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| Chanukah: How to Be a Modern-Day Maccabee |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Chanukah: The Battle over the Oral Torah |
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Rabbi Yehoshua Hartman |
| In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hartman explains that the battle of Chanukah was a metaphysical as well as a material one. On Chanukah, we successfully affirmed our desire to connect to the will of G-d through our awareness of the intangible. This Torah class is available online in streaming video as well as mp3 audio and ipod video download formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Holidays, Machshava
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 2 of 38
Time: 00:00
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| Chanuka: The Unique Role of the Kohen |
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Rabbi Yehoshua Hartman |
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| The Courage of Chanukah |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Chanuka |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
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| Chanukah: Sfas Emes Part 1 |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shares the Torah insights of the Sfas Emes, as he discusses the theme of each night of Chanukah. This class, the first in a three-part series, discusses the first three nights of Chanukah. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Chassidut, Mysticism
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 6 of 38
Time: 1:01:50
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| Chanukah: Sfas Emes Part 2 |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Torah insights of the Sfas Emes for the fourth, fifth, and sixth nights of Chanukah, dealing with moving beyond everything that is 'Greek'. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 & ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Chassidut, Mysticism
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 7 of 38
Time: 54:36
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| Chanukah: Sfas Emes Part 3 |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller extrapolates on the following idea by the Sfas Emes: waging war against each of the four types of concealment 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. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Chassidut, Holidays, Mysticism
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 8 of 38
Time: 59:01
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| The Wisdom of Greece Vs. The Wisdom of the Torah |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| 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. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Chassidut, Holidays
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 9 of 38
Time: 52:19
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| Light Up the Soul |
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Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen |
| In this shiur (Torah class), 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. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Holidays, Mussar
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 10 of 38
Time: 47:40
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| Chanukah: Greek Fragmentation and Jewish Unity |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Rebbetzin Heller speaks about
the Greek way of thinking, which is a fragmented outlook on the world,
versus the Jewish unified perspective, and how this distinction
relates to the miracles of the war and the lights. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 11 of 38
Time: 48:03
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| Chanuka: Expansion of I |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the symbolism of putting the mezuza on the right, the channukiah on the left, and the person lighting the candles in the middle. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 12 of 38
Time: 56:41
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| Chanukah: Humble Warriors |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on the various miracles of Chanukah, and on the anava
(humbleness) of the Maccabees, which was the responsible for their
victory. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Holidays
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 13 of 38
Time: 52:25
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| Chanukah: Inner and Outer Connection |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Halachik Analysis of Lighting Candles |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Mehadrin Min HaMehadrin |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the halachik concept of mehadrin min mehadrin in relation to the Chanuka menorah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Halacha
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 16 of 38
Time: 43:15
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| The Hidden Light of Chanuka |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman provides a Chassidic outlook on the essence of the light of Chanuka. taken from the Bnei Yissaschar, a classic Chassidic work, this shiur enlightens and inspires the soul. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Chassidut
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 17 of 38
Time: 55:57
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| Shabbat and Chanuka Lighting |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichmman learns the halachik topic of candle lighting of the menorah right before Shabbat. Delivered in a classroom setting, this shiur provides a elemental understanding of the issue as well as relevant questions. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Halacha, Holidays
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 18 of 38
Time: 44:31
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| The Unique Joy of Adar |
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Rabbi Eliezer Miller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Adar, Rabbi Eliezer Miller
describes the unique inner joy that comes with this month. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 19 of 38
Time: 50:27
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| Adar: Sanctity of Shekalim |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| The Gan Eden Experience |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the holiday of Purim and how the day is a unique once-a-year opportunity where Hashem opens his vaults for our prayers to ascend unhindered. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod format
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Topics: Holidays, Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 21 of 38
Time: 58:16
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| Lottery of Life |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| 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. |
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Topics: Holidays, Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 22 of 38
Time: 52:54
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| Simply Purim |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Simchat Purim |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Avoiding Hamanism |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| The Essence of Purim |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| A Deeper Look into the Purim Story |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
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| Purim and Geulah |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
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| Partial Redemption |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| Rebbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Purim which involved a fight against Amalek, our evil enemy. The fight was not only physical but a spiritual war against Amalek within us. The outcome determined the extent of the Purim redemption. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Exile, Purim, Redemption
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 29 of 38
Time: 41:35
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| Amalek: Inner and Outer Enemy |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this Torah shiur (class), the Shem Mishmuel explains Amalek's significance and gives us instructions on how to fight Amalek in our times. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Holidays, Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 30 of 38
Time: 51:58
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| Walled Celebrations |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, the Shem Mishmuel explains the differences in the Purim celebrations between those cities with walls and those without. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. |
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Topics: Holidays, Purim, Redemption
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 31 of 38
Time: 49:22
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| Two Purims |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaches an essay by the Shem Mishmuel, which discusses the mystical reasons for the two separate Purim celebrations, on the fourteenth and fifteeenth days of Adar. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 32 of 38
Time: 48:33
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| Purim: Living the Secret |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Purim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of "nichnas yayin, yatza sod" - when the wine enters, the secret comes out. Mrs. Smiles elaborates on what this secret is. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 33 of 38
Time: 53:03
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| Women and Purim |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Rebbetzin Heller discusses women's special connection to the depth of this holiday. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Holidays, Purim
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Class Number: 34 of 38
Time: 49:11
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| Accentuating the Acceptance |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Esther's Fate: The Day After Purim |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this Torah class (shiur) on the holiday of Purim, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the important role Esther played after the salvation, when she remained in the palace, forced to stay married to Achashveirosh. Her sacrifice bears an important message to the Jews throughout the exile. Available in streaming video and in mp3 and ipod download. |
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Class Number: 36 of 38
Time: 279:37
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| Purim The Great Test Before The Great Redemption |
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Rabbi Hershel Riechman |
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| Purim- Trees Treason |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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