Hatred is Self-Destructive
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on improving one’s character, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains the damage caused by hatred or dislike of others.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on improving one’s character, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains the damage caused by hatred or dislike of others.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the idea of how prayer is a privilege bestowed upon man.
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Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the conversation between Yitro and Moshe when Moshe urges Yitro to join the Jewish Nation on their journey to the Promised Land.
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In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches Sefer Chofetz Chaim klal 7, paragraphs 3-6, which contain proof that one may not repeat rumors or other lashon hara, even if two or more people say it. He also discusses whether one may talk negatively or believe negative reports about reshaim.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how to prepare our children for the holiday of Shavuot, and how to help them appreciate the gift of Torah.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on developing positive midot, Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the pitfalls of allowing oneself to be jealous of others.
On Parshat Nasso, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the significance of this Parsha always being read on the Shabbat after Shavuot.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on Yirmiyahu”s prophesy of desctruction for Egypt. Just as they were arrogant and boastful at the time of Yetziat Mitrayim, the redemption from Egypt, and they were destroyed, Hashem will destroy this arrogant nation again.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on mitzvot bein adam l’chaveiro, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about how to avoid hurting others, and developing sensitivity to their weaknesses.
In this short Torah class on proper human interaction, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the damage caused when one humiliates another.
In this short Torah class on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller shares tips for how to limit and control our anger.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the definition of a mitzvat asei shehazman grama, a time-bound positive commandment.
In this short Torah class on developing character, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the challenges of dealing with angry people.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman teaches the Gemara’s debate over reciting the third parsha of kriyat Shma, known as Parshat Tzitzit, after nightfall.
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on relating to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains how pride can be a virtue and discusses how to destroy anger within ourselves.
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In this short Torah class on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about combating the negative trait of arrogance within us.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on developing proper midot, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the attribute of humility, and how one should work on incorporating it into one’s character.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the curses in parshat Bechukotai and discusses when they were fulfilled.