Profound Purity
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On Parshiyot Tazria and Metzora, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on one of the aspects of the purification process for tzara’at.
Category: Chumash Vayikra
Deepening the Relationship
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On parshiyot Behar and Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles points out that parshat Behar begins with the mitzvah of shemitah, and then discusses interpersonal relations specifically in the area of monetary help for individuals.
Blessings from G-d
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero delves into the blessings listed in this parsha.
The Mitzvah of Peah
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the mitzvah of Peah, leaving a corner of one’s filed unharvested, to benefit the poor. The mitzvah is mentioned in the previous parsha as well. Mrs. Prero explains the root of this mitzva, and analyzes its repetition in the Chumash.
Parshat Achrei-Mot-Kedoshim
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents specific mitzvot from Parshat Achrei-Mot and Kedoshim.
Living Kedusha
Posted onOn Parshat Acharei Mot and Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about how we are to understand and define what keduasha is.
Parshat Acharei Mot & Kedoshim
Posted onParshat Tazria-Metzora
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview on Parshat Tazria-Metzorah.
More than Mold
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero gives an overview of the affliction of tzaraat, and its causes.
The Treasure Within
Posted onOn Parshat Tazria-Metzora, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the tzaraat that effects the home.
Parshat Tzav: Inner Service of G-d
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Parshat Tzav relays the importance of the inner spiritual service of G-d.
Parshat Vayikra
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller points out some of the important themes of Sefer Vayikra in general and specifically Parshat Vayikra.
Moshe and Aharon’s Disagreement
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero explains a cryptic episode in Parshat Shemini, where it seems that the revered Moshe Rabbeinu and his holy brother Aharon the Kohen Gadol, have an intense disagreement. This class does not assume any prior knowledge of Hebrew or familiarity with Biblical texts.
Parshat Bechukotai: Blessings of Torah
Posted onIn Parshat Bechukotai, the Torah lists the rewards for following in Hashem’s path. While discussing this week’s parsha, Rabbi Reichman uses the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel to explain these rewards and what exactly is incumbent upon us.
Maintaining Perspective
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Bechukotai. The Parsha teaches us the importance of constantly investing in our relationship with G-d.
Parshat Behar: Relinquishing the I
Posted onRabbi Reichman continues his discussion of the Shem MiShmuel’s theme of the individual vs. the community, focusing on how the individual manages to be part of the community without losing his self.
Parshat Behar: Personal and Communal Commitment to Torah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s comparison between shemitah and yovel and explains the difference between the individual’s and the community’s commitment to Torah.
Living Judaism
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Behar. The message of Shmitta and other topics in this Parsha is one encouraging us to constantly struggle and grow through every challenge G-d brings.
Parshat Emor: Bridging the Gap
Posted onBased on the double usage of the instruction to tell the Kohanim in the first passuk, Rabbi Reichman discusses the connection between intellect and emotion and how to bridge the gap.
Passing Judgment
Posted onOn Parshat Kedoshim, Shira Smiles speaks about judging one’s fellow Jew favorably.
Parshat Kedoshim: Pathways to Holiness
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain the commandment of “Kedoshim Tihiyu,” (Be Holy) as a specific pathway of achieving holiness.
Parshat Kedoshim: The Purpose of Israel
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the purpose of the land of Israel and elaborates on its unique characteristics.
Parshat Acharei Mot: Fear before Love
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman teaches Parshat Acharei Mot which deals with the deaths of Aharon HaCohen’s sons, Nadav and Avihu. The Shem MiShmuel learns lessons of our approach to G-d from their untimely deaths.
Parshat Metzora: Seeing the Good
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains that through a unique understanding of the affliction of tzaraas, Shem MiShmuel expounds on fundamental ideas of how to view our fellow Jew.
Parshat Tazria: Fresh Beginnings
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Reichman discusses how this week’s parsha,Parshat Tazria teaches us about our constant relationship with Hashem.
Narrow Vision
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles teaches Parshat Tazriah. The Parsha speaks at length about the laws of Tzara’at, leprosy.
Holy Bites
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Shemini. The Torah lists Kosher and non-Kosher animals. What is the significance of the mitzvah of keeping Kosher?
Parshat Vayikra: Giving for G-d
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Moshe’s unique characteristic- his ability to give all for the Almighty.
Parshat Shemini: Moshe and Aharon – Two Forms of Strength
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem Mishmuel which compares Moshe and Aharon’s styles of leadership and spirituality, invoking lessons of our own spiritual methods.
Honest Gains
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles provides an inside look into Parshat Kedoshim.