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
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In 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
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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.
A Timely Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses what a chassid should pray for.
Narrow Vision
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Mrs. 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
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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.
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.
Parshat Vayikra: Giving for G-d
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Moshe’s unique characteristic- his ability to give all for the Almighty.
Sara
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Sarah’s life, names, tzniut, her relationship to Hagar, her laughter, and her death.
Parshat Shemini: Moshe and Aharon – Two Forms of Strength
Posted onIn 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.
Performance through Love and Fear
Posted onThe Mesillat Yesharim discusses how to perform the mitzvot, in order to achieve the level of chassidut.
Hashem’s Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara that Hashem prays, as it states, “I shall gladden them in the house of my prayer.”
Megillat Esther, Perakim 7-10
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller finishes her discussion of Megillat Esther, and reviews the four mitzvot of Purim.
Womanly Influence
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller concludes her discussion of Chava, and begins to examine Sarah.
The Reward for Learning Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the reward one gets for learning Torah.
Levels of Chassidut
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Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the nineteenth Perek of Mesillat Yesharim and discusses how to perform the mitzvot and the thoughts involved in this performance.
Exiting a Shul
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the proper way to exit a shul.
Perakim 6 & 7: Hidden Intervention
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about ‘hester panim’, hashgacha, and the effect of Tzadikim on their generation.
Mother of Mankind
Posted onIn this short shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller moves on from discussing women in general, to discussing Chava as a unique person.