Mother of Mankind
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In 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
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Rabbi 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
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Rabbi 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
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Purifying 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.
Priestly Clothing, Stitches for Life
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses the special garments of the Kohanim, the priests.
Perakim 8 & 9
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Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the comparison of Klal Yisrael to animals and birds and the analogy of sin to sickness, and discusses the importance of avoidance of ‘sheker’.
Reaching Higher Levels
Posted onAfter discussing the steps of zhirus, zrizus and nekiyous, Rabbi Cohen reaches prishus, a fundamental step up in the service of G-d.
Yesurim Shel Ahava
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the concept of Yesurim Shel Ahava and whether Tzaraat constitutes Yesurim Shel Ahava.
Course Overview
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains why we must listen to Gedolim.
The Power of Torah to Protect from Suffering
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Gemara statement that studying Torah prevents an individual from experiencing suffering.
Rav Shach, Part 4
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller summarizes and concludes his discussion of Rav Shach.
Suffering
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about suffering that does not have a clear cause.
Learning Torah
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the mitzvah of learning Torah.
The Covenant
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about exile and redemption, as well as how and why the covenant can lead us to teshuvah. Rebbetzin Heller then reviews the concept of ‘choseness’.
Rav Shach, Part 3
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller reviews Rav Shach’s life from infancy.