Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash
Religion & Spirituality
About
Shapell's / Yeshivat Darche Noam and Midreshet Rachel v’Chaya (MRC) are premier institutions in Jerusalem dedicated to helping college students and young professionals grow in their Jewish life and learning. Learn more at www.darchenoam.org
Episodes
- #50 - Perek Gimel G Addendum - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode, #50, explains Perek Gimel G Addendum from Mesilas Yesharim. It is presented by the Shapell's Rabbeim.
- Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 40 - 05/10/26
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Hirshfeld discussing the topics of Moshiach and Geula.
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 07
This episode of Gemara Chabura with Rabbi Karlinsky explores Eruv Tavshilin. It delves into the specific problem it aims to solve and examines how it provides a solution.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Kinyanei HaTorah 2 - 04
This episode features Rabbi Schoonmaker discussing Middos and Avodas Hashem. It is part of the Kinyanei HaTorah series from Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shem MiShmuel 65 - 5786 BeHar 05-07-26
This episode features Rabbi Schoonmaker presenting the Shem MiShmuel 65 commentary for the 5786 BeHar Torah portion. The lecture was delivered on May 7, 26.
- #49 - Perek Gimel G - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode, #49 of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash, features the Shapell's Rabbeim explaining Perek Gimel G of Mesilas Yesharim.
- #48 - Perek Gimel F - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode, #48 in the series, features Shapell's Rabbeim explaining Perek Gimel F from Mesilas Yesharim.
- The Shmuze - Rabbi Schneider - It's Not Tourist Season
This episode of The Shmuze features Rabbi Schneider discussing the topic "It's Not Tourist Season". The episode is presented by Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 06
This episode features Rabbi Karlinsky discussing the Gemara topic of Eruv Tavshilin. The discussion focuses on identifying the problem this halacha aims to solve and understanding its practical application.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Behar-Bechukotai
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Fischer discussing Parsha Highlights and Insights for the Behar-Bechukotai Torah portion. A source sheet is provided for further study.
- Guest Speaker - Rav Rudman - Lag b'Omer
Rav Rudman is the guest speaker for this episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash, discussing Lag b'Omer.
- Rebbe Shimon and Us - Rabbi Schoonmaker
This episode features Rabbi Schoonmaker discussing Rebbe Shimon. The content is presented by Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- Rabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: The $40,000 Lag Baomer Prank
Rabbi Kwass discusses The $40,000 Lag Baomer Prank in the Responsa Chabura series. This episode from Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash delves into the source material provided.
- Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 39 - 05/03/26
Episode 39 of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Hirshfeld discussing Moshiach & Geula. The episode is titled "Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 39 - 05/03/26".
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 05
Rabbi Karlinsky discusses the Eruv Tavshilin in this Gemara Chabura, examining the problem it addresses and its proposed solution. This episode is part of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Kinyanei HaTorah 2 - 03
This episode features Rabbi Schoonmaker discussing Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad, specifically focusing on Kinyanei HaTorah 2 - 03. The content is presented by Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shem MiShmuel 64 - 5786 Emor 04-30-26
Rabbi Schoonmaker delivers a session on the Shem MiShmuel for 5786, focusing on the Emor portion. The talk was presented on April 30, 2026, by Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- #47 - Perek Gimel E - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode, titled 'Perek Gimel E - Mesilas Yesharim Explained,' is part of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series and is presented by Shapell's Rabbeim.
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 04
Rabbi Karlinsky discusses Eruv Tavshilin in a Gemara Chabura session from Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash. The episode focuses on the problem this concept addresses and how it functions as a solution.
- Life Lessons From Divrei HaYamim Alef - Perek 05 - Rebbetzin Shurin
This episode, 'Life Lessons From Divrei HaYamim Alef - Perek 05 - Rebbetzin Shurin,' is part of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series. It focuses on extracting life lessons from the specified chapter of Divrei HaYamim Alef.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Emor
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Fischer discussing Parsha Emor. A source sheet with relevant documents is provided.
- The Shmuze - Rabbi Schoonmaker - Love of Torah
Rabbi Schoonmaker discusses the Love of Torah in this episode of The Shmuze, presented by Shapell's Rabbeim.
- #46 - Perek Gimel D - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash explains Perek Gimel D of Mesilas Yesharim. It is part of the ongoing series from Shapell's Rabbeim.
- Rabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: Saying Yasher Koach
Rabbi Kwass discusses the topic of 'Yasher Koach' in this episode of Responsa Chabura from Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash. The source material is a Google presentation.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shem MiShmuel 63 - 5786 Acharei Mos 04-23-26
Rabbi Schoonmaker discusses the Shem MiShmuel portion of Acharei Mos from the year 5786. The episode is part of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series.
- Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 38 - 04/26/26
This episode features Rabbi Hirshfeld discussing Moshiach & Geula. It is episode 38 of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series.
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 03
This Gemara Chabura episode, led by Rabbi Karlinsky, delves into the topic of Eruv Tavshilin. It examines the underlying problems addressed by this concept and analyzes how it functions as a solution.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Kinyanei HaTorah 2 - 02
This episode features Rabbi Schoonmaker discussing Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad and Kinyanei HaTorah 2. The content is presented by Shapell's Rabbeim.
- #45 - Perek Gimel C - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode explains Perek Gimel C of Mesilas Yesharim. It is part of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series.
- #44 - Perek Gimel B - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode, #44, explains Perek Gimel B of Mesilas Yesharim. It is presented by Shapell's Rabbeim for the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- Rabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: Reading Kriat Shema in Translation
Rabbi Kwass leads a Responsa Chabura session exploring the laws regarding reading the Kriat Shema in translation. The episode references supplementary source material provided for participants.
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 02
This episode of the Gemara Chabura features Rabbi Karlinsky discussing the Eruv Tavshilin. He delves into the specific problem this concept addresses and examines its function as a solution.
- Guest Speaker - Rabbi Dovid Miller - Religious Approaches to Yom Hatzmaut
Rabbi Dovid Miller is the guest speaker, discussing religious approaches to Yom Hatzmaut on the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash podcast.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Acharei Mot - Kedoshim
Rabbi Fischer presents parsha highlights and insights on Acharei Mot and Kedoshim in the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash. A source sheet is available for further study.
- The Shmuze - Rabbi Karlinsky - Mitzvat Haomer: Showing a Little Respect
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Karlinsky discussing the Mitzvah of Haomer and the concept of showing respect.
- Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 37 - 04/19/26
This episode features Rabbi Hirshfeld discussing Moshiach & Geula. It is the 37th installment in the series.
- Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - Eruv Tavshilin - What Problem is it Solving? How is it a Solution? 01
Rabbi Karlinsky discusses Eruv Tavshilin in a Gemara Chabura session, examining the problem it addresses and how it functions as a solution.
- Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Kinyanei HaTorah 2 - 01
This episode features Rabbi Schoonmaker discussing Middos, Avodas Hashem, and Kinyanei HaTorah. It is part of the Kinyanei HaTorah series.
- Rebbi, I Have a Question! 09
This episode of Shapell’s/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash discusses how to approach Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut, considering various communal and personal perspectives. Rabbi Shurin provides a framework for navigating these observances when…
- Rabbi Rubenstein on the Shoah
This episode features Rabbi Rubenstein discussing the Shoah. The content is provided by Shapell's Rabbeim.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Tazria Metzora
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Fischer discussing Parsha Highlights And Insights. A source sheet is available for further study.
- #43 - Perek Gimel A - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode covers Perek Gimel A from Mesilas Yesharim. It is part of the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series.
- #42 - Perek Beis Addendum C - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode, #42 in the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash series, delves into Perek Beis Addendum C of Mesilas Yesharim, with explanations provided by Shapell's Rabbeim.
- #41 - Perek Beis Addendum B - Mesilas Yesharim Explained
This episode of Shapell's Virtual Beit Midrash discusses Perek Beis Addendum B of Mesilas Yesharim, as explained by Shapell's Rabbeim.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Shemini
Rabbi Fischer provides insights and highlights on the weekly Torah portion, Shemini, in this episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash. A source sheet is available.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach
This episode features Rabbi Fischer discussing Shabbat Chol Hamoed Pesach, offering highlights and insights relevant to the observance.
- The Shira, Mashiach and Living with Emunah - Rabbi Schoonmaker
Rabbi Schoonmaker discusses The Shira, Mashiach and Living with Emunah on the Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash podcast.
- Parsha Highlights And Insights - Rabbi Fischer - Tzav
Rabbi Fischer presents highlights and insights on Parshat Tzav. A source sheet is available for further study of the provided materials.
- What's Peshat in Megillat Esther?- Rabbi Francis Nataf 09
Rabbi Francis Nataf discusses the Peshat, or plain meaning, of Megillat Esther in this episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash.
- Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 36 - 03/22/26
This episode of Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit Midrash features Rabbi Hirshfeld discussing the topics of Moshiach & Geula. The episode number is 36 and it was released on March 22, 2026.