s bold declaration
11 Dec 2017

Reflections on Shabbos and Jerusalem – inspired by President Trump’s bold declaration

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Machshava | 0
Bad Guys of the Bible 2: Kayin
21 Nov 2017

Bad Guys of the Bible 2: Kayin

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

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HITLER WON! (I’ll explain, hear me out)
2 Nov 2017

HITLER WON! (I’ll explain, hear me out)

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 01 Bereishis, Audio, Machshava, Parsha, Video | 0
Thanksgiving
25 Nov 2016

Thanksgiving

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0
Politics the Torah Way
11 Nov 2016

Politics the Torah Way

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

Delivered Nov 9 in the white shul

Re’eh: Rambam on Binyan HaMikdash
2 Sep 2016

Re’eh: Rambam on Binyan HaMikdash

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, Audio, Machshava, Parsha, Rambam | 0

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Yahrtzeit of the Arizal 5776
10 Aug 2016

Yahrtzeit of the Arizal 5776

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 3 Weeks/Tish B’Av, Audio, Chagim, Machshava, Zohar | 0

Delivered August 7th 2016 at the Wein Residence, New York.

Bechukosai – Ramchal – Keeping the Connection
7 Jun 2016

Bechukosai – Ramchal – Keeping the Connection

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 03 Vayikra, Audio, Machshava, Parsha, Ramchal | 0

Commemorating the 269th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato (Ramchal) zt”l, starting Thursday night, June 2, 2016 (26 Iyar 5776). If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, and are having difficulty playing the shiur, then … Continued

The Ramchal’s Derech
7 Jun 2016

The Ramchal’s Derech

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava, Ramchal | 0

Commemorating the 269th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato (Ramchal) zt”l, starting Thursday night, June 2, 2016 (26 Iyar 5776).

Life of the Ramchal
7 Jun 2016

Life of the Ramchal

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava, Ramchal | 0

Commemorating the 269th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato (Ramchal) zt”l, starting Thursday night, June 2, 2016 (26 Iyar 5776).

Perspectives on Derech Hashem: How it Embodies the Ramchal’s Life’s Work
7 Jun 2016

Perspectives on Derech Hashem: How it Embodies the Ramchal’s Life’s Work

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava, Ramchal | 0

Commemorating the 269th yahrtzeit of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato (Ramchal) zt”l, starting Thursday night, June 2, 2016 (26 Iyar 5776).

Seminar on Torah authority
2 Jun 2016

Seminar on Torah authority

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

How did Halacha work before the Mishna? What obligates us to accept the Mishna and the Talmud? How does Halacha work since the Talmud? What makes the Shulchan Aruch authoritive? All this and more….

More about Yetzer Hara
27 May 2016

More about Yetzer Hara

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

Guest lecturer Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer discusses the qualities of the Yetzer Hara in the Maharal’s other works. This Class was first published on www.naaleh.com – click here to view the class there.

Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith part 3
27 May 2016

Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith part 3

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava, Rambam | 0

Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the last segment on the special series on Rambam’s Principles of Faith. This Class was first published on www.naaleh.com– click here to view the class there.

Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith part 2
27 May 2016

Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith part 2

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava, Rambam | 0

Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the second segment of this enlightening overview of Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles. This Class was first published on www.naaleh.com– click here to view the class there.

Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith part 1
27 May 2016

Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith part 1

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava, Rambam | 0

Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer addresses the question: What do we mean by Principles of Faith if the entire Torah is Absolutely True? This Class was first published on www.naaleh.com– click here to view the class there.

Lag B’omer seminar: What is Kabbalah? what’s special about the ZOHAR?
27 May 2016

Lag B’omer seminar: What is Kabbalah? what’s special about the ZOHAR?

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, Machshava, Omer, Zohar | 0
Understanding the Metaphysics of Haman’s Male Chauvinism
20 May 2016

Understanding the Metaphysics of Haman’s Male Chauvinism

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Machshava | 0

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