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. Shira Smiles speaks about judging one's fellow Jew favorably. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the deeper meaning of the Seder. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles shares some ideas on the fours cups of wine. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's Torah portion, Parshat Tazriah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about this week's Torah portion, Parshat Shemini. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Why is the holiday of Purim named after Haman's Lottery? Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the mindset of Haman and Amalek, who ascribe all events to mere chance, as opposed to the Jewish mindset of seeing the Divine plan in every event.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her in depth look at the sale of Yosef. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shekalim, the first of the four special Parshiyot read between Adar and Nissan. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles sheds light on the dynamics of the sale of Yosef. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's Torah portion, Parshat Vayakhel. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 format.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's Torah portion, Parshat Ki Tisa. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 format.
Mrs. Shira Smiles uncovers how humility leads a person to greatness. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's Torah portion, Parshat Tetzaveh. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's Torah portion, Parshat Terumah. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the identity of the angel in Jacob's dream and discusses the special relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's parsha, Parshat Yitro. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her in depth look at Jacob's Dream. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this parsha, Parshat Beshalach. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In her discussion on Jacob's dream, Shira Smiles speaks about how the stones were used as a protection, as well as the symbolism of the ladder. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's parsha, Parshat Bo. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In her discussion on Jacob's dream, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains how Yaakov placed the stones, and the symbolism of the argument between them. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion on the topic of Jacob's Dream. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this weeks parsha, Parshat Vayeira. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. 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?
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her analysis of the Torah's topic of Jacob's dream. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video format.
In her discussion on this week's parsha, Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the theme of redemption. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 format.
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the fast day of the Tenth of Tevet, as well as the parsha for this week, Parshat Vayechi. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the inner and outer connections of Chanukah. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the life question that Parshat Vayeishev addresses: What has man been placed in this world to accomplish? This class is available online in streaming video.
In her class on Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles provides a discussion of the unfortunate incident of Shechem's violation of Yaakov's daughter, Dina. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her analysis of Jacob's dream and discusses the lessons learned from every word in the first passuk of the Parsha. This class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In her discussion on this week's Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the many questions that arise concerning the episode of Rachel stealing the idols of her father Lavan as Yaakov flees Lavan's home. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Shira Smiles begins a new class, Jacob's Ladder, an in-depth study of the topic of Yaakov's dream of the ladder. This class is available online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon this week's Torah portion, Parshat Toldot, by delving into the message that Esav gives us. This class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod format.
In the last installment of her Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.