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Sewing Situations: Tofer Demonstrations, Part 2	show hide	Shabbat Scenarios	8	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson relates more examples of the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Tofer (sewing). This class utilizes actual items that one may want to attach to each other on Shabbat, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Shabbat Scenarios Class Number: 8 Time: 17:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Perek 79, Part 2: Help and Salvation	show hide	Tehillim V	4	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating Mizmor (Psalm) 79.  The second part of the perek discusses Hashem's Salvation of the Jewish Nation.  Rabbi David discusses the difference between Ezer (help), and Yishua (Salvation).  The class also analyzes Klal Yisrael's obligation to constantly praise Hashem, and talks about the importance of a Tzadik (righteous person) dwelling in a community.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Tehillim Class: Tehillim V Class Number: 4 Time: 54:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Introduction to Laws of Bishul	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat III	4	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacon discusses the definition of Bishul (cooking) the status of partially cooking food on Shabbat.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat III Class Number: 4 Time: 51:15 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Perek 19: Yirmiyahu's Suffering	show hide	Yirmiyahu III	4	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 19.  Rabbi David begins with an examination of the Malbim, who suggests that Yirmiyahu was punished and hit because he did not fulfill the requirements of his prophesy exactly.  Rabbi David discusses this issue thorugh the comments of the Nafesh Hachaim, the Abarbanel, and the Rambam in Morah Nevuchim (Guide to the Perplexed).  Rabbi David ends the class with an examination of the pasuk that speaks of the korbanot (sacrifices) of the Jewish people of the time of Yirmiyahu, as they relate to Akeidat Yitzchak. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Prophecy, Tanach, Sefer Yirmiyahu Class: Yirmiyahu III Class Number: 4 Time: 54:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Vayeitzei: Crossroads of Life	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha	12	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In his discussion on Parshat Vayeitzei, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds upon Yaakov Avinu's dream of angels going up and down the ladder from heaven. In addition, he explains this dream's particular significance in our understanding of crossroads in our lives. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 format. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei Class: Chassidut on the Parsha Class Number: 12 Time: 52:23 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Vayeitzei: A Holy Nation	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha	13	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Reichman discusses this week's parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei, according to the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei Class: Chassidut on the Parsha Class Number: 13 Time: 57:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Prohibition of Tofer/ Sewing: Tofer Demonstrations	show hide	Shabbat Scenarios	7	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Tofer (sewing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to attach to each other on Shabbat, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Shabbat Scenarios Class Number: 7 Time: 18:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Mitzva Exemptions, Part 2	show hide	Gemara Brachot III	3	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes the Machloket Rishonim (halachic dispute between the Early Commentaries) of Osek B'Mitzva Patur min Hamitzvah, and the halachic ramifications thereof.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Gemara, Brachot Class: Gemara Brachot III Class Number: 3 Time: 51:45 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Eating Before Davening	show hide	Practical Judaism	12	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the prohibition of eating before davening. This class includes the pertinent Halachot concerning Shabbat and women. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 12 Time: 39:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Bond of a Bris	show hide	Insights of the Chassidic Masters	6	Rabbi Moshe Weinberger
In this shiur (class), by Rabbi Moshe Weinberger, the intense connection between Am Yisrael and G-d is explained as symbolized through a bris. Rabbi Weinberger gleans insights regarding the true essence of a bris, from the Alter Rebbe's essay, Atem Nitzavim. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Mysticism Class: Insights of the Chassidic Masters Class Number: 6 Time: 54:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Bringing it All Together	show hide	Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	15	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this last class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi YItzchak Cohen explains the final level of kedusha, holiness. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar Class: Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 15 Time: 48:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Toldot: Approaches to Evil	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha 5769	6	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the fundamental difference between Yaakov and Eisav and why Yitzchak wanted to bless Eisav. Based on the teachings of the Shem MiShmuel, this class presents two approaches towards dealing with evil., Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot Class: Chassidut on the Parsha 5769 Class Number: 6 Time: 51:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Practical Examples of Dosh	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat III	3	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot SHabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson sums up the Melacha of Dosh and its contemporary applications, such as squeezing fruit and making ice.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat III Class Number: 3 Time: 53:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Halachot of an Onan	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	2	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the various halachot of an Onan, one whose close relative has passed away and is still not buried. Rabbi Taubes provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the halachot, complete with modern day cases. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Mourning Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 2 Time: 46:09 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Creating One Nation	show hide	Insights of the Chassidic Masters	5	Rabbi Moshe Weinberger
In this segment of Rabbi Moshe Weinberger's explanation of the Alter Rebbe's essay, Atem Nitzavim, Rabbi Weinberger discusses the idea of Am Yisrael coming together to form one complete spiritual unit. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Mysticism Class: Insights of the Chassidic Masters Class Number: 5 Time: 50:28 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Toldot	show hide	Parsha Journeys	6	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller goes through the parsha, Parshat Toldot, providing a basic overview of the story as well as inspiring insights to the parsha. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot Class: Parsha Journeys Class Number: 6 Time: 46:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Toldot: Obstacles in the Path of G-d	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha	10	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In his discussion on Parshat Toldot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain the puzzling phenomenon of how Eisav could become so wicked while having been brought up in the home of Yitzchak and Rivka. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod format. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Toldot Class: Chassidut on the Parsha Class Number: 10 Time: 120:03 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Tragedy and Vengeance	show hide	Tehillim V	3	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on Perek 79, the famous chapter which discusses the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) and the hope for Divine retribution.  Despite the somber tone of the mizmor, the underlying point that the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash actually saved the Jewish people from annihilation.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Exile, Tehillim Class: Tehillim V Class Number: 3 Time: 53:21 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Mitzva Exemptions	show hide	Gemara Brachot III	2	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the machlokes (Talmudic dispute) between Rashba and Rav Hai Gaon and between Tosefot and the Ra regarding the nature of the Talmudic dictum, Oseik B'Mitzvah Patur Min Hamitzvah, one who is currently involved in a Mitzva is exempt from fulfilling a different mitzvah that he encounters simultaneously.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Gemara, Brachot Class: Gemara Brachot III Class Number: 2 Time: 56:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Abandoned Homeland	show hide	Yirmiyahu III	3	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains perek 19.  In this perek, the sin of the Jewish people is presented as especially bad because it defiled the holy land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael.  Therefore, the land will be physically abandoned when the Jews are exiled after the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple). Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Exile, Prophecy, Tanach, Sefer Yirmiyahu Class: Yirmiyahu III Class Number: 3 Time: 52:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Koshair and Matir Demonstrations	show hide	Shabbat Scenarios	6	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
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.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Shabbat Scenarios Class Number: 6 Time: 14:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Overcoming Self Interest	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha 5769	5	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Eliezer's mission to find a wife for Yitzchak. The Shem MiShmuel focuses on Eliezer's ability to overcome his own interest and his subsequent success. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah Class: Chassidut on the Parsha 5769 Class Number: 5 Time: 51:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Melechet Dosh, Part 2	show hide	Hilchot Shabbat III	2	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson teaches the Melacha of Dosh (literally Threshing), the prohibition of extracting a desired item from an undesired one .  In this class, Rabbi Isaacson discusses juicing fruit on Shabbat, and whether one can squeeze a fruit on Shabbat if the liquid is not used.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat Class: Hilchot Shabbat III Class Number: 2 Time: 57:28 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Mitzvah of Tochacha	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	1	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the often misunderstood mitzvah of Tochacha- rebuke. Rabbi Taubes defines the mitzvah and then explains various Gemaras which explain the parameters of the mitzvah. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 1 Time: 46:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Perek 99	show hide	Tehillim V	2	Rabbi Avishai David
In this shiur on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David examines perek 99, one of the mizmorim recited on Friday night, dicsussing its distinctive elements, and the common themes it shares with the rest of the Friday night mizmorim.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Shabbat, Tehillim Class: Tehillim V Class Number: 2 Time: 53:45 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Avraham - Combination of Din and Chessed	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha	8	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Avraham's essence was one of pure chessed, total giving to another. Yet despite his desire for complete chessed, Avraham Avinu was able to combine din (justice) within his chessed personality. This class on Parshat Chayei Sarah discusses Avraham's ability to combine the attributes of din and chessed. This class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video format. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah Class: Chassidut on the Parsha Class Number: 8 Time: 139:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Chayei Sarah	show hide	Parsha Journeys	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the weekly Parsha (Torah portion), Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the narrative in Parshat Chayei Sarah.  Avraham buys the Machpela Cave and adjoining field in Chevron and buries his wife Sarah there, and then dispatches his servant Eliezer to find a shidduch (marriage partner) for his son Yitzchak.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah Class: Parsha Journeys Class Number: 5 Time: 42:24 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Examples of G-dliness	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora