Motivating Factors of the Akeida
Posted onTorah insights on the motivation behind the Akeida.
Rivka: A Rose Among Thorns
Posted onViewing Rivka Imeinu as a foundation of the Jewish people.
Shlomo Zalman Teichman Part 1
Posted onIn this class Rabbi Hanoch Tellet descusses the Heroic story Of Shlomo Zalman Teichman
Overview of Principles, Part II
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Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the last segment on the special series on Rambam’s Principles of Faith.
Overview of Principles of Faith
Posted onRabbi Yochanan Bechhofer teaches the second segment of this enlightening overview of Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles.
Children in the Holocaust
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the plight of women and children who suffered in the Holocaust.
Defining Principles
Posted onRabbi Yochanan Bechhofer addresses the question: What do we mean by Principles of Faith if the entire Torah is Absolutely True?
In Sum – Thirteen Principles of Faith
Posted onRebbetzin Heller provides a wrap-up and review of the entire semester of Principles of Faith.
Destruction of Self
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In her discussion on the Sefer Netivot Olam of the Maharal, Rebbetzin Heller speaks about how the Yetzer Hara causes one to self-destruct.
Where Was G-d?
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents a discussion of issues of faith concerning the Holocaust.
Era of Moshiach and Resurrection of the Dead
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explaining the Jewish belief in Moshiach and “Techiat Ha’Meitim”, resurrection of the dead.
Ghetto Life
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the horrors and turmoil of ghetto life, and the Jewish spirit that rose above the adversity.
Tzadikim and the Yetzer Hara
Posted onIn this class on the Netivot Olam of the Maharal, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses our need for Hashem’s help in fighting the Yetzer Hara.
Heroes of Spirit
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how even amongst the horrors of the Holocaust, the Jewish heart prevails.
Slaughtering Evil
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Maharal’s advice on “slaughtering” the Yetzer Hara.
Torah and the Jews
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the special connection between the Jewish People and the Torah.
Combating the Yetzer Hara
Posted onRebbetzin Heller presents the Maharal’s instructions on how to overcome the Yetzer Ha’Ra.
Unique Prophecy
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses Moshe Rabbeinu’s (Moses) prophecy, which was on a unique level, unlike that of any other mortal to exist.
Dignity and Degradation
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the retainment of human dignity amidst the planned degradation of the Jewish people.
Pesach: The Journey from “And You Shall Know That I Am Hashem” to “The World Will Be Filled with the Knowledge of Hashem”
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Looking at the holiday of Pesach to help us gain knowledge of Hashem.
Two Forms of the Yetzer Hara
Posted onIn continuing her class on the Netivot Olam of the Maharal, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller compares the yetzer hara of the “tzurah” with the yetzer hara of the “chomer”.
Seder: Splitting of Songs
Posted onWhy is the recitation of Hallel split into two parts at the Seder?
Prophecy – The Ultimate Connection to G-d
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the unique characteristics of prophecy and their relevance to us.
Halachic Questions
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents us with a taste of the tortuous halachic dilemmas raised during the Holocaust.
Compassion and Connection
Posted onConnection between Pesach and Avraham Avinu.
Comparing Evil
Posted onRebbetzin Heller detours into the Ramchal’s sefer ‘Derech Hashem’, comparing his view on evil to that of the Maharal.
Pesach: 4 minutes of Inspiration
Posted onWe learn in the Torah that Yaakov “took” the blessing from Yitzchak on the Seder night. Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how, during this time, we need to tap into the tremendous blessings that are ready to be bestowed upon us by G-d and his accompanying angels. The Seder night is a time to daven, pray for our children and for future generations.
Recognition and Rejoicing
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the holiday of Pesach
Spritual Strength during the Holocaust
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how the strong Jewish spirit rose above the physical tribulations of the persecution during the Holocaust.
Connecting to G-d through the Siddur
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller presents an in-depth look at the second half of the Shemoneh Esrei.