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Parshat Vayakhel & Pekudei: Integral Ingredients	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	18	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the use of the term 'chacham lev", wise hearted, to describe the artisans involved with the mishkan.  Mrs Smiles also speaks about the term "as Hashem commanded Moshe," which repeats eighteen times throughout the parsha.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Pekudei, Parshat Vayakhel Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 18 of 18 Time: 58:28 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Terumah: The Gift of Self	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	17	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Terumah, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the donations to the Mishkan that were given out of motivation.  What does it say to us for our individual lives?  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Terumah Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 17 of 18 Time: 57:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Mishpatim: Sense of Servitude	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	16	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the laws of the 'eved ivri', one who sells himself into slavery.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Mishpatim Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 16 of 18 Time: 59:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Yitro: Shalom of Shabbat	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	15	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea of shalom and its connection to Shabbat.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Yitro, Shabbat, Shalom/Peace, Ten Commandments Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 15 of 18 Time: 63:19 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Beshalach: Ultimate Healer	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	14	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that says that if the Jewish people do what is just in Hashem's Eyes, and observe the commandments, then all the diseases that Hashem placed upon Egypt, He will not bring upon the Jewish people.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Beshalach Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 14 of 18 Time: 62:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Bo: Investing With Interest	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	13	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the connection between the blood or Korban Pesach, and the blood of a Brit Milah, and its tremendous relevance for our lives.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Bo, Pesach Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 13 of 18 Time: 62:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Va'eira: The Greater Good	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	12	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Va'eira, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the first pasuk of the parsha, which contains Hashem's rebuke to Moshe.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Overcoming Adversity, Parsha, Parshat Va'eira Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 12 of 18 Time: 59:26 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Shemot: Batya, Devoted Daughter	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	11	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on Batya, Pharaoh's daughter, who offers insight into our own lives.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Shemot Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 11 of 18 Time: 63:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayechi: Evil Eye	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	10	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the whole concept of the ayin hara (evil eye) and the idea that Yosef and his descendants are above the ayin hara.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Vayechi Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 10 of 18 Time: 60:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayigash: Dual Flames	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	9	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayigash, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the medrash on the Pasuk that says that Yaakov sent Yehuda ahead to Egypt, and examines the differences between Yehuda and Yosef.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Vayigash, Teshuva Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 9 of 18 Time: 62:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayishlach: Kever Rachel	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	8	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of Kever Rachel, and why Rachel is buried "baderech," on the way.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 8 of 18 Time: 59:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayetzei: Secretive Signs	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	7	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayetzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the episode of Rachel sharing her and Yaakov's secret signs with Leah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 7 of 18 Time: 60:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Toldot: Emerging Worlds	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	6	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the different worldviews and dynamics of Yaakov and Esav, to gain an appreciation of why their brachot were given as they were.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 6 of 18 Time: 60:57 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Mindful Midot	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	5	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Chayei Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the story of Eliezer going to look for a wife for Yitzchak.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 5 of 18 Time: 62:47 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayeira: Lessons of Laughter	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	4	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayeira, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the theme of laughter which is connected to the birth of Yitzchak.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeira Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 4 of 18 Time: 64:33 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Lech Lecha: Ultimate Benefit	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	3	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the deeper understanding of Avraham's test of Lech Lecha.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Lech Lecha Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 3 of 18 Time: 56:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Noach: Expanding the Essence	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	2	Mrs. Shira Smiles
This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Noach Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 2 of 18 Time: 61:33 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Bereishit: Guidlines for Greatness	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	1	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Bereishit, Mrs. Shira Smiles takes a deeper look into the first Rashi in the Torah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Bereishit Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 1 of 18 Time: 59:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)