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Teachings of Hillel	show hide	Pirkei Avot	4	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the teachings from the great Jewish sage, Hillel. Topics: Middot, Mishna Class: Pirkei Avot Class Number: 4 of 4 Time: 37:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Ayin Tova: Being a Positive Person	show hide	Words That Build: Chofetz Chaim Laws of Proper Speech II	16	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws and mindsets relating to proper speech, Rabbi Binyamin Ginsburg finishes the first half of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, completing a discussion of klal 5.  Rabbi Ginsburg sums up the course with chizuk, encouragement, regarding developing a positive attitude towards other people, and trying to view others on a positive light.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Human Interaction, Middot, Self-Improvement, Shemirat HaLashon, Chafetz Chaim, Chofetz Chaim, Lashon Hara, Proper Speech Class: Words That Build: Chofetz Chaim Laws of Proper Speech II Class Number: 16 of 16 Time: 46:59 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Helping Children Feel Content	show hide	Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this chinuch shiur on deepening our children's religious experience, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses inculcating the Torah value of being sameach b'chelko, satisfied with one's lot in life, in children of all ages.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Middot, Self-Improvement Class: Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience Class Number: 9 of 14 Time: 42:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
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)
Building Parent-Child Relationships	show hide	Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience	7	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this chinuch shiur (class) on bringing depth to our children's appreciation for Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses the balance between building a trusting relationship with one's teen-aged children while still asserting the need for kibud av v'aim, and submission to parental authority.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Interaction, Middot Class: Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience Class Number: 7 of 14 Time: 46:51 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Leader of a Generation: Reb Chaim Ozer Grodzenski	show hide	The Mussar Revolution	5	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Mussar Movement, Rabbi Hanoch Teller digresses and dedicates a class to the legendary Rav Chaim Ozer Grodzenski, the phenomenal scholar who led Torah Jewry with dedication and fortitude during the early 20th century.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Mussar, Tzadikkim Class: The Mussar Revolution Class Number: 5 of 8 Time: 30:23 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lashon Hara L'Toelet, Part 2: Protecting Students and Children	show hide	Words That Build: Chofetz Chaim Laws of Proper Speech II	13	Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg when one is allowed to warn children and students to stay away from the influence of someone with bad midot (character traits), in order to protect them from negative influences.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Interaction, Middot, Shemirat HaLashon, Chafetz Chaim, Chofetz Chaim, Lashon Hara, Proper Speech Class: Words That Build: Chofetz Chaim Laws of Proper Speech II Class Number: 13 of 16 Time: 51:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Emet and Sheker: Helping our Children Differentiate	show hide	Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience	6	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this shiur (Torah class) on chinuch, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller guides parents and educators on how to imbue the value of honesty and the recognition of falsehood in children of all ages.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Self-Improvement Class: Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience Class Number: 6 of 14 Time: 52:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Mindful Midot	show hide	Parsha for Our Lives 5770	5	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Chayei Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the story of Eliezer going to look for a wife for Yitzchak.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chumash, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 5 of 18 Time: 62:47 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Legacy of Our Sages: Introduction to Pirkei Avot	show hide	Pirkei Avot	1	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes begins studying Pirkei Avot, a unique section of the Mishna which contains essential lessons of ethics and behavior from the Sages. Rabbi Taubes explores the significance of Pirkei Avot and begins studying the first chapter. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Human Interaction, Middot, Mishna, Mussar Class: Pirkei Avot Class Number: 1 of 4 Time: 48:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Korach: Juggling Jealousy	show hide	Parsha Topics 5769	26	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes Korach's downfall, and how to balance positive jealousy, which spurs one to greater heights, and unhealthy comparisons, which result in disparaging others without self-improvement.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Parsha, Parshat Korach Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 26 of 29 Time: 63:23 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 131: Pride and Humbleness	show hide	Tehillim VI	6	Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains various aspects of Psalm 131.  This perek focuses on the evolution from ga'avah (pride) to anava (humbleness), and its relevance to the life of David Hamelech.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Self-Improvement, Tehillim Class: Tehillim VI Class Number: 6 of 10 Time: 58:22 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 8	show hide	Rebbetzin's Perspective: Balancing Life's Challenges	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh's female students from around the world.  Some of the topics discussed include how to prepare children for Shavuot, remaining grateful to Hashem in situations that are not ideal, how to become a vatran, the nature of a kiddush Hashem, music composed by non-Jews, and the Torah attitude towards physical beauty. Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement, Shavuot Class: Rebbetzin's Perspective: Balancing Life's Challenges Class Number: 8 of 15 Time: 49:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Fear and Humility	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	12	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses the deeper implications of anava (humility) and yirah (fear of Hashem), and how Torah develops them.  The class is based on Sefer Maalot Hatorah by Rav Avraham, brother of the Vilna Gaon. Topics: Human Nature, Middot, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 12 of 15 Time: 49:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Yitro: Desiring the Desired	show hide	Parsha Topics 5769	14	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the tenth of the Ten Commandments, 'lo tachmod', do not covet, and compares it with a later mention in Parshat Va'etchanan which states 'to tit'aveh', do not desire.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Parsha, Parshat Yitro, Ten Commandments Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 14 of 29 Time: 62:21 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Protecting the Covenant	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	5	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the centrality of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Hellerspeaks about the two areas where the Yetzer  Hara is most likely to destroy its victim, unless there is protection provided by Torah, Yirat Shamayim (Fear of Heaven), and Anava (Humility).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Middot Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 5 of 15 Time: 53:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 14	show hide	Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work	14	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real questions and struggles sent in to her by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues such as responding to criticism, coping with tense family situations, how to stop oneself from speaking lashon hara, and many others, are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Lashon Hara Class: Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work Class Number: 14 of 15 Time: 52:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 13	show hide	Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real issues and struggles sent in by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues such as how to relate to the war in Southern Israel, dealing with the loneliness of singlehood, strategies to deal with the 'off the derech' phenomenon, how to create the right atmosphere on Shabbat and many others, are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Shabbat Class: Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work Class Number: 13 of 15 Time: 58:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayeishev: Acquiring Serenity	show hide	Parsha Topics 5769	8	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parsha Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on one pasuk, to uncover some of the most fundamental aspects of the way Hashem interacts with us.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeishev Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 8 of 29 Time: 64:01 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perfecting Oneself	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	6	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this Torah shiur (class) on self-improvement, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen describes various middot (character traits) of G-d that the Tomer Devora explains how to emulate. These middot are not just an exercise in imitation, but help perfect oneself to become a better person. In this class, Rabbi Cohen discusses the middah of 'yichbosh avonoteineu', 'He Holds back' our sins.  Hashem waits with our aveirot and ignores them until we erase them with our repentance.  Man can also reach levels of self-denial and acceptance, which will lead him to wholeheartedly forgive those who wrong him. Topics: Middot, Mussar, Tomer Devorah Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 6 of 10 Time: 51:22 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 11	show hide	Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work	11	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on Achieving Balance, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions from Naaleh students across the globe.  This class answers questions about how to raise happy children, how to fight the urge to speak lashon hara, coping with mental illness, developing bitachon despite not having a model of loving parents, finding the strength to forgive someone who has not apologized for wrongdoing, and more.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Bitachon, Inspiration, Lashon Hara, Middot, Overcoming Adversity Class: Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work Class Number: 11 of 15 Time: 58:42 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayishlach: Struggle for Simcha	show hide	Parsha Topics 5769	7	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles concentrates on the struggle between Yaakov and the angel, and explains how the struggle repersents the quintessential struggle between good and evil.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 7 of 29 Time: 58:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
G-d as a Role Model	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	7	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to explain how one should try to act in a similar manner to G-d. This idea, of emulating G-d, is the basis of the work, Tomer Devora. Topics: Middot, Mussar, Tomer Devorah Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 7 of 10 Time: 50:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 10	show hide	Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work	10	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on Achieving Balance, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions from Naaleh students across the globe.  This class answers questions about how to raise happy children, how to fight the urge to speak lashon hara, coping with mental illness, developing bitachon despite not having a model of loving parents, finding the strength to forgive someone who has not apologized for wrongdoing, and more.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Bitachon, Faith & Emunah, Inspiration, Lashon Hara, Middot Class: Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work Class Number: 10 of 15 Time: 45:07 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Antidote for Jealousy	show hide	Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef	3	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on the Sale of Yosef, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the motivations for Jealousy and the antidote for it.  The roots and solutions to kinah (jealousy), can be learned from the behaviour of the brothers of Yosef, described in Parshat Vayeishev. Topics: Chumash, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeishev Class: Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef Class Number: 3 of 13 Time: 52:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 8	show hide	Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class), on challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real question that have been sent to her by Naaleh students across the world.  This class answers questions on how to deal with being single when one's friends are all married, understanding people who complain a lot, how to give support to a troubled child outside one's family, how to react to a daugher's unconventional wedding plans, and more. Topics: Inspiration, Loving your Fellow Jew, Middot Class: Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work Class Number: 8 of 15 Time: 30:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Examples of G-dliness	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	5	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues learning the classic mussar sefer, Tomer Devorah. In this segment, the Tomer Devorah provides practical examples of how G-dliness is portrayed in mankind. Topics: Middot, Mussar, Tomer Devorah Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 5 of 10 Time: 50:30 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 6	show hide	Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work	6	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
This Torah shiur (class) by Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller deals with the challenges and conflicts that Jewish women face in today's society.  As in the previous classes in this series, Rebbetzin Heller continues to answer real questions that have been sent to her by Naaleh students across the world. This class answers questions relating to in-law relations, obligations to friendships, coping with an eating disorder, getting along with roommates, and developing a positive self image.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Human Interaction, Inspiration, Middot Class: Achieving Balance: G-d, Family, and Work Class Number: 6 of 15 Time: 43:01 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Who Is Like G-d?	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	4	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (class), on the Sefer Tomer Devora, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen brings specific examples of how one can emulate G-d in all areas of life. Topics: Middot, Mussar, Tomer Devorah Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 4 of 10 Time: 52:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mussar's Path For Life	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	2	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Tomer Devorah's recipe for a meaningful life. Through the integration of Mussar and Hashkafa into one's daily existence, every action one does will take on meaning and purpose. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Middot, Mussar, Self-Improvement, Tomer Devorah Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 2 of 10 Time: 55:10 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
True Colors	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	1	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins the classic sefer, Tomer Devorah. He begins with explaining our mission to emulate G-d and reveal our true selves. In this class, G-d midda (attribute) of being sovel, carrying and sustaining, is analyzed Topics: Middot, Mussar, Self-Improvement, Tomer Devorah Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 1 of 10 Time: 47:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)