False Prophets
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In this Torah shiur (class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David teaches the definition of a false prophet, based on Maimonides’ discussion in Mishneh Torah.
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Applications of Makeh B’Patish
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In this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains some of the practical examples of finishing items, such as clothing, dishes, and hair.
Clear Prophesy as a Sign of Heavenly Closeness
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the fantastic clarity of the Revelation at Sinai, and uses this as the basis for understanding differences between clarity and style of various prophets throughout history. Yeshayahu prophesied at a time when Jerusalem was in her full glory, and therefore gave the brief and concise descriptions of one who is accustomed to G-dly revelations. In contrast, Yechezkel’s descriptions are lengthy, and both Yechezkel and Yirmiyahu were troubled by false prophets, as they both prophesied when the Shechina was leaving Jeruslaem and the destruction of the Temple was occurring.
Introduction to Makeh B’Patish
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the last of the 39 melachot (forbidden acts) of Shabbat, Makeh b’patish. Rabbi Isaacson defines the melacha and explains how it is different from other melachot.
Borer, Part 4
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In this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life, such as peeling fruits and vegetables, in illustrating the halachot (laws).
Harbingers of Blessing: A Practical Guide to the Simanim of Rosh Hashana
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In this interactive Torah class (shiur) on the simanim of Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the concept of eating symbolic foods during the evening meal of Rosh Hashana.
The Seder: Exploring the Greatness of Our Sages
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinsh Ginsburg explains the connections between the statements of the Sages of the Mishna, which make up much of the narrative of the Haggadah, and the written Torah. The Seder night is an opportunity to strengthen our emunah, belief, in the truth of the words of Chazal, our Sages. This is part of the mesorah, the spiritual heritage, which we pass along at the Seder.
Borer, Part 3
Posted onIn this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life in illustrating the halachot (laws).
Joy of Remembrance
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Zichronot, the verses in the Rosh Hashana davening which focus on our remembrance rising up before Hashem.
Bnei Brak Bounty
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the section of the Haggadah which tells about the Rabbis in Bnei Brak who spoke about the exodus from Egypt all night long.
Makeh B’Patish: Completing a Creative Act
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson begins a new topic, the Melacha of Makeh B’Patish, completing something unfinished on Shabbat.
Symbolic Acts: Vision or Reality?
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David outlines the disagreement between the Rambam and his contemporaries regarding symbolic acts that are related to a given prophesy.
Rosh Hashana: Dual Aspects of the Day
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the aspects of simcha (joy), and din (judgment) that are intrinsic to the day. Rabbi Ginsburg also explains why Rosh Hashana an important predecessor to Aseret Yemai Teshuva and Yom Kippur.
Pesach
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the holiday of Pesach.
Final Halachot of Havdala
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the halachot of eating before Havdala, the fire, the besamim, and the Melave Malka.
Borer, Part 2
Posted onIn this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life, such as assorted cookies, flatware, and socks, in illustrating the halachot (laws).
Practical Applications of Amira l’akum
Posted onIn this shiur, (Torah class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson completes his discussion of the halachos concerning a non-Jew’s performance of malacha (forbidden activity) on Shabbat on behalf of a Jew.
Perek 27 and 28: Struggle for Truth
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the dispute between Yirmiyahu and the the false prophet Channania ben Azor regarding the fate of the keilim (the holy vessels) of the Beit Hamikdash. This dispute is really an argument over the future of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) and the presence of the Shechina among the Jewish people.
The Prohibition of Shituf
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the roots of the desire for shituf, mixing worship of hashem with idol worship, and the roots of our prohibition from believing or participating in such practices.
Perek 28: The False Prophesy of Channania ben Azor
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses Yirmiyahu’s nemesis Channania ben Azor, who he was and how he became a false prophet. Included in the class are the Rambam’s differentiation between a positive nevuah (prophesy) and a negative one.
Merciful Judgment
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on the prayer of ‘Unetaneh Tokef’, Rabbi Avishai David discusses three possible ways of understanding this powerful prayer. The theme of this prayer is the awesomeness of judgment, which evokes fear and terror, followed by the relief that is felt upon the declaration that we can turn judgment into mercy through Teshuva, Tefilla, and Tzedaka.
The Holiday Of Pesach
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Pesach.
Obligation for Separation
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the nature of the three day obligation of Havdala, and the laws of Havdala as applied to an ‘onen’.
Borer, Part 1
Posted onIn this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life, such as stacks of books and bowls of fruit, in illustrating the halachot (laws).
A Non-Jew’s Shabbat Labor in the Case of Illness
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the laws governing asking a non-Jew to perfom melacha (a task forbidden on Shabbat) on behalf of a Jew, in the case of illness which is not life- threatening.
Our Rise and Fall at Har Sinai
Posted onRabbi Avishai David describes the pure clarity in which the Jewish nation experienced Hashem during Matan Torah, and the unfortunate fall from this lofty level when the Jews departed from Sinai.
Perek 27: Accepting Bondage
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek 27. In this perek, Yirmiyahu sends wooden yokes to many nations, warning them that Nevuchadnetzar will be conquering them, and Hashem wants them to accept Nevuchadnetzar’s rule. Rabbi David comments on the symbolism and significance of the wooden yokes, as well as the principle that all events in Jewish history are part of a master plan conceived by Hashem.
Non-Jewish Labor for a Mitzva
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses Amira l’akum, requesting that a non-Jew perform an act which is prohibited to Jews on Shabbat, in the case when the activity is necessary for the performance of a Mitzva.
Dosh/Sechita Demonstrations, Part 3
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Dosh (threshing), and Sechita (extracting). This class utilizes actual items such as sponges and baby wipes.
Times for Havdala
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson examines the latest time to make Havdala and the implications for an ‘onen’.