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Rav Chaim Solovetichik was one of the greatest Talmudic commentators of all time. His works are studied in-depth in all yeshivot today and he is widely considered the father of modern Talmudic analysis. The only work he wrote was his chiddushim (insights) on the Rambam's halachic rulings, which is considered a classic of Talmudic analysis. But the complexity of the material and the analysis make it difficult for many to study. These audio presentations of his writings by Rabbi Elisha Friedman are intended to help make his Torah insights more accessible.

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Check latest episodes from Rav Chaim Soloveitchik - Chidushei HaRambam podcast

Mamrim - Lashes of Ben Sorer

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim explains the role of the lashes in the process of Ben Sorer Umoreh (rebellious son).

Edut - False Witnesses

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim explains the distinction between false witnesses who testify about a human kidnapping vs. an ox that gores

Edut - Halachic Lashes (Makkot)

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim develops a fundamental distinction between the two halachic punishments of death vs. lashes

Edut - Partial Testimony

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim distinguishes between two cases where only part of the testimony is disqualified

Edut - Signatures on a Shtar

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes what makes someone a witness on a Shtar - signing on it or being part of the creation of it

Edut - Shtar (Document) as Testimony

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes the difference between testimony and a signed document and explains the essence of how a Shtar works

Nachalot - Kofer (Restitution) to Heirs

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim explains the difference between Kofer (restitution) vs. payments owed to the deceased

Toen Venitan - Compensation for Personal Damages

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim discusses a ruling of the Rambam regarding what disputes require a Torah vow, and articulates an important concept regarding the nature of compensation for physical damages to another person

Malveh Veloveh - Improvements on a Lien

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes the nature of a lein in halacha through the issue of which improvements to land are included in the lein

Malveh Veloveh - Warranty for a Lien

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim examines the halachic concept that a buyer has a warranty if the field is collected by the sellers creditor.

Malveh Veloveh - Interest from Collateral

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes the halachic debate when a lender gets extra income from collateral what form of Ribbis (prohibited interest) that is

Malveh Veloveh - Non-Jewish Messenger

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes a case of loaning with interest (Ribbis) and articulates a fundamental perspective on the issue of a non-Jew appointing a messenger

Sechirut - Tripping is a Mistake

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes a debate between the Rambam and Tur whether tripping on a straightforward path is a mistake or negligence

Sechirut - Second Shomer

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim explains the dynamics when a Shomer (watchman) passes the item to another Shomer and it gets damaged

Avadim - Freeing a Fetus

2026/07/06

Reb Chaim analyzes the halacha of an owner freeing a fetus without the mother and how this would work

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RJMaroof 2024/03/31

Excellent Shiurim

Clear and concise presentation of the “steps” of Rav Chaim’s insights…Wonderfully done. The advertisements in the middle are a definite “marketing fai...

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abe goldy 2021/11/18

Wow!

Absolutely phenomenal! Super clear! I’ve always had much difficulty learning Reb Chaim, these shiurim help tremendously! Thank you!

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teck007 2020/05/19

Lomdus on a Podcast!

Great pieces from HaGaon HaRav Chaim Soloveitchik, explained very clear by Rabbi Friedman. Kol Hakavod!

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