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Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller explains the Sefer Maalot Hatorah’s discussion of the power of Torah. Torah study enables one to uproot the initial base nature one is born with, and uplift oneself to the highest levels.
Mrs. Yehudit Weiss presents a survey of Rashi’s explanations of the three tenses relating to verbs.
Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the reasons for building a Mikdash or Mishkan, a physical place for Hashem’s Presence, and also discusses the dimensions and symbolism of the Shulchan, the holy table.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the meaning of the half shekel and what it represents.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson teaches the halachot pertaining to the role of a chazzan, one who leads a congregation in prayer. taken from the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, these halachot explain the purpose of having a chazzan.
Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions on contemporary issues sent in by Naaleh members throughout the world. This class addresses the challenge of shiduchim, handling chutzpah in children, natural childbirth, kollel life, tefilla, and other topics. Rebbetzin Heller responds to each question with compassion, wisdom, and clarity.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the Torah prohibitions against oppressing the vulnerable elements of society, and the obligation to lend money.
In discussing this weeks`s parsha, Parshat Mishpatim, Rabbi Reichman relays the laws of a Jewish servant and provides a critical perspective on our relationship with G-d and the Torah.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues teaching the introduction to the Sefer. In this class, Rabbi Ginsburg describes the potential to sin thousands of times in these areas, because of ignorance of the laws regarding proper speech.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh students around the world. This class addresses the pain of being childless, improving one’s self-image, how to send questions and requests for brachot to great Rabbis, the issue of family planning, and how to encourage young children to daven, among other topics. All questions are answered with Rebbetzin Heller’s inimitable wisdom and wit.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the ability of Torah to connect one to G-d.
On Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the concept of certain laws which are specific to the judges, to ensure a judgment of truth.
In this question and answer session with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, Naaleh’s students from around the world send in philosophical and practical questions on topics ranging from how to eliminate bad thoughts, to the correct way to recite Perek Shira, including questions on raising children, relationships in a marriage, and the significance of rain in Eretz Yisrael. All of the questions are addressed with Rebbetzin Heller’s inimitable humor and understanding.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Mishpatim, in accordance with the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses contemporary questions and issues sent in by Naaleh’s students from around the world. This class includes a discussion of how to balance work, chessed, and family, helping children adjust to a parent’s second marriage, teaching children about davening, and juggling different types of Shabbos guests. All issues are addressed with warmth, humor, and wisdom.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues the theme of recognizing G-d from His creations. Taken from the Chovot Halevavot, this class presents living proof of G-d’s greatness.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers an assortment of questions sent in by Naaleh’s female members across the globe. Rebbetzin Heller responds to each woman’s personal issue or challenge with sensitivity, wisdom, and warmth.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the topic of a minyan, from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. The class discusses the halachot of who exactly can be counted for a minyan, and which prayers need a minyan to be recited.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes presents the halachik obligation of listening to the Torah reading on Shabbat.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller responds to real life dilemmas and challenges sent in by Naaleh’s female students around the world. This class touches on issues such as rewarding children for helpful behavior, dealing with conflicts within a community, the intertwined destiny of husbands and wives, and understanding korbanot. Each question is answered with sensitivity and wisdom.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fast of the firstborns on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes analyzes the halachik and hashkafic underpinnings, deepening the understanding of the fast’s nature.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions posed by Naaleh’s female students across the globe. This session includes questions about moving to Israel, giving mussar to a friend in a delicate way, and breaking out of destructive patterns in marriage.
Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller explains the section of Sefer Maalot Hatorah which describes how learning Torah transforms a person. Through studying G-d’s wisdom, one becomes closer to Him, to the point that one begins to think and behave in a G-dly manner.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the various names of G-d and when it is appropriate to recite each one.
In his discussion on this week’s parsha, Parshat Yitro, Rabbi Hershel Reichman addresses the question of why the Torah was given on Shabbat.
In this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses real life issues and struggles of contemporary Jewish women around the world. This class deals with issues of community service, tzniut in thought as well as in action, difficult parents, and inspiring oneself.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the significance of various names of Yitro, Moshe Rabbeinu’s father in law. The names of Yitro teach us important elements of his spiritual makeup which affected Moshe and the entire Jewish People.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the requirements for a minyan while reciting kaddish and kedusha.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains the Chafetz Chaim’s proof that lashin hara was the root cause of the destruction of both the first and the second Beit Hamikdash.
Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes daf 11B, the Shitas Yerusahalmi that states that one must learn immediately after reciting Birchat Hatorah.
