Avoiding Hamanism
Posted onWhere is Haman in the Torah? Rabbi Hanoch Teller sheds light on this question. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 of Rabbi Teller’s shiurim go to www.ishiur.com
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Day of Rest
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how the way we keep Shabbos is designed to ensure that it becomes a spiritually meaningful day.
Re-Experiencing the Redemption
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Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the mitzva to experience redemption during the holiday of Pesach.
The Torah approach to To Planting our Fields
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the approach to planting a Field according to Torah way as discussed in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Individual Attention
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how to give kids individual attention.
The Halachic Essence of Sefirat HaOmer
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes delves int the exact halachik nature of the mitzva of counting the omer. Through an understanding of it’s halachik definition, one comes to understand the purpose of this mitzva.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Six
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In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the sixth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Norma Shvartzburg-Rabinowich HY”D, who was killed in the Chabad House in Mumbai, India.
Perek 91
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In this class on Tehillim Perek 91, Rabbi Avishai David provides a deeper look at the relationship between the “boteach”, one who trusts in G-d, and the Almighty.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Six
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the sixth perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Yochai ben Tuvia Lipshutz, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Simchat Purim
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles addresses the following questions: What is the Jewish vision of joy? Specifically, how do we understand the joy inherent in the day of Purim?
Elul In the Midst of Summer
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In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the month of Elul in the midst of summer
Pesach: Redemption through Faith
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the the light of Pesach, and begins discussing the Haggadah.
Sukkot
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Sukkot
Shidduchim: The Challenge of Uniting Your Soul
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on finding one’s bashert, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller provides guidance in maneuvering through the challenge of finding a marriage partner.
Honor and Respect
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the concepts of honoring G-d and one’s parents.
Perek 147, Part 1
Posted onIn his shiur on Tehillim Perek 147, Rabbi Avishai David discusses two different structures of the mizmor, as well as the Radak’s commentary on the mizmor.
The Second Pillar – Avodah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the second Pillar that the world stands on, The Avodah
Perek 29, Part II
Posted onRabbi Avishai David presents the Radak’s three approaches to this mizmor, and examines the mizmor’s intensification and evolution
Chaggai- Part 2
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Perek 44, Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of perek (chapter) 44, looking at the perek from another angle.
Creating One Nation
Posted onRabbi Weinberger discusses the idea of Am Yisrael coming together to form one complete spiritual unit.
Introduction to the Mitzvah of Kiddush
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson provides a discussion of the components of Kiddush that are D’oraita and the components that are D’rabanan.
Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: The Earth’s Inner Reality
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the laws of Shemittah and how they attune us to the inner reality of our world which is run by G-d.
Hallel, Part 6: Faithful Prayer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explain the profound messages in the chapters which make up the Hallel prayers. Rabbi David shows how trust in Hashem leads to prayer, and ultimately, to praise and thanksgiving.
Shechitah Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen starts discusses the history and background of Shechitah
Koshair and Matir Demonstrations
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues to demonstrate permitted and prohibited methods of tying on Shabbat. Upon completing this topic, Rabbi Isaacson begins a discussion and demonstration of the Melacha of Matir, untying.
Muktza, Part 6: Muktza Machmat Gufo
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his overview of the laws of Muktza, objects which may not be moved on Shabbat. This session focuses on items classified as Muktza Machmas Gufo, an object whose innate function makes it muktza on Shabbat.
Perakim 14 & 15
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In his class on Tehillim, Perakim 14 and 15, Rabbi Avishai David describes the attempts made by the prophet Yirmiyahu to intervene on behalf of Klal Yisrael, and Hashem’s responses.
Perek 21
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 21.
Poal Dimyon: Making Predictions Concrete
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David explain the concept of poal dimyon, an action which makes a given prophesy stronger, and teaches the Ramban’s use of this concept to explain the relationship between the actions of the Avot and Jewish History.