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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the dangers of bad leadership, as described by the prophet Yechezkel. The harm of false leaders is so great that even people who are great enough to maintain their level despite the opposition of society, such as Daniel, Noach, and Iyov, can’t rescue anyone but themselves from destruction.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the first commandment after the Revelation at Sinai, Matan Torah.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller entertains and uplifts with stories and lessons about the importance of politeness and respect when dealing with others.
Examines Yehuda’s judgment that Tamar should be burned.
On Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea of shalom and its connection to Shabbat.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek 41, which describes the tragic end of Jewish settlement of Eretz Yisrael after the churban. This happens because of the wicked murder of Gedalyahu ben Achikam.
In this Torah shiur on the laws and perspectives pertaining to one’s speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg begins klal 6 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which talks about the prohibition to believe or hear any derogatory speech about others.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller weaves together stories and lessons on the importance of gratitude.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on relating to others Rabbi Hanoch Teller focuses on the middah (character trait) of gratitude, and its impact on human relations.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on respecting others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller weaves together stories and lessons on the topic of judging others favorably.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches chapter 13, in which Yechezkel describes the damage done by false prophets, and those who offer false mystic escapes to sin and punishment.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the common traps that one can fall into when relating to one’s fellow man.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins with a discussion on refining one’s character.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the prayers of our Forefathers, Abraham, Issac and Jacob, and how those prayers affected the institution of prayer today.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws and mindsets relating to proper speech, Rabbi Ginsburg finishes the first half of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, completing a discussion of klal 5. Rabbi Ginsburg sums up the course with chizuk, encouragement, regarding developing a positive attitude towards other people, and trying to view others in a positive light.
In this chinuch shiur on deepening our children’s religious experience, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses inculcating the Torah value of being sameach b’chelko, satisfied with one’s lot in life, in children of all ages.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the background of the mitzvah of prayer.
Mrs. Chana Prero teaches the classical commentaries in analyzing Amalek’s attack on the Jewish People.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman presents an overview of the opinions of the Tosafos and the Rishonim regarding answering kedusha and Kaddish while one is reciting kriat shma.
On Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that says that if the Jewish people do what is just in Hashem’s Eyes, and observe the commandments, then all the diseases that Hashem placed upon Egypt, He will not bring upon the Jewish people.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the moving episode of Yirmiyahu’s choice after the Churban. Nevuchadnetzar offers Yirmiyahu the option of staying in the destroyed city of Jerusalem with a small remnant of the Jewish popluation, or going down to Babylon with the majority of the Jewish people. Yirmiyahu chooses to stay in Eretz Yisrael, so that Hashem will accompany His children in galut. Rabbi David ends with a discussion of the nature of ‘Shechinta b’Galuta”, Hashem in Exile.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues to explain the concept of Galut, exile, from a Chassidic perspective. In this lesson, Rabbi Reichman explores how exile is an integral part of G-d’s Master Plan for the Jewish People and the World’s history.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller relates the causes for people’s rebellion against Hashem, the ramifications of such rebellion, and why tzaddikim (righteous people) get punished when they did not sin.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins teaching Michtav Me’Eliyahu, Kuntress HaChessed, in which the midda (character trait) of kindness is discussed. In this segment, Rabbi Cohen expounds on the concept of being a giver and how one should strive to emulate G-d’s giving.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the Jews’ exit from Egypt.
In this chinuch shiur (class) on bringing depth to our children’s appreciation for Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses the balance between building a trusting relationship with one’s teen-aged children while still asserting the need for kibud av v’aim, and submission to parental authority.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues with detailing the halachot concerning the beginning of Shemoneh Esrai.
On Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the connection between the blood or Korban Pesach, and the blood of a Brit Milah, and its tremendous relevance for our lives.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek 39, which describes the conquest of Jerusalem and the exile of Tzidkiyahu and the Jewish people. Ironically, Yirmiyahu is protected by Nevuchadnetzar, while those powerful Jews who thought they would persevere are exiled.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches perek 12, which describes the exile of the Shechina, the Divine Presence, from Yerushalayim, and shows how the calamity of exile is also the beginning of the path to redemption.
