Second Passuk
Posted onContinues her deep analysis of the second passuk of Va’etchanan.
Va-etchanan-Moshe’s Prayers
Posted onLaimor
Posted onUnderstanding the word “laimor”.
Power of Prayer
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Heller discusses Rosh Hashana and the Holy days.
Lag Ba’omer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Lag Ba’omer, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the essence of Lag Ba’omer; why it occurs when it does, the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s students, and Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai himself.
Chometz: Moving Beyond Self
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the holiday of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the meaning of chometz, the deeper role of the Halachot (laws) pertaining to it, and how one can internalize the lessons of removing chometz and move beyond ‘self’.
Dedicated in memory of Jacob and Laura Elbirt, by their daughter Paula Elbirt.
The Meaning of Sicha
Posted onIn this Torah Class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the meaning of Sicha with a wife
Path to Teshuva, Part I
Posted onIn this shiur (class) on Teshuva, Rabbi Hanoch Teller outlines the path to true repentance. Peppered with inspirational, poignant, and humorous stories, the theme of Teshuva is masterfully illustrated with real life examples.
Clarity And Confusion
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday Of Shavout.
The Dual Symbolism of Matzah
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In this Torah shiur on the holiday of Pesach, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the dual symbolism of Matzah, and the themes of Galut and Geula at the Seder night.
A Welcoming Home
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the way a home should be a welcoming place for guests
Purim: The Power of Prayer
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Purim: Learning how to open the gates of heaven by examining the prayers of Mordechai, Esther and the Jewish Children
Multi-Dimensional Teshuva
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the concept of Teshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka, and their ability to annul the evil decree.
Personal Kabbalat HaTorah
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the value of individual choices as they relate to the holiday of Shavuot, when the Jewish people exercised their Free Will by wholeheartedly accepting the Torah.
Pesach: Wine and Wheat Whispers
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles asks a number of questions on the haggadah, to develop a proper mindset for the Seder night.
The Meaning Of Learning Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the Meaning of learning Torah
Purim: Petition and Perspective
Posted onThe role of prayer in the Purim story, and its lessons for prioritizing prayer on Purim.
Derech Eretz Kadma l’Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefirat HaOmer, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses some of the ideas of Sefirat HaOmer, and in particular Rabbi Akiva’s students.
Purim: Esther’s Role
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses Esther’s role in the megillah, and the seeming switch in her persona.
Echad Mi Yode’a
Posted onIn this class on Pesach, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the ideas behind the song of Echad Mi Yode’a, which is said at the end of the Seder.
Prerequisites for Prophesy
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In this Torah shiur (class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David speaks about the prerequisites for prophesy.
Yom Kippur The Avoda of the Cohen Gadol
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses the Holy day of Yom Kippuer and the woek the Cohen Gadol does on that day
The Words Of Rav Yehoshua Ben Prachya
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen dicusses the words of Rav Shimon Ben Prachya
Poors Portion
Posted onin this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim
Bundling Mitzvot
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson speaks about the concept of not bundling mitzvot together, which comes up in a number of areas in the Seder.
Role of the Navi
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the nature of Prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the various roles a Navi fills in society. The prophet must inspire and guide the people to correct wrongdoings and strengthen mitzvot and halachot that have weakened. The impact of the Navi is felt because of the force of his personality and charisma. However, this magnetism stems from his perfection of character and self-development.
A Home Of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the seventh perek of the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson