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The Three Weeks: Attaining Dveykut	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks		Rabbi Alexander Cohen
In this guest lecture, Rabbi Alexander Cohen if Shearim College of Jewish Studies for Women discusses the opportunity for gaining dveykut with Hashem during the Three Weeks.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Exile, Fast Days, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Time: 57:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Lessons of Jewish History	show hide	Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem	4	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on selected Kinnos recited on Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Avishai David explains kinna number nine, "Eicha Tifarti", in detail.  The kinna describes the tragedies of Jewish history, and the terrible consequences of distorting its causes.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, History, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem Class Number: 4 of 4 Time: 54:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Bemoaning G-d's Anger	show hide	Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem	3	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) explaining the Kinnot (mourning poems) recited on Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Avishai David explicates the themes and structure of the kinna "Eicha Atzta B'Apecha".  In this class, we examine the reaction of the Jewish people to the destruction of the exile.  Although the kinna is a mournful one, it also expresses the hope that we will merit redemption through the bris avos (the covenant made between Hashem and our forefathers).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem Class Number: 3 of 4 Time: 54:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Shabbat Chazon: Valuable Vision	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	11	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Shabbat before Tisha B'Av, known as Shabbat Chazon, and expounds on the nature of Shabbat Chazon and how it characterizes what the three weeks is about. Topics: Month of Av, Mourning, Shabbat, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 11 of 11 Time: 61:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Spiritual Destruction	show hide	Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem	2	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur on the Kinnot recited on Tisha B'av, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the themes of the first kinna. This Kinna describes the sudden shock of the Churban, as well as the mourning of both Hashem and the Jewish People at the unbelievable loss of the Beit Hamikdash. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem Class Number: 2 of 4 Time: 52:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Overview of the Three Weeks, Part 2	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	10	Rabbi Ilan Segal
In this guest lecture in honor of the Three Weeks, Rabbi Ilan Segal of Afikei Torah Seminary of Jerusalem completes his overview of the period of mourning between the 17th day of Tammuz and Tisha B'av.  For more information about Afikei Torah, go to www.Afikeitorah.org.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 10 of 11 Time: 50:22 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Eicha: Yirmiyahu's Kinna	show hide	Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem	1	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) introducing the Kinnot of Tisha B'av, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of the dual nature of Tisha B'av as a day of mourning and a public fast day.  Rabbi David then reviews Megillat Eicha, and shows how it parallels many of the themes of the Kinnot.  The class also presents the loss of the Beit Hamikdash as well as the overwhelming human tragedy of the Churban as the primary themes of both Megillat Eicha and the Kinnot.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, Megillot, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem Class Number: 1 of 4 Time: 53:29 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Three Weeks, A Recurring Pattern	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	9	Rabbi Ilan Segal
In this guest lecture by Rabbi Ilan Segal of Afikei Torah Seminary in Jerusalem,  Rabbi Segal explores Bein Hamitzarim as part of a pattern of three week time periods which recur in Nissan and Tishrei.   For more information about Afikei Torah, go to www.Afikeitorah.org.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 9 of 11 Time: 43:29 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mourning Over the Real Jerusalem	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	8	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Three Weeks, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains what the true mourning for Jerusalem should be, a yearning for the deep spirituality that was once intrinsic to the city, and is no longer there.  True mourning for Jerusalem will help us merit its rebuilding.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 8 of 11 Time: 48:09 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Halachot of Tisha B'Av: A Window to the Essence of the Day	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	6	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this shiur on Tisha B'av, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson demonstrates how the halachot of the day are designed to arouse one to awareness of our national tragedy and feelings of mourning for our loss. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 6 of 11 Time: 58:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Eicha, Perek 5	show hide	Megillat Eicha	5	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Concluding her series on Megillat Eicha, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the final perek of the megilla. In this chapter, Yirmiyahu speaks of the helpless, weakened state of the Jewish people under the ravages of the Churban. He states that it is the destruction of the Temple, not the physical suffering of the Jews, that is the greatest source of sorrow. The megilla ends with a plea to Hashem to return His people to their former glory, for they have suffered enough. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Megillot, Eichah, Tisha B'av Class: Megillat Eicha Class Number: 5 of 5 Time: 34:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 4	show hide	Megillat Eicha	4	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class on perek daled of Megillat Eicha, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks of the terrible hunger that existed in the time of the Churban, and of the supernatural strength of the enemy, bent on destroying the Jewish People. The perek ends on a positive note, stating that the suffering of the Jewish Nation will soon end, while her enemies will receive retribution for their wickedness. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Megillot, Eichah, Tisha B'av Class: Megillat Eicha Class Number: 4 of 5 Time: 45:43 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Why Cry?	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about what we are mourning for on Tisha B'Av, and how to feel the tragedy of the Churban today. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 5 of 11 Time: 46:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Feeling the Churban	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	4	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller speaks about the sad atmosphere of the Three Weeks, and how we can feel the reality of destruction and exile. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Month of Av, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 4 of 11 Time: 49:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Mitzvah of Rebuke	show hide	Collective Soul: perspectives on Jewish Unity	4	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson develops the theme of Jewish Unity and collective responsibility with a discussion of the requirement to rebuke one's fellow Jew when he transgresses a Torah law. Rabbi Isaacson speaks about both the Halachot and the Hashkafot, perspectives, that one should have, especially in a case where one knows that his rebuke will be ignored. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Bein Adam LeChavero, Month of Av, Tisha B'av Class: Collective Soul: perspectives on Jewish Unity Class Number: 4 of 5 Time: 57:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 3: Hope and Grief	show hide	Megillat Eicha	3	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues her study of Megillat Eicha. In perek gimmel, Yirmiyahu alternates between grief at witnessing the churban and hopeful prophesies of Hashem's future Salvation. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Megillot, Eichah, Month of Av, Redemption, Tisha B'av Class: Megillat Eicha Class Number: 3 of 5 Time: 54:01 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Three Weeks	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	2	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the mournful atmosphere of the Three Weeks, the causes for the destruction, and how we can attain redemption. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Month of Av, Redemption, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 2 of 11 Time: 49:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Ahavat Yisrael: What is One's Obligation?	show hide	Collective Soul: perspectives on Jewish Unity	2	Rabbi Avishai David
Is loving one's fellow Jew an obligation from the Torah? Rabbi David explores this topic, tracing the mitzvot relating to Ahavat Yisrael starting from the pesukim in the Torah. He then discusses the comments of the Rambam and the Ksav V'Hakaballah on the application of these mitzvot, including examples of the levels of Ahavat Yisrael that were reached by great Jews like R' Aryeh Levine. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Bein Adam LeChavero, Loving your Fellow Jew, Month of Av, Tisha B'av Class: Collective Soul: perspectives on Jewish Unity Class Number: 2 of 5 Time: 57:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 2: The Wrath of G-d	show hide	Megillat Eicha	2	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class on Megillat Eicha, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, discusses the anger of Hashem as He punishes His people during the Churban, and of the anguish of Yirmiyahu Hanavi as he describes the tragedy. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Megillot, Eichah, Month of Av, Tisha B'av Class: Megillat Eicha Class Number: 2 of 5 Time: 36:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 1: The Bereft Widow	show hide	Megillat Eicha	1	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins her class on Eicha, the Book of Lamentations, with an verse-by verse explanation of Perek Alef. Included in the shiur are a description of the Megilla's nature and purpose, a depiction of the failures that led to the Churban, and a discussion of how we can feel the Churban today. Topics: Megillot, Eichah, Month of Av, Tisha B'av Class: Megillat Eicha Class Number: 1 of 5 Time: 54:03 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Ahavat Chinam	show hide	Collective Soul: perspectives on Jewish Unity	1	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller explores the concept of Achdut, and talks about how to attain true, unconditional love for our fellow Jews. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Loving your Fellow Jew, Month of Av, Tisha B'av Class: Collective Soul: perspectives on Jewish Unity Class Number: 1 of 5 Time: 45:42 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Causes of Churban Habayit	show hide	Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks	1	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the causes for the Churban, as discussed in the Gemara, and how we can correct ourselves to bring the Geulah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Month of Av, Redemption, Tisha B'av Class: Jerusalem, Echoes of Lament: Tisha B'Av and the Three Weeks Class Number: 1 of 11 Time: 57:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Personal and Communal Mourning	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	28	Rabbi Avishai David
In analyzing our obligation of personal and communal mourning of the Churban (destruction of the Beit HaMikdash), Rabbi Avishai David gives us a legal and philosophical understanding of the Torah's approach to mourning. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, Halacha, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 28 of 17 Time: 38:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Defeat of Great Cities	show hide	Maharal Netivot Olam II	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Continuing with the roots of the Churban, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal's commentary of the city of Tur-Malka and the cause of its destruction. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and download in mp3 and ipod video format. Topics: Exile, Maharal, Month of Av, Mourning, Tisha B'av Class: Maharal Netivot Olam II Class Number: 9 of 14 Time: 74:04 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Tisha B'Av - Short Idea with Big Impact	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles gives us a deeper understanding of Tisha B'Av, the day that we mourn the destruction of the two Batei Hamikdash, Holy Temples. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. Topics: Holidays, Holocaust, Tisha B'av Time: 04:26