The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
On Parshat Vaeira, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the plague of frogs. Mrs. Smiles examines why the plague started as just one frog and multiplied into many, and why Pharoah asked that the plague stop the next day instead of immediately.
On Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines Hashem’s command to Moshe not to come closer to the burning bush, and to remove his shoes, because the ground he is on is holy., asking the Ramban’s question of why was that ground holy, if the shechina was resting only on the burning bush?
On Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the first passuk which states that Yaakov lived in Egypt for seventeen years, and that Yaakov lived for 147 years. Why was this passuk is necessary at all?
On Parshat Vayigash, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that says that Yaakov sent Yehuda ahead of him, to go to Yosef and to prepare in Goshen.
On Parshat Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the three pesukim describing Yosef being lost in Shchem and speaking to a man who directs him to Dotan.
On Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the phrase “I have sojourned with Lavan…”
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes Yaakov and Lavan’s conversation after Lavan fails to find his idols.
On Parshat Vayetzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the dialogue between Rachel and Yaakov about Rachel’s childlessness, and how we can learn about life struggles that we go through.
Mrs. Chana Prero addresses the questions of why does G-d command Yitzchak to remain in Israel and why does Yitzchak receive the blessings of Avraham?
On Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the passuk which states that Yitzchak trembled, and focuses on the medrash that says that this trembling was greater than Yitzchak’s trembling at Akeidat Yitzchak.
In this Torah class (shiur) on business halacha, Dayan Shlomo Cohen explains the halachot of purchases, and the status of a purchase made in order to preempt another transaction.
On Parshat Chayei Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the psukim where Rivka Imeinu meets Yitzchak Avinu for the first time.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the proper financial conduct, Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the halachic concept of Asmachta and the Torah view on gambling.
Rabbi Reichman discusses the machloket between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai regarding the dimensions of the floor of the Succah which is found in Gemara Sukka Daf 3A. Using the Sefer Reshimot Shiurim of Rav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi Reichman presents the machloket according to explanations of Rav Soloveitchik.
On Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the first blessing in the Shemonah Esrei, the blessing of the patriarchs, which is related to the promise that Hashem gives Avraham, that Avraham “shall be a blessing”.
On Parshat Noach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the pasuk which states that “Noach, the man of the earth, planted a vineyard.”
Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the opinion of Rabba about a sukkah which is too high – over 20 amot high. He also presents the exposition of Rav Yosef B. Soloveitchik on this statement.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about the first Rashi on Daf 2A, which discusses the definition of sukkah as being s’chach, and talks about a sukkah in which there is inadequate shade from the s’chach, the roof.
On Parshat Nitzavim and Vayelech, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the verse, “write this song for yourselves” and what song it’s referring to.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman begins teaching topics discussed in his Sefer Reshimos Shiurim on Masechet Succah.
On Parshat Ki Tavo, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the curses found in the parsha are an awakening before Rosh Hashana.
In this Torah class (shiur) on proper business practices, Rabbi Shlomo Cohen teaches the laws relating to conditional acquisitions of goods or property. Dayan Cohen shows how these laws are relevant to every person through many real-life examples and stories.
In this important shiur (Torah class) on bein adam l’chaveiro (mitzvot pertaining to human relations), Rabbi Hanoch Teller delves into the eight levels of charity outlined by the Rambam.
In this shiur (Torah class) on the halachot of business, Dayan Shlomo Cohen talks about the laws governing buying goods on behalf of someone else and goods on approval. Rabbi Cohen brings the halachot to life with practical, true-to-life examples and fascinating applications of these laws.
In this short Torah class on human relations. Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about the importance of charity and the proper way to disburse it.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller completes teaching Sefer Yechezkel, with a review of the main themes of the sefer. She connects the Merkava vision with the prophesies for the Jews and the nations of the world, culminating in the ultimate return of the jewish People to Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel) and the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash (Third Temple).
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of Choshen Mishpat, Dayan Shlomo Cohen explains the laws relating to acquiring tangible property, through the use of stories and examples.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the portions of Eretz Yisrael, and how they will be divided.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
