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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the yearning of the Jewish Nation for Hashem while in exile in contrast with the spiritual inactivity that has set upon them. Rebbetzin Heller explains the metaphoric description of the megillah, which paint a painful picture of the Jewish Nation’s resistance to Hashem’s attempts to awaken us from our deep slumber of spiritual inactivity.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses life in exile, and how to respond to it.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the way we search for Hashem in exile, and how our longing for Him once was fulfilled in the Beit Hamikdash.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores the two different kinds of Tzadikim; those who face continued challenge, and those who have to express their goodness.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Rambam’s explanation of the statement in the Gemara that Hashem’s presence exists only in the four cubits of halacha.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses what a chassid should pray for.
Mrs. Shira Smiles teaches Parshat Tazriah. The Parsha speaks at length about the laws of Tzara’at, leprosy.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces Shir Hashirim and begins the first Perek with the explanation of the Gra.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes Rav Shimon Bar Yochai’s teaching that ‘shimusha shel Torah’ is greater than the study of Torah itself.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Shemini. The Torah lists Kosher and non-Kosher animals. What is the significance of the mitzvah of keeping Kosher?
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of Shimusha Shel Torah.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines Moshe Rabbeinu’s three requests of Hashem.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reversing Bilam’s curse.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara that Hashem prays, as it states, “I shall gladden them in the house of my prayer.”
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller finishes her discussion of Megillat Esther, and reviews the four mitzvot of Purim.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the reward one gets for learning Torah.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the proper way to exit a shul.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about ‘hester panim’, hashgacha, and the effect of Tzadikim on their generation.
Mrs. Smiles discusses the goal of each of the four Parshiyot read between Adar and Nissan, and reveals the goal of Parshat Shekalim.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of designating a place for prayer.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the nature of Hashem’s Tefillin.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces the class topic, and discusses what being human is about, and why Hashem divided Adam into two segments.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Esther became the epitome of Midat Malchut (characteristic of kingship), and why she needed preparation for this role.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the nature of doing Teshuva by looking at the methods used by Esther and Mordechai.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether it is preferable to daven in a shul or in a minyan, and then goes on to discuss the Tosfot regarding Tefillin Shel Rosh.
Mrs. Smiles explores the symbolism of the coat of the Kohen Gadol, which was edged with bells and pomegranates.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the halacha that states that one must not have an object between himself and the wall while davening.
In perek 3, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Hashem’s Hashgacha, the purpose of Amalek, and the spiritual forces at battle.
In this Parsha, the famous Chet Ha-egel, Sin of the Golden Calf, was committed. Mrs. Smiles discusses Aaron’s role in this event, and talks about the power of Teshuva.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores Aba Binyamin’s statement that davening was the first act of the day before working or studying Torah.
