Anxiety
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller asks: When the feeling of anxiety surfaces, is it always from distrust of Hashem? Rebbetzin Heller sheds light on this question.
Parshat Beshalach: Spiritual Emancipation
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this weeks Torah portion, Parshat Beshalach.
Perakim 7 & 8
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Rabbi Avishai David focuses on the theme of Perek 7 in Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Connecting Heaven and Earth
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Continues the in depth look at Jacob’s Dream.
Sefirat HaOmer: Liberation of the Mind
Posted onRedemption from slavery in Egypt freed us from purposeless work to embrace a life of purpose with the Torah. Achieving happiness is a battle of self control. Rabbi Teller discusses how reducing expectations, and feeling gratitude for what we have, will lead us to realize true appreciation, and this will put us on the road to living a life full of happiness. That is real liberation. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller’s classes, go to www.ishiur.com.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah
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Eating Before Reciting Shema
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the question of whether one may eat before reciting Shema.
Midot
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Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen elaborates on the application of ‘nekius’ in midot.
The Midda of Bitachon
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how one develops the midah of bitachon and keeps it as one keeps a mitzvah. Rebbetzin Heller suggests specific and practical ways to respond to a situation in a manner that illustrates bitachon is at least “in the background.”
Esav’s Portion
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how our ‘choseness’ is different from the centrality of ‘Esav’ in the world’s spiritual evolution.
Can a Good Prophecy be Altered?
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses whether or not David Hamelech viewed himself as a Chassid, and whether a prophecy can be altered.
Life’s Illusions
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Bo. As the Jews left Egypt, they received gold, silver, and many valuables from the Egyptians. Mrs. Smiles explores this episode and its significance,and discusses the proper perspective to material possesions.
Perek 7
Posted onIn his continued discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David speaks about how this Perek is the fulcrum of Perakim 5-9.
Ein Od Mil’vado
Posted onShira Smiles speaks about how the stones were used as a protection, as well as the symbolism of the ladder.
David Hamelech’s Righteousness
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman expounds on David Hamelech’s righteousness.
Milchemet Reshut
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the topic of Milchemet Reshut.
Inner Dimensions of Chosenness
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how each Jew has a distinct role to play in the collective destiny of the Jewish people and how each role must be performed on behalf of our brethren.
Perakim 5-9: False Security
Posted onIn his continued discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David demonstrates the structure of perakim 5-9. In addition, he discusses the false sense of security encouraged by the leaders of Yirmiyahu’s time, who assured the population that the Temple would never be destroyed.
Perfection of Speech
Posted onIn his discussion of the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen elaborates on the application of ‘nekius’ in speech.
Discussing Torah in Front of Dead
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the issue of discussing Torah in front of the dead.
Chafetz Chaim
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes how the Chafetz Chaim captured the heart of the Jewish nation even when he was alive.
Creating Sensitivities
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Va-eira. The story of the Jews’ enslavement in Egypt can be seen through the lense of developing proper middot (character traits), especially that of hakarak hatov (gratitude).
Parshat Vaeira: Understanding the Will of G-d
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vaeira, Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain a puzzling Midrash (Oral Torah explanation) regarding Moshe’s role in our redemption from slavery in Egypt.
Spiritual Stones
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles explains how Yaakov placed the stones, and the symbolism of the argument between them.
Obligation For Effort
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller asks the question: are we obligated to expend effort in order to achieve desired results, or can we rely on Hashem to provide for us? Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller delves into this question, using the Torah ideas of the Maharal, Rav Dessler, and others.
Parshat Vaeira: Sole Reliance
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vaeira, Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about how the Torah describes the increasing hardship of the slavery in Egypt in order to increase the Jewish People’s loyalty to G-d and their leader Moshe Rabbeinu.
Parshat Shemot: Three Signs of Moshe Rabbeinu
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents a perplexing conversation in the Torah that takes place between G-d and Moshe Rabbeinu, by the burning bush. Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem Mishmuel to delve into the deeper meaning of the exchange.
Perakim 5 & 6
Posted onIn his discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 5 & 6, and then contrasts the two.
Pure Hands
Posted onIn his discussion on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains that Nekius means keeping a distance from any hint of dishonesty or stealing.
Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion on the life of Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz.