Shavuot: True Acceptance of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), in honor of the holiday of Shavuot, Rabbi Cohen explains the nature of true acceptance and performance of Torah.
Walled Celebrations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, the Shem Mishmuel explains the differences in the Purim celebrations between those cities with walls and those without.
The Four Cups
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the four cups.
Perek 104, Part II
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Rabbi Avishai David compares Perek 104 with Perek 103, and points out the distinctions between them. Rabbi David analyzes the different components describing the process of creation, and points out how the idea of Ahavat Hashem is embedded in the mizmor.
Perek 23, Part 1: Mizmor L’David
Posted onThis Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim by Rabbi Avishai David analyzes Psalm 23, known as ‘Mizmor l’David’. This mizmor is sung many times over Shabbat, and is famous for its themes of complete trust in Hashem’s goodness in every situation, and of the soul’s natural yearning for spirituality and connection with Hashem.
Seudah Shlishit
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains how Seudah Shlishit differs from the other two meals with regards to the content of the meal, and to someone who forgot the Shabbat insert in benching.
Perakim 14 & 53, Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of Perakim 14 and 53, two perakim in Tehillim that are almost identical, yet contain a number of distinctions.
Dosh/Sechita Demonstrations
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Dosh (threshing) and the toldah of Sechita (extracting), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class, set in a kitchen, utilizes actual items that one may want to use on Shabbat. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Amira L’Akum, Part 3
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his discussion of the laws of Gentile work on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat.
Perek 25: Bavel: Evil Persecutor or G-dly Messenger?
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyhau, Rabbi Avishai David examines the question of whether the persecutors of the Jewish People should be punished for their actions, as they are actually agents of Hashem. In this class, Rabbi David also discusses Hashem’s anger when the Jews serve avoda zara (idolatry).
The Unique Clarity of Moshe’s Prophesy
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In this Torah class shiur on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explore the unique quality of Moshe Rabbenu’s prophesy. Only Moshe prophesied with the exact formulation of ‘zeh hadavar asher diber Hashem’, ‘this is the matter which Hashem spoke…’; Other prophets used the more general ‘ko amar Hashem’, ‘so said Hashem’.
Discipline
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses the issue of discipline in Parenting.
Rosh Hashana
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Tzefania, Perek 1
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins Perek 1 of Tzefania ‘inside’.
Kindling the Flames
Posted onParshat Beha’alotcha, Aharon HaKohen is designated with the task of kindling the flames of the menorah, teaching us an important lesson about our relationship with those around us.
The Fences Established by the Prophets
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the fences established by the Prophets
Wealth
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In this Torah cladd Dayan Shlomo Cohen starts discussing the way we interpret wealth in the Torah
Perek 26 Part 2: Behavioral Teshuva
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of chapter 26. Rabbi David describes the structure of the perek, and delves into some of its themes, such as the inner worth of every Jew, repeating positive behaviors as the key to repentance, and how to approach Hashem in prayer
Obligation for Three Meals
Posted onIn his teaching of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson analyzes the two sources for the obligation to have three meals on Shabbat.
Perakim 14 & 53, Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes two perakim in Tehillim that are almost identical, yet contain a number of distinctions.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations, Part 3
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing), and Mochek (erasing). This class utilizes actual items such as puzzle pieces and food with writing on it.
Benefitting From a Non-Jew’s Work on Shabbat
Posted onIn this Torah shiur on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson reviews the laws pertaining to work done by a non-Jew on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat, and the prohibition for a Jew to benefit from this work.
Perek 17: Striking a Balance – Bitachon and Hishtadlut
Posted onIn this shiur on the 17th chapter of Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David talks about the different levels of Bitachon, Trust in G-d, as mentioned by Yirmiyahu Hanavi. Rabbi David includes the famous disagreement of the Rambam and the Ramban about effectiveness of modern medicine, and the contrasting opinions of Rabbenu Bachya and R’Avraham ben HaRambam regarding Bitachon. Rabbi David explains that the balance of Bitachon and Hishtadlut is the realization that ultimately, one’s salvation is entirely in the Hands of Hashem.
Perek 24: The Prophetic Vision of Yirmiyahu
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David reviews perek 23, and explicates the difficulties in Perek 24. The dream of Yirmiyahu described in this perek has a remarkable parallelism to the dreams of Pharoh in Parshat Miketz. Rabbi David also discusses who exactly the ‘Choresh U’masger’ were.
Understanding Eldad and Medad’s Negative Prophesy
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on the nature of Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David carefully analyzes the episode of Eldad and Medad prophesizing negatively about Moshe Rabbenu, through the explanations of the Drashos HaRan.
Noach
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the connection between Noach to our day Parenting.
Rosh Hashana
Posted onPresenting Rosh Hashana, Malchiyos Shofros and Zichronos.
Conclusion of Zecharia
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Zecharia.
Ultimate Eternity
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Beha’alotcha. From the exchange between Moshe Rabbeinu and his father in law, Yisro, we can learn a timely lesson of what is our ultimate goal in life.
Keeping Our Distance From Idol Worshipers
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how to distance ourselves from Idol Worshipers