Category: Jewish calendar
The Jewish calendar is chock full of special days that have a unique influence on us and help us come closer to Hashem. The Torah calls the holidays, moadim, times of meeting with Hashem. This series of classes explores the transformative power of Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh, the fast days, and other Jewish holidays around the year. Popular classes include insightful lectures on The Days of Awe which takes a comprehensive look at this emotionally charged period, particularly focusing on the Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur prayers, explaining their structure, logical sequence, meaning, and symbolism. Students also examine Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik’s important work on Jewish Thought, Al HaTeshuva, which discusses repentance and self-improvement as a means to growth and ascension in service of Hashem. In Jerusalem: Echoes of Lament, a range of Naaleh teachers explore such thought-provoking questions as what were the causes of this destruction? What should we do to return to our former glory as G-d’s Holy people? How can we deepen our appreciation of Jewish unity in order to rectify the sin of disunity that caused the destruction? Other topics include classes on Chanuka, Tu B’shevat, Purim, Pesach, Shavuot, Sefira, Lag B’aomer, and the Three Weeks.
Struggle and Supplication
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavout.
Accepting The Torah
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discuses the Holiday of Shavout.
Essential Essence Shavuot
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Shavuot.
Pesach: The Journey from “And You Shall Know That I Am Hashem” to “The World Will Be Filled with the Knowledge of Hashem”
Posted onLooking at the holiday of Pesach to help us gain knowledge of Hashem.
Seder: Splitting of Songs
Posted onWhy is the recitation of Hallel split into two parts at the Seder?
Compassion and Connection
Posted onConnection between Pesach and Avraham Avinu.
Pesach: 4 minutes of Inspiration
Posted onWe learn in the Torah that Yaakov “took” the blessing from Yitzchak on the Seder night. Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how, during this time, we need to tap into the tremendous blessings that are ready to be bestowed upon us by G-d and his accompanying angels. The Seder night is a time to daven, pray for our children and for future generations.
Recognition and Rejoicing
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the holiday of Pesach
Pesach
Posted onSilver Setting
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Pesach.
Chanuka
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses the origins of the holiday of Chanuka.
Mesorah And Middot
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the time between Pesach and Shavuot.
Who Knows One
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday Of Pesach.
Everlasting Experience
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavuot.
The Courage of Chanukah
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller delves into the idea of courage on Chanukah.
Returning To Roots
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Pesach.
The Unique Role of the Kohen
Posted onRabbi Yehoshua Hartman explains why the victory over the Greeks had to come though the Kohanim.
Pesach Seder Parenting
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the parenting approach to the Seder.
Elul Through Yom Kippur: 40 Days of Recreating Our Reality
Posted onA unique look into the Yomim Noraim period.
Days of Judgement Unlike Any Others – Part 1
Posted onIf we are judged every day, why do we have a day of judgment on Rosh Hashanah?
Alenu L’shabeyach: Gigantic Gratitidue
Posted onUnderstanding the monumental prayer of Aleinu L’shabai’ach recited in a unique fashion during the Yamim Noraim.
Shavuot
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the holiday of Shavuot.
Capitulation Chessed And Chinuch
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the holiday Of Pesach.
Incredible Investment
Posted onThe immense opportunity of the month of Elul.
Teshuva
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds upon the Torah concept of Teshuva, repentance.
Super Sensitivity
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira smiles discusses the Holy Day of Yom Kippur.
Teshuva
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the importance of Teshuva.
Yom Kippur – Hardened Hearts
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles gives insight into the holy day of Yom Kippur.
Divine Disgrace
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Yom Kippur, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Al Cheit of Chillul Hashem, the terrible sin of disgracing the name of Hashem, and how we can live a life of bringing honor to His name.