Avoiding Lashon Hara Speakers
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 9, which talks about avoiding the company of lashon hara speakers.
Manna, Bread of Affliction?
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Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the command to keep the “entire mitzva” and the description of the desert experience in our parsha.
Asking for Mercy
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In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman demonstrates how asking for G-d’s mercy is an integral part of our daily prayer.
Recognizing G-d’s Greatness
Posted onIn this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how prayer helps us recognize G-d’s greatness.
Avak Lashon Hara
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg relates the laws of indirect lashon hara, as described by the Chofetz Chaim. Rabbi Ginsburg raises various scenarios that are susceptible to the ‘dust of lashon hara’, and discusses how to avoid this pitfall.
Tisha B’Av: Teaching Our Children about the Churban
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on enriching our children’s religious experience, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about how to help our children understand the loss we suffered during the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, and how to relate to the mournful tone of Tisha B’Av.
Gossip Busters
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the importance of protecting one’s speech.
Cities of Leviim
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the dimensions of the Leviim’s cities and their fields.
When Damaging Information is Permitted
Posted onIn this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses when it is permitted to say damaging information about another person.
Lashon Hara in the Family
Posted onIn 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.
Science of Speech
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On Parshiyot Matot and Masei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the topic of vows.
Lashon Hara at the Shabbos Table
Posted onIn 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).
Meaningful and Productive Summers for our Children
Posted onIn 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.
Elevating the Elevated Offering
Posted onon Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the korban hatamid, the sacrifice that was brought each morning and evening.
Thanking G-d
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the concept of thanking G-d and how it is incorporated into our daily prayers.
Perek 52: The Final Chapter
Posted onIn 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.
Strong Roots
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes Bilaam’s first blessing to the Jewish People.
Pronunciation of the Shma
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Perek 51: The Destruction of Bavel
Posted onIn 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.
Chinuch in Mitzvot
Posted onRabbi 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.
Perek 50: The Destruction of Bavel
Posted onIn 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.
Pilgrimage Power
Posted onOn Parshat Balak, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the use of the words “shalosh regalim,” when the donkey spoke to Bilam.
Perek 49, Part 2: The Nation of Edom
Posted onIn 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.
Megilla Reading of a Minor
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes the Tosafist’s discussion regarding whether a katan, a minor, may read the megilla on behalf of an adult.
Perek 49, Part 1: The Nation of Ammon
Posted onRabbi 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.
Reading Shma Silently, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the machlokes between Rabbi Yosi and Rabbi Yehuda regarding whether one may recite Shma silently.
Reading Shma without Hearing the Words
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the machlokes between Rabbi Yosi and Rabbi Yehuda regarding whether one may recite Shma silently.
Requests from G-d
Posted onIn 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.
Daf 15A: Washing One’s Hands Before Davening
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the requirement to wash one’s hands before saying Shemoneh Esrei.
Three Parts of Shemoneh Esrei
Posted onIn 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.