A Home Of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the seventh perek of the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Days of Awe
Posted onIn this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the importance of taking advantage of this special time of year
Maftir Yonah
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the lessons of Sefer Yonah, which is read on Yom Kipur. Rabbi Isaacson delves into the many messages of the sefer, and how they relate to the essence of Yom Kippur.
Shavuot & Rut: Inner Dimension
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the different names of the holiday, to get a better understanding of what our service on Shavuot is about. Additionally, Mrs. Smiles speaks about why we have the custom of reading Megillat Rut on Shavuot.
Purim: Pride and Prayer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Gemara that asks where Haman, Mordechai, and Esther are hinted at in the Torah. Mrs. Shira Smiles also examines the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot.
Vayehi B’Chatzi Halayla
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Avishai David explores the piyut of Vayehi B’Chatzi Halayla, which is said at the end of the Pesach Seder.
Prophesy in Israel
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In this Torah class on Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the centrality of the land of Israel to Jewish prophesy. All prophesies either took place in Eretz Yisrael or were about the Holy Land. Intersetingly, Rabbi David points out that the split between Yitzchak and Yishmael and Yaakov and Esav were both centered on ownership of Eretz Yisrael.
The Greatness Of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses The sixth perek in Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Making Ourselves a Vessel for Receiving Torah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Shoshie Nissenbaum provides guidance on how to prepare oneself to receive the Torah on Shavuot.
Adar: Achieving Alignment
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Adar, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about what we can learn from having two months of Adar. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the sign of Adar, the fish.
Pesach Seder: Higher Order
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the Pesach Seder, Mrs. Shira Smiles how, on a festival that represents an erratic type of movement, we call the first night of Pesach Leil HaSeder, the night of order.
Idolatrous ‘Prophets’
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David delves into the Torah’s treatment of false prophets, the prophets for Ba’al, and sorcerers. Through a thorough study of various areas of Tanach, Rabbi David demonstrates that a big goal of true prophets was removing the influence and power of the false prophets and soothsayers.
Maftir Yona
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the depth of Maftir Yona which is read on Yom Kippur
The Greatness Of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses in the 6th perek of the sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson The Greatness of Torah
Every Day is Matan Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg speaks about the striking facts that the Torah does not give a date for Shavuot, and that there is a disagreement over the actual date of matan Torah.
Simcha – The Essence Of Purim
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Happiness as the essence of Purim.
Lechem Oni
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the mitzvah of matza, and the idea of ‘lechem oni.’
Non-Jewish Prophets
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the question of whether a non-Jew can become a prophet.
Yom Kippur
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The Individuality of All Mankind
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Uniqueness of all Mankind
Double Days
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why Rosh Hashana is a two day holiday.
Har Sinai: Foundation of Emunah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on preparing for Shavuot, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Matan Torah (the giving of the Torah) at Har Sinai formed the core of our Emunah, demonstrating that Hashem is the Source of everything in this world, including what is usually described as Nature.
Esther – Everlasting Experience
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim.
The Four Cups
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses some of the halachot and some of the hashkafa surrounding the mitzva of four cups of wine.
Illegal Construction: The Laws of Boneh
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson launches his practical Hilchot Shabbat course with a special live presentation at Beis Tefilla Yona Avraham shul of Ramat Beit Shemesh. In the class, Rav Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi discuss the applications of the melacha of Boneh, building on Shabbat.
Prophesies Regarding Other Nations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of the many prophesies which were said regarding the nations of the world, and their messages for the Jewish people.
Prayer and Loving-Kindness
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explores the 2 pillars of Avodah and Chessed
Applications of the Laws of Muktza, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson, assisted by Dr. Edo Lavi and accompanied by a live audience, continues his exploration of the laws of Muktza.
Korei’a – Ripping
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In this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the prohibition of tearing on Shabbat.
The Other Nations
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the use of other nations as the tool with which to punish the Jewish people for their sins. This class also describes how the Neviim perceived their visions.