Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her in depth look at the sale of Yosef. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles sheds light on the dynamics of the sale of Yosef. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles uncovers how humility leads a person to greatness. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the identity of the angel in Jacob's dream and discusses the special relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her in depth look at Jacob's Dream. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In her discussion on Jacob's dream, Shira Smiles speaks about how the stones were used as a protection, as well as the symbolism of the ladder. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In her discussion on Jacob's dream, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains how Yaakov placed the stones, and the symbolism of the argument between them. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion on the topic of Jacob's Dream. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her analysis of the Torah's topic of Jacob's dream. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video format.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her analysis of Jacob's dream and discusses the lessons learned from every word in the first passuk of the Parsha. This class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Shira Smiles begins a new class, Jacob's Ladder, an in-depth study of the topic of Yaakov's dream of the ladder. This class is available online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
In the last installment of her Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains how the ending of the episode of Akeidat Yitzchak is actually a new beginning in his Avodat Hashem. This class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats.
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the meaning of Avraham's ram. This class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak. This class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats.
Reaching the climax of the Akeida, Avraham binds Yitzchak and lays him above the branches they have collected. In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses many of the glaring questions that appear in the Torah's narrative of this episode.
Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion of the Akeidat Yitzchak. In this class, Mrs. Smiles speaks about how Yitzchak did not question Avraham until the third day of their ascending the mountain, when Avraham told him that they will both be returning home.
Why did Avraham, known throughout the Torah as the personification of love for one's fellow-man, disparagingly refer to his son and servant as 'the nation that is similar to a donkey?' In this shiur, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains that the answer to this question lies in Avraham's tremendous self-sacrifice before G-d.
Why does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as 'the place'? A seemingly simple question reveals deep insights into the nature of G-d-given tests, the single-minded focus of Avraham to connect to G-d, and the miracles that G-d performed as a precursor to the Akeida. Available online in streaming video.
Fulfilling a mitzvah completely entails giving over of one's heart, joy, and alacrity. In this class, Shira Smiles discusses the poignant moments as Avraham and Yitzchak set out together to fulfill G-d's Will.
In this class on the Akeidat Yitzchak, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the deeper meaning of the words Lech Lecha and their message for every person's spiritual journey.
Mrs. Shira Smiles presents Torah insights on the motivation behind the Akeida, using Rashi, Rashbam, and the Netziv. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video format.