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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the topic of a minyan, from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. The class discusses the halachot of who exactly can be counted for a minyan, and which prayers need a minyan to be recited.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes presents the halachik obligation of listening to the Torah reading on Shabbat.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller responds to real life dilemmas and challenges sent in by Naaleh’s female students around the world. This class touches on issues such as rewarding children for helpful behavior, dealing with conflicts within a community, the intertwined destiny of husbands and wives, and understanding korbanot. Each question is answered with sensitivity and wisdom.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fast of the firstborns on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes analyzes the halachik and hashkafic underpinnings, deepening the understanding of the fast’s nature.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions posed by Naaleh’s female students across the globe. This session includes questions about moving to Israel, giving mussar to a friend in a delicate way, and breaking out of destructive patterns in marriage.
Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller explains the section of Sefer Maalot Hatorah which describes how learning Torah transforms a person. Through studying G-d’s wisdom, one becomes closer to Him, to the point that one begins to think and behave in a G-dly manner.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the various names of G-d and when it is appropriate to recite each one.
In his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Yitro, Rabbi Hershel Reichman addresses the question of why the Torah was given on Shabbat.
In this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses real life issues and struggles of contemporary Jewish women around the world. This class deals with issues of community service, tzniut in thought as well as in action, difficult parents, and inspiring oneself.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the significance of various names of Yitro, Moshe Rabbeinu’s father in law. The names of Yitro teach us important elements of his spiritual makeup which affected Moshe and the entire Jewish People.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the requirements for a minyan while reciting kaddish and kedusha.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains the Chafetz Chaim’s proof that lashin hara was the root cause of the destruction of both the first and the second Beit Hamikdash.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes daf 11B, the Shitas Yerusahalmi that states that one must learn immediately after reciting Birchat Hatorah.
Mrs. Chana Prero explains each of the Ten Commandments and their applications. The class does not asume familiarity with Torah study or knowledge of Hebrew.
In this question and answer session on issues concerning contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh’s female members on various topics. Some of the questions in the class address issues like community service, deciding whether or not to move to Israel, and how to give mussar with sensitivity.
On Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the tenth of the Ten Commandments, ‘lo tachmod’, do not covet, and compares it with a later mention in Parshat Va’etchanan which states ‘to tit’aveh’, do not desire.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson reviews the halachot from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch regarding which tefillot (prayers) can be skipped when one comes to shul late and needs to catch up with the congregation.
In this question and answer session by Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller, Naaleh’s female students from all over the world send in their questions and quandaries. Rebbetzin Heller answers questions on women in Tanach, how to deal with difficult parents, whether one should move to Israel without financial means to do so, how to explain tzniut to one’s daughters, among other issues.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses contemporary challenges facing Jewish women today, as she responds to questions sent in to her from Naaleh students around the world.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains various aspects of the seven priestly garments described in this parsha.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses contemporary challenges facing Jewish women today, as she responds to questions sent in to her from Naaleh students around the world.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen details the joy when one contemplates the greatness of G-d’s handiwork in this world. This joy enhances one’s appreciation of G-d and helps bring him or her closer to the Almighty.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the various parts of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), specifically the menorah (holy candelabra), the aron (holy ark), and the shulchan (sanctified table).
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses contemporary challenges facing Jewish women today, as she responds to questions sent in to her from Naaleh studnets around the world. This class discusses complex family relationships, the Torah’s perspective on worldwide tragedies, tzniut, husbands and wives on different spiritual levels, and understanding why we were created, among other topics.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes some of the laws that are mentioned in Parshat Mishpatim.
Mrs.Yehudith Weiss explores binyan Nif’al, as seen through Rashis’ comments throughout the Chumash. This unique class unveils the beauty of this rarely-explored aspect of the Chumash.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh’s female students from around the world. Some of the topics discussed include how to prepare children for Shavuot, remaining grateful to Hashem in situations that are not ideal, how to become a vatran, the nature of a kiddush Hashem, music composed by non-Jews, and the Torah attitude towards physical beauty.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller narrates the basic storyline of Parshat Yitro with added commentary and insights.
Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller elaborates on the comparison of the Torah to a tree. Just as a seed has every aspect of the tree in its potential, and the tree’s existence gives us access to the fruit. The Torah has deep layers of potential wisdom within it, and every aspect of a Torah scholar’s world exudes this wisdom.
Mrs. Yehudit Weiss discusses various examples of Rashi’s commentaries relating to causative verbs (binyan hif’il and hitpa’el).
