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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)
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)
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)
The Fast of the Firstborns	show hide	Contemporary Halacha	9	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fast of the firstborns on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes analyzes the halachik and hashkafic underpinnings, deepening the understanding of the fast's nature. Topics: Fast Days, Halacha Class: Contemporary Halacha Class Number: 9 of 17 Time: 38:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Fast of the Tenth of Tevet	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	10	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Using Halacha and Chassidus, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the differences between the destruction of the First Jewish Temple and the Second Temple. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chassidut, Fast Days, Asara B'Tevet, Tenth of Tevet, Halacha Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 10 of 17 Time: 52:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Vayechi & The Tenth of Tevet	show hide	Parsha Topics - 5768	8	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the fast day of the Tenth of Tevet, as well as the parsha for this week, Parshat Vayechi. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Chumash, Fast Days, Asara B'Tevet, Tenth of Tevet, Parsha, Parshat Vayechi Class: Parsha Topics - 5768 Class Number: 8 of 27 Time: 59:45 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
True Atonement	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	5	Rabbi Michael Taubes
The bulk of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) is comprised of Mussaf, in which the details of the Yom Kippur service are described. Rabbi Michael Taubes analyzes the major components of the machzor davening (prayers) including the Torah reading and Musaf service. Topics: Fast Days, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 5 of 6 Time: 48:44 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Returning to G-d	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	4	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fundamental aspects of the Yom Kippur Davening (prayers), in particular Kol nidrei and viddui (confession). Drawing from a variety of sources, Rabbi Taubes enhances our understanding of the Machzor. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and mp3 and ipod video download. Topics: Fast Days, Holidays, Prayer, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 4 of 6 Time: 57:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mishnayot Taanit, Perek 3	show hide	Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program	3	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the third chapter of Mishnayot Taanit, which discusses other fasts for National catastrophes and the story of Choni Hamaagel. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Fast Days, Mishna Class: Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program Class Number: 3 of 4 Time: 30:15 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mishnayot Taanit, Perek 4	show hide	Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program	4	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaches the final chapter of Mishnayot Taanit, perek 4. The perek speaks about the times of Birchat Kohanim, special holidays of the Temple Era such as the holiday of completing the wood-chopping for the mizbe'ach, the fasts of Shiva Asar B'Tamu and Tisha B'Av, and the holiday of the fifteenth of Av. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Fast Days, Mishna Class: Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program Class Number: 4 of 4 Time: 26:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mishnayot Taanit, Perek 1	show hide	Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program	1	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In the first chapter on Mishnayot Taanit, the Rabbis describe praying for rain in Israel, and the procedure for declaring public fasts and days of repentance during times of drought. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Fast Days, Mishna, Prayer Class: Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program Class Number: 1 of 4 Time: 29:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Mishnayot Taanit, Perek 2	show hide	Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program	2	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In the second chapter of Mishnayot Taanit, our Rabbis teach us the prayers for rain during fast days in Israel, the rules for the Kohanim on duty in the Temple, and rules for Jewish people on the watch in the Temple. The Chapter also discusses minor holidays of the Second Temple Era. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Fast Days, Memorial Program, Mishna, Prayer Class: Mishnayot Ta'anit - Jerusalem Construction Attack Remembrance Program Class Number: 2 of 4 Time: 31:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Returning from the Depths	show hide	Megillot I	4	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the nature of doing Teshuva by looking at the methods used by Esther and Mordechai. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Fast Days, Megillot, Megillat Esther, Purim Class: Megillot I Class Number: 4 of 16 Time: 50:50 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Expressing Pain	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	29	Rabbi Avishai David
Following last week's class, Rabbi Avishai David delves into the philosophical perspectives on mourning and consolation. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. Topics: Fast Days, Jewish Destiny, Mourning Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 29 of 17 Time: 03:16 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)
Three Weeks - Short Vort	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles describes The Three Weeks of Mourning as a time when we observe laws of mourning in lieu of the destruction of the Temple. On a personal level we reflect on how the divine presence is in exile from ourselves. We must focus on our connection to Hashem during this time. This Torah class is available in streaming video. Topics: Fast Days, Inspiration, Month of Av
17th of Tammuz: Complete Connection - Short Vort	show hide			Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
On the 17th of Tammuz five horrible events occurred in Jewish history. One of these events was the chet ha'agel, the sin of the golden calf. A calf symbolizes the power of the people- the Jewish people were essentially worshiping themselves. From here we learn how to have a complete connection with Hashem, G-d. This Torah class is available on streaming video. Topics: Exile, Fast Days, Holidays, Month of Av, Mourning, Short Torah Ideas Time: 04:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Preparation for Yom Kippur: A Call to Unity	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	6	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David teaches the Torah lesson of how the fast of Yom Kippur requires that all of the Jewish People stand unified before G-d. This is the root of the custom to ask our friends for forgiveness before this holy day. This class is available online in streaming video. Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Fast Days, Holidays, Yom Kippur Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 6 of 17 Time: 62:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)