Purim Thoughts
Posted onThoughts for Purim revelant to the current crisis in Eretz Yisrael
Taanit Ester
Posted onIn thisTorah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses the fast of Ester
Yerushalyim Yearning – Purim
Posted onPurim and realtionship to Eretz Yisrael
Hallowed Hooks – P. Pekudei
Posted onWhat do the Sockets and the collection of the half shekel mean for us?
Continuation of the Seventh Perek
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib continues discussing the book of Mishlei
Mirroring Mirrors Mindset – P. Vayakhel
Posted onWhat is the purpose of the kiyor ( the washing station in the Miskan – Tabernacle ? What is the significance in where it was placed? What is the symbolism of the mirrors that the women donated?
Lofty Letters P. Ki Tisa
Posted onWhy did Moshe Rabbenu break the luchot ( Stone tablets with 10 commandments ) only when he saw the egel ( golden calf ) ,? What does the Midrash mean when it says the ‘letters flew away from the luchot”?
Adar Alef
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller- Gotleib discusses the months of Adar
Operation Olive Oil – P. Tetzave
Posted onThe shiur analyzes the Midrash that compares the Jews to an olive. It is only through the beating and pressing process that we are able to find the inner light that is contained within us on a national and personal level.
Picture Perfect – P. Terumah
Posted onMidrash, Moshe Rabbenu couldn’t understand how he could build a Mishakan that reflected the celestial world. Hashem said, you use your ‘paints’ and I will bring down my glory. What are those ‘paints’ that we need to use to bring down Hashem’s glory.
Food, Fellowship and Fruition – P. Mishpatim
Posted onWhat is mission of the Jewish people
Seeing Spirtual Sights – Parasha Yisro
Posted onWhat does it mean that at the giving of the Torah, the people saw sound. Explained in five different ways.
Adornment, Attachement and Abode – P. Beshalach
Posted onWHat is the connection between the different explanations fo the word Ve’an-vehu. How does building a sanctuary, beautifying the mitzvoth, and emulating Hashem have to do with each other.
Tehillim 78 – Part II – The Perils of Ignoring History
Posted onTehillim 78 – Part II – The Perils of Ignoring History
Tehillim 78 Part I – The Lessons of History
Posted onTehillim 78 – Part I – The Lessons of History
“Coming” Challenge – Parasha Bo
Posted onNothing exists except for Hashem
Heavenly Hail Parasha Vaeira
Posted onExplores why the makah of barad was considered equal to all the makot.
Further, why is this the only makah that refers to the makah penetrating Paraoh’s heart.
The shiur focuses on the importance of listening to our messages, and strengthening our fear of Hashem.
Parshat Shemot
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses Parshat Shemot
Spoken Secrets Parasha Shemos
Posted onWhy did the Jews suffer in Egypt? What did they do?
Shabbos
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Heller-Gotleib discusses the joy of Shabbos
Blockages and Blindness – Parasha Vayechi
Posted onLife of Yaakov Avinu
Birth by Breaches Parasha Vayigash
Posted onStory of Yocheved
Darkness’s Dawn P. Miketz
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The History of Chanukah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses discusses the holiday of Chanukah
Tehillim 114 – בימים ההם בזמן הזה – The Past as an Omen of the Future
Posted onTehillim 114 – בימים ההם בזמן הזה – The Past as an Omen of the Future
Tehillim 147 – Hashem knows the names of all the Stars
Posted onTehillim 147 – Hashem knows the names of all the Stars
Tehillim 148 – A Symphony – Harmonizing Heaven and Earth
Posted onTehillim 148 – A Symphony – Harmonizing Heaven and Earth
Breaking Barriers – Chanuka
Posted onChanuka 5784
Diminishment Deciphered P Vayishlach
Posted onBeing a nothing can lead to great things
The Power Of Shabbos
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In this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the power of Shabbos