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In this week’s class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen extrapolates on the first step of zehirus, carefulness. He discusses the urging of the Mesillat Yesharim for us to be aware and careful of our ways in order to create a better future.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses The Steipler Gaon.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that by increasing our cognizance of the value of spiritual joy, we are preparing ourselves for the ultimate joy of the Final Redemption, the coming of Mashiach, and the World To Come.
In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds on the idea that Yaakov and Esav were both born potential tzadikim, though each one was meant to focus on a different aspect of serving G-d.
Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the many questions that arise concerning the episode of Rachel stealing the idols of her father Lavan as Yaakov flees Lavan’s home.
Continues the analysis of Jacob’s dream and discusses the lessons learned from every word in the first passuk of the Parsha.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman teaches about Rabbeinu Yona’s discussion on the obligation to fulfill the Mitzva of mentioning Yetziat Mitzrayim before nightfall.
In his class on Parshat Toldot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the incidents regarding the wells that Yitzchak Avinu dug, and then explains these incidents as lessons in our spirituality.
Continuing with his class in Intermediate Gemara Masechet Brachot, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the laws of early Shema.
In this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the historical backdrop of Yirmiyahu HaNavi, and the circumstances that prompted his Nevu’ah.
Last installment of Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the practical application of the Eight Principals of Bitachon, with their application in real-life scenarios.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the story of Yishmael’s banishment from Avraham’s household and how Avraham was given the status of chosen, but only one of his sons inherited that status.
Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon Parshat Toldot by delving into the message that Esav gives us.
An in-depth study of the topic of Yaakov’s dream of the ladder.
Abraham, father of the belief in the G-d of Israel, asked G-d “How will I know that my children will want the legacy of Faith You are promising me?” G-d answered him through the symbolism of the animals sacrificed at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
In his shiur (Torah class) on this week’s parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the teachings of Rabbi Moshe Wolfson to explore the spiritual power of the city of Chevron.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the legacy of the Jews’ role as the Chosen People as beginning with the Promise of G-d to Abraham at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues his class in Gemara Brachot with a discussion on the halachot regarding the zmanim for both Mincha and Maariv.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues with his discussion on the obligation to recite Birchot Kri’at Shema.
Rabbi Avishai David continues his Introduction to Prophecy with a definition of one who can be considered a true Prophet.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that part of trusting G-d is depending on Him wholeheartedly to provide for all our physical needs.
Mrs. Shira Smiles gives an analysis of the extraordinary episode of the search for Yitzchak’s wife, and a discussion of the lessons gleaned from this story for our personal lives.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen examines the first steps in the Mesillat Yesharim’s ladder for spiritual growth.
Rabbi N. Reichman explores a disagreement among the Rishonim about whether one can fulfill his obligation to recite Kriat Shema through a proxy. The key to understanding this machloket is to understand the Talmudic principle of “Shomei’a K’oneh”, or “Hearing is considered making a statement”.
In this class on Parshat Lech Lecha, Rabbi Herschel Reichman discusses how earth’s desire to reach the heavens, and heaven’s force in holding her back, is a spiritual reality that applies to our own lives as well.
Explains how the ending of the episode of Akeidat Yitzchak is actually a new beginning in his Avodat Hashem.
Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the episode of the angels’ promise to Avraham and Sarah that they will be blessed with a son. Shira Smiles clarifies this difficult-to-understand episode with both the classical understanding and with the novel approach of the Belzer Rebbe.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Parshat Vayeira using the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel. Parshat Vayeira teaches us the differences between service of kindness and service of justice, as well as the need for both of them in our service of Hashem.
