YU Torah Online www.yutorah.org en-us YU Torah Online Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:05:25 EST <![CDATA["The Generation" - Jewish Unity Re-Examined]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1090039]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1090039"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> After 4.5 months of war in Gaza and much contemplation about the "Achdut" (Unity) we are experiencing and how to preserve it, I was drawn to revisit a classic essay written by Rav Kook almost 120 years ago. He said some very revolutionary things back then, and I think they may contain the key to a brighter future for us today. In this video shiur, I share a few short excerpts from the essay, and explain why I think it's so relevant to us today, and how its messages can inspire positive change i]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1090039]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:41:26 GMT <![CDATA[Female Wartime Leadership: Devora Hanevia and Her Message]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1080734]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1080734"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Why was a woman chosen to lead Bnei Yisrael at a time of war? Devora Hanevia (and the other women in the story) bring a message that is very relevant to us right now. To uncover this message, though, we need to read the story carefully and pay attention to the geography of Eretz Yisrael. Shiur given to GPATS students at Stern College.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1080734]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 19:42:51 GMT <![CDATA[Maintaining Unity After the War]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1080402]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1080402"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Discussion on the challenge of maintaining our blessed newly-found unity after the war is over. Given at the Synagogue of the Suburban Torah Center in Livingston, NJ.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1080402]]> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:45:38 GMT <![CDATA[Noach - Three Divrei Torah]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1078539]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1078539"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Guest appearance on "Desert Island Torah" podcast, where I shared three ideas about Parashat Noach, including a brief analysis of mitzvot bnei noach, and of the Tower of Bavel story.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1078539]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2023 02:35:16 GMT <![CDATA[The Gaza War - An Initial Spiritual Response]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1076645]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1076645"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> This short shiur was recorded on October 10, 2023, roughly 72 hours after the horrific events of Simchat Torah 5784. It presents my initial thoughts on the spiritual lessons to be learned from this devastating tragedy.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1076645]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:04:03 GMT <![CDATA[The Heroic and Tragic Story of King Yoshiyahu]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1071349]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1071349"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> This shiur was given on WebYeshiva (https://webyeshiva.org) on Tisha B'av 5783/2023. After the devastating 55-year reign of King Menashe, during which idolatry, murder and oppression ravaged the land of Judah, prophets declared that all was lost. “Thus says the Lord: I will bring evil upon this place and its inhabitants…My anger shall be kindled against this place, and it will not be extinguished.” And yet, young King Yoshiyahu refused to give up, embarking on a passionate lifelong mission to ]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1071349]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 04:09:34 GMT <![CDATA[Parshat Balak - Am Levadad]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1068502]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1068502"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Shiur on the Parsha to English-speaking students at Bar Ilan University. Relates to the new Am Levadad video series accessible at https://rabbihaber.net/am-levadad]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1068502]]> Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:36:27 GMT <![CDATA[Did Yitro Go Home?]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1066608]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1066608"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Dvar Torah on Beha'alotecha on Yeshivat Har Etzion's channel for alumni. Grappling with textual contradictions and ambiguities produces some intriguing possibilities and an important life lesson.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1066608]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 14:37:03 GMT <![CDATA[Dairy Foods on Shavuot]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1066125]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1066125"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Dvar Torah about the custom of eating dairy food on Shavuot. Originally published in Hebrew in MMY's Kol Mevaseret journal, 5770 edition.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1066125]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 14:17:07 GMT <![CDATA[Shushan, Jerusalem, New York: Messages of Purim for Diaspora Jews and Israelis]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1059458]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1059458"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> ]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1059458]]> Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:14:07 GMT <![CDATA[Understanding the Reign of King Menashe]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070291]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070291"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> This shiur was given live on WebYeshiva (https://webyeshiva.org) on Tisha B'av 5782 (2022). We discussed the tragic reign of King Menashe, son of the great King Hizkiyahu. The prophets declared that it was his sins that sealed the fate of the destruction. And yet, we find a debate in the Mishna (Sanhedrin 10:2) - seemingly reflected in the Tanakh itself - about whether or not he has a portion in the world to come. It turns out there is more complexity to Menashe than meets the eye, and und]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070291]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:38:54 GMT <![CDATA[As If We Came Out From Egypt: The Pedagogy of the Pilgrimage Festivals]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1031498]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1031498"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> What does it mean that we are to see ourselves as if WE left Egypt? Why does the Torah describe the 3 Regalim (Pilgrimage Festivals) in primarily agricultural terms? Why do we tell the story of the Exodus when bringing Bikkurim (First Fruits)? What does all of this have to do with our Pesach Seder? Shiur given to English-speaking students in Bar Ilan University, a few days before Pesach. ]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1031498]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:04:33 GMT <![CDATA[Understanding Churban Bayit Sheni]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070290]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070290"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Broadcast on WebYeshiva (https://webyeshiva.org) on Tisha B'av 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The broadcast combined live explanations with pre-recorded video clips from a live tour given in Jerusalem's old city. Exploring the impressive remains from the end of the Second Temple period, we asked the eternal question: "Why was the Land lost??" (Jeremiah 9:11). By reading some rabbinic texts in the context of the archeological record, we suggest an answer]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070290]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:34:08 GMT <![CDATA[Exploring the roots of Churban Bayit Rishon]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070289]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070289"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Broadcast on WebYeshiva (https://webyeshiva.org) on Tisha B'av 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The broadcast combined live explanations with pre-recorded video clips from the Hinom Valley, just outside Jerusalem's Old City walls, asking the eternal question: "Why was the Land lost??" (Jeremiah 9:11). Focusing on the sins of the First Temple period, we tried to suggest some answers]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=1070289]]> Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:30:51 GMT <![CDATA[Is Mashiach Here Yet (3 of 3)? Evaluating Religious Zionist Claims - Part 2 ]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963723]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963723"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Last of 3-part series given to students of Midreshet Torah V'Avoda, by Zoom. Video version of this shiur can be seen at: https://youtu.be/m_Iso-BG3Pw]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963723]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2020 02:39:42 GMT <![CDATA[Is Mashiach Here Yet (2 of 3)? Evaluating Religious Zionist Claims - Part 1]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963614]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963614"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Part 2 of 3-part series given to students of Midreshet Torah V'Avoda, by Zoom. Video version of this shiur can be seen at: https://youtu.be/beaH8JbkFDs]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963614]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2020 11:18:22 GMT <![CDATA[Is Mashiach Here Yet (1 of 3)? Evaluating Claims About the Lubavitcher Rebbe zt"l]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963154]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963154"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Part 1 of 3-part series given to students of Midreshet Torah V'Avoda, by Zoom. Video version of this shiur can be seen at: https://youtu.be/rxA_b1tvmr8]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=963154]]> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:55:14 GMT <![CDATA[Ki Tisa, coronavirus and "Social Distancing"]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=948551]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=948551"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Audio dvar torah sent out to MTVA alumnae]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=948551]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2020 04:54:22 GMT <![CDATA[Chanukah Shiur & Tiyul to Herodian - Zecharia's Prophecy and the Message of Chanukah]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=940766]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=940766"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Introductory shiur and recordings from part of a tour to Herodian, exploring Chanukah's "Religious Zionist" Message - with students at Midreshet Torah V'Avoda. First 40 minutes is the shiur, then second half is the beginning and the end of the tour]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=940766]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2019 04:15:02 GMT <![CDATA[America - The Final Galut?]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=904510]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=904510"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Lecture given to Matan's Summer Program, analyzing the contemporary American Jewish experience, trying to put it into historical context and also viewing it from the perspective of biblical prophecies.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=904510]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 07:22:19 GMT <![CDATA[Hilchot Bishul - Part II]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=902740]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=902740"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> An overview to the laws of cooking on Shabbat, given to a group of young women in Jerusalem.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=902740]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2018 05:07:57 GMT <![CDATA[Hilchot Bishul - Part I]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=902323]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=902323"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> An overview to the laws of cooking on Shabbat, given to a group of young women in Jerusalem.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=902323]]> Sat, 09 Jun 2018 15:23:56 GMT <![CDATA[Parshat Emor and Parshat Behar]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900532]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900532"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Short Audio Dvar Torah to alumni of MTVA and YTVA Whatsapp groups, for Parshiot Emor and Behar 5778]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900532]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 03:03:48 GMT <![CDATA[Hashkafa and Halacha of Yom HaAtzmaut]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900528]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900528"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Shiur to Talmidot of Midreshet Torah V'Avoda, in honor of Yom HaAtzmaut]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900528]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 02:51:02 GMT <![CDATA[Israel Today in Light of the Redemption Prophecies]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900527]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900527"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Video of Shiur given to Brooklyn's Tanach Study program, as part of Mizrachi/RJA 70 for 70 program, a few days before the 70th Yom HaAtzmaut]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900527]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 02:37:08 GMT <![CDATA[Acharei Mot/Kedoshim]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900529]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900529"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Video Dvar Torah to Yeshivat Har Etzion Alumni for Parshat Acharei Mot/Kedoshim. Relates also to other parts of Vayikra.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=900529]]> Thu, 10 May 2018 02:56:31 GMT <![CDATA[Rain, Sukkot and Tefillat Geshem]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=886100]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=886100"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Shiur given to students at MTVA's pre-Sukkot Yom Iyun, 5778.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=886100]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2017 06:16:21 GMT <![CDATA[Voluntary or Forced? Two Models of Kabbalat HaTorah]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=872948]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=872948"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Parshat Shavua Shiur to MTVA girls, grappling with the dichotomy between "Naaseh vNishma" vs. "Kafa aleihem har k'gigit". Based on sicha of moreinu R Amital, zt"l.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=872948]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2017 05:19:38 GMT <![CDATA[Tochacha, Teshuva and Geula]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=863964]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=863964"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Shiur on Parshat Nitzavim given at Midreshet Torah Va'avoda in Jerusalem - comparing Moshe Rabbenu's prophecy of the Geula found in Devarim perek 30 with Yechezkel's vision, found in perek 20 of his book.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=863964]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2016 15:36:14 GMT <![CDATA[Isolation vs Integration: Political and Ideological Tensions in the Second Temple Period]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=859521]]> <![CDATA[Haber, Rabbi Alan]]> <![CDATA[<a href="https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=859521"><img hspace="5" vspace="5" height="105" src="https://cdnyutorah.cachefly.net/_images/roshei_yeshiva/alan_haber_o.jpg" /></a><br /> Shiur given to MATAN Summer Program. Theme of the entire program was "CROSSROADS", examining the encounter between Jews and other cultures. This shiur was given on the first week of the program, focusing on the Hellenistic period.]]> <![CDATA[https://www.yutorah.org/lectures/details?shiurID=859521]]> Mon, 04 Jul 2016 06:41:56 GMT