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Parshat Vayishlach: Preparation for Battle	show hide	Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries	8	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on the weekly parsha (Torah portion), Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the beginning of Parshat Vayishlach.  Mrs. Prero analyzes Yaakov's preparation for meeting Eisav. Each of Yaakov Avinu's actions set a precedent for later events in  Jewish history. In the course of the class, Mrs. Prero also expound on the concept of Maaseh Avot Siman Labanim.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Jewish Destiny, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 8 of 22 Time: 60:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parsha Vayeitzei: Dreaming of Angels	show hide	Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries	7	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Vayeitzei, Mrs. Chana Prero discusses Yaakov's dream of the angels ascending and descending a ladder to Heaven, as he travels to Charan.  This class, which does not assume any knowledge of Hebrew or familiarity with textual study, discusses why Yaakov received the vision at this juncture, and what this dream represents.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 7 of 22 Time: 62:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Toldot: Stolen Blessings	show hide	Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries	6	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the Blessings that Yitzcak wanted to bestow on Esav.  This class, which does not assume any prior knowledge ofthe text or of Hebrew language, answers questions such as why Yitzchak wanted to give Esav the brachot (blessings), why Rivka intervened, and why Yaakov did not tell the Truth. Topics: Our Forefathers, Parshat Toldot Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 6 of 22 Time: 54:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Eliezer's Mission	show hide	Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries	5	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Chayei Sara, Mrs. Chana Prero elucidates Avraham Avinu's instruction to his servant Eliezer, as Eliezer embarks on a mission to find a wife for Yitzchak Avinu.   The class discusses why Yitzchak could not marry a Cananite woman, and why Eliezer chose to use a sign to help him complete his mission.  The class, which assumes no prior knowledge of the Chumash or of the Hebrew language, encourages use of the Artscroll Sapirstein Rashi Chumash. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 5 of 22 Time: 55:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)