Perek 92, Part 2
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In his analysis on Tehillim, Perek 92, Rabbi Avishai David gives an analysis of the futuristic nature of the mizmor and its connection to Shabbat.
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Lottery of Life
Posted onWhy is the holiday of Purim named after Haman’s Lottery? Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the mindset of Haman and Amalek, who ascribe all events to mere chance, as opposed to the Jewish mindset of seeing the Divine plan in every event.
Hallel, Part 4: Kiddush Hashem
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his exploration of Hallel. This class analyzes Psalm 115, which asks Hashem to reveal His greatness, and remove the chillul Hashem that exists in the world because He hides Himself.
Perek 67
Posted onRabbi Avishai David shows how this mizmor (Tehillim Perek 67) is connected to Sefirat Haomer, and how the theme of the mizmor is reflected in its structure.
Perek 79 Part 2: Help and Salvation
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating Mizmor (Psalm) 79. The second part of the perek discusses Hashem’s Salvation of the Jewish Nation. Rabbi David discusses the difference between Ezer (help), and Yishua (Salvation). The class also analyzes Klal Yisrael’s obligation to constantly praise Hashem, and talks about the importance of a Tzadik (righteous person) dwelling in a community.
Perek 142
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi David discusses Tehillim Perek 142.
Perek 79 Part 1: Tragedy and Vengeance
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on Perek 79, the famous chapter which discusses the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) and the hope for Divine retribution. Despite the somber tone of the mizmor, the underlying point is that the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash actually saved the Jewish people from annihilation.
The Gan Eden Experience
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the holiday of Purim and how the day is a unique once-a-year opportunity where Hashem opens his vaults for our prayers to ascend unhindered.
Perek 2
Posted onRabbi David analyzes the second perek of Tehillim.
Perek 92
Posted onIn his class on Tehillim, Perek 92, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the famous ‘Mizmor Shir L’Yom HaShabbat’, the Psalm for Shabbat.
Hallel, Part 3: Perek 114
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explore the perakim of Hallel. Perek 114 is the triumphant chapter which describes the joy of the redemption from Egypt, B’tzeit Yisrael Mimitzrayim. Rabbi David explains both the structure and the messages of this beautiful Psalm.
Perek 128
Posted onRabbi Avishai David explains the connection between this mizmor and the previous mizmor, discusses the idea of the work ethic that redeems, and examines the role of the wife.
Adar: Sanctity of Shekalim
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses the month of Adar.
Desiring And Delving
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In this class (shiur) on the period of Bein Hamitzarim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the aveilut for the churban and how it is not a lament for the past but a way of bringing us to the reality of the geulah within us.
The Three Weeks
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the 3 Weeks.
Perek 1
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the first perek of Tehillim, which contrasts the personality of a Tzaddik with that of a Rasha.
Relating To The Churban
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Helps us get a deeper understanding of the churban and how it relates to our lives
Breaking Barriers
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the 3 weeks.
Perek 99
Posted onIn this shiur on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David examines perek 99, one of the mizmorim recited on Friday night, discussing its distinctive elements, and the common themes it shares with the rest of the Friday night mizmorim.
Building Ourselves Building Our Nation
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how on this day of mourning we have to create unity
Hashem Over Nature
Posted onIn this shiur, Rabbi Avishai David continues with his examination of themes within Tehillim and also focuses on ideas within Parshat Vayeira.
Hallel Part 2: Connecting to G-d with Praise
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, perek 113, Rabbi Avishai David continues to describe the uniqueness of the Hallel prayer, which parallels the components of praise, request, and thanks found in the Shemoneh Esrai. In this perek, we see both Hashem’s transcendence and His immanence, as tzaddikim can reach tremendous levels of connection with Him.
When To Be Smart And When To Be Right
Posted onIn this class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses When to be smart and when to be right.
Perek 127, Part II
Posted onRabbi Avishai David points out the dual segments of the mizmor, the contrasting themes, and the role of Hishtadlut in conjunction with Hashem’s role.
Message of Hope
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Avishai David discusses The Haftarot of the seven weeks following the Ninth of Av as a poignant Torah message of hope and comfort to the Exiled Jewish Nation. Rabbi David gives an in-depth analysis of these portions of Navi.
The Halochot Of The 3 Weeks
Posted onThe Unique Joy of Adar
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Rabbi Eliezer Miller describes the unique inner joy that comes with this month.
Expressing Pain
Posted onFollowing last week’s class, Rabbi Avishai David delves into the philosophical perspectives on mourning and consolation.
Personal and Communal Mourning
Posted onIn analyzing our obligation of personal and communal mourning of the Churban (destruction of the Beit HaMikdash), Rabbi Avishai David gives us a legal and philosophical understanding of the Torah’s approach to mourning.
Chodesh Av – Focus on Faith
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles explores the message of the month of Av.