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In discussing this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayechi, Rabbi Hershel Reichman speaks about the individual strengths of each of the Tribes of Israel and their beauty as a whole nation.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayigash. Rabbi Reichman teaches that Yosef’s greatness lies in his ability to be a perfect tzadik unbeknown to the outside world.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen expounds upon the idea that understanding the obligation of beautifying the mitzvah of Chanuka helps us understand the miracles that took place in the time of Chanuka.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about how Parshat Mikeitz – which is read during Chanukah – is uniquely connected to the themes of the Chanukah holiday.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller extrapolates on the following idea by the Sfas Emes: waging war against each of the four types of concealment makes us more aware of Hashem’s presence in every facet of ourselves, others, and all the tribes of Israel.
In this week’s class on the Meaning of Trust, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the ideas of Simcha and Bitachon.
In his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayeishev, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel to address the troubling story of Yosef and his brothers.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the significance of the conflict between Greece and the Jews and discusses this conflict as a battle between the Greek and Jewish intellects.
Rabbi Avishai David talks about the role of the Jewish people, Klal Yisrael, as being the epicenter of everything, as well as the role of the land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Torah insights of the Sfas Emes for the fourth, fifth, and sixth nights of Chanuka, dealing with moving beyond everything that is ‘Greek’.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shares the Torah insights of the Sfas Emes, as he discusses the theme of each night of Chanuka. This class, the first in a three-part series, discusses the first three nights of Chanuka.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayishlach, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds upon the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the significance of Yaakov sending angels to his brother Eisav, as well as the relevance of this act to our lives.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller uses the Maharal’s interpretation to go over the Pesukim in Parshat Yitro that describe our being chosen.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how Eisav’s sale of the birthright to Yaakov reflected the opposing life choices of both Yaakov and Eisav.
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the first Perek of Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Rabbi Avishai David ends his introduction to Sefer Yirmiyahu with the Abarbanel’s comparison of Yirmiyahu with Moshe Rabbeinu and the Malbim’s critique of this description.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that by increasing our cognizance of the value of spiritual joy, we are preparing ourselves for the ultimate joy of the Final Redemption, the coming of Mashiach, and the World To Come.
In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds on the idea that Yaakov and Esav were both born potential tzadikim, though each one was meant to focus on a different aspect of serving G-d.
In his class on Parshat Toldot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the incidents regarding the wells that Yitzchak Avinu dug, and then explains these incidents as lessons in our spirituality.
In this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the historical backdrop of Yirmiyahu HaNavi, and the circumstances that prompted his Nevu’ah.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the practical application of the Eight Principals of Bitachon, with their application in real-life scenarios.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the story of Yishmael’s banishment from Avraham’s household and how Avraham was given the status of chosen, but only one of his sons inherited that status.
In his shiur (Torah class) on this week’s parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the teachings of Rabbi Moshe Wolfson to explore the spiritual power of the city of Chevron.
Rabbi Avishai David continues his Introduction to Prophecy with a definition of one who can be considered a true Prophet.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that part of trusting G-d is depending on Him wholeheartedly to provide for all our physical needs.
In this class on Parshat Lech Lecha, Rabbi Herschel Reichman discusses how earth’s desire to reach the heavens, and heaven’s force in holding her back, is a spiritual reality that applies to our own lives as well.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Parshat Vayeira using the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel. Parshat Vayeira teaches us the differences between service of kindness and service of justice, as well as the need for both of them in our service of Hashem.
Rabbi Avishai David continues his class on Sefer Yirmiyahu by exploring the distinctions between Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim.
In this shiur (Torah class) on the meaning of trust, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how One who trusts in G-d is always filled with joy at His kindness to us. Rebbetzin Heller explains the above concept by beginning to teach the Gate of Joy of the Orchot Tzaddikim.
Rabbi Avishai David begins his class on Sefer Yirmiyahu by exploring certain issues relating to the 24 sefarim (books) of the Tanach.
