• August 13, 2026
  • 30 5786, Av
  • פרשת שופטים

Shavuot and SInai: How Much Did We Hear?

In this class, we look at the opinions of Rashi, Ramban, Rabbi Yehuda Halevi (Kuzari), Rabbeinu Nissim (Derashot Haran) and Rambam and discuss the answers to some of the following questions:

Did the Israelites hear all 613 commandments directly from God at Sinai?

Or only the Ten Commandments?

Or only the first two commandments?

Or did they hear no words at all — only a sound or voice?

What is the difference between Moshe’s prophecy and that of all other prophets?

Who is capable of receiving prophecy, and what are its conditions?