Shmini
Rabbi Schapiro on the Parshah: Shemini
Parshas Shemini's opening words raise the Kli Yakar's question of why a day meant to be a complete break from the seven days of the milu'im is still called the eighth. The shiur develops the idea of eight as a level beyond the cycle of creation -- reflected in why milah overrides Shabbos -- and why that higher level can only be received as a gift after doing the utmost that the number seven represents.
Parshas Shmini
A Yiddish sicha on Parshas Shmini examining the Rebbe's question on Rashi: why did Rashi need to explain that Nadav and Avihu's bodies were removed so as not to disturb the joy of the Mishkan's dedication, when removing a body for burial needs no special reason?
Parshas Shmini
A short class on the Haftorah for Parshas Shemini exploring the Rebbe's question of why specifically the pig symbolizes a person whose actions outpace their inner conviction.
Parshas Shmini
A short class on Parshas Shemini's kosher signs, reading the split hoof as a symbol of balancing kindness (chesed) and discipline (gevurah) within a person.