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Winding down his series on Trei Asar, Rabbi Hanoch Teller teaches the first perek of the Navi, Malachi. This class also discusses why in this world we rarely see retribution against the enemies of the Jews, and how to demonstrate true commitment to Hashem.
Rabbetzin Heller discusses Purim, the party of our connection with Hashem, and our willingness to get closer.
Rabbi Moshe Weinberger continues the maamar of Atem Nitzavim.
In this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Pesach and Lail HaSeder.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses Parshat BaMidbar and explains that in the Torah the holiness of a Jewish family is emphasized in a concrete way.
Rabbi Avishai David explains the Torah message of Tehillim, Perek 149: G-d’s salvation is brought about through both the prayers and the physical efforts of His people.
Rabbi Avishai David explains that, on Shavuot, we not only commemorate the giving of the Torah, but we also try to relive the experience itself. We re-experience the drama of our receiving the Torah at Sinai.
In this class on perek 97 in Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the three themes that can be found throughout all of the six mizmorim of Kabbalat Shabbat. These themes are Hashem’s Kingship, His Justice, and all idol-worshipers’ ultimate recognition of Hashem’s Dominion.
As an experienced shadchan, Rabbi Hanoch Teller shares his secrets for successful dating.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains Perek 6, which is said during the Tachanun prayers at the end of Shacharit. Rabbi David describes the dialectic between the Amida of Shemoneh Esrai and the Tachanun that follows it. This demonstrates the interplay of Din and Chessed or Ahava and Yirah. Rabi David then discusses the power of the Tachanun prayer, based on various Gemaras and the commentary of the Bais Yosef.
In this Torah class Dayan shlomo Cohen discusses the aspects of Suicide in Halacha
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the obligation to cover the Challah during the recitation of Kiddush, whether Lechem Mishna is a Torah or Rabbinic obligation, and whether Lechem Mishna involves taking two loaves or cutting two loaves.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel. Chapter 118 contains the unique
aspect of repetition and dialogue, as the chazzan reads and the congregation responds to him. Rabbi David explains this phenomenon as
an echo of the kedusha and kaddish prayers. The goal of this perek is to increase Kiddush Hashem like the Kaddish and Kedusha in the tefillot.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing) and Mochek (erasing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to use on Shabbat.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson completes the topic of Muktza items, with a survey of the methods one may use to move a Muktza item, under specific conditions. This class primarily focuses on various ways one can utilize ’tiltul min hatzad’, indirectly moving an object.
Rabbi Avishai David delves into and explains Sefer Yirmiyahu perek 16, contrasting the Truth of Hashem with the uselessness of idol worship, and discussing the prophesies of future recognition of Hashem’s Sovereignty.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the content of Perek 23. Rabbi David compares the similarities and distinctions between Perek 23 and 33. In the class, Rabbi David describes the two types of Geula (redemption)- B’ita, in its proper time, and Achishena, before it’s time, as described in the Gemara Sanhedrin. Rabbi David explains the Malbim’s approach to the different types of redemption. The perek ends with a description of the false neviim, and the idea of Nevua (prophesy) as a Masa.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek 6, the heatfelt cry to Hashem during one’s hour of need.
Parshat Bamidbar presents the story of how the Jewish people received the Torah in the desert. There, we were removed from any outside societal influence. We learn from this how to define ourselves in today’s society.
In this shiur on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the laws of Kiddush B’Makom Seudah, and whether one can fulfill the obligation of Kiddush with whiskey.
In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Chen continues discussing the subject of Shechitah
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explanation of Hallel, with an overview of perakim 116 and 117. In these perakim, both Jews and non-Jews are exhorted to praise Hashem, each for different reasons.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Korei’a (tearing), the flip-side of the Melacha of Tofer (sewing). This class utilizes actual items that one may want to tear on Shabbat for a constructive purpose, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson presents an overview of the halachot regarding items that are usually discarded, such as garbage, bones, egg shells, etc.
In this class on the 14th and 15th chapters of Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses how Yirmiyahu could have davened to Hashem after he was told not to daven anymore. Rabbi David also talks about Hashem’s dismal warning that He is disgusted with Klal Yisrael, and how even this negative prophesy is not absolute, as the Covenant between Hashem and the Jewish People can never be undone. Going on to the 15th chapter of Yirmiyahu, Rabbi David discusses the four punishments mentioned in the perek, and expounds upon the characteristics and outlook of Yirmiyahu Hanavi, who had the difficult job of prophesizing doom and destruction to his brothers.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yrmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains the juxtaposition of perek 22, which bemoans the lack of justice during the reigns of many of the later kings of Judea, with Perek 23, which describes the perfect justice that will prevail during the reign of Moshiach. Rabbi David includes the Rambam’s discussion of the ideal Jewish king, and compares similarities between this chapter and chapter 16 in Sefer Yirmiyahu.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the Rambam’s declaration that there are many levels of nevua. Rabbi David discusses the differences between Neviim, the Prophetic books, and Ketuvim, the Scriptures, according to the early commentators (Rishonim) Radak, Abarbanel, and Meiri, as well as the approach of Rav Chaim Soloveitchik of Brisk.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Selichot prayers, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the Selichot, specifically the themes of repentance and forgiveness. One of the main themes of the Selichos is that our neshama is incorruptable, and we must use this opportunity to return the part of ourselves that remains pure despite our sins.
In this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Reichman discusses the ninth perek of Mishnayot Pesachim as a zchut for a complete and speedy recovery for Naftali ben Gila, Shimon Yechiel ben Tirtza, and Nadav ben Hadassa, who were critically wounded in the attack in Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav, Rosh Chodesh Adar bet 5768
