Choseness
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines the spiritual nature of Emunah in Achdut Hashem, which Jews use to discover Hashem through the cycle of exile and redemption.
Achieving Perfection
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Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the identity of the angel in Jacob’s dream and discusses the special relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people.
Smichat Geula L’Tefillah, Part 3
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the opinion of Rav Amram Gaon in the Tosfot, and discusses the difference between smichat geula l’tefillah of Shacharit, and of Maariv.
Rav Shach, Part 1
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the young impoverished boy who leaves home at the age of seven in his insatiable quest for Torah learning.
Parshat Beshalach: Emancipation of the Mind and of the Heart
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this parsha, Parshat Beshalach.
Accepting Torah
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains that if we want to fulfill our mission as a chosen people, we must have enough sense of direction to give the choseness expression, personally and collectively.
Mussar
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In his continued discussion on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen speaks about the importance of learning mussar.
Smichat Geula L’tefillah, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues the discussion of Smichat Geula L’tefillah.
Living Faith
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Beshalach. The song of the Jews as they crossed the Yam Suf (Red Sea) and witnessed the final destruction of the Egyptian empire, was an expression of faith and joy.
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
Posted onRabbi 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
Posted onContinues 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
Posted onEating Before Reciting Shema
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the question of whether one may eat before reciting Shema.
Midot
Posted onRabbi 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
Posted onRebbetzin 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
Posted onMrs. 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
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes how the Chafetz Chaim captured the heart of the Jewish nation even when he was alive.