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Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this Torah shiur (class) exploring the Sale of Yosef, Mrs. Shira
Smiles teaches both the verses and the commentaries that discuss the
first passuk of Parshat Vayeishev. The Torah requires one to constantly grow, by actively struggling and persevering
in challenging situations. Even Yaakov Avinu's desire for tranquility
in which to serve Hashem was not fulfilled, as Yosef and the other
Tribes begin to show signs of friction. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Overcoming Adversity, Parsha, Parshat Vayeishev
Class: Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef
Class Number: 1
Time: 50:27
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| Parshat Vayeira: Ultimate Trust and Love |
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Parsha Topics 5767 |
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| Sale of Yosef |
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| Class 1: Life of Tranquility |
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| Class 7: Connecting Heaven and Earth |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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| Class 6: Ein Od Mil'vado |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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| Prayer of Darkness |
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| Mindset |
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| Impression |
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| Class 18: Heel of Messiah |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Class 17: Beginning and End |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Class 16: Avraham's Ram |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Class 15: Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Call of the Angel |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Tears of a Father, Tears of a Son |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| The Binding of Yitzchak |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Simple Faith |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion of the Akeidat Yitzchak. In this class, Mrs. Smiles speaks about how Yitzchak did not question Avraham until the third day of their ascending the mountain, when Avraham told him that they will both be returning home. The centrality of prayer learned from Avraham Avinu's prayer to Hashem at the top of the mountain is also analyzed. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak
Class Number: 11
Time: 45:46
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| Meaningful Dialogue |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| 'Stay Here with the Donkey' |
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| 'He Saw the Place From Afar' |
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| The Chamor: Harnessing Materialism |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her exploration of the Akeidat Yitzchak. We learn of the great speed and desire with which Avraham Avinu performs the Akeida. Through a variety of sources, we come to understand significance and symbolism of our forefather’s use of the donkey.
In addition to the unique zrizut of Avraham Avinu, we find Avraham concerned with ‘hiddur Mitzva’, the desire to further beautify his deed.
Avraham Avinu has a spiritual awakening as he finds the place of the Akeidah, and concretizes this inspiration by immediately harnessing these feelings and performing an action, beginning to chop the wood for the sacrifice.
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak
Class Number: 7
Time: 21:28
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| Father and Son Set Out |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| The Land of Moriah |
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| Class 4: Lech Lecha |
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| Class 2: Reasons Behind Life's Tests |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion of Akeidat Yitzchak, focusing on the nature of Heavenly tests. Mrs. Smiles compares the approaches of the Ramban, Rambam, Seforno, Malbim and others who discuss the purpose of a nisayon. The shiur concludes by explaining why Avraham Avinu needed ten tests, and could not have achieved the same goals with only one nisayon.
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak
Class Number: 2
Time: 49:05
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| Motivating Factors of the Akeida |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Parshat Vayishlach: Chevron - Inner Essence |
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Parsha Topics 5767 |
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| Parshat Toldot: Testing the Essence |
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