In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta
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Listen to a broad variety of shiurim from the Yeshivat Orayta rebbeim. This feed includes recordings from shiurim presented as part of Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash, in addition to other classes given in the Yeshiva. New recordings uploaded semi-regularly.
Episodes
- Rav Blau- Ethics and Halakha
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from the staff of Yeshivat Orayta as they prepare for Seder night.
- Rav Blau - Hallel [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from the staff of Yeshivat Orayta, focusing on preparations for Seder night.
- Rav Gavriel - Tzafun [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from the staff of Yeshivat Orayta, focusing on preparations for Seder night.
- Rav Judah - Maror, Korech, Shulchan Orech [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode, titled "Rav Judah - Maror, Korech, Shulchan Orech [Getting Ready for the Seder]," features insights from the staff of Yeshivat Orayta concerning the Haggadah. The discussion prepares listeners for Seder night, specifically co…
- Rav Binny Davis - Motzi Matza [Getting Ready for the Seder]
Rav Binny Davis shares insights into the Haggadah, offering guidance from Yeshivat Orayta staff as listeners prepare for Seder night.
- Rabbi Aaron - V’hi She’amda [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from the staff of Yeshivat Orayta, as they prepare for Seder night.
- Rav Binny - The Four Sons [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features Rav Binny discussing The Four Sons, offering insights into the Haggadah to prepare listeners for Seder night.
- Rav Moish - Dayenu & Hakarat Hatov [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah, specifically discussing Dayenu and Hakarat Hatov, as presented by staff from Yeshivat Orayta in preparation for Seder night.
- Rav Josh - Arami Oved Avi [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from Rav Josh and other Yeshivat Orayta staff, offering guidance as they prepare for Seder night.
- Rav Dovid - The Mystery of the Bikurim [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features Rav Dovid discussing the Mystery of the Bikurim in preparation for Seder night, offering insights into the Haggadah.
- Rav Dovid’l - Avadim Hayinu [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from the staff of Yeshivat Orayta, focusing on preparations for Seder night.
- Rav Noam - Ma Nishtana [Getting Ready for the Seder]
This episode features insights into the Haggadah from Yeshivat Orayta staff, focusing on preparations for Seder night.
- Rav Adi - Karpas [Getting Ready for the Seder]
Rav Adi shares insights into the Haggadah, focusing on Karpas, to prepare listeners for Seder night. This is part of a series from Yeshivat Orayta staff.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - The Relationship Between Shabbat and the Mishkan
Rav Yitzchak Blau delivers a parsha shiur on the relationship between Shabbat and the Mishkan for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Can We Control Emotions?
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Yitzchak Blau discussing whether emotions can be controlled. The discussion is based on the provided title and does not include further details.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Women and Judaism Part 2
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Yitzchak Blau. The topic discussed is Women and Judaism Part 2.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Five Themes in Megillat Esther
Rav Yitzchak Blau presents a shiur on five themes found in Megillat Esther ahead of the Purim holiday.
- Rav Moish Kornblum - Vashti, Zeresh and Esther: The Women of the Megilla, A Profile of Differences
Rabbi Moish Kornblum delivered a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's adult virtual beit midrash, in advance of Purim. The discussion focused on Vashti, Zeresh, and Esther, analyzing their distinct characteristics as the women of the Megillah.
- Rabbi David Aaron - Living a Joyous Life
Rabbi David Aaron delivers a shiur titled "Living a Joyous Life" for Orayta's Illuminate program, a virtual adult beit midrash. The shiur was given in preparation for the holiday of Purim.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Women in Judaism
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Yitzchak Blau discussing the topic of women in Judaism. The description for this episode was not provided.
- Rav Dovid'l Weinberg - Three Things that Reveal Who You Are on Purim
R' Dovid'l Weinberg delivers a shiur for Orayta's Illuminate program, focusing on three aspects that reveal one's identity on Purim.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - The Power and Beauty of Prohibitions
Rav Yitzchak Blau discusses the power and beauty of prohibitions in this episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta. The discussion focuses on the inherent value and significance of these restrictions.
- Rav Binny Davis - Why Are We So Grateful if Hashem Sent Us Down to Egypt to Be Slaves?
R' Binny Davis delivers a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's adult virtual beit midrash. The discussion explores the concept of gratitude in relation to Hashem sending the Israelites to Egypt as slaves.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Is the Monarchy a Mitzvah?
Rav Yitzchak Blau discusses whether the concept of monarchy is considered a mitzvah in Jewish law in this episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta.
- Rav Josh Botwinick - A Tale of Two Benchings: Why Birkat Hamazon Isn’t About The Food
Rav Josh Botwinick delivers a shiur on Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash, discussing the reasons behind the laws of Birkat Hamazon.
- Rav Gavriel Singer - The Halachos of Coffee
This episode features Rabbi Gavriel Singer discussing the halachic intricacies of coffee. The shiur was delivered for alumni visiting Yeshivat Orayta during the winter break in January 2026.
- Rav Moish Kornblum - Why Do We Call Moshe, Rabbeinu?
R' Moish Kornblum delivers a shiur on the weekly Torah portion for Orayta's Illuminate program. The discussion focuses on why Moshe is referred to as Rabbeinu.
- Rav Binny Freedman - K’Heref Ayin: Just One Moment
Rav Binny Freedman delivered a shiur for Yeshivat Orayta alumni in January 2026. The topic discussed was K’Heref Ayin.
- Rav Noam Himelstein - Shemot: From Family to Nation
Rav Noam Himelstein discusses the Shemot parsha in a shiur for Orayta's Illuminate program, which is a virtual beit midrash for adults.
- Rav Noam Himelstein - The Mitzvah of Yibum
vs. the Story of Yibum in Bereshit: The Torah’s Chiddush
This shiur for Yeshivat Orayta alumni, delivered in January 2026, examines the Mitzvah of Yibum in contrast to the narrative of Yibum presented in Bereshit, focusing on the Torah's unique perspective.
- Rav Dovid’l Weinberg - How to Learn Gemara Like a Lamdan, a Halakhist, a Chassid, and a Mystic
Rav Dovid’l Weinberg delivered a shiur for Yeshivat Orayta alumni in January 2026 on how to learn Gemara from the perspectives of a lamdan, a halakhist, a chassid, and a mystic.
- Rav Adi Krohn - A Look Ahead to Sefer Shemot: Transition and Transformation
Rav Adi Krohn delivers a parsha shiur on Sefer Shemot, discussing themes of transition and transformation. The shiur was given for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash.
- Rav David Silverstein - A Brief Thought on Maoz Tzur, Today
This episode features Rav David Silverstein sharing a brief thought on the song Maoz Tzur. The discussion is part of the 'In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta' podcast.
- Rabbi David Aaron - Life in the Light of Chanukah
Rabbi David Aaron discusses life in the light of Chanukah in this shiur from Yeshivat Orayta's Illuminate program.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Rav Kook on Character Growth
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Yitzchak Blau discussing Rav Kook's teachings on character growth.
- Rav David Silverstein - Why Did Chazal See Eisav as Such a Bad Person?
Rav David Silverstein delivers a parsha shiur for Orayta's Illuminate program, exploring the reasons behind the Talmudic sages' negative perception of Eisav.
- Rebbe Panel Discussion - Divine Providence
This episode features a Rebbe Panel Discussion on the topic of Divine Providence. The podcast is titled In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Does Judaism Believe in Demons?
Rav Yitzchak Blau discusses whether Judaism believes in demons in this episode of 'In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta'. The podcast episode examines the Jewish perspective on the topic.
- Rav Adi Krohn - Yaakov, Man of Truth?
This episode features a shiur by R' Adi Krohn on Parashat Toldot, given for Orayta's Illuminate program. The discussion centers on the figure of Yaakov.
- Rav Gavriel Singer - Laws of Interest Pt. 1
This episode features Rav Gavriel Singer discussing the laws of interest. This is the first part of a series on the topic.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - The Clash Between Peace and Truth
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Yitzchak Blau discussing the inherent conflict between the principles of peace and truth.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Justifying Belief
Rav Yitzchak Blau presents a shiur during the 5786 Desert retreat, part of the In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta podcast.
- Rav Josh Botwinick - Parashat Vayera
R' Josh Botwinick, a new staff member at Orayta, delivers a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual beit midrash for adults.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - A Jewish Sexual Ethic [Issues in Jewish Thought]
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Yitzchak Blau discussing A Jewish Sexual Ethic.
- Rav Yitzchak Blau - Was the Tower of Bavel a Sinful Endeavor?
Rav Yitzchak Blau discusses the Tower of Bavel in a shiur for Illuminate, Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash. The episode explores whether the Tower of Bavel was a sinful endeavor.
- A Quick Thought from Rav Nuriel on the Hostage Release
A message shared on the Orayta Alumni WhatsApp on October 16, 2025, contains a thought from Rav Nuriel regarding the release of hostages.
- Rav David Silverstein - The History and Theology of the Aleinu Prayer
Rav David Silverstein discusses the history and theology of the Aleinu prayer. This episode is part of Illuminate, Orayta's adult virtual beit midrash.
- Rav Gavriel Singer - Preparing for Rosh Hashanah
This episode of In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta features Rav Gavriel Singer discussing preparations for Rosh Hashanah.
- Rebbe Panel: Torah and Truth
This episode of 'In the Beis at Yeshivat Orayta' features a Rebbe Panel. The discussion focuses on the topics of Torah and Truth.
- Rabbi David Aaron - Receiving the Torah: Why the Angels Protested
In preparation for Shavuot, Rabbi Aaron delivers a shiur for Orayta's virtual adult beit midrash, Illuminate. The lesson focuses on the theme of receiving the Torah and includes the perspective of why angels protested.