Chana, Part 2
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In this class on righteous women in Tanach, Rebbetzin Heller continues her discussion of the life of Chana.
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Chana: Essence of Motherhood
Posted onIn this class about Chana, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores what the relationship between a mother and child is about.
Ahavat Chinam
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller explores the concept of Achdut, and talks about how to attain true, unconditional love for our fellow Jews.
Parshat Korach: Bedrock of Faith
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In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Korach, in which we read of the rebellion of Korach. Rabbi Reichman gives a deeper, Chassidic understanding of Korach’s actions and thoughts, based on the Shem MiShmuel.
Parshat Shelach: Simple Faith
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Shlach, in which the tragic episode of the meraglim, spies takes place. Rabbi Reichman, based on the Shem MiShmuel, explains the underpinnings of sin of the spies and the Jewish People.
The Song of Devorah
Posted onIn this Torah class on the prophetic Song of Devorah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the basic meaning and deeper messages of Devorah’s song, which was sung after the miraculous victory of the small Jewish army over the mighty chariot’s of Sisrah. Rebebtzin Heller then discusses the various types of battles people must fight, and how one can emarge victorious.
Parshat Behaalotecha: Aharon’s Unique Mission
Posted onRabbi Reichman discusses Aharon and Hashem’s interchange, in this week’s Parsha, regarding his service in the Mishkan, based on the Shem Mishmuel’s understanding of the essence of a Kohen’s role among the Jewish People.
Devora
Posted onIn this class on righteous women in Tanach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Devorah, the prophetess and judge of the Jewish people.
Parshat Nasso: Fighting Evil
Posted onIn this Torah class on Parshat Naso, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses a Chassidic approach based on the Shem MiShmuel,to explain the differences of service of G-d among the sons of Levi.
Washing Hands upon Awakening
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Rabbi Jacobson discusses netilat yedaim, washing hands upon awakening in the morning.
Practical Judaism
Posted onRachav
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Rachav’s history, and explains how and a why sins followed by teshuvah can draw a person close to Hashem.
Parshat Bamidbar: Unique but United
Posted onThe Shem MiShmuel explains in reference to this week’s parsha the unique connection every Jew has to the entire Jewish People
The Women of Egypt and the Desert
Posted onIn her class on Righteous Women, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about Miriam and Tziporah, and explores the idea of the “evil wife” and the “good wife”.
Parshat Bechukotai: Blessings of Torah
Posted onIn Parshat Bechukotai, the Torah lists the rewards for following in Hashem’s path. While discussing this week’s parsha, Rabbi Reichman uses the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel to explain these rewards and what exactly is incumbent upon us.
Parshat Behar: Relinquishing the I
Posted onRabbi Reichman continues his discussion of the Shem MiShmuel’s theme of the individual vs. the community, focusing on how the individual manages to be part of the community without losing his self.
Parshat Behar: Personal and Communal Commitment to Torah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s comparison between shemitah and yovel and explains the difference between the individual’s and the community’s commitment to Torah.
Dina, Miriam, and Yocheved
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shares insights into the lives of Dina, Yocheved, and Miriam.
Parshat Emor: Bridging the Gap
Posted onBased on the double usage of the instruction to tell the Kohanim in the first passuk, Rabbi Reichman discusses the connection between intellect and emotion and how to bridge the gap.
Rachel & Leah, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the birth of the tribes and the concept of raising a family.
Parshat Kedoshim: Pathways to Holiness
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain the commandment of “Kedoshim Tihiyu,” (Be Holy) as a specific pathway of achieving holiness.
Parshat Kedoshim: The Purpose of Israel
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the purpose of the land of Israel and elaborates on its unique characteristics.
Parshat Acharei Mot: Fear before Love
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman teaches Parshat Acharei Mot which deals with the deaths of Aharon HaCohen’s sons, Nadav and Avihu. The Shem MiShmuel learns lessons of our approach to G-d from their untimely deaths.
Parshat Metzora: Seeing the Good
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains that through a unique understanding of the affliction of tzaraas, Shem MiShmuel expounds on fundamental ideas of how to view our fellow Jew.
Parshat Tazria: Fresh Beginnings
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Reichman discusses how this week’s parsha,Parshat Tazria teaches us about our constant relationship with Hashem.
Rachel & Leah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines the character traits of Rachel and Leah, the story of their marriage to Yaakov, and the concept of ‘bashert’ and divorce.
Rivka, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores Rivka’s relationship to Yitzchak, and how she “replaced” Sara in a way that was unique to her own personality.
Rivka
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about how one finds a mate.
Parshat Vayikra: Giving for G-d
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Moshe’s unique characteristic- his ability to give all for the Almighty.
Sara
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Sarah’s life, names, tzniut, her relationship to Hagar, her laughter, and her death.