The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
Mrs. Smiles explains the puzzling episode of the “Dudaim”, the fertility herbs that Reuven brought for his mother Leah, and Leah’s deal with Rachel to give her the Dudaim in return for more time with Yaakov, their husband.
Shira Smiles discusses the narrative of the story of Yitzchak’s blessings to his sons Yaakov and Esav, found in Parshat Toldot. Yitzchak’s main strength was that of Gevura (inner strength), and therefore he is tested specifically in this area.
Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Chayei Sarah. In this parsha, the tenth and final test of Avraham Avinu takes place.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how in Parshat Vayeira, Avraham Avinu is put to the ultimate test, Akeidat Yitchak. Shira Smiles explains what the Akeida means to us today.
Discusses how through Moshe’s request we gain a deeper understanding of the qualities of Eretz Yisrael.
Explains Hashem’s response to Moshe Rabbeinu’s request.
Presents an understanding of Moshe’s request to go into Eretz Yisrael.
Addresses the question: What does “na” mean?
Continues her deep analysis of the second passuk of Va’etchanan.
Understanding the word “laimor”.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Heller discusses Rosh Hashana and the Holy days.
In 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.
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.
In this Torah Class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the meaning of Sicha with a wife
In 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.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday Of Shavout.
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.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the way a home should be a welcoming place for guests
Purim: Learning how to open the gates of heaven by examining the prayers of Mordechai, Esther and the Jewish Children
Rebbetzin 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.
In 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.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the Meaning of learning Torah
