The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
The 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.
Changing the face of Torah Jewry for all future generations, Sarah Schneirer was one of the most influential personalities of the last century.
Why does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as ‘the place’?
Rebbetzin 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.
A 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.
Rabbi 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.
Rebbetzin 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.
The 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.
Rebbetzin Heller discusses mitzvot relating to our relationships with fellow Jews.
Rabbi Teller wraps up his discussion on the Ponevezher Rav and continues with Rav Yisrael Salanter, the father of the “mussar” movement.
Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the first bracha of “bircat hamazon” describes the ultimate giving- the giving of G-d to His creations.
This class focuses on the topic of fulfilling a mitzvah completely which entails pure devotion,joy, and alacrity.
Rabbi 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.
Rebbetzin Heller starts a new series on the meaning of mitzvot, concentrating this week on the mitzva of brachot, blessings on foods.
Discovering the unique character of the city of Yerushalayim, Jerusalem.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how America was a barren wasteland before Rav Aharon Kotler came and watered it with his fiery determination and spirit.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday of Shavous.
Discussing the deeper meaning of the words Lech Lecha and their message for every person’s spiritual journey.
Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavous.
Mrs. Shira Smiles Discusses Shavuot.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Sfirat Haomer.
Looking at the manner of Hashem’s call to Avraham Avinu, and the response Avraham’s striking response of Hineni.
Focusing on the nature of Heavenly tests. Mrs. Smiles compares the approaches of the mefarshim who discuss the purpose of a nisayon.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the exceptional childhood of Rav Yosef Kahaneman, the Ponovezher Rav.
Torah insights on the motivation behind the Akeida.
Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the last segment on the special series on Rambam’s Principles of Faith.
Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the second segment of this enlightening overview of Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the plight of women and children who suffered in the Holocaust.
