Perek 150
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Rabbi Avishai David illustrates how Perek 150 of Sefer Tehillim can be divided into four sections. In addition, he discusses the different musical instruments and describes how this perek is the epicenter of the previous prakim.
Perek 27: Hashem is My Light
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim chapter 27, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the themes, structures, and lessons of this perek. This chapter of tehillim, known as ‘L’Dovid Hashem Ori V’Yishi’, is read twice a day after regular prayers during days from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Hoshana Rabba.
Perek 26 Part 1: Calling Out from the Sanctuary
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains the structure and content of Psalm 26, which describes David’s tefillot to Hashem regarding himself and the Beit Hamikdash
Seudat Shabbat
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson concludes the discussion of the mitzva of Lechem Mishna, and moves on to the mitzva of having three meals on Shabbat.
Perek 118, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel, with Perek 118.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson relates more examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing), and Mochek (erasing). This class utilizes actual items, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
A Non-Jew’s Help on Shabbat: Amira L’akum
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Isaacson introduces the complex laws of amira l’akum, asking a non-Jew to perform a melacha, an activity forbidden to Jews, on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat.
Perakim 16 & 17
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Rabbi Avishai David speaks about Sefer Yirmiyahu perakim 16 and 17.
False Prophets
Posted onIn this Torah shiur on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David describes the role of false prophets, Nevi’ei Sheker, throughout Yirmiyahu’s career as a Navi. Rabbi David examines the two descriptions of a Navi Sheker in the Chumash, and applies them to the types of false prophets found in Sefer Yirmiyahu. Rabbi David also explains how the test of a true Navi is found in this perek.
Moshe Rabbenu and His Unique Prophesy
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G-d’s Truth
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Path of Hashem as it relates to parenting.
Continuations of Our Forefathers Tales
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the Tales of our Forefathers in the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Malachi, Perek 1
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Malachi.
Receptacle of Blessing
Posted onThe episode of the “sotah” in this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Nasso, provides us with an essential insight into who is truly deserving of blessing.
Suicide Part 2
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In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss the topic of Suicide in Halacha
Intro to Lechem Mishna
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the obligation to cover the Challah during the recitation of Kiddush, whether Lechem Mishna is a Torah or Rabbinic obligation, and whether Lechem Mishna involves taking two loaves or cutting two loaves.
Perek 118, Part 1: The Symphony of Hallel
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel. Chapter 118 contains the unique
aspect of repetition and dialogue, as the chazzan reads and the congregation responds to him. Rabbi David explains this phenomenon as
an echo of the kedusha and kaddish prayers. The goal of this perek is to increase Kiddush Hashem like the Kaddish and Kedusha in the tefillot.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing) and Mochek (erasing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to use on Shabbat.
Muktza, Part 10: Moving Muktza Items
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson completes the topic of Muktza items, with a survey of the methods one may use to move a Muktza item, under specific conditions. This class primarily focuses on various ways one can utilize ’tiltul min hatzad’, indirectly moving an object.
Days Are Coming
Posted onRabbi Avishai David delves into and explains Sefer Yirmiyahu perek 16, contrasting the Truth of Hashem with the uselessness of idol worship, and discussing the prophesies of future recognition of Hashem’s Sovereignty.
Perek 23: Two Forms of Redemption
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the content of Perek 23. Rabbi David compares the similarities and distinctions between Perek 23 and 33. In the class, Rabbi David describes the two types of Geula (redemption)- B’ita, in its proper time, and Achishena, before it’s time, as described in the Gemara Sanhedrin. Rabbi David explains the Malbim’s approach to the different types of redemption. The perek ends with a description of the false neviim, and the idea of Nevua (prophesy) as a Masa.
The Twelve Levels of Nevua
Posted onIn this fascinating shiur on Nevua, prophesy, rabbi David lists and explains the twelve levels of prophesy as described by the Rambam in Moreh Nevuchim. These twelve levels fall into three categories: pre-Nevua, prophetic dreams, and prophetic visions. The prophesy of Moshe Rabbeinu is the highest level possible.
The 13 Attributes
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discuses The 13 Attributes in connection to parenting.
Introduction
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi yitzchak Cohen gives an introduction to a new series Of Avos Derabbi Nasson
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Ten
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the 10th Perek of Mishanyot Pesachim as a zchut for a complete and speedy recovery for Shimon ben Ruth and Eliyahu ben Miriam who were critically wounded in the attack on Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav on Rosh Chodesh Adar bet 5768.
Malachi, Perek 1
Posted onWinding down his series on Trei Asar, Rabbi Hanoch Teller teaches the first perek of the Navi, Malachi. This class also discusses why in this world we rarely see retribution against the enemies of the Jews, and how to demonstrate true commitment to Hashem.
G-d as Part of the Jewish Nation
Posted onRabbi Moshe Weinberger continues the maamar of Atem Nitzavim.
The Sanctity of Family
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses Parshat BaMidbar and explains that in the Torah the holiness of a Jewish family is emphasized in a concrete way.
Reliving the Giving of the Torah
Posted onRabbi Avishai David explains that, on Shavuot, we not only commemorate the giving of the Torah, but we also try to relive the experience itself. We re-experience the drama of our receiving the Torah at Sinai.
The Key to Successful Dating
Posted onAs an experienced shadchan, Rabbi Hanoch Teller shares his secrets for successful dating.