Applications of Makeh B’Patish
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In this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains some of the practical examples of finishing items, such as clothing, dishes, and hair.
False Prophets
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In this Torah shiur (class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David teaches the definition of a false prophet, based on Maimonides’ discussion in Mishneh Torah.
Tzedaka
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the power of Tzedaka
Finding Our Place in This World
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses how Yehoshua’s performance as one of the “spies” and his subsequent leadership of the Jewish People teaches us how to live our lives within the boundaries of this world.
Harbingers of Blessing: A Practical Guide to the Simanim of Rosh Hashana
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In this interactive Torah class (shiur) on the simanim of Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the concept of eating symbolic foods during the evening meal of Rosh Hashana.
Shavuot – Na’aseh V’Nishma
Posted onPurim The Great Test Before The Great Redemption
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the great redemption of Purim.
The Seder: Exploring the Greatness of Our Sages
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinsh Ginsburg explains the connections between the statements of the Sages of the Mishna, which make up much of the narrative of the Haggadah, and the written Torah. The Seder night is an opportunity to strengthen our emunah, belief, in the truth of the words of Chazal, our Sages. This is part of the mesorah, the spiritual heritage, which we pass along at the Seder.
Borer, Part 4
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In this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life, such as peeling fruits and vegetables, in illustrating the halachot (laws).
Introduction to Makeh B’Patish
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the last of the 39 melachot (forbidden acts) of Shabbat, Makeh b’patish. Rabbi Isaacson defines the melacha and explains how it is different from other melachot.
Clear Prophesy as a Sign of Heavenly Closeness
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the fantastic clarity of the Revelation at Sinai, and uses this as the basis for understanding differences between clarity and style of various prophets throughout history. Yeshayahu prophesied at a time when Jerusalem was in her full glory, and therefore gave the brief and concise descriptions of one who is accustomed to G-dly revelations. In contrast, Yechezkel’s descriptions are lengthy, and both Yechezkel and Yirmiyahu were troubled by false prophets, as they both prophesied when the Shechina was leaving Jeruslaem and the destruction of the Temple was occurring.
The Choice of Every Individual
Posted onThe comparison, made by the Mishna, between Avraham and Bilaam teaches us a lifelong lesson in choosing to use our strengths in the right way.
The Words Of Shlomo Hamelech
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the words of Shlomo Hamelech in the book Kohelet
Joy of Remembrance
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Zichronot, the verses in the Rosh Hashana davening which focus on our remembrance rising up before Hashem.
Shavuot: Torah Throughout Our Lives
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains three divrei Torah concerning Shavuot from the Shem MiShmuel.
Esther’s Fate: The Day After Purim
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the holiday of Purim, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the important role Esther played after the salvation, when she remained in the palace, forced to stay married to Achashveirosh. Her sacrifice bears an important message to the Jews throughout the exile.
Bnei Brak Bounty
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the section of the Haggadah which tells about the Rabbis in Bnei Brak who spoke about the exodus from Egypt all night long.
Borer, Part 3
Posted onIn this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life in illustrating the halachot (laws).
Makeh B’Patish: Completing a Creative Act
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson begins a new topic, the Melacha of Makeh B’Patish, completing something unfinished on Shabbat.
Symbolic Acts: Vision or Reality?
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David outlines the disagreement between the Rambam and his contemporaries regarding symbolic acts that are related to a given prophesy.
Perek 129: Troubled by Our Enemies
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Rabbi Avishai David teaches kapitel (chapter) 129, one of the perakim of Shir Hamaalot. This perek describes the travails, both physical and spiritual, brought on us by our enemies, and our ultimate salvation from them.
Thoughts and Actions
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses bad thoughts and Decisions
Power of Prayer
Posted onParshat Chukat, the episode of Moshe and the “Mei Meriva” sheds light on the role of Moshe Rabbeinu as our leader and the lessons of prayer he imparted to us.
Final Halachot of Havdala
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the halachot of eating before Havdala, the fire, the besamim, and the Melave Malka.
Borer, Part 2
Posted onIn this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life, such as assorted cookies, flatware, and socks, in illustrating the halachot (laws).
Practical Applications of Amira l’akum
Posted onIn this shiur, (Torah class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson completes his discussion of the halachos concerning a non-Jew’s performance of malacha (forbidden activity) on Shabbat on behalf of a Jew.
Perek 27 and 28: Struggle for Truth
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the dispute between Yirmiyahu and the the false prophet Channania ben Azor regarding the fate of the keilim (the holy vessels) of the Beit Hamikdash. This dispute is really an argument over the future of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) and the presence of the Shechina among the Jewish people.
The Prohibition of Shituf
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the roots of the desire for shituf, mixing worship of hashem with idol worship, and the roots of our prohibition from believing or participating in such practices.
Perek 125: Jerusalem and the Nations of the World
Posted onRabbi Avishai David continues to explain some of the 15 Shir Hamaalot chapters which were sung on the steps leading to the Temple (Beit Hamikdash). In this perek, David Hamelech describes how the nations of the world vie with each other in order to control Yerushalayim during the times that the Jewish people is in exile.
The Mystery of Death
Posted onIn Parshat Chukat, we learn about Parah Adumah. The chok of Parah Adumah is in essence the mystery of death, where on one hand there is a spiritual loss and yet G-d Himself is completely within the picture.