Lending Money
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In this shiur (Torah class) on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the mitzvot of lending money and hachnasat orchim (hospitality).
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Tragedy: A Call to Unity
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In this Torah shiur (class) in memory of the Fogel family of Itamar who were killed al kiddush Hashem, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about increasing our love for one another and our appreciation of our shared destiny.
Taking Collateral
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In this class on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his discussion of the laws of lending, focusing specifically on the laws relating to taking a collateral from a poor man, to ensure that he will repay the loan.
Obligation for Kindness
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the mitzvot ben adam l’chaveiro, between people, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains that kindness towards others is not merely commendable; it is a Torah obligation.
Achdut: The Prerequisite for Redemption
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) in memory of the Fogel family, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the connection between Jewish Unity and the Geulah, redemption.
Priorities in Lending, Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the positive ripple effects of giving a loan.
The Parameters of Loving One’s Neighbor
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on relating to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his discussion of the practical applications of the mitzva to love one’s neighbor, Ahavat Yisrael.
Priorities in Lending
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg talks about revenge and bearing a grudge when it comes to lending money, and the guidelines for prioritizing who receives a loan.
Love Your Neighbor – To What Extent?
Posted onIn this mussar talk on proper human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how far one must go to fulfill the dictum of love your neighbor.
Living with Integrity
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Dayan Shlomo Cohen, author of the highly acclaimed series on Jewish Monetary Law, Pure Money, begins a fascinating journey through the foundations and practical applications of ethical financial behavior.
Perek 39: Gog’s End
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the fate of Gog, and explains the concept of burying anyone who dies, and the innate kedusha, holiness, of every human being.
Approaching G-d
Posted onIn this memorial shiur l’iluy nishmas the Fogel family, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg helps to understand our relationship to Hashem through a study of the wording on the brachot, the building blocks of prayer.
Tefilla: Proactive Response
Posted onIn this memorial shiur for the members of the Fogel family who died al kiddush Hashem, Mrs. Shira Smiles teaches about Tefilla, prayer, as the proper response to tragedy. Mrs. Smiles also shows the important role of tefilla in the celebration of Purim.
Shimon and Levi
Posted onDiscusses the naming of Shimon and Levi, and how they represent the eradication of evil and the ultimate connection to Hashem.
Laws of Lending, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his elucidation of the laws of interest-free money lending, as described by the Chofetz Chaim
Perek 38: Gog and Magog: The Final War
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the navi Yechezkel’s description of Gog and Magog, who they are and why they will fight against us.
Rachel and Leah’s Roles
Posted onExplains what it means when the Torah describes Leah as being hated, and explores Leah’s ability to have children while Rachel becomes childless. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the naming of Leah’s first child, Reuven.
Parshat Pekudei: G-d’s Cloud of Glory
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Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Pekudei.
Perek 37: The Revival of the Dry Bones
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the famous prophesy of the revival of the dry bones, and the message it has for each of us.
The Ultimate Chessed: Lending Money
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins part I of the sefer, which discusses the laws of lending money
Bountiful Blessings
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On Parshat Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the bracha that Moshe blessed Klal Yisrael upon the completion of the mishkan.
Selflessness for the Greater Good
Posted onSpeaks about Yaakov’s ability to step outside of his own need to keep the Torah, and to recognize that the ultimate good for Klal Yisrael was to marry Rachel and Leah.
Perek 36: Final Return
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the prophesies relating to the Geula, redemption, of the Jewish people, and the return to our land and ourselves.
Mirroring Majesty
Posted onOn Parshat Vayakhel, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the description of the kior, the sink, which was made of mirrors donated by the women.
The Power of the Sechel
Posted onSpeaks about the power of the sechel, as seen in Rachel putting aside her jealousy, and Yaakov not getting angry at Lavan. Mrs. Smiles also examines the roles of Bilha and Zilpa.
The Mitzvot that Relate to Chessed
Posted onIn the final introduction to Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the many mitzvot in the Torah which pertain to chessed, kindness to others.
Covenant II; Constant Challenge
Posted onOn Parshat Ki Tisa, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines how the sin of the golden calf transformed Jewish history, specifically in relation to the tablets.
The Signs
Posted onDiscusses Rachel’s mesirut nefesh in giving over the signs, and Leah’s part in it.
Chessed in the Torah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the numerous places in the Chumash which mention chessed, kindness to others, and shows how Torah is based on the principle of Chessed.
Secret of the Spice
Posted onOn Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the last perek in the parsha, which details the altar for the incense.