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In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Tomer Devorah’s recipe for a meaningful life. Through the integration of Mussar and Hashkafa into one’s daily existence, every action one does will take on meaning and purpose.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the discussion of the Rishonim on Gemara Brachos Daf Tes, regarding reciting Kriat Shema at Netz HaChama, sunrise.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the anger of Hashem as He punishes His people during the Churban, and of the anguish of Yirmiyahu Hanavi as he describes the tragedy.
In this class about Chana, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores what the relationship between a mother and child is about.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins her class on Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, with a verse-by-verse explanation of Perek Alef. Included in the shiur are a description of the Megilla’s nature and purpose, a depiction of the failures that led to the Churban, and a discussion of how we can feel the Churban today.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller explores the concept of Achdut, and talks about how to attain true, unconditional love for our fellow Jews.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Korach, in which we read of the rebellion of Korach. Rabbi Reichman gives a deeper, Chassidic understanding of Korach’s actions and thoughts, based on the Shem MiShmuel.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Korach.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the Gemara about the fulfillment of the promise to Avraham Avinu that the Jews would leave Egypt with great wealth.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the difference of opinion between R’ Elazar Ben Azaria and R’ Akiva, regarding the mitzvah of eating the Korban Pesach.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins the classic sefer, Tomer Devorah. He begins with explaining our mission to emulate G-d and reveal our true selves. In this class, G-d’s midda (attribute) of being sovel, carrying and sustaining, is analyzed.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Shlach, in which the tragic episode of the meraglim, spies takes place. Rabbi Reichman, based on the Shem MiShmuel, explains the underpinnings of sin of the spies and the Jewish People.
In this Torah class on the prophetic Song of Devorah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the basic meaning and deeper messages of Devorah’s song, which was sung after the miraculous victory of the small Jewish army over the mighty chariot’s of Sisrah. Rebebtzin Heller then discusses the various types of battles people must fight, and how one can emarge victorious.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Shelach, and the sin of the spies.
Rabbi Reichman discusses Aharon and Hashem’s interchange, in this week’s Parsha, regarding his service in the Mishkan, based on the Shem Mishmuel’s understanding of the essence of a Kohen’s role among the Jewish People.
In this class on righteous women in Tanach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Devorah, the prophetess and judge of the Jewish people.
In this Torah class on Parshat Naso, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses a Chassidic approach based on the Shem MiShmuel,to explain the differences of service of G-d among the sons of Levi.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Maharal’s explanation of the Gemara’s requirement to honor a Talmid Chacham who forgot his Torah knowledge.
Rabbi Jacobson discusses netilat yedaim, washing hands upon awakening in the morning.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Braisa of Rabbi Simon bar Yochai’s halacha regarding Sof Zman Krias Shma, the latest time someone can recite the Shma prayer at night.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Rachav’s history, and explains how and a why sins followed by teshuvah can draw a person close to Hashem.
In this shiur (class) Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains the level of Kedusha, holiness, in the Mesillat Yesharim’s ladder of spiritual growth.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the fundamental nature of the mitzvah to eat on Erev Yom Kippur, and the halachic ramifications.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the halacha that one must recite the weekly Torah portion ‘shnayim mikrah v’echad targum’, and the difference of opinion among Rishonim regarding the language this must be fulfilled in.
The Shem MiShmuel explains in reference to this week’s parsha the unique connection every Jew has to the entire Jewish People
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Bamidbar.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller concludes her study of Shir Hashirim by discussing what makes this book so holy and beloved by G-d and the Jewish People.
In her class on Righteous Women, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about Miriam and Tziporah, and explores the idea of the “evil wife” and the “good wife”.
