The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the numerous places in the Chumash which mention chessed, kindness to others, and shows how Torah is based on the principle of Chessed.
On Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the last perek in the parsha, which details the altar for the incense.
Speaks about the emphasis on Rachel being Lavan’s younger daughter, the seven years that Yaakov worked for Rachel, and Lavan’s trickery.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ahavat Chesed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues explaining the introduction of the Sefer. This shiur focuses on the principle of chesed, kindliness, and its myriad applications.
On Parshat Terumah, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the midrash on the words ” take for me a portion,” which says that Hashem told the Jewish people that He sold them His Torah, and its as if He sold Himself with the Torah.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches the prophesy regarding the future of Edom, the descendants of Esav. This prophesy is connected to the historical relationship between Yaakov and Esav.
On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the ‘sapphire brickwork’ under Hashem.
On Yaakov’s sojourn to Charan, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Rachel’s and Leah’s personae and Yaakov’s plan to work for Rachel for seven years.
On Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the placement of the description of the altar, after the revelation at Sinai.
On Yaakov’s sojourn to Charan, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the reasons for Yaakov’s crying when he see Rachel.
Rabbi Moshe N Reichman continues learning daf 16A, and the discussion of osek b’mitzva patur min hamitzva (one who is occupied with fulfilling a mitzva is exempt from other mitzvot).
On Yaakov’s sojourn to Charan, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Yaakov Avinu meeting Rachel for the first time.
On Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk in Shirat Hayam which says, “…This is my G-d and I will glorify Him…”
Rebbetzin Heller teaches about the fate of the Jewish People, which presents huge implications for the present.
On Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the plague of the first born; why it occurred at midnight, why is was carried out by Hashem Himself, and why the Jewish people had to do something in order to gain protection.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains what could have changed had the people accepted Yechezkel’s rebuke, and the proper way to listen to rebuke.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman explores the contrast between the requirement of kavana (proper intent) in Tefila and kavana in Kriat Shma, and its ramifications in terms of fulfilling one’s obligations.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues her discussion of the future of Egypt and its character, as predicted by the navi Yechezkel. Mitzrayim embodies narrowness, and this affected all cultures.
On Parshat Va’eira, Mrs. Shira Smiles asks why there is such an emphasis in the Torah and in our lives, on the experience of the Jews in Egypt.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches the prophesies describing Egypt’s final destruction.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches the beautiful description of the might and success of the kingdom of Achur, Assyria, and its ultimate downfall. The history of Ashur is recounted as a prophesy to Pharoah, warning him that his empire will also meet destruction.
On Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea of brachot in general, Yaakov Avinu’s brachot to his sons, and specifically Yehuda’s bracha.
Rabbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches perek 29, which describes the destruction and return of the kingdom of Mitzrayim, and how it applies to our lives.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the power of prayer despite one’s own spiritual shortcomings.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on mitzvot between people, Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins a discussion of the mitzva of Bikur Cholim, visiting the sick.
Rebetzin Tzporah Heller teaches the flaws in the society of Tzidon, and what we can learn from their life-view. By rejecting materialism, we become ready for the spiritual time of Moshiach.
In this short Torah class on respecting others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller regales us with stories of Recha Shternbuch, a legendary Holocaust rescuer in Switzerland.
In this short Torah class on being a mentch, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about just how far one must go to invite and honor guests.
On Parshat Miketz, Mrs. Shira Smiles connects the episode of the brothers in Egypt with Yosef, with the topic of Chanukah.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches the kinna, sorrowful poem, which Yechezkel composes for Chiram, the king of Tzur. Chiram was a talented king who helped build the Beit Hamikdash by generously sharing of the various resources of his country. He became haughty and eventually fell into the trap of self-deification.
