Shovavim – Self Improvement
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses a period in the Jewish calendar known as Shovavim.
Tu B’shvat: Combining Heaven and Earth
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Tu B’Shvat. From a Chassidic perspective, this class delves into the spiritual meaning and function of the day. Just as a tree, acts as a conduit between the rain-soaked earth and the blossoming fruit, Man’s purpose in this world is to use the word of G-d to galvanize himself to positive action. This class also discusses deep significance of each of the Seven Species that are unique to the Land of Israel.
Tu B’Shvat: Focus on Eretz Yisrael
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tu B’shvat, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the nature of the day, its relationship to Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel), and how we can connect to the day in our own lives. The class also explains the concept of the number 15.
The Four Parshiyot
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses Parshat Shekalim, Parshat Zachor, Parshat Parah, and Parshat Hachodesh, which are read in the weeks surrounding Purim, leading up to Rosh Chodesh Nissan.
The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet
Posted onUsing Halacha and Chassidus, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the differences between the destruction of the First Jewish Temple and the Second Temple.
Rosh Chodesh: A Time of Renewal
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Heller discusses the unique essence of the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh, as described in the Torah.
Birkat Hachama
Posted onIn this Shiur (Torah class) Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the special event that occured on Erev Pesach; Birkat Hachama.
Birkat Hachama: Blessing on the Sun
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes presents an overview of the unique Bikat Hachama, blessing on the sun. This bracha is only said once every 28 years, and falls out this year on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes explains the reason and calculations behind the bracha, as well as provides insight into the significance of the event.
Birkat Hachama
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson speaks about the special event that occured on Erev Pesach; Birkat Hachama.
Hoshana Rabba
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira smiles discusses Hoshana Rabba.
Tu B’Av
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Tu B’Av.
Beautiful Badekin Blessing
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Chanukah The Power Of The Oral Law
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses The power of the oral law on the holiday of Chanukah.
Chanukah: Learning About Our Own Struggle with Evil
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By studying the battle of the Chashmonaim against the Greeks, we can apply that to our own everyday lives.
Vintage Vessel
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Chanuka.
Chanukah: Publicizing The Miracle
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Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the unique aspect of publicizing the miracle of Chanukah.
The Fifth Light
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the significance of the fifth night of Chanukah.
Chanuka
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the holiday Of Chanuka.
Commitment And Containment
Posted onThe Zman of Chanuka Lighting
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the zman of lighting the Chanuka lights.
The Holiness of the Lights
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik holiness of the menorah lights during Chanuka.
Chanuka: Affectionate Light
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises a number of questions about the holiday. Firstly, why is the miracle of the oil the main focus, instead of the miraculous military victory? Secondly, what is the significance of ‘zot Chanuka’, the last day of Chanuka.
Appreciating Miracles: Maoz Tzur, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explication of Maoz Tzur, the hymn sung after candle lighting on Chanuka. Part of the obligation to publicize the miracles of Chanuka (pirsumei nisa) is to verbally praise Hashem for them. Maoz Tzur incorporates praise for the miracle of the oil, as well as for the victory on battle, and also discusses the hardships and salvation experienced by the Jewish nation throughout history.
Maoz Tzur, Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the beautiful poem sung by Jewish families throughout the world after candle lighting, known as Maoz Tzur. Rabbi David discusses the historical background of the liturgical poem, how it became customary to recite it during Chanuka, its roots in Tanach, as well as its structure and its themes of galut (exile) and geula (redemption).
The Preciousness of Chanuka
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman delves into the deeper meaning behind the mitzvah to light the menorah.
Realistic Ramifications
Posted onChanukah
Posted onRebbitzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Chanukah.
Questions And Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 48
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetszin Tziporah Heller answers questions sent to her from woman all around the world
Lech Lecha: The Mysterious March
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Lech – Lecha
Galvanizing Gratitude
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Noach of year 5778