Parshat Ki Tavo
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the storyline of Parshat Ki Tavo.
Category: Chumash Devarim
Parshat Va’etchanan
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller relates the storyline of Parshat Va-etchanan, with selected insights and comments.
Parshat Devarim
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller relates the storyline of Parshat Devarim, with selected insights and comments.
Parshat V’zot Habracha: The Look of Moshe Rabbeinu
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Hashem’s offer to Moshe Rabbeinu to look at the Land of Israel. Moshe Rabbeinu’s look was not just a physical act; it’s spiritual significance is analyzed according to the Shem MiShmuel.
Parshat Haazinu: Beyond Free Will
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman analyzes Moshe Rabbeinu’s comparison of Heaven and Earth to fulfilling the Torah’s commandments. The Shem MiShmuel explains the symbolism of heaven and Earth as bodies which act completely in accordance with G-d’s Will, an ideal which we all aspire to.
Parshat Vayeilech: Causes of Sin
Posted onIn this shiur(class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains an enigmatic Midrash which explains the word Vayeilech as a form of a rebuke. Based on the Shem Mishmuel, Rabbi Reichman launches into a discussion about the causes of sin and how to prevent sinning.
Parshat Ki Tavo: Submission to G-d
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the idea of bowing before G-d. This discussion is prompted by a difficult Midrash found in reference to this week’s parsha, Parshat Ki Tavo. Based on the Shem Mishmuel, this class provides a Chassidic interpretation of an essential act of prayer.
Parshat Nitzavim: Steadfast Faith
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the meaning of the bris (covenant) that takes place between Hashem and the Jewish People, in this week’s parsha, Parshat Nitzavim. The Shem MiShmuel explains the underlying essence of the bris as the commitment to Hashem in all circumstances, both positive and negative.
Ki Teitzei: The Power of Unity
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on this week’s parsha, Parshat Ki Teizei, based on the Shem MiShmuel, which explains the secret to the Jewish people’s success in war as a function of unity within us.
Parshat Shoftim: Shema Yisrael
Posted onThis week’s Parsha, Parshat Shoftim, discusses the Torah concept and details of war. Rashi writes that the merit of Shema Yisrael will protect Jewish soldiers. Rabbi Reichman explains this idea, based on the Shem MiShmuel, in terms of the connection between the mind and the heart of every Jew.
Parshat Re’eh: Dwelling of G-d: Shilo vs. Jerusalem
Posted onThis week’s Parsha of Re’eh, the Torah discusses a dwelling for G-d within this world. In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Reichman compares the spiritual significance between the Mishkan in Shilo and the Beis HaMikdash in Jerusalem based on the explanation of the Shem Mishmuel.
Parshat Eikev: Mind and Heart United
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaches Chassidut on the parsha, Parshat Eikev. The elements of mind and heart often conflict with one another. Yet, the Torah teaches how to combine mind and heart creating one powerful drive in the service of G-d.
Parshat Devarim: The Spiritual Wars of Israel
Posted onIn this class on the Chassidic thought on Parshat Devarim, Rabbi Hershel Reichman elaborates on the interpretations of the Shem Mishmuel to Parshat Devarim. In this shiur, Rabbi Reichman discusses why the appointment of judges is part of the story of the Meraglim, and explains that Jewish wars involve a spiritual war as well as a physical war. Rabbi Reichman expands the topic with an analysis of the two types of yetzer hara, and reveals how the method of defeating all yitzrei hara is commitment to truth.
Beauty of Eretz Yisrael
Posted onDiscusses how through Moshe’s request we gain a deeper understanding of the qualities of Eretz Yisrael.
Class 13
Posted onRav Lach
Posted onExplains Hashem’s response to Moshe Rabbeinu’s request.
Hashem’s Response
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Posted onPrerequisites for Entering the Land of Israel
Posted onPresents an understanding of Moshe’s request to go into Eretz Yisrael.
Understanding the Word “Na”
Posted onAddresses the question: What does “na” mean?
Class 7
Posted onSecond Passuk
Posted onContinues her deep analysis of the second passuk of Va’etchanan.
Va-etchanan-Moshe’s Prayers
Posted onLaimor
Posted onUnderstanding the word “laimor”.