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| Accentuating the Acceptance |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Hidden Miracles in the Megilla |
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Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg |
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| Purim: Your Chance to Win the Lottery |
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Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum |
In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Mrs, Shoshie Nissenbaum explains the power of the day, where everyone can be a winner. 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)
Time: 34:10
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| Amalek: Eradicating Evil |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Purim: Battle with Amalek |
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Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum |
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| Adar: Achieving Alignment |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Purim Kattan |
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Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum |
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| Chanukah: Light of Clarity |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of why, in Al HaNissim, we give thanks to Hashem for wars. 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)
Time: 51:58
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| Chodesh Kislev |
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Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum |
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| Purim: A Time to Speak, A Time to be Silent |
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Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum |
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| Purim: Pride and Prayer |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Gemara that asks where Haman, Mordechai, and Esther are hinted at in the Torah. Mrs. Shira Smiles also examines the mitzvah of Mishloach Manot. 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)
Time: 60:27
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| Purim: Esther's Role |
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Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg |
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| The Four Parshiyot |
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Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg |
| In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses Parshat Shekalim, Parshat Zachor, Parshat Parah, and Parshat Hachodesh, which are read in the weeks surrounding Purim, leading up to Rosh Chodesh Nissan. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Holidays, Parsha, Purim, Shabbat
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Time: 42:12
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| Tu B'Shvat: Focus on Eretz Yisrael |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Tu B'shvat, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
describes the nature of the day, its relationship to Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel), and how we can connect to the day in our own lives. The class also explains the concept of the number 15. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Holidays
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Time: 30:27
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| Chanuka; Faith over Fate |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Chanukah: Wonders of War |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanukah, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of what is so unique and special about the miracle of Chanukah? Additionally, why are we thanking G-d for the war in the prayer of Al Hanissim? 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)
Time: 61:25
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| Chanuka, Vayeishev, and Mikeitz |
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Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg |
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| Appreciating Miracles: Maoz Tzur, Part 2 |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David continues
his explication of Maoz Tzur, the hymn sung after candle lighting on
Chanuka. Part of the obligation to publicize the miracles of Chanuka
(pirsumei nisa) is to verbally praise Hashem for them. Maoz Tzur
incorporates praise for the miracle of the oil, as well as for the
victory on battle, and also discusses the hardships and salvation
experienced by the Jewish nation throughout history. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, History, Holidays
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Time: 55:00
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| Chanukah: The Inner Battle |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shows us how
to incorporate the lessons of Chanukah, and the struggle with the forces
of Yavan (Hellenism), into our daily existence. 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, Human Nature
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Time: 50:13
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| The Preciousness of Chanukah |
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman delves into the deeper meaning behind the mitzvah to light the 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, Holidays
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Time: 48:09
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| Chanukah: Affectionate Light |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanukah, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises a number of questions about the holiday. Firstly, why is the miracle of the oil the main focus, instead of the miraculous military victory? Secondly, what is the significance of 'zot Chanukah', the last day of Chanukah. 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)
Time: 64:16
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| Maoz Tzur, Part 1 |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the beautiful poem sung by Jewish families throughout the
world after candle lighting, known as Maoz Tzur. Rabbi David discusses
the historical background of the liturgical poem, how it became
customary to recite it during Chanukah, its roots in Tanach, as well
as its structure and its themes of galut (exile) and geula (redemption). This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chanukah, Exile, Holidays, Prayer
Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)
Time: 59:01
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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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| Halachik Analysis of Lighting Candles |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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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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| 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 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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| Chanukah: How to Be a Modern-Day Maccabee |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| The Courage of Chanukah |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Avoiding Hamanism |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Purim and Geulah |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
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| Simply Purim |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| A Deeper Look into the Purim Story |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
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| The Essence of Purim |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Simchat Purim |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Adar: Sanctity of Shekalim |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Chanukah: Inner and Outer Connection |
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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: 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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| Chanuka |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
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| Chanuka: The Unique Role of the Kohen |
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Rabbi Yehoshua Hartman |
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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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