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A Woman's Relationship to Torah	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	1	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class on the centrality of Torah, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how women can connect to this mitzvah, and what women can experience on Simchat Torah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Jewish Philosophy Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 1 of 15 Time: 51:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Blueprint of the World	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	2	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Centrality of Torah, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller defines what Torah is and what our relationship to Torah should be.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 2 of 15 Time: 91:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Wisdom of the Torah	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	3	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah, based on the Sefer Maalot Hatorah by the brother of the Vilna Gaon, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about Torah as the source of Dveykut to Hashem.  By bonding to the Torah's wisdom, we come closer to Hashem's Will, and ultimately are given the told with which to emulate G-d.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 3 of 15 Time: 53:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah Study: Attaching Oneself to G-d	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	4	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah study, based on Sefer Maalot Hatorah, Rebbetzin Heller explains how Torah gives a person an attachment to Hashem's Will and Wisdom.  Torah study transforms the way a person can cleave to Hashem both individually and in his family life.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Meaning in Mitzvot Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 4 of 15 Time: 54:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Protecting the Covenant	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	5	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Hellerspeaks about the two areas where the Yetzer  Hara is most likely to destroy its victim, unless there is protection provided by Torah, Yirat Shamayim (Fear of Heaven), and Anava (Humility).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Middot Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 5 of 15 Time: 53:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Discovering Our Inherent Goodness	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	6	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how Torah leads a child to discovering his or her inherent goodness, and in developing inner structure and self discipline.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 6 of 15 Time: 45:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Garden of Torah	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	7	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this shiur ( Torah class) on the centrality of Torah study, based on the Sefer Maalos Hatorah, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller elaborates on the comparison of the Torah to a tree.  Just as a seed has every aspect of the tree in its potential, and the tree's existence gives us access to the fruit.  The Torah has deep layers of potential wisdom within it, and every aspect of a Torah scholar's world exudes this wisdom.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Jewish Philosophy Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 7 of 15 Time: 52:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Path to G-dliness	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the importance of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller explains the section of Sefer Maalot Hatorah which describes how learning Torah transforms a person.  Through studying G-d's wisdom, one becomes closer to Him, to the point that one begins to think and behave in a G-dly manner.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 8 of 15 Time: 23:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah's Power of Transformation	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the power of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller explains the Sefer Maalot Hatorah's discussion of the power of Torah.  Torah study enables one to uproot the initial base nature one is born with, and uplift oneself to the highest levels.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 9 of 15 Time: 48:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Our Deepest Struggles	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	10	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how the yetzer hara, our evil inclination, seeks out the most vulnerable areas of the human psyche for his attacks, such as the human need to communicate and sexual desire.  The Torah, and the clarity it provides us, helps us to emerge successfully from these existential struggles, and enables our refinement of ourselves us in these areas.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 10 of 15 Time: 54:47 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah: The Garment of Hashem	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	11	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Torah is so to speak the 'garment' of Hashem.  Based on the Sefer Maalot HaTorah, Rebbetzin Heller outlines the prerequisites for wearing Hashem's garment of Torah; yirah (awareness of G-d), and anavah (humbleness).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 11 of 15 Time: 55:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Fear and Humility	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	12	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses the deeper implications of anava (humility) and yirah (fear of Hashem), and how Torah develops them.  The class is based on Sefer Maalot Hatorah by Rav Avraham, brother of the Vilna Gaon. Topics: Human Nature, Middot, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 12 of 15 Time: 49:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Fire and Light	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Torah, symbolized by fire and light,  is on one side of reality, while darkness, naturalism, and chachma chitzonit (external wisdom) form its counterpart.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Inspiration Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 13 of 15 Time: 51:50 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
True Dveykut	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	14	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the impact of Torah on allowing one to achieve true connection with Hashem.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 14 of 15 Time: 53:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah Connecting the World to Hashem	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	15	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this final shiur on Sefer Maalot Hatorah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the Torah as the means in which all facets of life connect to Hashem.  The Torah can even 'enter the lion's lair' and redefine or conquer evil on its own turf.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature, Inspiration Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 15 of 15 Time: 55:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)