Learning Torah Before Davening
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores Aba Binyamin’s statement that davening was the first act of the day before working or studying Torah.
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Eternal Struggle: Mordechai and Haman
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Perek 2, with an introduction to Mordechai and Esther, and a deepening of our understanding of the galut, exile, and the specific roles of Haman and Mordechai.
Priestly Clothing, Stitches for Life
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the special garments of the Kohanim, the priests.
Yesurim Shel Ahava
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the concept of Yesurim Shel Ahava and whether Tzaraat constitutes Yesurim Shel Ahava.
Course Overview
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains why we must listen to Gedolim.
The Power of Torah to Protect from Suffering
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Gemara statement that studying Torah prevents an individual from experiencing suffering.
Rav Shach, Part 4
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller summarizes and concludes his discussion of Rav Shach.
Learning Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the mitzvah of learning Torah.
Rav Shach, Part 3
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller reviews Rav Shach’s life from infancy.
Luxurious Exile
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Megillat Esther as a means of understanding our relationship to everything the Persian exile represents, and Hashem’s plan in exposing us to it.
Inner Sanctuary
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles delves into Parshat Terumah. Parshat Terumah discusses the buliding of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle. The task of building a Sanctuary for Hashem (G-d) is applicable to every Jew, who is charged with building a Sanctuary for G-d in is heart.
Humility Feeds Greatness
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Mrs. Shira Smiles uncovers how humility leads a person to greatness.
Battling the Yetzer Hara
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the four stages of battling the yetzer hara.
Ashrei
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reciting Ashrei three times a day.
Rav Shach Part 2
Posted onRabbi Teller continues his discussion of Rav Shach.
Totality of Torah
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles talks about Parshat Yitro. Parshat Yitro describes Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah to the Jewish Nation at Sinai. This class discusses Torah’s purpose and application to every aspect of our lives. Specifically, it focuses on the Ten Commandments and their application.
Achieving Perfection
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the identity of the angel in Jacob’s dream and discusses the special relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah, Part 3
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the opinion of Rav Amram Gaon in the Tosfot, and discusses the difference between smichat geula l’tefillah of Shacharit, and of Maariv.
Rav Shach, Part 1
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes the young impoverished boy who leaves home at the age of seven in his insatiable quest for Torah learning.
Smichat Geula L’tefillah, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues the discussion of Smichat Geula L’tefillah.
Living Faith
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Beshalach. The song of the Jews as they crossed the Yam Suf (Red Sea) and witnessed the final destruction of the Egyptian empire, was an expression of faith and joy.
Connecting Heaven and Earth
Posted onContinues the in depth look at Jacob’s Dream.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah
Posted onEating Before Reciting Shema
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the question of whether one may eat before reciting Shema.
Can a Good Prophecy be Altered?
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether or not David Hamelech viewed himself as a Chassid, and whether a prophecy can be altered.
Life’s Illusions
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Bo. As the Jews left Egypt, they received gold, silver, and many valuables from the Egyptians. Mrs. Smiles explores this episode and its significance,and discusses the proper perspective to material possesions.
Ein Od Mil’vado
Posted onShira Smiles speaks about how the stones were used as a protection, as well as the symbolism of the ladder.
David Hamelech’s Righteousness
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman expounds on David Hamelech’s righteousness.
Milchemet Reshut
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the topic of Milchemet Reshut.
Discussing Torah in Front of Dead
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the issue of discussing Torah in front of the dead.