Pachad Yitzchak 13 - Shabbos 3, 4 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 14 - Shabbos 3, 5 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 15 - Shabbos 4, 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 16 - Shabbos 4, 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 17 - Shabbos 4, 3 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 18 - Shabbos 4, 4 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 20 - Shabbos 5, 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 21 - Shabbos 6, 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 22 - Shabbos 6, 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 23 - Shabbos 7, 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 24 - Shabbos 7, 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 25 - Shabbos Chazon & Geulah by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 26 - Shabbos 8, 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 27 - Shabbos 8, 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 28 - Shabbos 9, 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 29 - Shabbos 10,1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 30 - Shabbos 11,1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 31 - Shabbos 12 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 32 - Shabbos 13,1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchak 33 - Shabbos 13,2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok - Matan Torah - The Bris of Hashem and His People by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe As we get close to Kabbalas Hatorah, we complete this series with one final, fundamental element of man that distinguishes him from animals. Man has a neshama, a piece of Hashem that transcends anything on this physical earth. When a person makes decisions objectively, guided by his neshama, he is connecting to Hashem's Torah, and focusing on his real purpose. The nazir separates himself from pleasures in this world in order to be "neshama focused". Although we are supposed to enjoy this world, we need to ensure that it does not distract us from our real purpose, and from allowing our neshama to give us eternal life.

Pachad Yitzchok - Pesach - Krias Yam Suf by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok - Pesach 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok - Pesach 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok - Shavuos by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe The blessings and curses of Parshas Bechukosai are specifically read before Shavuos, when we re-commit ourselves to the Torah. Shavuos is the new year for the fruits of the tree, and also the time that we were returned to the immortal state of Adam before he sinned in Gan Eden. Adam’s curse was related to toiling and working the ground, transforming his toil to physical, when it had been purely spiritual in Gan Eden. As we approach the day of Matan Torah, we want our toil to return to the higher, more lofty work that Adam had in Gan Eden—toil in Torah, to refine us and make us better people.

Pachad Yitzchok - Shavuos 4 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok - Shavuos 7 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok 1 Avos (Yerach Haeisanim) 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok 1- Purim- Amalek: Leitzanus Versus Avodah by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe In the Pachad Yitzchok's first inyan related to Purim, Rav Hutner discusses Amalek. Amalek is characterized by leitzanus: scorning, mockery, and a lack of reverence. They increase ridicule in the world and show that nothing is valuable. We are instructed scorn avodah zarah, which comes from our understanding of the significance of real avodah and the worthlessness of idol worship. Amalek and Bnei Yisroel are opposites-their essence is ridicule, while ours is praise.

Pachad Yitzchok 2- Purim- Malchiyos & Amim: Amalek's Subordination by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe We continue with discussion of Rav Hutner's first inyan related to Purim. Unlike other nations, Amalek will not be able to exist in acharis hayamim (the end of days), because they were the ones who initiated opposition against Bnei Yisroel. In our golus, we experience different kinds of subordination- the enslavement in the hands of the malchiyos (kingdoms) who undermine our status as servants of Hashem, and the amim, nations, who stand in the way of our service of Hashem without causing us to be their servants. Amalek combines the two-they are the first of the nations, but get the kingdoms involved in order to subordinate the Jews to a different master. They try to stop the revelation of Hashem at Matan Torah, and want to prevent us from doing His will.

Pachad Yitzchok 3- Purim- The Persian Element; Origination & Preservation by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe In the second inyan of Pachad Yitzchok related to Purim, Rav Hutner discusses why we refer to Purim with its Persian name. There is an added element to the nes specifically because Haman acted through Persia. It is a blending of the two kinds of subordination- that of the malchiyos (kingdoms), and that of the amim (nations). We continue with the 3rd inyan, explaining the kabbalas Hatorah of Purim versus Matan Torah. On Purim, we renew the covenant that was originated at Har Sinai. We are preserving and maintain the light of the Torah that originated when we left Mitzrayim.

Pachad Yitzchok 4- Purim- Megillas Esther- From Today 'till Tomorrow by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe In the 5th inyan about Purim in the Pachad Yitzchok, Rav Hutner explains how Megillas Esther will not be batul (nullified) at the end of days, as opposed to the writings of the neviim. Esav, the forbearer of Amalek, lives for today, and only flourishes in the here and now. Yaakov is the opposite- functioning and living for machar, tomorrow. We triumph over Amalek because of this aspect of machar; therefore, Megillas Esther will not be nullified in the future.

Pachad Yitzchok Avos (Yerach Haeisanim) 2-5 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok Avos (Yerach Haeisanim-Succos) 6 & 7 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe In this series of maamarim from Rav Yitzchok Hutner, we discuss Yerach Haeisanim—The Month of the Mighty Ones, which is Tishrei. It is called by this name because of the Avos, who were born in this month (according to many opinions). We discuss different aspects of their middos and strengths.

Pachad Yitzchok Chanukah by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe The Pachad Yitzchok continues his essay on Chanukah by contrasting the Al Hanisim prayer that we say on Purim to the one we say on Chanukah, emphasizing that hoda'ah, thanks, is an integral part of Chanukah. Chanukah is a time of religious persecution, and the nations of the world are forced to acknowledge that we are the nation of Hashem. Rav Hutner explains the inter-related meanings of hoda'ah-thanks and admission. After the nations admit that we are the chosen nation of Hashem, we turn and acknowledge our thanks and admission to Hashem for all that He has done for us.

Pachad Yitzchok Chanukah 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe The Pachad Yitzchok discusses Chanukah as a Yom Tov (holiday) of Torah SheBa'al Peh(the Oral Law). The Oral Torah is what gives us the exclusive relationship with Hashem, as no one else can access it. The Chashmonaim (Hasmoneans) fought to preserve this bris that the Yevonim (Greeks) wanted to destroy. Chanukah represents the bris and exclusive relationship that Hashem has with the Jewish people.

Pachad Yitzchok Chanukah 3 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe In the Pachad Yitzchok's third essay on Chanukah, he discusses the unique quality of Chanukah as the last Yom Tov (holiday) established, and the bridge to acharis hayamim (the end of days). During this exile, the Yevonim wanted to make us forget the Torah. This is when there was the first machlokes (argument) among Torah Sages. Although this seems terrible, this lack of clarity actually makes room for an explosion of Torah learning and building. It is this power of building the Torah through the darkness generated by the Yevonim that will bring us through this final Golus (exile).

Pachad Yitzchok Chanukah 4 Part 1 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok Chanukah 4 Part 2 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Pachad Yitzchok Chanukah 5 by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Rediscovering Purim Part 1: Renewed Commitment by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe Purim is a time when we reaccepted the Torah, reaffirming our connection to Hashem. In this shiur based on the teachings of Rav Hutner, we explore three explanations of Kimu V'kiblu (they established and reaccepted [the Torah]). First, although Amalek wants to claim that our relationship with Hashem is a chance encounter, we prove that it is an ongoing relationship that we will stick to and preserve. Additionally, we are stating that we were not forced, but rather, we are the same Klal Yisroel that said Na'aseh V'nishmah (we will do and we will hear) at Har Sinai, and we want to accept the Torah. This positive acceptance does not necessitate any separation from the past or charatah (regret); rather, the strength of the good takes away from the strength of the bad through the v'nahapoch hu of Purim.

Rediscovering Purim Part 2: Yaakov & Eisav- The Purim Story by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe Purim is a continuation of the conflict between Yaakov and Esav, as expressed through Esav's descendant, Amalek. Although Yaakov and Esav are twins and share similar external similarities, they are fundamentally different internally. In this shiur based on the teachings of Rav Hutner, we explore two different dimensions of the relationship between Yaakov and Esav. While Esav's realm is Olam Hazeh and gashmiyus (materialism), Yaakov's portion is Olam Habah (the World to Come), and focused on ruchniyus (spirituality). Esav is powerful today, and appears as though he is winning in this world, but ultimately, Yaakov has the power of tomorrow, and will win over Esav. Purim is a time when we experienced that element of machar (tomorrow), winning over Amalek, as Yaakov triumphing over Esav.

Rediscovering Succos - Based on Rav Hutner - Mission Accomplished by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe

Rediscovering Yom Kippur - Rav Hutner on Viduy by Hauer, Rabbi Moshe