Naaleh Torah Video Online

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OUR FACULTY

Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

Internationally renowned as an outstanding scholar of Jewish Studies as well as a gifted lecturer, Rebbetzin Heller (personal website) has been a full-time faculty member of Neve Yerushalayim Collegein Jerusalem since 1980. Her areas of expertise include textual analysis of Torah, Biblical literature, and Jewish philosophy with an emphasis on the teachings of Maimonides and Maharal. She is also particularly well known for her shiurim and classes devoted to the role of women in Judaism and analysis of the lives of women in the Torah, Bible.

Rebbetzin Heller is distinguished by her unique teaching style in her classes and shiurim. Based on classical sources, her insights on virtually any topic within Jewish studies and Torah flow in a seemingly effortless stream. While leading her listeners along creative new lines of thoughts, she resorts to a disarmingly keen sense of humor to provide practical examples that illustrate and draw personal relevance from even the most abstract concepts.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Term, Rebbetzin Heller teaches Torah Online in her classes "The Meaning of Trust" and "The Chosen People".

Mrs. Shira Smiles

Mrs. Shira Smiles is a sought after international lecturer, popular seminary teacher, and experienced curriculum developer. Mrs. Smiles (view personal website) is well known for her special teaching style, which seeks to bring understanding of Torah texts through analysis of tens of relevant sources, while making the lessons learned from every verse relevant to her students' lives in her shiurim.

Mrs. Smiles teaches at Darchei Bina Seminary. In addition, Mrs. Smiles leads a number of women's study group classes in Beit Shemesh, Yerushalayim, and Modiin. Mrs. Smiles also trains Torah teachers in special workshops all over the world.

Mrs. Smiles hasbeen using technological sources to spread Torah for many years. She currently teaches a weekly shiur (Torah class) that is broadcast to many cities around the world via satellite hookup, has a direct teleconference shiur with students in LA, and has over 200 audio shiurim available for download on 613.org, a large audio Torah website.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Term, Mrs. Smiles teaches Torah Online in her classes "Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream" and "Topics in the Parsha II".

Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen

Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen, born in the Midwest and educated at Yeshivas Torah Vodaath, is a well-known Mussar personality who has been inspiring hundreds of students at Yeshivas Rabbenu Yitzchak Elchonon and Camp Morasha for over thirty years. His impassioned message of devotion to G-d and uncompromising loyalty to Truth has impacted the lives of his many students and admirers in an astounding way.

In Na'aleh's Fall 2007 Term, Rabbi Cohen teaches Torah Online in his class, "Life's Purpose: An Introduction to Mesillat Yesharim II".

Rabbi Avishai David

An accomplished Talmid Chachom and veteran educator, Rabbi Avishai David is the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivah Torat Shraga in Bayit Vegan, Jerusalem. As the founding Dean of Michlelet Mevasseret Yerushalayim and popular lecturer at Michlala Jerusalem, Rabbi David has contributed in a concrete way to the advancement of Jewish women's Torah education.

Rabbi David is well-known for his high-level shiurim, which cover extensive amounts of material in a relatively short time. His shiurim are a unique blend of intellectual stimulation, emotional appeal, and upbeat interaction. His classes both satisfy and challenge the listener, as he shares the depth and beauty of Torah.

A long-time talmid of HaRav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik ztz"l, RabbiDavid applies his rebbe's unique methodology to all the topics that he teaches in his shiurim- Talmud, Navi, Halacha, or Chumash. In explaining Gemara concepts or verses in the Torah, Rabbi David focuses on the nuances and distinctions within a given text, presenting the listener with eye-opening insights and a new perspective on the precision of every word of Torah.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Term, Rabbi David teaches Torah Online in his classes "Sefer Tehillim III" and "Sefer Yirmiyahu".

Rabbi Shimon Isaacson

Rabbi Isaacson has been a Rebbe at Mevasseret Institutions for the past twelve years, teaching in both its boys and girls divisions. He received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Meretz Kollel.

Rabbi Isaacson brings a unique background and perspective to his shiurim. Prior to embarking on his career in Jewish Education, he was an attorney at a law firm in New York City, and he continues to practice law during his breaks from teaching in the summer. Immediately following his graduation from the New York University School of Law, he clerked for Justice Menachem Elon on the Israeli Supreme Court. There he gained his first perspective on the interplay between Jewish and secular law. Rabbi Isaacson points to his Aliyah in 1995 as a major turning point in his life. He currently lives in Ramat Bet Shemesh with his wife Sharon and their seven children.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Term, Rabbi Isaacson teaches Torah Online in his class "Hilchot Shabbat".

Rabbi Hershel Reichman

A veteran student of Rabbi Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi Hershel Reichman has been a Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University for over thirty years. In addition to directing and inspiring hundreds of students in his Talmud class, he has also written five books, entitled Reshimos Shiurim, based on the notes of the Talmud classes of Rabbi Soloveitchik. Additionally, Rabbi Herschel Reichman is a teacher of Hasidism, and is particularly fond of the philosophy of the Shem Mishmuel. He is known for his love of Israel and political activism on its behalf.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Term, Rabbi Herschel Reichman teaches Torah Online in his class, "Chassidut On the Parsha".

Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman

Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman studied in a number of Yeshivos in America and Israel and received Semicha from Yeshivas Ohr HaChaim. He has taught Gemara at the high school and post high school levels for the past ten years, and is currently a Maggid Shiur at Yeshivat Torat Shraga in Yerushalayim. His lively, clear presentation of Talmudic concepts, demonstrate the depth of the topics discussed.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Term, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman teaches Torah Online in his class, "Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot".

Rabbi Hanoch Teller

Rabbi Hanoch Teller has lectured before audiences on five continents, in 40 American States and 24 other countries. People from all backgrounds flock to hear this award-winning author, orator, and educator speak on a wide range of subjects.

Rabbi Teller (personal website) is a popular teacher in numerous Jerusalem Yeshivas and seminaries. As a teacher, Rabbi Teller draws from his thorough knowledge of Torah, Jewish history and thought, specifically the history of our rabbis and leaders, to inspire and uplift his students during his shiurim.

Rabbi Teller is one of the few independent guides who have been licensed by Yad Vashem, the Israel Holocaust Museum, to give tours of their new museum. Rabbi Teller has also been leading groups of Yeshiva students on tours through Eastern Europe for many years. Hanoch Teller's guided tours are unique in their ability to present the events of the Holocaust from a unique, clear and uncompromising perspective, emphasizing the experiences of the individual victims.

In Naaleh's Fall 2007 Semester, Rabbi Teller teaches Torah Online in his class, "Inspired Lives II".