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Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 8	show hide	Rebbetzin's Perspective II: Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this question and answer session,Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses the challenges and concerns of Naaleh students across the globe.  This class talks about how to use one's talents within a Torah framework, balancing the self-actualization of a career and  the satisfaction at easing one's husband's financial burden with the guilt of leaving one's children, what to think when the brachot of Rabbonim seem to go unfulfilled, and other important hashkafic questions.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Inspiration, Middot, Self-Improvement Class: Rebbetzin's Perspective II: Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman Class Number: 8 of 8 Time: 60:57 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Interrupting the Shema	show hide	Gemara Brachot IV	2	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the parameters which allow one to interrupt the recitation of Kriat Shma.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Prayer Class: Gemara Brachot IV Class Number: 2 of 10 Time: 56:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 5	show hide	Rebbetzin's Perspective II: Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman	5	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh students around the world.  This class addresses the pain of being childless, improving one's self-image, how to send questions and requests for brachot to great Rabbis, the issue of family planning, and how to encourage young children to daven, among other topics.  All questions are answered with Rebbetzin Heller's inimitable wisdom and wit. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Inspiration, Overcoming Adversity, Prayer, Self-Improvement, Tzadikkim Class: Rebbetzin's Perspective II: Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman Class Number: 5 of 8 Time: 59:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Daf 13A: Reciting Kriat Shema from a Sefer Torah	show hide	Gemara Brachot IV	1	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman begins learning daf 13A, with a discussion of the halacha which states that one who is reading from a Sefer Torah fulfills his obligation to recite Kriat Shma daily if he reads the Kriat Shma from the Torah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Prayer Class: Gemara Brachot IV Class Number: 1 of 10 Time: 56:54 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Daf 12b: The Nature of the Bracha Hamelech Hakadosh	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	19	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot 12b, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman reviews the machlokes (disagreement) in the Gemara regarding the proper way to conclude the bracha 'ata kadosh' during Aseret Yemei Teshuva.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Prayer, Rosh HaShana Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 19 of 21 Time: 50:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Safek Brachot L'hakel	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	18	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot daf 12A, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman continues his discussion dealing with uncertainties in making proper brachot, and the ruling of safeik brachot l'hakel (leniencies in regards to doubts in the halachot of brachot).   This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Brachot on Foods, Gemara, Brachot Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 18 of 21 Time: 44:03 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Proper Intentions When Making a Bracha	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	17	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman reviews the sugya (unit) on Daf 12A, which discusses a situation in which a person is holding a cup of wine, misidentifies it as beer, and begins to make the wrong bracha, but then switches to the correct bracha before he finishes (Pasach b'dishichra v'siyem bid'chama).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Brachot on Foods, Gemara, Brachot Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 17 of 21 Time: 48:54 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Correcting a Bracha	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	16	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Masechet Brachot Daf 12A, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the halacha of one who began a bracha with the wrong intent and then corrects himself.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Brachot on Foods, Gemara, Brachot Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 16 of 21 Time: 35:09 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Birchot Kriat Shema: Birkat HaMitzvah?	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	14	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes the machloket rishonim (dispute between early commentaries) regarding Birchot Kriat Shma, the blessings preceding Kriat Shma, can be recited after the recitation of Kriat Shma.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Prayer Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 14 of 21 Time: 50:07 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Birkat HaChama	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
Topics: Brachot, Prayer Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 41:30 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Mitzvah of Sitting in a Sukkah	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	13	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot,  Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes the discussion in the Gemara and the commentaries, regarding the mitzvah of dwelling in a sukkah.  In this class, Rabbi Reichman differentiates between the chiyuv hamitzvah (the obligation to perform the mitzvah), and the kiyum hamitzvah (the fulfillment of the mitzvah).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Sukkot Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 13 of 21 Time: 51:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
A Constant Awareness of Torah	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	12	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman teaches the Rambam's definition of Birchat haTorah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Prayer Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 12 of 21 Time: 49:54 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Birchat Hatorah: Bracha of Praise or Birchat Hamitzvah?	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	10	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the views of the various commentaries as to the nature of Birchat HaTorah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Prayer Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 10 of 21 Time: 52:01 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Baruch Shem Kavod Malchuso	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	7	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fascinating halachik concept of reciting baruch shem kavod malchuso l'olam vaed. This phrase is generally recited after on says Shema as well as after one accidentally begins reciting an unnecessary bracha (blessing). This class focuses on the latter instance, providing an indepth understanding as well as the halchot concerning the phrase. Topics: Brachot, Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 7 of 17 Time: 43:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Extending Brachot	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III	7	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the prohibition to add or shorten brachot.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Brachot, Gemara, Brachot Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot III Class Number: 7 of 21 Time: 57:23 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mishnayot Brachot Perek 7	show hide	Mumbai Victims Remembrance Program: Mishnayot Brachot	7	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the seventh perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot. Topics: Brachot, Mishna Class: Mumbai Victims Remembrance Program: Mishnayot Brachot Class Number: 7 of 8 Time: 04:55 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mishnayot Brachot Perek 8	show hide	Mumbai Victims Remembrance Program: Mishnayot Brachot	8	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the eighth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot. Topics: Brachot, Mishna Class: Mumbai Victims Remembrance Program: Mishnayot Brachot Class Number: 8 of 8 Time: 11:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Blessings of the Morning	show hide	Practical Judaism	11	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues with the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch's halachot of saying Birchot HaShachar, the blssings meant specifically for the morning. Topics: Brachot, Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 11 of 15 Time: 41:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Reciting Amen	show hide	Practical Judaism	9	Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses the halachot (Jewish laws) of answering Amen upon hearing a bracha (blessing). Based on the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch, this class provides a comprehensive yet basic understanding of the laws regarding brachot and answering Amen. Topics: Brachot, Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals Class: Practical Judaism Class Number: 9 of 15 Time: 46:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Final Requests	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Finishing the discussion of "Bircat Hamazon", Rebbetzin Heller explains the additions for Shabbat and Yom Tov, as well as the final requests after the fourth bracha. Available online in streaming video, mp3, and ipod video download. Topics: Brachot, Bircat Hamazon, Meaning in Mitzvot, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 13 of 16 Time: 113:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Complete Goodness	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	12	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the fourth bracha of "Birchat Hamazon" deepens our appreciation for the G-dliness found in this world and its ultimate supremacy over physicality. Available online in streaming video, mp3, and ipod video download. Topics: Brachot, Bircat Hamazon, Meaning in Mitzvot, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 12 of 16 Time: 169:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Soul Expression	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	11	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller discusses the second and third brachot of "Bircat Hamazon," which express our soul's inner desire to recognize holiness and to connect to Hashem. Topics: Brachot, Bircat Hamazon, Holidays, Human Nature, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 11 of 16 Time: 40:31 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Giving with Grace	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	10	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the first bracha of "bircat hamazon" describes the ultimate giving -the giving of G-d to His creations. Hashem gives us life, Torah, and much more. Topics: Brachot, Bircat Hamazon, Connecting to our Creator, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 10 of 16 Time: 52:15 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Recognizing Blessing	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller starts a new series on the meaning of mitzvot, concentrating this week on the mitzva of brachot, blessings on foods. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video format. Topics: Brachot, Brachot on Foods, Connecting to our Creator, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 9 of 16 Time: 51:19 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)