Cities of Leviim
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the dimensions of the Leviim’s cities and their fields.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the dimensions of the Leviim’s cities and their fields.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses when it is permitted to say damaging information about another person.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews klal 8, and discusses the laws of lashon hara between spouses, how to train one’s family to avoid lashon hara, and the importance of giving mussar softly.
On Parshiyot Matot and Masei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the topic of vows.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal chet in Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which discusses lashon hara spoken about Rabbonim, and in contrast lashon hara about baalei machloket (people involved in disputes).
In this chinuch class on making Judaism meaningful to our children, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller presents different goals and ideas for children of varies ages during the long summer vacation.
on Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the korban hatamid, the sacrifice that was brought each morning and evening.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the concept of thanking G-d and how it is incorporated into our daily prayers.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David completes his in-depth course on the Sefer. Rabbi David shows the parallels between this chapter and the chapter in Melachim describing the capture of Tzidkiyahu, and the final suffering of the Jewish captives. The reason for this repetition is to demonstrate the truth of Nevua, prophesy. The class ends with the legendary tales of Yirmiyahu and Plato and Yirmiyahu and the Ari Hakadosh.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes Bilaam’s first blessing to the Jewish People.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains the problem of the punishment of the enemies of the Jewish people, such as the Babylonians. The Babylonians were clearly G-d’s messengers of destruction, yet they were punished for their wicked deeds.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the positions of the Rambam and the Ran concerning a child who has reached the age of chinuch, and is obligated to perform mitzvot.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains the prophesies pertaining to the non-Jewish nation of Ammon. Through a variety of sources, Rabbi David describes the nature of the Amonite character, and the reasons for their ultimate downfall.
On Parshat Balak, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the use of the words “shalosh regalim,” when the donkey spoke to Bilam.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches the prophesies of Yirmiyahu regarding the nation of Edom, the descendants of Esav. This fascinating discussion reveals the unique traits of Edom and its relationship with the Jewish people.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes the Tosafist’s discussion regarding whether a katan, a minor, may read the megilla on behalf of an adult.
Rabbi Avishai David explains the prophesies pertaining to the non-Jewish nation of Ammon. Through a variety of sources, Rabbi David describes the nature of the Amonite character, and the reasons for their ultimate downfall.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the machlokes between Rabbi Yosi and Rabbi Yehuda regarding whether one may recite Shma silently.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the machlokes between Rabbi Yosi and Rabbi Yehuda regarding whether one may recite Shma silently.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the concept of human beings requests from G-d and how this concept is integrated into our daily prayers.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the requirement to wash one’s hands before saying Shemoneh Esrei.
In this short Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues his discussion on tefilla, prayer. Rabbi Reichman focuses on the three parts of the Shemoneh Esrei prayer.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches chapter 48, and explains the flaw of gaa’va, haughtiness, which was the source of Moav’s downfall.
On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the incident with the serpents.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David introduces chapter 48 with a discussion of the role of the nation of Moav in relating to Jewish history.
In this short Torah Mussar shmuz (class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller defines and decries the ‘dust’ of lashon hara, indirect negative reports about others.
In this short Torah class (shiur) about proper relations with other people, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the evils of lashon hara, negative or harmful speech.
In this short shiur (Torah class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the positive way one can use the middah (character trait) of hatred.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the motivations of Korach and his congregation.