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Five Steps to Greatness	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	1	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Shira Smiles discusses how one can take advantage of every opportunity to maximize change and growth in our spiritual lives. Available online in streaming video, and for download in ipod video and mp3 formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 1 Time: 53:31 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Elul: Month of Relationships	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	2	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Teshuva Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 2 Time: 00 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:
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:
Teshuvah	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	5	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds upon the Torah concept of Teshuvah, repentance. Available in: streaming video Topics: Elul, Teshuva Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 5 Time: 27:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Preparation for Yom Kippur: A Call to Unity	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	6	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David teaches the Torah lesson of how the fast of Yom Kippur requires that all of the Jewish People stand unified before G-d. This is the root of the custom to ask our friends for forgiveness before this holy day. This class is available online in streaming video. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Fast Days, Holidays, Yom Kippur Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 6 Time: 62:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Sukkot: Achieving Joy	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	7	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this class, Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how to attain real happiness in honor of the joyous festival of Sukkot. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Available in: streaming video Topics: Holidays, Sukkot Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 7 Time: 00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Rosh Chodesh and Women	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
We learn in the Torah, that the women’s faith was greater than the men’s, since they did not take part in the sin of the Golden Calf. Because of this, the women were rewarded with a "partial holiday" of Rosh Chodesh. In this class, Rebbetzin Heller explores the relationship between Rosh Chodesh and women. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Faith & Emunah, Holidays, Rosh Chodesh, Women in Torah & Tanach Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 9 Time: 00:49 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Shovavim - Self Improvement	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	11	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Parsha, Parshat Va'eira, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 11 Time: 45:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Pesach: Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	12	Rabbi Avishai David
Rabbi Avishai David presents a halachik analysis of the mitzvah of Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim, telling over the Torah story of our exodus from Egypt. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Halacha, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 12 Time: 61:20 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 13: Climbing the Steps of the Seder	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
A new look at the order of the Seder. Hashem’s order is the order of redemption. True redemption is not being enslaved to anyone, even to one’s self. It is absolutely necessary to stop seeing only ourselves, so that we may experience Hashem. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 13 Time: 174:45 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Personal and Communal Mourning	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	28	Rabbi Avishai David
In analyzing our obligation of personal and communal mourning of the Churban (destruction of the Beit HaMikdash), Rabbi Avishai David gives us a legal and philosophical understanding of the Torah's approach to mourning. This 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: Exile, Fast Days, Halacha, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 28 Time: 38:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Expressing Pain	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	29	Rabbi Avishai David
Following last week's class, Rabbi Avishai David delves into the philosophical perspectives on mourning and consolation. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Fast Days, Jewish Destiny, Mourning Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 29 Time: 03:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 8: Rosh Chodesh: A Time of Renewal	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller discusses the unique essence of the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh, as described in the Torah. 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: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Human Nature, Rosh Chodesh Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 47:58 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Pesach: The Four Sons (Class 16)	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the portion of the Haggadah relating to the four sons. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Holidays, Human Nature, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 164:31 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Pesach: The Peace Plan (Class 15)	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how Pesach is a time of reconciliation. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Available in: streaming video Topics: Holidays, Human Interaction, Loving your Fellow Jew, Pesach, Shalom/Peace Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 146:54 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 14: Pesach: Sensitivity and Faith	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles presents Torah insights on the story and meaning of Pesach as well as its lesson of sensitivity, using various Torah commentators. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Faith & Emunah, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 32:13 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 17: Spiritual and Physical Redemption	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the question: What is the ultimate goal of the Pesach experience? Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 60:09 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 18: Pesach: Fountainhead of Faith	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that the ultimate goal of the Seder is instilling and inculcating in ourselves, and our children, Emunah, and the medium to do so is through the telling of the story of Egypt, the סיפור יציאת מצרים. It was in the merit of faith that we were redeemed, and in that merit we will be redeemed in the future. Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Faith & Emunah, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 242:28 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 21: Sefirat HaOmer - The Inner Count	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
On Pesach night we were inspired by G-d’s revelation of the Torah. By counting upward, as we work on ourselves, we ascend in greatness. We have the opportunity over the next 49 days to return to the level of matan Torah. Each person should determine where they need improvement in their service of G-d (Avodat Hashem) and spend each day developing and growing closer to Him. Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 40:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 20: Maggid - Blueprint for Self-Improvement	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In taking us on a journey through the Maggid portion of the Haggadah, Rebbetzin Heller reveals essential insights into our service of G-d. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: History, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Haggadah, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 204:31 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 19: Pesach: Small Actions, Big Results	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the Pesach story in the Torah teaches us the timely message that small things matter, often more than we realize. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Available in: streaming video Topics: Holidays, Human Interaction, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 191:39 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 22: Sefirat HaOmer: Liberation of the Mind	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Redemption from slavery in Egypt freed us from purposeless work to embrace a life of purpose with the Torah. Achieving happiness is a battle of self control. Rabbi Teller discusses how reducing expectations, and feeling gratitude for what we have, will lead us to realize true appreciation, and this will put us on the road to living a life full of happiness. That is real liberation. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Available in: streaming video Topics: Holidays, Human Nature, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 257:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 23: Spiritual Counting	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller discusses how Sefirat HaOmer teaches us to utilize the Middot (attributes) of Hashem, in our attempt towards self perfection. Available online in streaming video and MP3. Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 39:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 24: Dimensions of Sefirat Haomer	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that we cannot get caught up only in the technical requirements of counting each night of the Omer and the customs of mourning during this time. Sefirat Haomer is a time for spiritual accounting in preparation for receiving the Torah, specifically in the areas of loving one's fellow man and increasing our consciousness of G-d. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Loving your Fellow Jew, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 79:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 25: Lag BaOmer	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Lag BaOmer. Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer, Lag BaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 34:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 26: The Beauty of Every Jew	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In honor of Lag BaOmer, Rebbetzin Heller delves into the idea of the beauty of each individual and how that theme relates to us. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Holidays, Loving your Fellow Jew, Sefirat HaOmer, Lag BaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 139:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 27: Shavuot - Na'aseh Ve'nishma	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Holidays, Shavuot Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 204:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 30: Message of Hope	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David discusses The Haftarot of the seven weeks following the Ninth of Av as a poignant Torah message of hope and comfort to the Exiled Jewish Nation. Rabbi David gives an in-depth analysis of these portions of Navi. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and video ipod format. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Jewish Destiny, Redemption, Tanach Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 62:59 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 10: The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Using Halacha and Chassidus, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the differences between the destruction of the First Jewish Temple and the Second Temple. This 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: Chassidut, Fast Days, Halacha Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 52:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast: