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In this Torah shiur (class) on the nature of Prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the various roles a Navi fills in society. The prophet must inspire and guide the people to correct wrongdoings and strengthen mitzvot and halachot that have weakened. The impact of the Navi is felt because of the force of his personality and charisma. However, this magnetism stems from his perfection of character and self-development.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the seventh perek of the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the importance of taking advantage of this special time of year
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the lessons of Sefer Yonah, which is read on Yom Kipur. Rabbi Isaacson delves into the many messages of the sefer, and how they relate to the essence of Yom Kippur.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the different names of the holiday, to get a better understanding of what our service on Shavuot is about. Additionally, Mrs. Smiles speaks about why we have the custom of reading Megillat Rut on Shavuot.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Gemara that asks where Haman, Mordechai, and Esther are hinted at in the Torah. Mrs. Shira Smiles also examines the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Avishai David explores the piyut of Vayehi B’Chatzi Halayla, which is said at the end of the Pesach Seder.
In this Torah class on Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the centrality of the land of Israel to Jewish prophesy. All prophesies either took place in Eretz Yisrael or were about the Holy Land. Intersetingly, Rabbi David points out that the split between Yitzchak and Yishmael and Yaakov and Esav were both centered on ownership of Eretz Yisrael.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses The sixth perek in Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Pesach Seder, Mrs. Shira Smiles how, on a festival that represents an erratic type of movement, we call the first night of Pesach Leil HaSeder, the night of order.
In this shiur (Torah class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David delves into the Torah’s treatment of false prophets, the prophets for Ba’al, and sorcerers. Through a thorough study of various areas of Tanach, Rabbi David demonstrates that a big goal of true prophets was removing the influence and power of the false prophets and soothsayers.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the depth of Maftir Yona which is read on Yom Kippur
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses in the 6th perek of the sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson The Greatness of Torah
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Shoshie Nissenbaum provides guidance on how to prepare oneself to receive the Torah on Shavuot.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Adar, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about what we can learn from having two months of Adar. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the sign of Adar, the fish.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg speaks about the striking facts that the Torah does not give a date for Shavuot, and that there is a disagreement over the actual date of matan Torah.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Happiness as the essence of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the mitzvah of matza, and the idea of ‘lechem oni.’
In this Torah class (shiur) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the question of whether a non-Jew can become a prophet.
Yom Kippur
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Uniqueness of all Mankind
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why Rosh Hashana is a two day holiday.
In this shiur (Torah class) on preparing for Shavuot, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Matan Torah (the giving of the Torah) at Har Sinai formed the core of our Emunah, demonstrating that Hashem is the Source of everything in this world, including what is usually described as Nature.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses some of the halachot and some of the hashkafa surrounding the mitzva of four cups of wine.
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson launches his practical Hilchot Shabbat course with a special live presentation at Beis Tefilla Yona Avraham shul of Ramat Beit Shemesh. In the class, Rav Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi discuss the applications of the melacha of Boneh, building on Shabbat.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of the many prophesies which were said regarding the nations of the world, and their messages for the Jewish people.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explores the 2 pillars of Avodah and Chessed
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Reward for Torah in the world to come
