Cultivating Humility
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In this short Torah class on human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how one can try attain the trait of humility.
Rewarding Reward
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On Parshiyot Behar and Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the blessings and curses contained in Bechukotai, which is relevant to our preparation for Shavuot.
Perek 45, Part 2: The Process of Becoming a Navi
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains the process of becoming a Navi, using the Rambam and other sources, and shows how this affected Baruch ben Neria’s failed quest to become a Navi.
Daf 14B: The Bracha of Ga’al Yisrael
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Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman begins Daf 14B, with a discussion of the bracha of go’al Yisrael, which precedes the Shemoneh Esrai.
Tasting Food on a Fast Day
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman explains the Gemara’s discussion of the parameters of the prohibition to eat on a fast day.
The One Who Cursed
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Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the topic of a person who “blessed G-d” and the relevant laws.
Perek 45: Yirmiyahu’s Prophesy to Baruch ben Neria
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David expounds upon the short chapter 45, which contains the prophesy of destruction which Yirmiyahu told his student Baruch ben Neria.
Sefirat Ha’omer and Lag Ba’omer for Children
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In this Torah shiur (class) on chinuch, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about how to explain the ideas of Sefirat Ha’omer and Lag Ba’omer to children.
Purity in the Land of Israel
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the requirements to live in the Land of Israel.
Respecting the Respected
Posted onOn Parshiyot Acharei Mot and Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that speaks about rising in the presence of an elderly person and honoring a sage.
Teshuva for Accepting Lashon Hara
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In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shemiras Halashon (proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the end of klal 6 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which speaks about doing teshuva for accepting lashon hara. Rabbi Ginsburg continues with klal 7, discussing unique cases where one may not accept lashon hara.
Perek 23: Assimilation of the Disloyal Wive
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches the famous parable of two wayward wives, Oholiva and Ohola, and their subsequent downfall. This parable is adapted by the Kalir in the Kinnot of Tisha B’av. The rebellion of Ohola and Oholiva are a parable for the assimilation of the two kingdoms of Israel, that of the Ten tribes and that of The Kingdom of Judea
Profound Purity
Posted onOn Parshiyot Tazria and Metzora, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on one of the aspects of the purification process for tzara’at.
Permitted Suspicion
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shemiras Halashon (proper speech), Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 6 paragraphs 7-10 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which go into the details of whether it is permitted to believe negative speech. One may be cautious concerning certain negative reports, although one may not fully believe them.
Talmud Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on chinuch, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about how to give over the value and how to transmit the sweetness of Torah study. Rebbetzin Heller also discusses how to chose an appropriate school for a child, and the importance of having a relationship with the child’s school.
Perek 22: The Cycle of Punishment
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about the deeds which spiraled out of control, causing destruction and defeat of the Jewish people.
Perek 21: The Siege of Jerusalem
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches the terrible prophesy of the siege of Jerusalem, and the terrible slaughter which accompanied its fall.
Making Pesach Meaningful
Posted onIn this chinuch shiur on Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues her hashkafic guidance and practical tips for making the holiday meaningful and enjoyable for our children.
Perek 20: Rebellious Elders
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches perek 20, which relates how the elders attempted to disengage from Hashem and Hashem’s response in which he narrates the cause and affect of the covenant.
Perek 19: Learning from Tragic Mistakes
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the two parables presented by Yechezkel in chapter 19. The parables speak of two lions who misuse their abilities and of a vine that could have been fertile but is no longer. Both meshalim (parables) refer to the end of the independent monarchy in the Land of Israel, and the reality of exile.
Perek 18: Redefining Oneself through Teshuva
Posted onRebbetin Tziporah Heller teaches chapter 18, in which Yechezkel shows the way to move beyond the sins of one’s past and develop a new level of self-definition.
The Seder Night: Inspiring and Involving our Children
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on chinuch habanim, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about how to maximize the educational experience for our children on the first night of Pesach, at the Seder.
Gifts Earned from Exile
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues to learn the Chassidic understanding of exile. In this class, Rabbi Reichman discusses the gifts the Jewish People earn through the experience of Galut, exile.
Teaching Our Children the Meaning of Purim
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on chinuch, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about how to make Purim meaningful for our children, and how to deepen their appreciation for this holiday.
Birchat Hallel on Rosh Chodesh
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the Tosfot which discusses whether or not a bracha is recited for Hallel on Rosh Chodesh.
Greeting During Hallel
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues the gemara’s discussion of whether or not it is permitted to interrupt the recitation of Hallel to greet someone.
Lessons of Exile
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues his series on the Chassidut interpretation of exile.
Integral Ingredients
Posted onOn Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the use of the term ‘chacham lev’, wise hearted, to describe the artisans involved with the mishkan. Mrs Smiles also speaks about the term “as Hashem commanded Moshe,” which repeats eighteen times throughout the parsha.
Perek 44
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses perek 44.
Helping Children Make the Right Choices
Posted onIn this chinuch class on teaching Torah perspectives and hashkafot to our children, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller helps parents and educators teach children about free will, bechira chofshit, and how to use our free will to make good choices.