Discussing Torah in Front of Dead
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Rabbi 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
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Mrs. 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
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In 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
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Mrs. 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
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In his discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 5 & 6, and then contrasts the two.
Pure Hands
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In 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.
Path to Redemption
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles talks about the theme of redemption.
Trust in Hashem vs. Trust in People
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses ten descriptions of the way in which investing trust in Hashem differs from trusting a human.
Prayer of Darkness
Posted onMrs. Smiles talks about Yaakov’s prayer to Hashem at night, which is the precedent for the Tefilla of Maariv.
Honoring the Dead
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues on to the topic of honoring the dead.
Kaddish, Part 2
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an interpretation of “ye’hai sh’mei rabbah” and why Kaddish is recited in Aramaic rather than in the Hebrew of the Torah.
Parshat Vayechi & The Tenth of Tevet
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles talks about the fast day of the Tenth of Tevet, as well as the parsha for this week, Parshat Vayechi.
Parshat Shemot: Purpose of Exile
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this weeks parsha. Parshat Shemot presents the original exile of the Jewish People in Egypt and its precedence and purpose in our existence as a nation.
Perakim 2, 3, and 4
Posted onRabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 2, 3, and 4, in Sefer Yirmiyahu, and discusses the differing tones in each perek.
Kaddish, Part 1
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman focuses on the Halachot of Kaddish in this weeks Gemara class.
Reb Chaim Shmuelivitz, Part 1
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller begins discussing Reb Chaim Shmuelivitz.
Mindset
Posted onAn analysis of the Torah’s topic of Jacob’s dream.
Prayer in a Ruin
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the Gemara and Rambam’s interpretation of prayer in a ruin.
Parshat Vayechi: The Kaleidescope of the Jewish Land and People
Posted onIn discussing this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayechi, Rabbi Hershel Reichman speaks about the individual strengths of each of the Tribes of Israel and their beauty as a whole nation.
Perfection of Thought, Speech and Action
Posted onIn this shiur, Rabbi Cohen teaches about nikiyous, the next step in Mesillat Yesharim. This involves being exceptionally careful in our daily thoughts, speech and actions.
Parshat Vayigash: Hidden Tzadikim
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayigash. Rabbi Reichman teaches that Yosef’s greatness lies in his ability to be a perfect tzadik unbeknown to the outside world.
Alacrity in our Service of G-d
Posted onIn this shiur on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen continues with the idea of zrizus and brings practical ways of performing our service to G-d with excitement and alacrity.
Light Up the Soul
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen expounds upon the idea that understanding the obligation of beautifying the mitzvah of Chanuka helps us understand the miracles that took place in the time of Chanuka.
Parshat Mikeitz: Yosef and Chanukah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about how Parshat Mikeitz – which is read during Chanukah – is uniquely connected to the themes of the Chanukah holiday.
The Three Portions of Night Part II
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman gives an analysis of the Talmud’s representation of the three segments of night, as per the explanations of the Maharal, the Gra, and Ben Yehoyada.