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In this Torah class (shiur), Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into Rabbi Soleveitchik’s essay on Kaparah (atonement) and Tahara (purification), in his classic work, Al HaTeshuva. The uniqeness of the teshuva process on Yom Kippur lies within the added dimension of Tahara, when one sincerely repents.
Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the Musaf prayer of Rosh HaShana, which contains essential themes of the holiday.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on this week’s parsha, Parshat Ki Teizei, based on the Shem MiShmuel, which explains the secret to the Jewish people’s success in war as a function of unity within us.
Rabbi Taubes discusses the significance of the Shofar that is blown during the Rosh HaShanah davening. Rabbi Taubes also discusses the custom to eat the simanim, the signs of Rosh Hashana.
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the halachot (Jewish laws) of answering Amen upon hearing a bracha (blessing). Based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this class provides a comprehensive yet basic understanding of the laws regarding brachot and answering Amen.
Rabbi Jacobson discusses the halacha of completing one hundred brachot a day. Additionally, he explains the halacha of safek brachot l’hakel, what one should do when in doubt of making a bracha.
In this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Reichman discusses the idea of teshuva, where past misdeeds have the ability to actually become merits.
This week’s Parsha, Parshat Shoftim, discusses the Torah concept and details of war. Rashi writes that the merit of Shema Yisrael will protect Jewish soldiers. Rabbi Reichman explains this idea, based on the Shem MiShmuel, in terms of the connection between the mind and the heart of every Jew.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman reveals the the oath aspect of teshuva and the new bris between Hashem and the individual created via teshuva, as discussed in Sefer Al Hateshuva.
This week’s Parsha of Re’eh, the Torah discusses a dwelling for G-d within this world. In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Reichman compares the spiritual significance between the Mishkan in Shilo and the Beis HaMikdash in Jerusalem based on the explanation of the Shem Mishmuel.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaches Chassidut on the parsha, Parshat Eikev. The elements of mind and heart often conflict with one another. Yet, the Torah teaches how to combine mind and heart creating one powerful drive in the service of G-d.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Achieving Balance, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions from Naaleh students across the globe. This class answers questions about living in Israel, reaching out to kids with limited Jewish education, the role of leisure in Judaism, and more.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the two forms of Teshuva described by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik in his sefer, Al Hateshuva. Rabbi Soloveitchik speaks about intellectual teshuva and emotional teshuva as two possible processes of teshuva, and describes the nature of each process.
In this Torah shiur (class), on challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real question that have been sent to her by Naaleh students across the world. This class answers questions on how to deal with being single when one’s friends are all married, understanding people who complain a lot, how to give support to a troubled child outside one’s family, how to react to a daugher’s unconventional wedding plans, and more.
In this Torah shiur (class) dealing with the daily struggles and challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions that have been sent in from Naaleh students all over the world This class discusses emunah, tzniut, and other relevant topics of the day.
This Torah shiur (class) by Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller deals with the challenges and conflicts that Jewish women face in today’s society. As in the previous classes in this series, Rebbetzin Heller continues to answer real questions that have been sent to her by Naaleh students across the world. This class answers questions relating to in-law relations, obligations to friendships, coping with an eating disorder, getting along with roommates, and developing a positive self image.
This Torah shiur (class) by Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller deals with the challenges and conflicts that exist in today’s society. As in the previous classes in this series, Rebbetzin Heller continues to answer real questions that have been sent to her by Naaleh students across the world. This class answers questions relating to mothering young children, balancing obligations to a husband’s Torah learning, dealing with the struggle of superficiality and materialism, Kavana during prayer, and developing empathy to fellow Jews.
In this question and answer session by Rebbetzin Heller, Jewish women throughout the world reach out with their daily challenges. Rebbetzin Heller addresses each question with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor. Some of the question included in this class are how to feel ready for judgement without attending shul on Rosh Hashana, how to cope with children who are struggling with their Judaism, and how one should deal with the attraction of secular novels and music.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman begins his course on Al Hateshuva with an explanation of Rabbi Soloveitchik’s essay on the Atonement of Yom Kippur today and in the times of the Beit Hamikdash, and the differences between communal and individual kaparah.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses questions and struggles shared with her by our female members. This shiur (class) touches on many topics, including women’s education, personal conflicts in keeping the halachot of tzniut, getting ready for Shabbos, bitachon and doing chessed outside the home.
Rabbi Taubes discusses the obligation for prayer. He points out that Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are specifically designated as days of prayer. However, these days are also deemed as days of joy.
In the second part of this series, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers questions from Jewish women on topics such as relating to Hashem, focusing on family, the challenges of work, and home responsibilities. Rebbetzin Heller answers all questions with humor, sensitivity and clarity.
Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers questions from Jewish women on topics such as relating to Hashem, focusing on family, the challenges of work, and home responsibilities. Questions range from how to relate to difficult relatives to how to include tefillah in one’s busy schedule. Rebbetzin Heller answers all questions with humor, sensitivity and clarity.
Rabbi Jacobson continues discussing proper treatment of Hashem’s Names, both spoken and written. Particular emphasis is placed on brachot l’vatala and pages with Hashem’s name on it. Interesting facts include the writing of Hashem’s name in a foreign language, using Hashem’s name in a letter or other correspondence, correct means of disposing of papers with a form of Hashem’s name on them, how to handle published Sifrei Kodesh (holy books), and the difference between a bracha l’vatala (a brocha in vain) and a bracha she’eina tzricha (an unnecessary bracha).
Rabbi Jacobson discusses the prohibition of using G-d’s name in vain in various different venues.
In this class in honor of Tu B’Av, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about Dating and Marriage. She discusses the concept of Bashert in Judaism, and relates the key principles for searching for ones soul mate. Rebbetzin Heller also talks about how to suggest shidduchim for others, and guidelines for whether one should reveal or hide compromising information.
In this class on the Chassidic thought on Parshat Devarim, Rabbi Hershel Reichman elaborates on the interpretations of the Shem Mishmuel to Parshat Devarim. In this shiur, Rabbi Reichman discusses why the appointment of judges is part of the story of the Meraglim, and explains that Jewish wars involve a spiritual war as well as a physical war. Rabbi Reichman expands the topic with an analysis of the two types of yetzer hara, and reveals how the method of defeating all yitzrei hara is commitment to truth.
Rabbi Jacobson goes through the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch regarding the preparation and environment for davening.
Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the proper mindsets that enable a person to have a greater sensitivity towards others.
