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.
An exploration of the self-sacrifice of the midwives Shifra and Puah in Egypt, and the reward that they merited for their actions.
An overview of Yaakov’s bracha and rebuke to Reuven regarding his midda of ‘pachaz kamayim’.
The 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.
An exploration of the miracle of the oil on Chanuka.
The relationship between Yaakov, Esav, and Yosef, based on the Midrash, and how this Midrash relates to Chanuka.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Heller explores the relationship between Rosh Chodesh and women. We learn in the Torah, that the women’s faith was greater than the men’s, since they did not take part in the sin of the Golden Calf. Because of this, the women were rewarded with a “partial holiday” of Rosh Chodesh.
Mrs. Smiles discusses Yaakov’s decision to leave Charan.
In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the causes of our decisions in this world and the next
In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how we can understand the ways of Hashem
The challenge faced by Sorah Imeinu and her decision to evict Hagar and Yishmael.
I this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller ends the Book Ohel Rachel
In this class Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses A woman’s life Style Within the Home
In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah discusses what A valid Woman really means
What 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
Vayeira
Influencing , Indulging and Inculcating
Parshat Noach
Focuses on the incredible phenomenon of mass suicide in various Jewish communities faced with the choice of death or conversion to Christianity.
Explains the background and meaning of the kinna by Elazar haKalir entitled ‘V’ata amarta, heitiv eitiv imach’. In this kinna, the special relationship of the Jewish People with Hashem as promised seems to be shattered, as troubles and tribulations are unleashed on the Jewish nation during the time of the Churban.
Explains kinna number nine, “Eicha Tifarti”, in detail. The kinna describes the tragedies of Jewish history, and the terrible consequences of distorting its causes.
Explicates the themes and structure of the kinna “Eicha Atzta B’Apecha”, Examining the reaction of the Jewish people to the destruction of the exile.
Analyzes the themes of the first kinna. This Kinna describes the sudden shock of the Churban, as well as the mourning of both Hashem and the Jewish People at the unbelievable loss of the Beit Hamikdash.
An overview of the dual nature of Tisha B’av as a day of mourning and a public fast day. Rabbi David then reviews Megillat Eicha, and shows how it parallels many of the themes of the Kinnot.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Korach and his men
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses The Meraglim in Parshat Shlach
In this class Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Chronological order of the Torah
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the services of Shevet Levi
In this class Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Inauguration of the Mishkan