Lessons to Live By
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The final class on the Sale of Yosef, summarizing the lessons that can be gleaned from this poignant section of the Torah.
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Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 19
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions that have been sent in by Naaleh’s female students around the world. Some of the issues discussed include developing love for Hashem, balancing home responsibilities with Torah study, struggles with secular media, and how to practice self control.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 18
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on contemporary Jewish life, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent to her by Jewish women across the globe. Some of the issues Rebbetzin Heller addresses are the concept of bashert as it relates to second marriages, dealing with unhappy children, coping with a miscarriage, developing a personal identity outside of one’s occupation, and suggested ways to deepen one’s chidren’s understanding of Purim.
Recognizing G-d
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues exploring the theme of recognizing G-d through our own bodies and lives.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 17
Posted onThis Torah shiur (class) features Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller responding to questions sent to her from female students of Naaleh. Rebbetzin Heller answers each question with humor, and perception, and insight. Some of the topics discussed in this class are helping friends cope with infertility, balancing lashon hara with the desire to develop a close relationship with one’s children, dealing with personal tragedy, and correct attitudes in the Israeli elections.
Baruch Shem Kavod Malchuto
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fascinating halachik concept of reciting baruch shem kavod malchuso l’olam vaed. This phrase is generally recited after on says Shema as well as after one accidentally begins reciting an unnecessary bracha (blessing). This class focuses on the latter instance, providing an in depth understanding as well as the halachot concerning the phrase.
Putting it all Together
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In this final shiur (Torah class) of Sefer Tomer Devora, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen learns the final points, which encapsulate the key essential points of the sefer.
From Our Own Lives
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen presents the fifth chapter of Chovot Halevavot, Shaar HaBechina. In this class, Rabbi Cohen discusses how one can perceive G-d from within one’s own life and the lives around him.
Birchat Hatorah: Bracha of Praise or Birchat Hamitzvah?
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Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the views of the various commentaries as to the nature of Birchat HaTorah.
The Plagues
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero explains some of the reasons for the plagues.
Your Words Create You
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabi Beinish Ginsburg continues his introduction to the study of the Laws of Lashon Hara. Framing things positively will affect a person’s life experiences, and literally change his life.
Parshat Bo: Freedom from Slave Mentality
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In this shiur (Torah class) on this week’s parsha, Parshat Bo, Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem Mishmuel to expound on both our physical and spiritual freedom from Egypt.
Jewish Names
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the topic of using a non-Jewish name. This fascinating shiur provides a halchik understanding of common practice.
Hark to the Bark
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On Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk which states that “against the children of Israel, no dog shall wet its tongue.”
Measure for Measure
Posted onTalks about the brother’s explanation of Yosef’s absence to their father.Emphasizing how our actions have ramifications.
Responsibility Towards Others
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explores the fascinating halachik concept of areivut, responsibility towards others, in regards to mitzvot.
Pesukei D’Zimra
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the halachot (laws) from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. In this class he discusses the halachot of davening pesukei d’zimra.
Meaningful Actions
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen learns the fourth perek (chapter) of Chovos HaLevavot, Shaar HaBechina. The class focuses on discerning G-d’s awesome handiwork in this world. Through recognition of the greatness of G-d, one will feel obligated to act in accordance to His Will.
Rashi’s Explanation of Active Verbs
Posted onMrs. Yehudit Weiss begins to explore various examples of Rashi’s explanation of Active verbs, and how the meaning of the Biblical text changes as words are conjugated in different forms. This class introduces the Dikduk of Rashi and sheds light on many of his previously inaccessible comments.
The Obligation of Birchat HaTorah
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the Machloket (dispute) over whether Birchat haTorah is recited on Chumash only or also on Torah SheBaal Peh (Talmud, Mishna, and Midrash).
The Power of Words
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the topic of proper speech, and its importance for building oneself as a true eved Hashem (servant of Hashem).
Pharoah’s Iron Heart
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero explores the justification for hardening Pharoah’s heart, and restricting his free will.
Real Truth
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues learning the middot (characteristics) described in Sefer Tomer Devora. This particular class discusses the midda (characteristic) of ultimate emet (truth), as personified by our forefather, Yaakov.
Awe of the Abode
Posted onOn Parshat Va’eira, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the plague of ‘barad’ (hail).
Symbolism of the Shoe
Posted onPresents a deeper view on why the brothers sold Yosef for a pair of shoes.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 16
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) addressing with the challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions that have been sent in from Naaleh students all over the world This class discusses prayer, the challenges of blended families, women’s role in Judaism, dealing with chronic illness, and other relevant topics of the day.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 15
Posted onIn this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real questions and struggles sent in to her by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 14
Posted onIn this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real questions and struggles sent in to her by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues such as responding to criticism, coping with tense family situations, how to stop oneself from speaking lashon hara, and many others, are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.
Proper Use of a Synagogue
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson goes through the halachot (laws)in the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch concerning the proper use of a shul (synagogue).
Parshat Shemot: Fundamentals of Hashem’s Chessed
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the fundamental question of whether the Jewish people deserved to be redeemed, or if it was an act of Divine Kindness.