Path to Teshuva
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his theme of Teshuva, repentance, in this shiur (Torah class). The class discusses examples of true teshuva, and a discussion of what can be expected of us over the Days of Awe.
Category: Elul, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur
Soul Food
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the “Al Chet” for items concerning food and drink, and focuses on the mindset one must develop through proper brachot, etiquette of eating, and netillat yadayim (washing of the hands).
Yom Kippur: Sin of Swindling
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Yom Kippur, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the prayer of Neilah, and in particular, the line that says that we should “refrain from the repressiveness of our hand.”
Yom Kippur: A Gift Of Clarity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the holy day of Yom Kippur.
Days Of Awe
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Heller discusses Rosh Hashana and the Holy days.
Path to Teshuva, Part I
Posted onIn this shiur (class) on Teshuva, Rabbi Hanoch Teller outlines the path to true repentance. Peppered with inspirational, poignant, and humorous stories, the theme of Teshuva is masterfully illustrated with real life examples.
Multi-Dimensional Teshuva
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the concept of Teshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka, and their ability to annul the evil decree.
Yom Kippur The Avoda of the Cohen Gadol
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses the Holy day of Yom Kippuer and the woek the Cohen Gadol does on that day
Days of Awe
Posted onIn this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the importance of taking advantage of this special time of year
Maftir Yonah
Posted onIn 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.
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
Yom Kippur
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Double Days
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why Rosh Hashana is a two day holiday.
The Silent Sound Of The Shofar
Posted onThe Businessman’s Approach To Rosh Hashana
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the business approach to Rosh Hashana.
Rosh Hashana – Recognizing Reality
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Rosh Hashana.
Sovereignty and Sweetness
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the minhag of dipping challah and apples into honey, and what the significance is of the honey.
Rosh Hashana: Our Turn
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Rosh Hashana, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises some questions and answers to remind us of the basic ideas of the holiday.
Harbingers of Blessing: A Practical Guide to the Simanim of Rosh Hashana
Posted onIn 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.
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.
Rosh Hashana: Dual Aspects of the Day
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the aspects of simcha (joy), and din (judgment) that are intrinsic to the day. Rabbi Ginsburg also explains why Rosh Hashana an important predecessor to Aseret Yemai Teshuva and Yom Kippur.
Merciful Judgment
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on the prayer of ‘Unetaneh Tokef’, Rabbi Avishai David discusses three possible ways of understanding this powerful prayer. The theme of this prayer is the awesomeness of judgment, which evokes fear and terror, followed by the relief that is felt upon the declaration that we can turn judgment into mercy through Teshuva, Tefilla, and Tzedaka.
The Beginning
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Rosh Hashana
Posted onPresenting Rosh Hashana, Malchiyos Shofros and Zichronos.
Judging Judiciously
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the holy day of Yom Kippur and how we must work on judging others favorably so that Hashem will act the same with us.
Solidarity And Sensitivity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the month of Elul
Selichot: Keys to Forgiveness, Part II
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the Selichot prayers, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the Selichot, specifically the themes of repentance and forgiveness. One of the main themes of the Selichos is that our neshama is incorruptable, and we must use this opportunity to return the part of ourselves that remains pure despite our sins.
Selichot: Keys to Forgiveness, Part I
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the Selichot prayers recited before Rosh Hashana and during the Yamim Noraim, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of Selichot. Rabbi David discusses the content of the Selichot, their themes, and their purpose. He also discusses why Selichot are recited at night and not during the day