The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
In this memorial shiur for the members of the Fogel family who died al kiddush Hashem, Mrs. Shira Smiles teaches about Tefilla, prayer, as the proper response to tragedy. Mrs. Smiles also shows the important role of tefilla in the celebration of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his elucidation of the laws of interest-free money lending, as described by the Chofetz Chaim
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins part I of the sefer, which discusses the laws of lending money
In the final introduction to Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the many mitzvot in the Torah which pertain to chessed, kindness to others.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the numerous places in the Chumash which mention chessed, kindness to others, and shows how Torah is based on the principle of Chessed.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ahavat Chesed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues explaining the introduction of the Sefer. This shiur focuses on the principle of chesed, kindliness, and its myriad applications.
In this Torah class on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the opening chapter of the book. In this introduction, the Chofetz Chaim lists the unbelievable benefits and rewards for doing chessed.
In this Torah shiur, (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rav Beinish Ginsburg discusses Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s perspective on the Torah obligation to do chesed for others. Rav Soloveitchik’s approach is that while society’s mores for acceptable and positive behavior are always changing, the Torah’s standards never change.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on the Shemoneh Esrai, Rabbi Hershel Reichman describes the two kinds of kedusha which Man can access. There is a heavenly, inviolate kedusha which never changes, and kedusha which can be brought down to this world, or lost, through Man’s actions.
In this short shiur (Torah class) on the Shemoneh Esrai, Rabbi Hershel Reichman introduces the third bracha of the Shemoneh Esrai, the bracha of Kedusha, Holiness.
In this Torah class on Sefer Ahavat Chesed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the topic of doing chessed. He begins with a discussion of the haskama, the letter of approbation, which the Netziv wrote for Sefer Ahavat Chesed. In his haskama, the netziv writes about the two fold obligation to do chesed, as it is both the right thing to do, and its a mitzva. He explains that chesed is more than just ‘being a kind person’ according to the standards of general society, because Hashem has much higher standards of Chesed.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on the Shemoneh Esrai, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the second bracha of Shemoneh Esrai, which describes Hashem as the source of all life, and shows our absolute dependence on Him in every respect.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on the Amida, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the first bracha, the blessing of Magen Avraham. We are only able to approach Hashem in prayer because our forefather’s created prayer, and we follow in their footsteps as we approach G-d.
In this final Torah class on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews the laws of permitted venting, even if it includes derogatory or negative speech, and concludes with a description of the life-altering impact of keeping the laws of Shemirat Halashon.
In this short shiur (Torah class) on Shemoneh Esrai, Rabbi Hershel Reichman demonstrates the logical sequence of the brachot leading up to the silent, personal prayer of Shemoneh Esrai. This class explicates the bracha of Gaal Yisrael, which describes Hashem as the redeemer of Israel throughout history.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the month of Elul, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explores the process of teshuva, including practical steps on acquiring a mindset of return. Mrs. Nissenbaum talks about the importance of our thoughts on Rosh Hashana, and how positive thinking will help us in the day of judgement.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on the Shemoneh Esrai prayer, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how the prayers before Shemoneh Esrai serve as a fitting preparation for the intimate tefilla of Shemone Esrai. This shiur focuses on the bracha of Ahava Rabba, which speaks of G-d’s love of Israel, as demonstrated by His gift of Torah.
In This Torah class on the laws of permitted speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg clarifies the difference between permitted negative speech in order to protect someone from immediate danger as opposed to a general warning.
In this short Torah shiur on Tefilla, prayer, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how the prayers preceding the Shemoneh Esrai help to prepare one for an encounter with G-d. This class talks about the bracha before Shema, Yotzer Or, which praises Hashem as Creator of light and darkness, and the amazing creation of the sun.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech as codified by the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of tochacha, respectful rebuke, before one is permitted to report another’s wrongdoing.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg lists and explains the necessary conditions for relating lashon hara.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the importance of gratitude and thankfulness towards G-d, and how we incorporate this concept into our daily prayers.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 9, which talks about avoiding the company of lashon hara speakers.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman demonstrates how asking for G-d’s mercy is an integral part of our daily prayer.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how prayer helps us recognize G-d’s greatness.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg relates the laws of indirect lashon hara, as described by the Chofetz Chaim. Rabbi Ginsburg raises various scenarios that are susceptible to the ‘dust of lashon hara’, and discusses how to avoid this pitfall.
In this shiur (Torah class) on enriching our children’s religious experience, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about how to help our children understand the loss we suffered during the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, and how to relate to the mournful tone of Tisha B’Av.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews klal 8, and discusses the laws of lashon hara between spouses, how to train one’s family to avoid lashon hara, and the importance of giving mussar softly.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal chet in Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which discusses lashon hara spoken about Rabbonim, and in contrast lashon hara about baalei machloket (people involved in disputes).
In this chinuch class on making Judaism meaningful to our children, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller presents different goals and ideas for children of varies ages during the long summer vacation.
