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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)
Selichot: Keys to Forgiveness, Part II	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	16	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Selichot prayers, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the Selichot, specifically the themes of repentance and forgiveness.  One of the main themes of the Selichos is that our neshama is incorruptable, and we must use this opportunity to return the part of ourselves that remains pure despite our sins.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Rosh Chodesh, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 16 of 17 Time: 51:05 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)
Elul: Recognizing the Relationship	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	13	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class), which focuses on the month of Elul, Mrs.Shira Smiles explores the mood of the month, and examines the seeming 'trickery' of being on our best behavior during the month of Elul, when the judgment is approaching. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 13 of 17 Time: 58:03 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)
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)
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)
Multi-Dimensional Teshuva	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	4	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the concept of Teshuva, Tefillah, and Tzedaka, and their ability to annul the evil decree.  This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Prayer, Teshuva Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 4 of 17 Time: 58:37 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)
Hashem as a Witness to Teshuva	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	3	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman reveals the the oath aspect of teshuva and the new bris between Hashem and the individual created via teshuva, as discussed in Sefer Al Hateshuva. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Teshuva Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 3 of 6 Time: 53:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Two Processes of Teshuva	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	2	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the two forms of Teshuva described by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik in his sefer, Al Hateshuva. Rabbi Soloveitchik speaks about intellectual teshuva and emotional teshuva as two possible processes of teshuva, and describes the nature of each process. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Teshuva Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 2 of 6 Time: 59:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Atonement of the Individual vs. Atonement of the Community	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	1	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman begins his course on Al Hateshuva with an explanation of Rabbi Soloveitchik's essay on the Atonement of Yom Kippur today and in the times of the Beit Hamikdash, and the differences between communal and individual kaparah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Elul, Teshuva Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 1 of 6 Time: 55:57 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Elul: Month of Relationships	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	2	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Teshuva Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 2 of 17 Time: 00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Teshuvah	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	5	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds upon the Torah concept of Teshuvah, repentance. Topics: Elul, Teshuva Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 5 of 17 Time: 27:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)