Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn - Parsha Classes

Yakov Bronsteyn

English Judaism Religion & Spirituality

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Episodes 441

Avg. Duration 43m

Activity Sporadic

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (13)

Since Nov 2019

Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every Few Days

Format

Episodic

Consistency

29%

Hosting

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About This Podcast

Rabbi Bronsteyn is the West Coast Kashrus Administrator for the world renowned Star-K Kosher Certification. Rabbi Bronsteyn is one of the four "Founding Fathers” of the Phoenix Community Kollel. He was raised in Lawrence, New York. While studying in both the US & Israel, he earned a Bachelors in Economics from Queens College & was ordained at Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah in Jerusalem. As a well seasoned senior lecturer, he offers popular public classes in the community & other venues in the greater Phoenix area. Questions or comments? Email Rabbi Bronsteyn at [email protected]

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Recent Episodes

441. Shevuos - Women Are Torah’s Gatekeepers

May 14, 2026 33m

This was a talk at the Shearim Torah High School in Phoenix Arizona on the occasion of their Shevuos Yom Iyun. We discuss women’s role in the study of Torah.

440. Purim - Haman’s Gallows

Mar 02, 2026 31m

We discuss why the gallows were so high.

439. When A Small Act Changes History

Jan 26, 2026 44m

Why do we take three step back in Shmonei Esrei? What significance do they have.

438. Sheva Brachos - Bas Yisrael in Phoenix

Jan 12, 2026 10m

Sheva Brachos for Mordechai and Bracha Wolin. She discuss the education can’t be שלא לשמה.

437. 85th Birthday - A Spiritual Achievement

Jan 01, 2026 10m

My father’s 85th birthday in Glatt Ala Carte in Brooklyn, NY on 1/1/26.

436. Sheva Brachos - L’Chaim!

Dec 18, 2025 10m

A Bracha for Torah.

435. Chanukah - Torah: One Text, Infinite Voices

Dec 14, 2025 37m

We the discuss the nature of Torah and the fight we had with the Greeks.

434. Lech Lecha - Accepting Metamorphosis in Life

Nov 03, 2025 31m

We discuss the various stages that one goes through in life. It’s important to accept them. There are physical and spiritual thresholds of development that we pass as we live. We strive to grow in…

433. Noach - Flood, Dispersion Collapses & Commitment

Oct 23, 2025 50m

This is a throwback episode given on 10/26/08 at the Phoenix Community Kollel.

432. Shemini Atzeres - Finding Your Perfect Torah Level

Oct 21, 2025 20m

We explain the Gemara in Avodah Zara (19a) that a person should always study what they desire. This is a rendition of a class given at the HaTurim Congregation on Shemini Atzeres 5786.

431. Yahrtziet Shiur: Sukkah It’s In The Name

Oct 10, 2025 24m

We discus the essence of Moshe’s name and its significance.

430. Yizkor Drasha 5786 - All For One

Oct 03, 2025 18m

This Drasha was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix, Arizona on Yom Kippur. We discuss the greatness of the Jewish people and their continuity.

429. Rosh Hashannah - The Ripples Of Our Deeds

Sep 15, 2025 53m

Throwback episode. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 9/1/10.

428. Rosh HaShanna - Image of God

Sep 15, 2025 31m

We discuss the meaning of us being created in the Image of God as a simile. Just as Hashem is the Actor of and upon the world so to we are actors in the world. It is God’s will that we should know…

427. Ki Sovo - Defilement of the Torah Scroll Version 2

Sep 08, 2025 44m

Throwback episode. We relate three responses regarding the issue of the Safer Torah being burnt or destroyed. This class was given at Ahavas Torah of Scottdale on 8/26/10.

426. Ki Tzeitzei - Rooftop Fences & Rosh Hashannah

Sep 01, 2025 35m

Throwback episode given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 9/7/11.

425. Shev Shmattah - Majority Rules? Not So Fast..

Sep 01, 2025 40m

This was an in-depth analysis of the relationship between rov and chazakah. We explained the Shev Shmattah’s probe on whether a rov can be used in place of chazakah when there are two diametrically…

424. Re’eh - Are Fish With Worms Kosher?

Aug 22, 2025 58m

This is was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel on 8/24/11.

423. Guest at Torah Broker Podcast

Aug 07, 2025 50m

We spoke about the basics of many interesting Torah issues. It was recorded on 7/10/25.

422. Va’etchanan - Natural Superiority of Women

Aug 07, 2025 26m

We discuss a seeming contradiction in the Maharal’s writings regarding women’s spiritual proclivities. This call was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 8/6/25.

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