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Ascending 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.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explores the two different kinds of Tzadikim; those who face continued challenge, and those who have to express their goodness.
Rabbi Cohen discusses the importance of pure intentions when doing mitzvot, based on the Mesillat Yesharim’s explanation of Chassidut.
In this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Reichman discusses how this week’s parsha,Parshat Tazria teaches us about our constant relationship with Hashem.
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.
In 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.
In 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.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses what a chassid should pray for.
Mrs. Shira Smiles teaches Parshat Tazriah. The Parsha speaks at length about the laws of Tzara’at, leprosy.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces Shir Hashirim and begins the first Perek with the explanation of the Gra.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes Rav Shimon Bar Yochai’s teaching that ‘shimusha shel Torah’ is greater than the study of Torah itself.
In 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.
Rabbi 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.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Shemini. The Torah lists Kosher and non-Kosher animals. What is the significance of the mitzvah of keeping Kosher?
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of Shimusha Shel Torah.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about how one finds a mate.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines Moshe Rabbeinu’s three requests of Hashem.
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the idea of reversing Bilam’s curse.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Moshe’s unique characteristic- his ability to give all for the Almighty.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Sarah’s life, names, tzniut, her relationship to Hagar, her laughter, and her death.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem Mishmuel which compares Moshe and Aharon’s styles of leadership and spirituality, invoking lessons of our own spiritual methods.
The Mesillat Yesharim discusses how to perform the mitzvot, in order to achieve the level of chassidut.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara that Hashem prays, as it states, “I shall gladden them in the house of my prayer.”
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller finishes her discussion of Megillat Esther, and reviews the four mitzvot of Purim.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller concludes her discussion of Chava, and begins to examine Sarah.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the reward one gets for learning Torah.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the nineteenth Perek of Mesillat Yesharim and discusses how to perform the mitzvot and the thoughts involved in this performance.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the proper way to exit a shul.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about ‘hester panim’, hashgacha, and the effect of Tzadikim on their generation.
