Rachel & Leah, Part 2
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the birth of the tribes and the concept of raising a family.
Passing Judgment
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On Parshat Kedoshim, Shira Smiles speaks about judging one’s fellow Jew favorably.
Perek 6: I Dwell Among You
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues her explanation of the sixth chapter, describing Hashem’s affirmation of His love for the Jewish people, as he recalls His Presence amongst the Jews during the Second Temple era.
Parshat Kedoshim: Pathways to Holiness
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain the commandment of “Kedoshim Tihiyu,” (Be Holy) as a specific pathway of achieving holiness.
Understanding Humility
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Rabbi Cohen reaches the step of anava, humility, in the Mesillat Yesharim. In this class he explores the essence of humility and how it translates into actions.
Parshat Kedoshim: The Purpose of Israel
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the purpose of the land of Israel and elaborates on its unique characteristics.
Perek 5: Slumber of a Yearning Nation
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the yearning of the Jewish Nation for Hashem while in exile in contrast with the spiritual inactivity that has set upon them. Rebbetzin Heller explains the metaphoric description of the megillah, which paint a painful picture of the Jewish Nation’s resistance to Hashem’s attempts to awaken us from our deep slumber of spiritual inactivity.
Perek 4: Galut
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses life in exile, and how to respond to it.
Parshat Acharei Mot: Fear before Love
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman teaches Parshat Acharei Mot which deals with the deaths of Aharon HaCohen’s sons, Nadav and Avihu. The Shem MiShmuel learns lessons of our approach to G-d from their untimely deaths.
Perek 3: Beit Hamikdash, Meeting Place with Hashem
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the way we search for Hashem in exile, and how our longing for Him once was fulfilled in the Beit Hamikdash.
Parshat Metzora: Seeing the Good
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains that through a unique understanding of the affliction of tzaraas, Shem MiShmuel expounds on fundamental ideas of how to view our fellow Jew.
In All Your Ways
Posted onAscending the ladder of spiritual perfection, based on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen describes the level of Chassidut. Chassidut is beyond the required, it is a quest to reach higher out of love and fear of G-d, which affects all areas of life.
Perek 2: Tzaddikim and Ba’alei Teshuva
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores the two different kinds of Tzadikim; those who face continued challenge, and those who have to express their goodness.
Holy and Pure Intentions
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Rabbi Cohen discusses the importance of pure intentions when doing mitzvot, based on the Mesillat Yesharim’s explanation of Chassidut.
Parshat Tazria: Fresh Beginnings
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Reichman discusses how this week’s parsha,Parshat Tazria teaches us about our constant relationship with Hashem.
The Purpose of Man
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Rambam’s explanation of the statement in the Gemara that Hashem’s presence exists only in the four cubits of halacha.
Halachot of Sefirat Haomer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson examines whether Sefirat Haomer is a Torah law or a Rabbinic law, and the halacha regarding one who misses a day of counting.
Rachel & Leah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines the character traits of Rachel and Leah, the story of their marriage to Yaakov, and the concept of ‘bashert’ and divorce.
A Timely Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses what a chassid should pray for.
Narrow Vision
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles teaches Parshat Tazriah. The Parsha speaks at length about the laws of Tzara’at, leprosy.
Perek 1: The Banished Bride
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces Shir Hashirim and begins the first Perek with the explanation of the Gra.
Shimusha Shel Torah, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes Rav Shimon Bar Yochai’s teaching that ‘shimusha shel Torah’ is greater than the study of Torah itself.
Rivka, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores Rivka’s relationship to Yitzchak, and how she “replaced” Sara in a way that was unique to her own personality.
Passionate Service of G-d
Posted onRabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains the role of Yirat Hashem, fear of G-d, and Ahavat Hashem, love of G-d, in terms of coming to Chassidus, as per the Mesillat Yesharim’s explanation in Perek Yud Tet.
Holy Bites
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Shemini. The Torah lists Kosher and non-Kosher animals. What is the significance of the mitzvah of keeping Kosher?
Shimusha Shel Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of Shimusha Shel Torah.
Rivka
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about how one finds a mate.
Moshe Rabbeinu’s Three Requests
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines Moshe Rabbeinu’s three requests of Hashem.
Honoring the Mitzvot
Posted onRabbi Yitzchak Cohen uses the Mesillat Yesharim to enhance our understanding of kavod, honor, for mitzvot, as well as the appropriate methods of performing Torah commandments.
Reversing Bilam’s Curse
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reversing Bilam’s curse.