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The Intrinsic Purity of Every Jew	show hide	Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message	1	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Haftarah of Shabbat Shuva, Mrs. Shira Smiles begins the reading from Hoshea chapter 14.  In this class, we learn that teshuva/repentance is a dynamic process with Hashem, and that every Jew's soul is intrinsically pure, which means that even sin does not become part of its essence.  When embarking on the teshuva process, one should have an image of who they want to be, so that they have a goal to aspire to.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Inspiration, Rosh HaShana, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Teshuva Class: Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message Class Number: 1 of 4 Time: 52:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayishlach: Struggle for Simcha	show hide	Parsha Topics 5769	7	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles concentrates on the struggle between Yaakov and the angel, and explains how the struggle repersents the quintessential struggle between good and evil.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 7 of 29 Time: 58:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Maintaining the Spiritual Spark	show hide	Parsha Topics - 5768	27	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the challenge of maintaining moments of inspiration, using them to fuel our constant spiritual journey. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration Class: Parsha Topics - 5768 Class Number: 27 of 27 Time: 52:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Tetzaveh: Priestly Clothing, Stitches for Life	show hide	Parsha Topics - 5768	15	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the special garments of the Kohanim, the priests. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Parsha, Parshat Tetzaveh Class: Parsha Topics - 5768 Class Number: 15 of 27 Time: 1:00:33 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Priorities - Parshat Mattot-Masei -Short Vort	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this short vort, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's parsha, Parshat Mattot-Masei. In this shiur, she speaks about how the tribes of Reuven and Gad wanted to settle by the Jordan river for the sake of their children. G-d blessed them with lots of cattle and it was therefore through taking care of their cattle that they served G-d. But, we must not lose focus that our children take precedence over everything. Available online in streaming video. Topics: Inspiration, Parsha, Parshat Mattot-Masei Time: 145:16
The Three Weeks: Continuous Crying	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	7	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class), Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the underlying theme of the Three Weeks of Mourning between the 17th of Tammuz and Tisha B'av. Topics: Inspiration, Month of Av, Mourning Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 7 of 11 Time: 113:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Three Weeks - Short Vort	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles describes The Three Weeks of Mourning as a time when we observe laws of mourning in lieu of the destruction of the Temple. On a personal level we reflect on how the divine presence is in exile from ourselves. We must focus on our connection to Hashem during this time. This Torah class is available in streaming video. Topics: Fast Days, Inspiration, Month of Av
Parshat Balak: A Good Eye - Short Torah Vort	show hide	Parsha Topics 5767	21	Mrs. Shira Smiles
According to the Torah in Parshat Balak, a good eyed people are the disciples of Avraham Avenu. A person can be involved in chesed all day, but if he or she has an evil eye he/she will not benefit from this chesed and the next world. If chesed comes out of selfishness then it is not true chesed. We must try to be like Avraham Avenu and do chesed completely for others. Available online in streaming video. Topics: Inspiration, Parsha, Parshat Balak Class: Parsha Topics 5767 Class Number: 21 of 23 Time: 90:12
Priorities - Short Parsha Vort	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week's parsha, Parshat Mattot-Masei. In this shiur, Mrs. Smiles discusses how the tribes of Reuven and Gad wanted to settle by the Jordan river for the sake of their cattle. G-d blessed them with lots of cattle and it was therefore through taking care of their cattle that they served G-d. But, we must not lose focus that our children take precedence over everything. Available online in streaming video. Topics: Inspiration, Parsha, Parshat Mattot-Masei Time: 145:16
Pesach: 4 minutes of Inspiration	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
We learn in the Torah that Yaakov "took" the blessing from Yitzchak on the Seder night. Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how, during this time, we need to tap into the tremendous blessings that are ready to be bestowed upon us by G-d and his accompanying angels. The Seder night is a time to daven, pray for our children and for future generations. Topics: Holidays, Inspiration, Pesach, Short Torah Ideas Time: 96:07