Righteous Reward
Posted onAn exploration of the self-sacrifice of the midwives Shifra and Puah in Egypt, and the reward that they merited for their actions.
Author: Rebbetzin Shira Smiles
Core Connection
Posted onAn overview of Yaakov’s bracha and rebuke to Reuven regarding his midda of ‘pachaz kamayim’.
Yaakov and Yisrael
Posted onThe passuk which describes the vision which Yaakov had on his down to Egypt switches from Yisrael to Yaakov. In this class, we explore the significance of the shift from Yisrael to Yaakov, and what each name represents.
Fiery Facets and Faces
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An exploration of the miracle of the oil on Chanuka.
Fire, Flames and Flax
Posted onThe relationship between Yaakov, Esav, and Yosef, based on the Midrash, and how this Midrash relates to Chanuka.
Existential Exiting
Posted onMrs. Smiles discusses Yaakov’s decision to leave Charan.
Attitudinal Aversion
Posted onWhat was the essence of Esav’s error in during the episode of his selling his birthright to Yaakov for a bowl of lentil soup?
Avowing Allegiance
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Vayeira Earthly Existence
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Lech Lecha – Influencing , Indulging and Inculcating
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Constant Connectivity
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Parshat Noach
Balak Bedrock Beginings
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Rebbetzin Shira Smiles teaches important lessons from Parshat Balak, specifically from the brachot/ blessings of Bilaam.
Source of Sustenance: Song & Struggle
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Source of Sustenance:
Song & Struggle
Egocentricity or Envy
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Graves Guardianship
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Honorable Humility
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Honorable Humility
Visceral Viewing
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Fortuitous Fruits
Posted onBehukosai class which is about Shavuos
Yehuda’s Marriage
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Explains Yehuda’s marriage and the significance of the names of his sons.
Seder: Splitting of Songs
Posted onWhy is the recitation of Hallel split into two parts at the Seder?
Compassion and Connection
Posted onConnection between Pesach and Avraham Avinu.
Alenu L’shabeyach: Gigantic Gratitidue
Posted onUnderstanding the monumental prayer of Aleinu L’shabai’ach recited in a unique fashion during the Yamim Noraim.
Incredible Investment
Posted onThe immense opportunity of the month of Elul.
Yom Kippur
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Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana
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Shavuos Propitious Prayer
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Shavuos Class