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| Parshat Noach: Wonderful Words |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about this week's Torah portion, Parshat Noach. Mrs. Smiles explores who Noach really was, and for what merit Noach was saved, offering a goal of what to aspire to so that one can be saved from the deluge that surounds a person in today's world. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Noach
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 1 of 29
Time: 61:28
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| Parshat Lech Lecha: Eternal Call |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this class on Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the
question of why Avraham Avinu was chosen as the father of our nation. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Lech Lecha
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 2 of 29
Time: 03:35
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| Parshat Vayera: Height of Hospitality |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In Parshat Vayera, Avraham exemplifies the model of Hachnasat Orchim, hospitality. Mrs. Shira Smiles examines what was unique about these acts of hachnasat orchim, and why, in their merit, Avraham was blessed with a son. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Vayeira
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 3 of 29
Time: 63:19
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| Parshat Chayei Sarah: The Divine Path |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur on Parshat Chayei Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on Eliezer's search for a wife for Yitzchak, and why Hashem performed a miracle of shortening the journey for Eliezer. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 4 of 29
Time: 63:18
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| Parsha Toldot: Potent Prayer |
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| Parshat Vayeitzei: Well, Well, Well |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Veyeitzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the significance of Yaakov's interaction with the shepherds at the well. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 6 of 29
Time: 62:07
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| Parshat Vayishlach: Struggle for Simcha |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles concentrates on the struggle between Yaakov and the angel, and explains how the struggle repersents the quintessential struggle between good and evil. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 7 of 29
Time: 58:00
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| Parshat Vayeishev: Acquiring Serenity |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parsha Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on one pasuk, to uncover some of the most fundamental aspects of the way Hashem interacts with us. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeishev
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 8 of 29
Time: 64:01
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| Parshat Vayechi: Bestowing Blessings |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles looks at what the concept of giving brachot is about, and more specifically, what the Friday night blessing for sons to be like Ephraim and Menashe is about. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Vayechi
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 9 of 29
Time: 59:10
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| Parshat Shemot: Fabulous Flame |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the incident of the burning bush. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Shemot
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 10 of 29
Time: 61:00
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| Parshat Va'eira: Awe of the Abode |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Va'eira, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the plague of 'barad' (hail). This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Va'eira
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 11 of 29
Time: 64:03
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| Parshat Bo: Hark to the Bark |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk which states that "against the children of Israel, no dog shall wet its tongue." This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Bo
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 12 of 29
Time: 62:26
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| Parshat Beshalach: Noteworthy Notes |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of saying the shirat hayam, the song of the splitting of the sea, every day in our davening. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Beshalach, Prayer
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 13 of 29
Time: 61:22
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| Parshat Yitro: Desiring the Desired |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the tenth of the Ten Commandments, 'lo tachmod', do not covet, and compares it with a later mention in Parshat Va'etchanan which states 'to tit'aveh', do not desire. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Middot, Parsha, Parshat Yitro, Ten Commandments
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 14 of 29
Time: 62:21
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| Parshat Mishpatim: The Whole Truth |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the concept of certain laws which are specific to the judges, to ensure a judgment of truth. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Mishpatim
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 15 of 29
Time: 59:04
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| Parshat Teruma: A Give and Take Relationship |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Teruma, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the question of why the Torah says "take for me a portion," when technically it should state to give a portion, and discusses the five main ingredients of what tzedaka is about. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Terumah
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 16 of 29
Time: 62:27
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| Parshat Tetzaveh: The Silent Pair |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why the names of the tribes appear two times on the Kohen Gadol's garments. Mrs. Shira Smiles also examines the connection between the different stones, and the tribes that were engraved on them. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Tetzaveh
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 17 of 29
Time: 61:47
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| Vayakhel-Pekudei: Conduit of Holiness |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on Betzalel, a key figure in the mishkan experience. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Pekudei, Parshat Vayakhel
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 18 of 29
Time: 59:47
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| Parshat Tazria & Metzora: The Treasure Within |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Tazria-Metzora, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the tzaraat that effects the home. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Metzora, Parshat Tazria
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 19 of 29
Time: 57:02
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| Parshat Acharei Mot & Kedoshim: Living Kedusha |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Acharei Mot and Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about how we are to understand and define what keduasha is. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Acharei Mot, Parshat Kedoshim
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 20 of 29
Time: 61:15
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| Parshat Behar & Bechukotai: Deepening the Relationship |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on parshiyot Behar and Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles points out that parshat Behar begins with the mitzvah of shemitah, and then discusses interpersonal relations specifically in the area of monetary help for individuals. Mrs. Smiles explains why these particular topics are found in Sefer Vayikra, which is commonly known as Torat HaKohanim, laws applicabel to kohanim. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Bechukotai, Parshat Behar, Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 21 of 29
Time: 59:17
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| Parshat Bamidbar: Load of a Lifetime |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parsha Bamidbar, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the pasuk that describes the job of El'azar in preparing the mishkan to be carried through the desert, and what one can learn from this in preparation for Shavuot. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Bamidbar
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 22 of 29
Time: 57:43
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| Parshat Naso: Twelve Tribes; Model of Diversity |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Naso, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the repetitive nature of the description of the gifts that the nesi'im brought to the mishkan, and about the blessings that Yaakov Avinu gave his children. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Nasso
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 23 of 29
Time: 55:32
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| Parshat Beha'alotcha: Comprehending the Complaints |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Beha'alotcha, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the complaints of the dor hamidbar. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Beha'alotcha
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 24 of 29
Time: 59:15
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| Parshat Shlach: Rachav - Redefined Role |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Haftorah, and discusses the topic of Teshuva. Rachav was a prostitute who lead an
impure existence for many years. How was
she able to reach the heights which she did, and what can we learn from her
accomplishments?
This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Shelach, Teshuva, Women in Torah & Tanach
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 25 of 29
Time: 50:32
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| Parshat Korach: Juggling Jealousy |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes Korach's downfall, and how to balance positive jealousy, which spurs one to greater heights, and unhealthy comparisons, which result in disparaging others without self-improvement. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Middot, Parsha, Parshat Korach
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 26 of 29
Time: 63:23
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| Parshat Chukat: Vigilance |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the story of "mei meriva," and presents three approaches of what went wrong, and the lessons we can take from it. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Chukat
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 27 of 29
Time: 56:23
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| Parshat Pinchas: Pieces of Peace |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on some of the basic questions to get a sense of what the story of Pinchas is about. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Pinchas
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 28 of 29
Time: 63:45
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| Parshat Matot-Masei: The Grand Scheme |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Matot-Masei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the "arei miklat," the cities of refuge. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Parsha, Parshat Masei, Parshat Mattot
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 29 of 29
Time: 62:32
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