The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
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.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller extrapolates on the following idea by the Sfas Emes: waging war against each of the four types of concealment makes us more aware of Hashem’s presence in every facet of ourselves, others, and all the tribes of Israel.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the significance of the conflict between Greece and the Jews and discusses this conflict as a battle between the Greek and Jewish intellects.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Torah insights of the Sfas Emes for the fourth, fifth, and sixth nights of Chanuka, dealing with moving beyond everything that is ‘Greek’.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shares the Torah insights of the Sfas Emes, as he discusses the theme of each night of Chanuka. This class, the first in a three-part series, discusses the first three nights of Chanuka.
The Nations rejected the Torah, while the Jewish People said “Na’aseh V’nishma.” Exploring the secret of those who say “Hineini!”
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that G-d commands us in the Torah to count 50 days from Pesach until Shavuot. There is intense preparation for this holiday, for everything spiritual is determined that day
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses a great Torah lesson to be learned from the story of Rabbi Akiva’s students, who were illustrious scholars and who perished during Sefirat HaOmer.
The time of Sefirat HaOmer is a time of working on oneself. Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the particular character traits we must attain in order to make our acceptance of the Torah on Shavuot a lasting one.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday of Shavous.
Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavous.
Mrs. Shira Smiles Discusses Shavuot.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Sfirat Haomer.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why the holiday of Shavuot is called Atzeret.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavout.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discuses the Holiday of Shavout.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Shavuot.
Looking at the holiday of Pesach to help us gain knowledge of Hashem.
Why is the recitation of Hallel split into two parts at the Seder?
Connection between Pesach and Avraham Avinu.
We 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.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the holiday of Pesach
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Pesach.
Rabbi Avishai David discusses the origins of the holiday of Chanuka.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the time between Pesach and Shavuot.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday Of Pesach.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Shavuot.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller delves into the idea of courage on Chanukah.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Pesach.
