Parshat Beshalach: Salvation at Sea
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller describes the amazing miracle of the Splitting of the Sea in Parshat Beshalach.
Category: Chumash Shemot
Mara – Bittersweet Waters
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the test the Jewish people encountered at Mara, and the laws they were taught there.
Noteworthy Notes
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On Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of saying the shirat hayam, the song of the splitting of the sea, every day in our davening.
The Plagues
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero explains some of the reasons for the plagues.
Parshat Bo: Freedom from Slave Mentality
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In this shiur (Torah class) on this week’s parsha, Parshat Bo, Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem Mishmuel to expound on both our physical and spiritual freedom from Egypt.
Hark to the Bark
Posted onOn Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk which states that “against the children of Israel, no dog shall wet its tongue.”
Pharoah’s Iron Heart
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero explores the justification for hardening Pharoah’s heart, and restricting his free will.
Awe of the Abode
Posted onOn Parshat Va’eira, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the plague of ‘barad’ (hail).
Parshat Shemot: Fundamentals of Hashem’s Chessed
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the fundamental question of whether the Jewish people deserved to be redeemed, or if it was an act of Divine Kindness.
Reluctant Messenger
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero dissects the episode of the Burning Bush, Hashem’s command to Moshe, and Moshe’s refusal. This Torah shiur does not assume any previous knowledge of Hebrew or experience with Biblical texts.
Fabulous Flame
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On Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the incident of the burning bush.
Parshat Bo
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses Parshat Bo.
Parshat Va’eira: Promised Redemption
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses G-d’s promises to the Jewish nation in Parshat Va’eira, as Moshe Rabbenu and his brother Aharon begin ‘negotiating’ with Pharoah to let the Jews leave Egypt.
Parshat Shemot: Persecution and Slavery
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginning of Parshat Shemot, which describes the subjugation and persecution of the Jewish people in Egypt.
Bells and Pomegranates
Posted onMrs. Smiles explores the symbolism of the coat of the Kohen Gadol, which was edged with bells and pomegranates.
Parshat Ki Tisa: Mind and Heart Connection
Posted onAharon’s Vision
Posted onIn this Parsha, the famous Chet Ha-egel, Sin of the Golden Calf, was committed. Mrs. Smiles discusses Aaron’s role in this event, and talks about the power of Teshuva.
Priestly Clothing, Stitches for Life
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses the special garments of the Kohanim, the priests.
Inner Sanctuary
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles delves into Parshat Terumah. Parshat Terumah discusses the buliding of the Mishkan, the Tabernacle. The task of building a Sanctuary for Hashem (G-d) is applicable to every Jew, who is charged with building a Sanctuary for G-d in is heart.
Parshat Yitro: Leaving Refidim, Coming to Sinai
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Yitro, Rabbi Hershel Reichman examines the Jewish people’s lack of self-confidence at Refidim, as well as their method of overcoming the depressed feelings by thinking of the bright future.
Totality of Torah
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles talks about Parshat Yitro. Parshat Yitro describes Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah to the Jewish Nation at Sinai. This class discusses Torah’s purpose and application to every aspect of our lives. Specifically, it focuses on the Ten Commandments and their application.
Parshat Beshalach: Emancipation of the Mind and of the Heart
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this parsha, Parshat Beshalach.
Living Faith
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Beshalach. The song of the Jews as they crossed the Yam Suf (Red Sea) and witnessed the final destruction of the Egyptian empire, was an expression of faith and joy.
Parshat Beshalach: Spiritual Emancipation
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses this weeks Torah portion, Parshat Beshalach.
Life’s Illusions
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Bo. As the Jews left Egypt, they received gold, silver, and many valuables from the Egyptians. Mrs. Smiles explores this episode and its significance,and discusses the proper perspective to material possesions.
Creating Sensitivities
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Va-eira. The story of the Jews’ enslavement in Egypt can be seen through the lense of developing proper middot (character traits), especially that of hakarak hatov (gratitude).
Parshat Vaeira: Understanding the Will of G-d
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vaeira, Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain a puzzling Midrash (Oral Torah explanation) regarding Moshe’s role in our redemption from slavery in Egypt.
Parshat Vaeira: Sole Reliance
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Vaeira, Rabbi Hershel Reichman talks about how the Torah describes the increasing hardship of the slavery in Egypt in order to increase the Jewish People’s loyalty to G-d and their leader Moshe Rabbeinu.
Parshat Shemot: Three Signs of Moshe Rabbeinu
Posted onIn his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents a perplexing conversation in the Torah that takes place between G-d and Moshe Rabbeinu, by the burning bush. Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem Mishmuel to delve into the deeper meaning of the exchange.
Path to Redemption
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles talks about the theme of redemption.