Men and Women: The Goal of Humanity
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces the class topic, and discusses what being human is about, and why Hashem divided Adam into two segments.
Category: Tanach
This series of classes on Tanach delves into the deeper meaning hidden within the holy texts of the Torah, Prophets, and Scriptures applying its timeless messages to life. Courses focus on the structure and beauty of the texts, the historical background, and the spiritual impact that the timeless words of Tanach have on our lives today. Explore the precision and pathos contained in Tehilim, study the prophecies of Yirmiyahu, Yechezkel, Daniel, and Trei Asar analyzing pivotal concepts such as sin, retribution, repentance, forgiveness, and redemption, and analyze the struggles and the eternal lessons contained within the timeless words of the Megillot.
Returning from the Depths
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the nature of doing Teshuva by looking at the methods used by Esther and Mordechai.
Spiritual Battle
Posted onIn perek 3, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Hashem’s Hashgacha, the purpose of Amalek, and the spiritual forces at battle.
Eternal Struggle: Mordechai and Haman
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller examines Perek 2, with an introduction to Mordechai and Esther, and a deepening of our understanding of the galut, exile, and the specific roles of Haman and Mordechai.
Perakim 8 & 9
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Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the comparison of Klal Yisrael to animals and birds and the analogy of sin to sickness, and discusses the importance of avoidance of ‘sheker’.
Luxurious Exile
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes Megillat Esther as a means of understanding our relationship to everything the Persian exile represents, and Hashem’s plan in exposing us to it.
Perakim 7 & 8
Posted onRabbi Avishai David focuses on the theme of Perek 7 in Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Perek 7
Posted onIn his continued discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David speaks about how this Perek is the fulcrum of Perakim 5-9.
Perakim 5-9: False Security
Posted onIn his continued discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David demonstrates the structure of perakim 5-9. In addition, he discusses the false sense of security encouraged by the leaders of Yirmiyahu’s time, who assured the population that the Temple would never be destroyed.
Perakim 5 & 6
Posted onIn his discussion on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 5 & 6, and then contrasts the two.
Perakim 2, 3, and 4
Posted onRabbi Avishai David does an overview of Perakim 2, 3, and 4, in Sefer Yirmiyahu, and discusses the differing tones in each perek.
Perek 2
Posted onRabbi Avishai David talks about the role of the Jewish people, Klal Yisrael, as being the epicenter of everything, as well as the role of the land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael.
Perek 1
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the first Perek of Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Yirmiyahu, A Leader Like Moshe?
Posted onRabbi Avishai David ends his introduction to Sefer Yirmiyahu with the Abarbanel’s comparison of Yirmiyahu with Moshe Rabbeinu and the Malbim’s critique of this description.
A Historical Examination
Posted onIn this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the historical backdrop of Yirmiyahu HaNavi, and the circumstances that prompted his Nevu’ah.
Heel of Messiah
Posted onLast installment of Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak.
The True Prophet
Posted onRabbi Avishai David continues his Introduction to Prophecy with a definition of one who can be considered a true Prophet.
Beginning and End
Posted onExplains how the ending of the episode of Akeidat Yitzchak is actually a new beginning in his Avodat Hashem.
The Distinction Between Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim
Posted onRabbi Avishai David continues his class on Sefer Yirmiyahu by exploring the distinctions between Torah, Nevi’im and Ketuvim.
Avraham’s Ram
Posted onDiscusses the meaning of Avraham’s ram.
What is Prophesy?
Posted onRabbi Avishai David begins his class on Sefer Yirmiyahu by exploring certain issues relating to the 24 sefarim (books) of the Tanach.
Akeidat Yitzchak
Posted onExpounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak.
Call of the Angel
Posted onDiscusses the angel’s call to Avraham to stop what he is doing and not to harm his son.
Tears of a Father, Tears of a Son
Posted onDiscusses the poignant moments of Avraham actually performing the Akeida.
The Binding of Yitzchak
Posted onAddressing many of the glaring questions that appear in the Torah’s narrative of this episode.
Simple Faith
Posted onAnalyzing the centrality of prayer learned from Avraham Avinu’s prayer to Hashem at the top of the mountain.
Meaningful Dialogue
Posted onObserving the meaningful dialogue between Avraham Avinu tells Yitzchak Avinu, replete with hidden messages about love between a father and son, self-nullification before G-d and more.
‘Stay Here with the Donkey’
Posted onWhy would Avraham Avinu disparagingly refer to his son and servant as ‘the nation that is similar to a donkey?’
‘He Saw the Place From Afar’
Posted onWhy does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as ‘the place’?
The Chamor: Harnessing Materialism
Posted onA Teaching of the great speed and desire with which Avraham Avinu performs the Akeida and understanding the significance of our forefather’s use of the donkey.