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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.
Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the jobs of the Leviim in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and Beit Hamikdash (Temple).
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.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David illustrates more of the conditions needed in order to receive nevua. One condition is being in Eretz Yisrael. Another is being deemed worthy. Some holy people may study to be a navi for years, but if they do not have a certain genetic predisposition, they will not merit speaking with Hashem through the medium of Nevua.
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.
In this short Torah class on human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how one can try attain the trait of humility.
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.
In 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.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman begins Daf 14B, with a discussion of the bracha of go’al Yisrael, which precedes the Shemoneh Esrai.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman explains the Gemara’s discussion of the parameters of the prohibition to eat on a fast day.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the topic of a person who “blessed G-d” and the relevant laws.
In 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.
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.
Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the requirements to live in the Land of Israel.
On 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.
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.
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
On Parshiyot Tazria and Metzora, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on one of the aspects of the purification process for tzara’at.
