Final Requests
Posted onFinishing the discussion of “Bircat Hamazon”, Rebbetzin Heller explains the additions for Shabbat and Yom Tov, as well as the final requests after the fourth bracha.
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Soul Connections and Bonding: Woman’s Power
Posted onThe Torah forces us to acknowledge the power of a woman physical attributes in creating soul connections and bonding within a male/female relationship. This shiur entails a discussion of why this is so, and practical applications of the Torah’s guidelines for appropriate male/female interactions.
Woman of Valor
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Changing the face of Torah Jewry for all future generations, Sarah Schneirer was one of the most influential personalities of the last century.
‘He Saw the Place From Afar’
Posted onWhy does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as ‘the place’?
Complete Goodness
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses how the fourth bracha of “Birchat Hamazon” deepens our appreciation for the G-dliness found in this world and its ultimate supremacy over physicality.
The Chamor: Harnessing Materialism
Posted onA Teaching of the great speed and desire with which Avraham Avinu performs the Akeida and understanding the significance of our forefather’s use of the donkey.
Masters of Mussar
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the mussar movement spread across Eastern Europe through the yeshivos of Slabodka, Kelm amd Novardok. He discusses how it even reached Western Europe, specifically England, through Rav Elya Lopian and Rav E.E. Dessler.
Soul Expression
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the second and third brachot of “Bircat Hamazon,” which express our soul’s inner desire to recognize holiness and to connect to Hashem.
A Balanced Way of Life
Posted onThe idea of tzniut, modesty, is in essence a balanced outlook on the world. Reb. Heller explores the meaning of tzniut and its function in speech, thought and action.
Loving our Fellow Jew
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses mitzvot relating to our relationships with fellow Jews.
Monumental Men
Posted onRabbi Teller wraps up his discussion on the Ponevezher Rav and continues with Rav Yisrael Salanter, the father of the “mussar” movement.
Giving with Grace
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses how the first bracha of “bircat hamazon” describes the ultimate giving- the giving of G-d to His creations.
Father and Son Set Out
Posted onThis class focuses on the topic of fulfilling a mitzvah completely which entails pure devotion,joy, and alacrity.
Rebuilding the Ashes
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about Rav Aharon Kotler and the Ponevezher Rav, who shared a basic common goal throughout their lives; to rebuild the spiritual edifices that were lost in the furnace of the Holocaust.
Recognizing Blessing
Posted onRebbetzin Heller starts a new series on the meaning of mitzvot, concentrating this week on the mitzva of brachot, blessings on foods.
The Land of Moriah
Posted onDiscovering the unique character of the city of Yerushalayim, Jerusalem.
Rav Aharon Kotler and the Torah Renaissance
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how America was a barren wasteland before Rav Aharon Kotler came and watered it with his fiery determination and spirit.
Lech Lecha
Posted onDiscussing the deeper meaning of the words Lech Lecha and their message for every person’s spiritual journey.
Re- Experiencing Receiving of The Torah
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday of Shavous.
Propitious Prayer
Posted onRebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavous.
Shavuot Milchig Mystery
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles Discusses Shavuot.
The Counting of The Omer
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Sfirat Haomer.
The Saga Of Heroic Children; Shlomo Zalman Teichman Part 2
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Where was Sarah during the Akeida?
Posted onLooking at the manner of Hashem’s call to Avraham Avinu, and the response Avraham’s striking response of Hineni.
Reasons Behind Life’s Tests
Posted onFocusing on the nature of Heavenly tests. Mrs. Smiles compares the approaches of the mefarshim who discuss the purpose of a nisayon.
The Saga Of Heroic Children; Shlomo Zalman Teichman
Posted onGreat Beginnings
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the exceptional childhood of Rav Yosef Kahaneman, the Ponovezher Rav.
Motivating Factors of the Akeida
Posted onTorah insights on the motivation behind the Akeida.
Overview of Principles, Part II
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Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the last segment on the special series on Rambam’s Principles of Faith.
Overview of Principles of Faith
Posted onRabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the second segment of this enlightening overview of Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles.