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Poal Dimyon: Making Predictions Concrete	show hide	The Nature of Prophesy	6	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David explain the concept of poal dimyon, an action which makes a given prophesy stronger, and teaches the Ramban's use of this concept to explain the relationship between the actions of the Avot and Jewish History.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Our Forefathers, Prophecy Class: The Nature of Prophesy Class Number: 6 of 30 Time: 54:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Kinna 22: Mass Suicide For Hashem's Name	show hide	Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem	6	Rabbi Avishai David
This Torah class by Rabbi Avishai David explaining the kinnot of Tisha B'av, focuses on the incredible phenomenon of mass suicide in various Jewish communities faced with the choice of death or conversion to Christianity.  Rabbi David discusses the halachic background to these killings, as well as the tragedy of the loss of incredible Torah scholars during these times.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Exile, History, Month of Av, Tisha B'av, Tzadikkim Class: Kinnot: Poems for Jerusalem Class Number: 6 of 6 Time: 56:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 135: Hashem's Imprint on History	show hide	Tehillim VII: King David's Song	15	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David compares and contrasts perakim 135 and 136, which focus on Hashem's handiwork in Creation and History, as well as on His Role as Provider to the whole world.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Prayer, Tehillim Class: Tehillim VII: King David's Song Class Number: 15 of 18 Time: 53:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Vayehi B'Chatzi Halayla	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Avishai David explores the piyut of Vayehi B'Chatzi Halayla, which is said at the end of the Pesach Seder.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Pesach, Haggadah, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 47:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Molding Giants: Slabodka, Part 2	show hide	The Mussar Revolution	4	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Mussar Movement, Rabbi Hanoch Teller completes his description of the Slabodka Yeshiva and its impact on the Jewish world.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Mussar, Tzadikkim Class: The Mussar Revolution Class Number: 4 of 8 Time: 33:31 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Appreciating Miracles: Maoz Tzur, Part 2	show hide	Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)		Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explication of Maoz Tzur, the hymn sung after candle lighting on Chanuka.  Part of the obligation to publicize the miracles of Chanuka (pirsumei nisa) is to verbally praise Hashem for them.  Maoz Tzur incorporates praise for the miracle of the oil, as well as for the victory on battle, and also discusses the hardships and salvation experienced by the Jewish nation throughout history.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chanukah, History, Holidays Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim) Time: 55:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
A Window into History	show hide	Sefer Daniel	15	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Daniel, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the vision that Daniel had about various future wars, and connects it to their historical and modern parallels.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Prophecy, Tanach Class: Sefer Daniel Class Number: 15 of 17 Time: 51:20 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 6 Time: 54:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 135, Part 2: Jewish Destiny as a Path to G-d	show hide	Tehillim VI	10	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains the lessons of psalm 135.  There are two ways to reach true emunah, belief in G-d, through Nature and through recognition of Hashem's intervention in Jewish history.  The latter way is the ideal approach, as it reflects our understanding of Hashem's absolute control of the world.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Faith & Emunah, History, Jewish Destiny, Tehillim Class: Tehillim VI Class Number: 10 of 10 Time: 54:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
History of the Haggadah	show hide	Unraveling the Haggadah	1	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on understanding the Haggadah, Mrs. Chana Prero traces the development of the Hagaddah which is used at the Pesach Seder.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Unraveling the Haggadah Class Number: 1 of 3 Time: 38:26 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rav Shach, Part 4	show hide	Inspired Lives II	14	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller summarizes and concludes his discussion of Rav Shach. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Rav Shach Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 14 of 15 Time: 30:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rav Shach Part 2	show hide	Inspired Lives II	12	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Teller continues his discussion of Rav Shach. Topics: History, Inspiration, Tzadikkim, Rav Shach Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 12 of 15 Time: 44:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rav Shach, Part 1	show hide	Inspired Lives II	11	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the young impoverished boy who leaves home at the age of seven in his insatiable quest for Torah learning. This class is available online in streaming video. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Rav Shach Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 11 of 15 Time: 43:02 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Chafetz Chaim	show hide	Inspired Lives II	10	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes how the Chafetz Chaim captured the heart of the Jewish nation even when he was alive. This inspiring Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Chafetz Chaim Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 10 of 15 Time: 39:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Reb Chaim Shmuelivitz, Part 1	show hide	Inspired Lives II	8	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins discussing Reb Chaim Shmuelivitz. This class is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Reb Chaim Shmuelevitz Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 8 of 15 Time: 36:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Steipler, Part 3	show hide	Inspired Lives II	7	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this shiur, Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion on the Steipler Gaon. This Torah shiur is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Inspiration, Tzadikkim, The Steipler Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 7 of 15 Time: 49:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Steipler, Part 1	show hide	Inspired Lives II	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this week's Inspired Lives class, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses The Steipler Gaon. This Torah shiur is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Inspiration, Tzadikkim, The Steipler Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 5 of 15 Time: 0:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Chazon Ish	show hide	Inspired Lives II	3	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller tells the story of Itche Gershtenkorn's fortitude and ultimate success in raising funds for and eventually building the city of Bnei Brak. This class is available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Chazon Ish Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 3 of 15 Time: 38:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Construction of Bnei Brak	show hide	Inspired Lives II	2	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this shiur, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the fascinating tale of the construction of the famous city of Bnei Brak. Available online in streaming video. To purchase downloads of Rabbi Teller's shiurim, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History Class: Inspired Lives II Class Number: 2 of 15 Time: 38:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Masters of Mussar	show hide	Inspired Lives	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the mussar movement spread across Eastern Europe through the yeshivos of Slabodka, Kelm amd Novardok. He discusses how it even reached Western Europe, specifically England, through Rav Elya Lopian and Rav E.E. Dessler. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Mussar, Tzadikkim, Rav Dessler Class: Inspired Lives Class Number: 5 of 12 Time: 65:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Monumental Men	show hide	Inspired Lives	4	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Teller wraps up his discussion on the Ponevezher Rav and continues with Rav Yisrael Salanter, the father of the "mussar" movement. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Ponevezher Rav, Rav Yisrael Salanter Class: Inspired Lives Class Number: 4 of 12 Time: 255:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Rebuilding the Ashes	show hide	Inspired Lives	3	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about Rav Aharon Kotler and the Ponevezher Rav, who shared a basic common goal throughout their lives; to rebuild the spiritual edifices that were lost in the furnace of the Holocaust. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Tzadikkim, Ponevezher Rav, Rav Aharon Kotler Class: Inspired Lives Class Number: 3 of 12 Time: 54:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Maggid - Blueprint for Self-Improvement	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In taking us on a journey through the Maggid portion of the Haggadah, Rebbetzin Heller reveals essential insights into our service of G-d. Topics: History, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Haggadah, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 8 of 31 Time: 204:31
Children in the Holocaust	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	12	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this amazing class, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the plight of women and children who suffered in the Holocaust. Available online in streaming video. This class is available in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 12 of 12 Time: 59:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Slabodka's Secret for Opening the Potential Vault	show hide			Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the powerful philosophy of the Yeshiva of Slabodka was able to raise its products to the highest levels of learning and self-perfection. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History Time: 41:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Where Was G-d?	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	11	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Using Torah insights, Rabbi Hanoch Teller presents a discussion of issues of faith concerning the Holocaust. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: Faith & Emunah, History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 11 of 12 Time: 271:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Ghetto Life	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	10	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this moving shiur, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the horrors and turmoil of ghetto life, and the Jewish spirit that rose above the adversity. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 10 of 12 Time: 200:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Heroes of Spirit	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	9	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this moving class, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how even amongst the horrors of the Holocaust, the Jewish heart prevails. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 9 of 12 Time: 253:21 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Dignity and Degradation	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	8	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the retainment of human dignity amidst the planned degradation of the Jewish people. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 8 of 12 Time: 50:01 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Halachic Questions	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	7	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller presents us with a taste of the tortuous halachic dilemmas raised during the Holocaust. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 7 of 12 Time: 73:50 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Spritual Strength during the Holocaust	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	6	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how the strong Jewish spirit rose above the physical tribulations of the persecution during the Holocaust. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 6 of 12 Time: 148:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Jewish Resistance	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller contrasts the responses of the world to the Nazi persecutions with that of the uniquely Jewish responses. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 5 of 12 Time: 196:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Krystallnacht: Beginning of the Holocaust?	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	4	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how the atmosphere in Europe worsened as the infamous Krystallnacht took place. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 4 of 12 Time: 49:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Evian Conference	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	3	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
The persecution of the Jews began in increments. Rabbi Teller discusses the first steps in the Holocaust: the Nuremberg Laws, Anschluss, and world reactions. Available online in streaming video. To purchase an mp3 download, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 3 of 12 Time: 53:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Hitler's Rise to Power	show hide	Holocaust Workshop	2	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Rabbi Teller attempts to explain the glaring question of why the world ignored Hitler's rhetoric. Available online in streaming video. To purchase an mp3 download, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: History, Holocaust Class: Holocaust Workshop Class Number: 2 of 12 Time: 38:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)