Parshat Vayikra: Giving for G-d
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Moshe’s unique characteristic- his ability to give all for the Almighty.
Sara
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In 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
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The Mesillat Yesharim discusses how to perform the mitzvot, in order to achieve the level of chassidut.
Hashem’s Prayer
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Rabbi 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.
Parshat Shekalim
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Mrs. Smiles discusses the goal of each of the four Parshiyot read between Adar and Nissan, and reveals the goal of Parshat Shekalim.
Designating a Place for Prayer
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the importance of designating a place for prayer.
Hashem’s Tefillin
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the nature of Hashem’s Tefillin.
Men and Women: The Goal of Humanity
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces the class topic, and discusses what being human is about, and why Hashem divided Adam into two segments.
Esther: True Royalty
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Esther became the epitome of Midat Malchut (characteristic of kingship), and why she needed preparation for this role.
Chassidut: A Lesson for All
Posted onRabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the next step of Chassidut in Mesillat Yesharim which teaches us about going beyond what is expected and reaching greater heights than before.
Men and Women: The Goal of Humanity
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces the class topic, and discusses what being human is about, and why Hashem divided Adam into two segments.
Returning from the Depths
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the nature of doing Teshuva by looking at the methods used by Esther and Mordechai.
Davening in Shul
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether it is preferable to daven in a shul or in a minyan, and then goes on to discuss the Tosfot regarding Tefillin Shel Rosh.
Bells and Pomegranates
Posted onMrs. Smiles explores the symbolism of the coat of the Kohen Gadol, which was edged with bells and pomegranates.
Parshat Ki Tisa: Mind and Heart Connection
Posted onPurifying Ourselves
Posted onRabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the next step of Mesillat Yesharim which involves Tahara, purifying our actions and thoughts
Davening With a Shtender
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the halacha that states that one must not have an object between himself and the wall while davening.
Spiritual Battle
Posted onIn perek 3, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Hashem’s Hashgacha, the purpose of Amalek, and the spiritual forces at battle.
Aharon’s Vision
Posted onIn this Parsha, the famous Chet Ha-egel, Sin of the Golden Calf, was committed. Mrs. Smiles discusses Aaron’s role in this event, and talks about the power of Teshuva.
Prishus: Controlling our Desires
Posted onRabbi Cohen continues with Perek 14 of Mesillat Yesharim, detailing various instances of prishus.
Learning Torah Before Davening
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores Aba Binyamin’s statement that davening was the first act of the day before working or studying Torah.
Eternal Struggle: Mordechai and Haman
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Perek 2, with an introduction to Mordechai and Esther, and a deepening of our understanding of the galut, exile, and the specific roles of Haman and Mordechai.