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The Halachik Essence of Sefirat HaOmer	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes delves int the exact halachik nature of the mitzva of counting the omer. Through an understanding of it's halachik definition, one comes to understand the purpose of this mitzva. Topics: Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer, Lag BaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 55:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sefirat Haomer: Joy and Mourning	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this class on Sefirat Haomer, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the dichotomy of sefirat haomer; on one hand, it is a time of joyous anticipation before Matan Torah, and on the other hand, it is a time of mourning for the deaths of the students of Rabbi Akiva.  The class explains how it all fits together.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Sefirat HaOmer, Shavuot Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 54:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sefirat HaOmer: Liberation of the Mind	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	18	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. Topics: Holidays, Human Nature, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 18 of 26 Time: 257:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Spiritual Counting	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	19	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. Topics: Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 19 of 26 Time: 39:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sefirat HaOmer - The Inner Count	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	17	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. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 17 of 26 Time: 40:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)