The Rambam’s 8 Levels of Tzedaka
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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.
Buying on Behalf of Others
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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.
The Motives of Tzedaka
Posted onIn this short Torah class on human relations. Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about the importance of charity and the proper way to disburse it.
Summary of Sefer Yechezkel
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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).
The Acquisition of Tangible Property
Posted onIn 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.
Perek 47: The Portions of Israel
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the portions of Eretz Yisrael, and how they will be divided.
Parshat Matot: Final Act
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
Final Act
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on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
Perek 45: The Inauguration of the Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the meaning of all of the differences which will take place during the inauguration of the Third Temple, speedily in our days.
Parshat: Matot Maasei: Love of the Land
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Parshat Mattot-Masei, teaches us the important lesson of true love of the land.
Perakim 43-45: The Ideal of the The Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how the Kohanim, Leviim, and even the Beit Hamikdash itself will be different during the Third Temple, she also explains the meaning behind these differences and how that should affect our vision of what is ideal.
Point of Perpetuity
Posted onon Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Pinchas’ reward.
The Sacrifices’ Effect
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues discussing Yechezkel’s description of the third Temple and about the sacrifice’s effect on us.
Perek 42: Sacrifices in the Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the sacrifices in the third temple.
Renunciation of Reasoning and Ratzon
Posted onOn Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about our ability to submit ourselves to the will of G-d, and to appreciate the special gifts that we each have.
Perek 41: Inside the Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains Yechezkel’s description of the inner areas of the Third Temple.
Priorities in Paying Wages
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chesed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg completes section 2 of the sefer, with a discussion of the order of priorities when paying workers.
The Thread of Truth
Posted onon Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Korach’s claims against Moshe.
The Third Temple, Part 2
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Posted onOn Parshat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the medrash that Hashem made room for the spies to fail. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about Yehoshua’s name change.
The Third Temple
Posted onEssence of Peace
Posted onParshat Pinchas, Pinchas’ reward of a “brit shalom”, a covenant of peace, teaches us what hating evil and loving good is really all about.
Favorable Blessing
Posted onOn Parshat Nasso, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about birchat Kohanim.
Qualifications of Leadership
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Rabbi David discusses this weeks Torah Parsha, Parshat Pinchas. In choosing Yehoshua as Moshe Rabbeinu’s successor, Hashem imparted a fundamental lesson in the qualifications of a Jewish leader.
Offering Advice
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the do’s and dont’s of offering advice.
Everyone Counts
Posted onOn Parshat Bamidbar, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the seeming contradiction in the way the count of the Jewish people is established. Mrs. Smiles speaks about the dichotomy of each person being part of a whole and at the same time, an individual.
Your Best Friend
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues teaching the first part of perek 9, which deals with paying workers on time. This class reveals whose everyone’s best friend is.
Lesson in Gratitude
Posted onOur ancestors’ reaction to bread in the Land of Israel leaves us with a fundamental Torah lesson in gratitude. We learn how to have proper gratitude and thanks for all that G-d gives us.
Sale of Real Estate
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the halacha of business dealings, Dayan Shlomo Cohen begins the topic of kinyanim, acquisitions, beginning with the acquisition of real estate.
Consequences of Complacency
Posted onOn Parshat Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores how Rashi explains that someone who observes the mitzvot but does not toil and exert effort in Torah can reach a level of not believing in G-d.