Where is Haman in the Torah? Rabbi Hanoch Teller sheds light on this question. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 of Rabbi Teller's shiurim go to www.ishiur.com
Why is the holiday of Purim named after Haman's Lottery? Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the mindset of Haman and Amalek, who ascribe all events to mere chance, as opposed to the Jewish mindset of seeing the Divine plan in every event.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller provides a basic reading of the Megillah, which provides great insight. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com.
Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the following questions: What is the Jewish vision of joy? Specifically, how do we understand the joy inherent in the day of Purim?
Rabbi Hanoch Teller delves into the idea of courage on Chanukah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishur.com.
Rabbi Avishai David discusses the background of Chanukah, the distinctions between Chanukah and Purim, Pirsumei Nisah, the Yesod of Chanukah, and the difference of order between the Rambam and the Shulchan Aruch. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the inner and outer connections of Chanukah. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen expounds upon the idea that understanding the obligation of beautifying the mitzvah of Chanuka helps us understand the miracles that took place in the time of Chanuka. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the Shem MiShmuel's explanation of the significance of the conflict between Greece and the Jews and discusses this conflict as a battle between the Greek and Jewish intellects. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller extrapolates on the following idea by the Sfas Emes: waging war against each of the four types of concealments makes us more aware of Hashem's presence in every facet of ourselves, others, and all the tribes of Israel. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Hartman explains that the battle of Chanuka was a metaphysical as well as a material one. On Chanuka, we successfully affirmed our desire to connect to the will of G-d through our awareness of the intangible. Available in streaming video as well as mp3 audio and ipod video downloads.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about having true bravery in our day-to-day lives. Available online in streaming video. To purchase an mp3 download, go to www.ishiur .com.
