Cheerfulness
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on human interaction, Rabbi Hanoch Teller entertains and inspires with stories and insights into the importance of good cheer.
Giving and Taking
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to explain Kuntress HaChessed of the Michtav Me’Eliyahu. This class focuses on the giving and taking between human beings and G-d.
Perek 14: The Deep Evil of False Leaders
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the dangers of bad leadership, as described by the prophet Yechezkel. The harm of false leaders is so great that even people who are great enough to maintain their level despite the opposition of society, such as Daniel, Noach, and Iyov, can’t rescue anyone but themselves from destruction.
Altar Analysis
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Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the first commandment after the Revelation at Sinai, Matan Torah.
Civility
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller entertains and uplifts with stories and lessons about the importance of politeness and respect when dealing with others.
Fortitude of Tamar
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Examines Yehuda’s judgment that Tamar should be burned.
Shalom of Shabbat
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On Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea of shalom and its connection to Shabbat.
Perek 41: The Tragedy of Gedalyahu
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek 41, which describes the tragic end of Jewish settlement of Eretz Yisrael after the churban. This happens because of the wicked murder of Gedalyahu ben Achikam.
Believing Lashon Hara
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In this Torah shiur on the laws and perspectives pertaining to one’s speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins klal 6 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which talks about the prohibition to believe or hear any derogatory speech about others.
Don’t Be An Ingrate
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller weaves together stories and lessons on the importance of gratitude.
Judging Favorably II
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on relating to others Rabbi Hanoch Teller focuses on the middah (character trait) of gratitude, and its impact on human relations.
Judging Favorably
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on respecting others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller weaves together stories and lessons on the topic of judging others favorably.
Perek 13: The Danger of False Prophets
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches chapter 13, in which Yechezkel describes the damage done by false prophets, and those who offer false mystic escapes to sin and punishment.
Character Pitfalls
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the common traps that one can fall into when relating to one’s fellow man.
Refining Character
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins with a discussion on refining one’s character.
Prayers of Our Forefathers
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the prayers of our Forefathers, Abraham, Issac and Jacob, and how those prayers affected the institution of prayer today.
Ayin Tova: Being a Positive Person
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the laws and mindsets relating to proper speech, Rabbi Ginsburg finishes the first half of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, completing a discussion of klal 5. Rabbi Ginsburg sums up the course with chizuk, encouragement, regarding developing a positive attitude towards other people, and trying to view others in a positive light.
Helping Children Feel Content
Posted onIn this chinuch shiur on deepening our children’s religious experience, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses inculcating the Torah value of being sameach b’chelko, satisfied with one’s lot in life, in children of all ages.
The Mitzvah of Prayer
Posted onIn this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the background of the mitzvah of prayer.
Two Battles
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero teaches the classical commentaries in analyzing Amalek’s attack on the Jewish People.
Answering Kaddish in the Middle of Kriat Shma
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Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman presents an overview of the opinions of the Tosafos and the Rishonim regarding answering kedusha and Kaddish while one is reciting kriat shma.
Ultimate Healer
Posted onOn Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that says that if the Jewish people do what is just in Hashem’s Eyes, and observe the commandments, then all the diseases that Hashem placed upon Egypt, He will not bring upon the Jewish people.
Perek 40: Hashem in Galut
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the moving episode of Yirmiyahu’s choice after the Churban. Nevuchadnetzar offers Yirmiyahu the option of staying in the destroyed city of Jerusalem with a small remnant of the Jewish popluation, or going down to Babylon with the majority of the Jewish people. Yirmiyahu chooses to stay in Eretz Yisrael, so that Hashem will accompany His children in galut. Rabbi David ends with a discussion of the nature of ‘Shechinta b’Galuta”, Hashem in Exile.
Exile as Part of the Master Plan
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues to explain the concept of Galut, exile, from a Chassidic perspective. In this lesson, Rabbi Reichman explores how exile is an integral part of G-d’s Master Plan for the Jewish People and the World’s history.
Perek 12: Rebellion and Retribution
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller relates the causes for people’s rebellion against Hashem, the ramifications of such rebellion, and why tzaddikim (righteous people) get punished when they did not sin.
Being a Giver
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins teaching Michtav Me’Eliyahu, Kuntress HaChessed, in which the midda (character trait) of kindness is discussed. In this segment, Rabbi Cohen expounds on the concept of being a giver and how one should strive to emulate G-d’s giving.
Pyramidal Geometry
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the Jews’ exit from Egypt.
Building Parent-Child Relationships
Posted onIn this chinuch shiur (class) on bringing depth to our children’s appreciation for Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses the balance between building a trusting relationship with one’s teen-aged children while still asserting the need for kibud av v’aim, and submission to parental authority.
Beginning the Amidah
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues with detailing the halachot concerning the beginning of Shemoneh Esrai.
Investing With Interest
Posted onOn Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the connection between the blood or Korban Pesach, and the blood of a Brit Milah, and its tremendous relevance for our lives.