Between Man and Man
Posted onThe last five Commandments all deal with man’s relationship to his fellow man. Yet a deeper look into these commandments reveals an outlook on the divinity found in every person and situation.
The last five Commandments all deal with man’s relationship to his fellow man. Yet a deeper look into these commandments reveals an outlook on the divinity found in every person and situation.
In this Torah Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen dicusses the 3 Pillars on which the worl is standing from the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins to explain the difficult prophesy of Zecharia HaNavi.
Rabbi Moshe Weinberger continues learning the ma’amar of the Alter Rebbe, Atem Nitzavim. This segment primarily focuses on various aspects of Rosh Hashana, yet its essential teachings are applicable in all times of the year.
Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the connection between Succot and the previous holidays of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the idea that Succot is the time of our rejoicing.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the combined parsha, Parshat Behar-Bechukotai. Rabbi Teller discusses the Torah perspective on the manner in which we view and act towards other people.
In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the Halachic Issue of a Stumbling – Block in the Torah
In continuing with the theme of trust, Rabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 121, which describes the ascent of closeness between Hashem and the “boteach”, one who trusts in Him.
Where is Haman in the Torah? Rabbi Hanoch Teller sheds light on this question. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 of Rabbi Teller’s shiurim go to www.ishiur.com
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the mitzva to experience redemption during the holiday of Pesach.
In this Torah class on Shalom Bayit, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg shares secrets of building successful marriages. This class is geared specifically to men.
In his discussion on Tehillim Perek 147, Rabbi Avishai David reviews a few segments of the mizmor, examining its evolution and development
In this class on Tehillim, chapter 95, Rabbi Avishai David speaks about the structure of the mizmor, famous as the opening Psalm in the prayer of Kabbalat Shabbat. Rabbi David explains how the two segments of the mizmor reflect the dual nature of Hashem’s Kingdom; universal on the one hand, and particular to the Jewish people on the other hand. Rabbi David also shows how this mizmor also relates to people traveling up to the Beit Hamikdash to serve Hashem.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi David teaches mizmor 80, which describes the Jewish Nation as a vineyard that has been broken into and trampled, and begs Hashem to tend to His vineyard again. This perek has many thematic and linguistic comparisons with mizmor 44 and 79, which are pointed out and explained in the class.
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his analysis of the mitzvah of Kiddush and moves into an explanation of the various customs associated with it.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David begins an exposition of perek 116. The Psalm can be divided into two parts, one focusing on a person’s troubles and challenges, while the second focuses on prayers for salvation. Any time of pain or struggle should be a cause of increased prayer and dependence on Hashem.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Tofer (sewing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to attach to each other on Shabbat, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his overview of the laws of Muktza, objects which may not be moved on Shabbat. This session focuses on items classified as Muktza Machmas Gufo, an object whose innate function makes it muktza on Shabbat.
Rabbi Avishai David examines the structure of Yirmiyahu’s three overtures.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David compares the content and structure of perek 21, which is addressed to the king, and perek 22, which is addressed to the king and the nation at the Beit Hamikdash. Rabbi David quotes the works of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik and Rabbi Aharon Soloveitchik as he defines the nuances within justice, as demonstrated with the many terms for justice which are mentioned in the Torah.
In this shiur (Torah class) on the nature of Prophesy, nevua, Rabbi Avishai David surveys the many examples of prophesies which were delivered together with a concrete action, which served as a portent of the future.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the big project called Parenting.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the seventh perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Allan Sherr , HY”D, who was killed in Mumbai, India .
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Reichman discusses the seventh Perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Yonadav Chaim ben Tzemach Hirschfeld, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how the way we keep Shabbos is designed to ensure that it becomes a spiritually meaningful day.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the approach to planting a Field according to Torah way as discussed in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Rabbi Hanoch Teller finishes his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Rabbi Weinberger discusses the concept of a bris from a different chassidic source, Chassidus Mevueres.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the Sukkah is a paradigm for seeing the stars within ourselves. We must recognize the inherent greatness that Hashem imparted to us and that He believes in us and shines His light through us.
Rabbi Avishai David discusses the Torah concept that the way in which we “walk” with G-d in return effects the way G-d will “walk” with us.