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Parshat Vayeilech: Causes of Sin	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha II	41	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shuir(class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains an enigmatic Midrash which explains the word Vayeilech as a form of a rebuke. Based on the Shem Mishmuel, Rabbi Reichman launches into a discussion about the causes of sin and how to prevent sinning. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Vayeilech, Teshuva Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 41 Time: 88:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
True Atonement	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	5	Rabbi Michael Taubes
The bulk of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) is comprised of Mussaf, in which the details of the Yom Kippur service are described. Rabbi Michael Taubes analyzes the major components of the machzor davening (prayers) including the Torah reading and Musaf service. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Fast Days, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 5 Time: 48:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Elul: The Unique Teshuva of Yonah Part 1	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	3	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David explores the essence of the mitzva of teshuva and it's everlasting effects, as illustrated in the Book of Yonah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, ipod and mp3. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Yonah, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 3 Time: 59:54 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Maftir Yonah	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	10	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the lessons of Sefer Yonah, which is read on Yom Kipur. Rabbi Isaacson delves into the many messages of the sefer, and how they relate to the essence of Yom Kippur. 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: Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 10 Time: 46:20 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Path to Teshuva, Part 2	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	8	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his theme of Teshuva, repentance, in this shiur (class).  The class discusses examples of true teshuva, and a discussion of what can be expected of us over the Days of Awe.  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: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 8 Time: 31:22 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Returning to G-d	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	4	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fundamental aspects of the Yom Kippur Davening (prayers), in particular Kol nidrei and viddui (confession). Drawing from a variety of sources, Rabbi Taubes enhances our understanding of the Machzor. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Fast Days, Holidays, Prayer, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 4 Time: 57:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Hilchot Teshuva	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	6	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
This shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana and Teshuva (repentance) by Rabbi Shimon Isaacson is packed with halachot (laws) and hashkafot (perspectives) relating to the call of the day.  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: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 6 Time: 46:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Path to Teshuva, Part I	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this shiur (class) on Teshuva, Rabbi Hanoch Teller outlines the path to true repentance.  Peppered with inspirational, poignant, and humorous stories, the theme of Teshuva is masterfully illustrated with real life examples.  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: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 5 Time: 29:02 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Crowning Our King	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	3	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the Musaf prayer of Rosh HaShana. This unique Shemoneh Esrei contains essential themes of the holiday. The prayers of Malchiyot, Zichronot and Shofrot are explained with particular relevance to our relationship with G-d on this day. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 3 Time: 58:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Standing Before G-d	show hide	Insights of the Chassidic Masters	1	Rabbi Moshe Weinberger
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Moshe Weinberger begins learning the essay of the Alter Rebbe, Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, which deals with Rosh HaShana, as discussed in the Sefer Chassidus M'vueres. The themes of Malchiyot, Shofrot, and Zichronot are analyzed.  The shiur discusses the nekuda pnimis, the inner essence, of Rosh Hashana, which is revealing our internal recognition of Hashem as King.  The essay also discusses the Jewish People as a unified entity who can rise above their normally lowly level to reach the level of standing Lifnei Hashem, 'Before G-d'. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Elul, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Insights of the Chassidic Masters Class Number: 1 Time: 51:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Returning to Our Essence	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	5	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into Rabbi Soleveitchik's essay on Kaparah (atonement)  and Tahara (purification), in his classic work, Al HaTeshuva. The uniquness of the teshuva process on Yom Kippur lies within the added dimension of Tahara, when one sincerely repents. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Machshava, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 5 Time: 55:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Hashem as a Witness to Teshuva	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	3	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman reveals the the oath aspect of teshuva and the new bris between Hashem and the individual created via teshuva, as discussed in Sefer Al Hateshuva.  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: Elul, Teshuva Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 3 Time: 53:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Two Processes of Teshuva	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	2	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the two forms of Teshuva described by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik in his sefer, Al Hateshuva. Rabbi Soloveitchik speaks about intellectual teshuva and emotional teshuva as two possible processes of teshuva, and describes the nature of each process. 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: Elul, Teshuva Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 2 Time: 59:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Atonement of the Individual vs. Atonement of the Community	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	1	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman begins his course on Al Hateshuva with an explanation of Rabbi Soloveitchik's essay on the Atonement of Yom Kippur today and in the times of the Beit Hamikdash, and the differences between communal and individual kaparah. 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: Elul, Teshuva Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 1 Time: 55:57 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Elul: Universal Teshuva-Lessons of Yonah Part 2	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	4	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David contrasts the different levels of repentance and forgiveness, as seen through the various examples of penitents described in the Book of Yonah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Yonah, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 4 Time: 59:51 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast: