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Hashem's Ways are Straight	show hide	Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message	4	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this final class on the Haftora of Shabbat Shuva, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the centrality of Eretz Yisrael and the meaning of the verse 'Hashem's ways are straight'.  The lesson for us is to take every circumstance in life and utilize it to better serve Hashem.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message Class Number: 4 of 4 Time: 57:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Images of Hashem's Love for His People	show hide	Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message	3	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Haforah of Shabbat Shuva, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the beautiful imagery in the perek, as illustrations of G-d's eternal love for His people, Am Yisrael.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Tanach, Teshuva Class: Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message Class Number: 3 of 4 Time: 47:55 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah and Tefilla: Components of Teshuva	show hide	Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message	2	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of teshuva, based on the Haftara of Shabbat Shuva, Mrs. Shira Smiles demonstrates the important role of tefilla (prayer) and Torah study in enabling a person to repent completely.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Tanach, Teshuva Class: Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message Class Number: 2 of 4 Time: 52:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rosh Hashana: Our Turn	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	15	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Rosh Hashana, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises some questions and answers to remind us of the basic ideas of the holiday.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 15 of 17 Time: 61:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Selichot: Keys to Forgiveness, Part I	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	14	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Selichot prayers recited before Rosh Hashana and during the Yamim Noraim, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of Selichot. Rabbi David discusses the content of the Selichot, their themes, and their purpose. He also discusses why Selichot are recited at night and not during the day. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 14 of 17 Time: 52:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Elul, Rosh Hashana, and Yom Kippur for Children	show hide	Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience	1	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this chinuch class on making Torah concepts real to children of all ages, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller guides parents on how to introduce children to the mindset of Elul and the themes of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur on three levels; early childhood, middle childhood, and teens.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience Class Number: 1 of 14 Time: 51:30 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Intrinsic Purity of Every Jew	show hide	Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message	1	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Haftarah of Shabbat Shuva, Mrs. Shira Smiles begins the reading from Hoshea chapter 14.  In this class, we learn that teshuva/repentance is a dynamic process with Hashem, and that every Jew's soul is intrinsically pure, which means that even sin does not become part of its essence.  When embarking on the teshuva process, one should have an image of who they want to be, so that they have a goal to aspire to.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Inspiration, Rosh HaShana, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Teshuva Class: Shabbat Shuva: The Eternal Message Class Number: 1 of 4 Time: 52:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rosh Hashana: Dual Aspects of the Day	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe		Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the aspects of simcha (joy), and din (judgment) that are intrinsic to the day.  Rabbi Ginsburg also explains why Rosh Hashana an important predecessor to Aseret Yemai Teshuva and Yom Kippur.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Time: 47:59 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Elul: The Shofar's Wake Up Call	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	12	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Elul, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg connects the message of the blowing of the shofar, which is done every day of the month, to the essence of the month of Elul.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 12 of 17 Time: 50:55 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 90: The Eternity of Hashem	show hide	Tehillim VI	7	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains the structure and themes of Psalm 90. This chapter, similar in theme to the prayer of U'netaneh Tokef on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, contrasts the eternal nature of Hashem and His Torah with the transience of Man's existence. The perek ends with a plea for Divine assistance in repentance, and a life of blessing and fulfillment. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Tehillim, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Tehillim VI Class Number: 7 of 10 Time: 54:28 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
True Atonement	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	5	Rabbi Michael Taubes
The bulk of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) is comprised of Mussaf, in which the details of the Yom Kippur service are described. Rabbi Michael Taubes analyzes the major components of the machzor davening (prayers) including the Torah reading and Musaf service. Topics: Fast Days, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 5 of 6 Time: 48:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Joy of Remembrance	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	7	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Zichronot, the verses in the Rosh Hashana davening which focus on our remembrance rising up before Hashem.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 7 of 17 Time: 74:28 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Path to Teshuva, Part 2	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	8	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his theme of Teshuva, repentance, in this shiur (class).  The class discusses examples of true teshuva, and a discussion of what can be expected of us over the Days of Awe.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 8 of 17 Time: 31:22 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Hilchot Teshuva	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	6	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
This shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana and Teshuva (repentance) by Rabbi Shimon Isaacson is packed with halachot (laws) and hashkafot (perspectives) relating to the call of the day.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 6 of 17 Time: 46:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Path to Teshuva, Part I	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this shiur (class) on Teshuva, Rabbi Hanoch Teller outlines the path to true repentance.  Peppered with inspirational, poignant, and humorous stories, the theme of Teshuva is masterfully illustrated with real life examples.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 5 of 17 Time: 29:02 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Crowning Our King	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	3	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the Musaf prayer of Rosh HaShana. This unique Shemoneh Esrei contains essential themes of the holiday. The prayers of Malchiyot, Zichronot and Shofrot are explained with particular relevance to our relationship with G-d on this day. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 3 of 6 Time: 58:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Standing Before G-d	show hide	Insights of the Chassidic Masters	1	Rabbi Moshe Weinberger
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Moshe Weinberger begins learning the essay of the Alter Rebbe, Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, which deals with Rosh HaShana, as discussed in the Sefer Chassidus M'vueres. The themes of Malchiyot, Shofrot, and Zichronot are analyzed.  The shiur discusses the nekuda pnimis, the inner essence, of Rosh Hashana, which is revealing our internal recognition of Hashem as King.  The essay also discusses the Jewish People as a unified entity who can rise above their normally lowly level to reach the level of standing Lifnei Hashem, 'Before G-d'. Topics: Chassidut, Elul, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Insights of the Chassidic Masters Class Number: 1 of 10 Time: 51:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Returning to Our Essence	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	5	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into Rabbi Soleveitchik's essay on Kaparah (atonement)  and Tahara (purification), in his classic work, Al HaTeshuva. The uniquness of the teshuva process on Yom Kippur lies within the added dimension of Tahara, when one sincerely repents. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Machshava, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 5 of 6 Time: 55:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)