The Joy of Succot
Posted onRabbi Beinish Ginsburg outlines four reasons that we celebrate the holiday of Succot in the month of Tishrei, and explains how they relate to the Simcha (joy) of the holiday.
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Candle Lighting as Kabbalat Shabbat
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In this shiur, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the various halacha lemaaseh aspects of Shabbat candle lighting, including whether one can fulfill one’s obligation with electric lights. In addition, Rabbi Isaacson analyzes the various opinions regarding whether candle lighting triggers the onset of Shabbat.
Parshat Terumah: The Mishkan Within Us
Posted onRebbetzin Heller provides a short thought on the weekly Torah parsha, Parshat Terumah.
Hallel, Part 3: Perek 114
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explore the perakim of Hallel. Perek 114 is the triumphant chapter which describes the joy of the redemption from Egypt, B’tzeit Yisrael Mimitzrayim. Rabbi David explains both the structure and the messages of this beautiful Psalm.
Ransom
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the Jewish Ethical questions regarding Ransom
Muktza, Part 3
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson describes the laws relating to an object whose primary use is prohibited on Shabbat (kli shemelachto l’issur), and an object whose primary function is permitted on Shabbat (kli shemelachto l’heter).
Days of Judgement Unlike Any Others – Part 2
Posted onWhy does Yom Kippur, the Day of Forgiveness, come after the Day of Judgment? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Elul: Recognizing the Relationship
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In this shiur (Torah class), which focuses on the month of Elul, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the mood of the month, and examines the seeming ‘trickery’ of being on our best behavior during the month of Elul, when the judgment is approaching.
Elul: The Shofar’s Wake Up Call
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Elul, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg connects the message of the blowing of the shofar, which is done every day of the month, to the essence of the month of Elul.
Elul: Month of Relationships
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him.
Hallel Part 2: Connecting to G-d with Praise
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, perek 113, Rabbi Avishai David continues to describe the uniqueness of the Hallel prayer, which parallels the components of praise, request, and thanks found in the Shemoneh Esrai. In this perek, we see both Hashem’s transcendence and His immanence, as tzaddikim can reach tremendous levels of connection with Him.
Deceit
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses Deceit in Halacha
The Seder and Matan Torah, Part 2
Posted onIn this Pesach shiur, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues to point out various hints and connections to Matan Torah found in the Haggadah.
Categories of Muktza Objects
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his introduction to the laws of Muktza, focusing on the various categories of Muktza objects and beginning an in-depth discussion of the kli shem’lachto l’issur, an object whose primary use is prohibited on Shabbat.
Between the Sieges
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the time Between the Sieges
Perek 1
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the first perek of Tehillim, which contrasts the personality of a Tzaddik with that of a Rasha.
All Tied Up: Applications of the Melacha of Koshair
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses permitted and prohibited methods of tying knots of Shabbat.
The Essence & Rectification of the 3 Weeks
Posted onIn this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the The Essence & Rectification of the 3 Weeks
Desiring And Delving
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In this class (shiur) on the period of Bein Hamitzarim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the aveilut for the churban and how it is not a lament for the past but a way of bringing us to the reality of the geulah within us.
Perakim 10 & 11
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Rabbi Avishai David explains the distinction between Klal Yisrael and the Umot HaOlam.
The Three Weeks
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the 3 Weeks.
Perek 18
Posted onRabbi Avishai David delves into Perek 18 in this shiur on Sefer Yirmiyahu.
When To Be Smart And When To Be Right
Posted onIn this class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses When to be smart and when to be right.
Experiencing G-d
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explanation of Nevua as a spiritual goal that all Jews should work toward.
Relating To The Churban
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Helps us get a deeper understanding of the churban and how it relates to our lives
Teaching Our Children Torah
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman deepens our understanding of the Mitzvah to teach our children Torah. He states that Jewish parenting is essentially the commandment to teach Torah to our children.
Building Ourselves Building Our Nation
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how on this day of mourning we have to create unity
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Two
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In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns Mishnayot Brachot Perek Bet in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Mumbai
Breaking Barriers
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the 3 weeks.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Two
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the second chapter of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Gavriel Sandler, HY’D, who was killed by a terrorist on the Otzar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France and Avraham David ben Naftali Moses, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.