Yaakov and Esav, Both Chosen at Birth
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In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds on the idea that Yaakov and Esav were both born potential tzadikim, though each one was meant to focus on a different aspect of serving G-d.
Category: Machshava
This series explores a wide ranging number of thought provoking topics on Jewish thought including the 13 Principles of Faith, how to connect to Hashem, understanding prophecy, the nature of the Chosen People, perspectives on Jewish unity and exile, overcoming adversity, the meaning of trust, reward and punishment, and the centrality of Torah Study.
In Principles of Faith, Reb. Tziporah Heller analyzes Maimonides’ Thirteen Principles of Faith as well as the philosophical discussions of the Maharal on faith. In Bitachon: Meaning of Trust, she expounds on the concept of trust in G-d as the ultimate provider of all of Man’s needs, how to focus on joy as the key to developing a trustful relationship, and ways to properly face the challenges of life. In The Centrality of Torah series, Reb. Heller examines the role of the Torah as the source for directing the Jewish nation in their unique task in this world and how it defines the path towards the ultimate redemption.
Additional classes include a comprehensive study of Netivot Olam and Netzach Yisrael, by Rabbi Yehuda Loewe, the Maharal of Prague, a seventeenth-century rabbi who authored many books of Jewish philosophy. Rebbetzin Heller examines the nature of the evil inclination.and how to combat it. Further classes focus on the causes of suffering, and how it serves as a catalyst for growth, the nature of discord, and the inherent qualities of peace, the causes of the destruction of the First and Second Temples, and the changes in perspective and behavior that must occur in order to rectify this damage.
Depend Solely on G-d
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the practical application of the Eight Principals of Bitachon, with their application in real-life scenarios.
The Choice to be Chosen
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the story of Yishmael’s banishment from Avraham’s household and how Avraham was given the status of chosen, but only one of his sons inherited that status.
Appointed by G-d
Posted onAbraham, father of the belief in the G-d of Israel, asked G-d “How will I know that my children will want the legacy of Faith You are promising me?” G-d answered him through the symbolism of the animals sacrificed at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
The Promise
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the legacy of the Jews’ role as the Chosen People as beginning with the Promise of G-d to Abraham at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
Who is the Provider
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that part of trusting G-d is depending on Him wholeheartedly to provide for all our physical needs.
Rav Dessler
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about Rav Eliyahu Eliezer Dessler, the Mashgiach of Yeshivat Ponovitch in Bnei Brak.
Joyful Trust
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on the meaning of trust, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how One who trusts in G-d is always filled with joy at His kindness to us. Rebbetzin Heller explains the above concept by beginning to teach the Gate of Joy of the Orchot Tzaddikim.
The Chazon Ish
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller tells the story of Itche Gershtenkorn’s fortitude and ultimate success in raising funds for and eventually building the city of Bnei Brak.
The Construction of Bnei Brak
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the fascinating tale of the construction of the famous city of Bnei Brak.
The Unsung Hero
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller recounts the untold story of Reb Itche Gerstenkorn, a Chassid from Warsaw, who was the Founder and Builder of the Torah City in Bnei Brak. In this shiur, Rabbi Teller discusses the intriguing details of the practical building of the city.
Miriam: The Voice of Yearning
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In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that the three redeemers from Egypt were Moshe, Aaron and Miriam, and that in the Final Redemption, we will emulate Miriam’s yearning for G-d, and merit His Salvation.
The Nature of Future Redemption
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Torah perspective on what the Final Redemption will be like. The Redemption from Egypt described is the prototype of all future redemptions. The Maharal explains the details of this parallel.
Sprouts of Redemption
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller focuses on the essence of redemption and the causes that will bring it about. This class is based on teachings in the Sefer Netivot Olam of the Maharal.
Final Redemption
Posted onMoving on from Galus, Rebbetzin Heller explores the Final Redemption, may it come speedily in our days.
Teachers of the Generation
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller finishes off the Spring semester with the wrapping up of his Torah theme of Bnei Brak, looking at the lives of Rav Dessler, the Steipler and Rav Shach.
Physical Strength vs. Spritual Blessing
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the fall of the city of Beitar during the time of the Churban (the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash). The Maharal, in his book the Netivot Olam, gleans from the tragic episode fundamental Torah principles of waging war, in a physical and spiritual manner.
Defeat of Great Cities
Posted onContinuing with the roots of the Churban, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s commentary of the city of Tur-Malka and the cause of its destruction.
The Steipler – A Giant Among Men
Posted onContinuing with the giants of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Teller describes the unbelievable determination and self sacrifice of the Steipler.
Destruction of Unity – The Three Weeks
Posted onStarting a new topic, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins the Maharal’s classic work, Netzach Yisrael, analyzing the causes of the Churban Beis HaMikdash, specifically the story of Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza.
Rising to Greater Heights
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the arrival of the Chazon Ish to Bnei Brak helped the city to flourish as a stronghold of Torah learning and observance in Eretz Yisrael.
Multilayered Shalom
Posted onIn this shuir, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s explanation of Achitofel’s commandments to his sons as the three essential aspects of peace.
Foundations of Greatness
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginnings of Bnei Brak, which set the tone for a city completely based on Torah.
Korach-The Ultimate Machloket
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the Maharal uses the example of Korach to explain and analyze the motives and actions of a machloket.
People Person
Posted onContinuing with his discussion on Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Rabbi Hanoch Teller focuses on Rav Auerbach’s incredible relationship with his fellow man, specifically widows and orphans.
Times of Separation, Times of Closeness
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s exposition on the idea of boundaries, which cause both separations and closeness.
Beloved to All
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, teacher of Rabbi Hanoch Teller, was a giant in Torah scholarship and middot. Rabbi Teller provides us a vivid picture of Rav Shlomo Zalman’s greatness.
Separations Between People
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Maharal’s explanation of the essence of “machloket”, disputes, utilizing the letters which comprise the word. This class offers a deep Torah look at words and their meanings.
Final Requests
Posted onFinishing the discussion of “Bircat Hamazon”, Rebbetzin Heller explains the additions for Shabbat and Yom Tov, as well as the final requests after the fourth bracha.
Soul Connections and Bonding: Woman’s Power
Posted onThe Torah forces us to acknowledge the power of a woman physical attributes in creating soul connections and bonding within a male/female relationship. This shiur entails a discussion of why this is so, and practical applications of the Torah’s guidelines for appropriate male/female interactions.