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| Parshat Vayigash: Father's Merit |
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Parsha Study Group |
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Mrs. Chana Prero |
| In this Torah shiur on Parshat Vayigash, Mrs. Chana Prero discusses why
the blessings to Yaakov invoke Hashem as G-d of Yitzchak and not as G-d
of Avraham. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayigash
Class: Parsha Study Group Class Number: 5 of 14
Time: 44:18
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| Parshat Vayishlach: Kever Rachel |
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Parsha for Our Lives 5770 |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Parshat Toldot |
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Parsha Study Group |
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Mrs. Chana Prero |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Chana Prero explores the classical commentaries to gain a deeper understanding of the blessings that Yaakov and Eisav received from Yitzchak. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot
Class: Parsha Study Group Class Number: 1 of 14
Time: 46:40
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| Parshat Toldot: Emerging Worlds |
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Parsha for Our Lives 5770 |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the different worldviews and dynamics of Yaakov and Esav, to gain an appreciation of why their brachot were given as they were. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot
Class: Parsha for Our Lives 5770 Class Number: 6 of 18
Time: 60:57
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| Parshat Chayei Sarah: Mindful Midot |
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Parsha for Our Lives 5770 |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Parshat Vayeira: Lessons of Laughter |
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Parsha for Our Lives 5770 |
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| The First Jewish Marriage |
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Partners for Life: Chassidic Perspectives on Marriage |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this Torah class (shiur) on the Chassidic outlook on marriage, Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents the marriage of Avraham and Sarah, the first Jewish marriage, as the prototype for all Jewish marriages. Avraham Avinu's main trait was his intellect. Sarah's main trait was strength of character. Thus, the wife primarily deals with the physical/emotional level, and the husband with the intellectual/Torah level. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Human Interaction, Our Forefathers, Tu B'Av
Class: Partners for Life: Chassidic Perspectives on Marriage Class Number: 5 of 5
Time: 56:18
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| Perek 32: Contradictory Prophesies |
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Yirmiyahu IV |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explicates chapter 32. This chapter contains contradictory prophesies, on the one hand predictions of the impending destruction of the kingdom of Yehuda, and on the other hand the command to Yirmiyahu to go redeem his relative's field, paying for its full value, with documents and witnesses. Yirmiyahu follows Hashem's command though it seems to contradict reality, and then asks Hashem for an explanation. Hashem explains that though there will be a terrible exile, the Jews will return to Eretz Yizrael and once again property will be bought and sold here. This class includes a vort by Rabbi Soloveitchik comparing Yirmiyahu's dilemma to that of Avraham Avinu before the Akeida, as well as an explanation of Hashem's 13 Attributes of Mercy, which appear in this perek in truncated form. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Exile, Our Forefathers, Prophecy, Tanach, Sefer Yirmiyahu
Class: Yirmiyahu IV Class Number: 8 of 15
Time: 54:31
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| Divine Packaging |
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Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on the Sale of Yosef, Mrs. Shira Smiles
explains the verse 'Vayishalchehu M'emek Chevron', which relates how
Yaakov sent Yosef to his brothers. There were deep reasons for the
sale of Yosef. Hashem presents us with goodness, it often is presented
to us in ways we would not imagine. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef Class Number: 6 of 13
Time: 51:33
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| Parshat Vayeishev: Acquiring Serenity |
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Parsha Topics 5769 |
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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. |
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Topics: Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeishev
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 8 of 29
Time: 64:01
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| Parshat Vayishlach: Preparation for Battle |
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Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries |
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Mrs. Chana Prero |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on the weekly parsha (Torah portion), Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the beginning of Parshat
Vayishlach. Mrs. Prero analyzes Yaakov's preparation for meeting
Eisav. Each of Yaakov Avinu's
actions set a precedent for later events in Jewish history. In the course of the class, Mrs. Prero also expound on the concept of Maaseh Avot
Siman Labanim. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Jewish Destiny, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach
Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 8 of 22
Time: 60:18
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| Parshat Vayishlach: Struggle for Simcha |
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Parsha Topics 5769 |
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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. |
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Topics: Inspiration, Middot, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayishlach
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 7 of 29
Time: 58:00
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| Perek 44: Commitment Amidst Tragedy |
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Tehillim V |
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Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David
explicates perek (chapter) 44. The perek begins with an expression of
Hakara Hatov (gratitude) to Hashem for all of His Kindness,
specifically His Kindness to the Avot, Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov. In
the second part of the perek, Dovid Hamelech bemoans the chillul Hashem
(desecration of G-d's Name) that occurs when the Jewish People are
exiled form their land, Eretz Yisrael, yet proclaims our everlasting
commitment to Hashem and His Torah despite the tragedy. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Exile, Our Forefathers, Tehillim
Class: Tehillim V Class Number: 5 of 16
Time: 55:52
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| Parshat Vayishlach |
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Parsha Journeys |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Parsha Vayeitzei: Dreaming of Angels |
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Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries |
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Mrs. Chana Prero |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Vayeitzei, Mrs. Chana Prero
discusses Yaakov's dream of the angels ascending and descending a
ladder to Heaven, as he travels to Charan. This class, which does not
assume any knowledge of Hebrew or familiarity with textual study,
discusses why Yaakov received the vision at this juncture, and what
this dream represents. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei
Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 7 of 22
Time: 62:16
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| Antidote for Jealousy |
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Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Parshat Vayeitzei: Well, Well, Well |
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Parsha Topics 5769 |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Veyeitzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the significance of Yaakov's interaction with the shepherds at the well. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeitzei
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 6 of 29
Time: 62:07
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| Parshat Toldot: Stolen Blessings |
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Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries |
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Mrs. Chana Prero |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Chana Prero
discusses the Blessings that Yitzcak wanted to bestow on Esav. This
class, which does not assume any prior knowledge ofthe text or of
Hebrew language, answers questions such as why Yitzchak wanted to give
Esav the brachot (blessings), why Rivka intervened, and why Yaakov did
not tell the Truth. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parshat Toldot
Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 6 of 22
Time: 54:40
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| Parsha Toldot: Potent Prayer |
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Parsha Topics 5769 |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Parshat Toldot: Approaches to Evil |
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Chassidut on the Parsha 5769 |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Characteristics of Yosef Hatzadik |
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Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Parshat Toldot |
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Parsha Journeys |
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| Life of Growth |
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Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this Torah shiur (class) exploring the Sale of Yosef, Mrs. Shira
Smiles teaches both the verses and the commentaries that discuss the
first passuk of Parshat Vayeishev. The Torah requires one to constantly grow, by actively struggling and persevering
in challenging situations. Even Yaakov Avinu's desire for tranquility
in which to serve Hashem was not fulfilled, as Yosef and the other
Tribes begin to show signs of friction. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Our Forefathers, Overcoming Adversity, Parsha, Parshat Vayeishev
Class: Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef Class Number: 1 of 13
Time: 50:27
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| Parshat Chayei Sarah: Eliezer's Mission |
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Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries |
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Mrs. Chana Prero |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Chayei Sara, Mrs. Chana Prero
elucidates Avraham Avinu's instruction to his servant Eliezer, as
Eliezer embarks on a mission to find a wife for Yitzchak Avinu. The
class discusses why Yitzchak could not marry a Cananite woman, and why
Eliezer chose to use a sign to help him complete his mission. The
class, which assumes no prior knowledge of the Chumash or of the Hebrew language, encourages use of the Artscroll Sapirstein Rashi Chumash. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah
Class: Parsha Learning Group: Discovering Classical Commentaries Class Number: 5 of 22
Time: 55:40
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| Parshat Chayei Sarah |
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Parsha Journeys |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on the weekly Parsha (Torah portion), Rabbi
Hanoch Teller discusses the narrative in Parshat Chayei Sarah. Avraham
buys the Machpela Cave and adjoining field in Chevron and buries his
wife Sarah there, and then dispatches his servant Eliezer to find a
shidduch (marriage partner) for his son Yitzchak. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah
Class: Parsha Journeys Class Number: 5 of 38
Time: 42:24
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| Parshat Chayei Sarah: The Divine Path |
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Parsha Topics 5769 |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this shiur on Parshat Chayei Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on Eliezer's search for a wife for Yitzchak, and why Hashem performed a miracle of shortening the journey for Eliezer. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah
Class: Parsha Topics 5769 Class Number: 4 of 29
Time: 63:18
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| Parshat Vayeira |
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Parsha Journeys |
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
| In this Torah shiur (class) on the weekly Parsha (Torah portion), Rabbi Hanoch Teller
relates the story of Parshat Vayera. Rabbi Teller discusses more
of the trials of Avraham Avinu and the destruction of Sodom and Amorah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeira
Class: Parsha Journeys Class Number: 4 of 38
Time: 57:38
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| Parshat Vayeira: Chessed and Din |
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Chassidut on the Parsha 5769 |
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Reichman explains how Avraham, the epitome of Chessed (kindness) has a son, Yitzchak who is the epitome of Din (judgement). Based on the Shem MiShmuel, this class analyzes the essence of our forefathers and mothers. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeira
Class: Chassidut on the Parsha 5769 Class Number: 4 of 19
Time: 57:58
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| Parshat Vayeira: Ultimate Trust and Love |
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Parsha Topics 5767 |
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| Rachel & Leah, Part 2 |
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In the Merit of Righteous Women |
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| Connecting Heaven and Earth |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
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| Ein Od Mil'vado |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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| Prayer of Darkness |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion on the topic of Jacob's Dream. In this class, Mrs. Smiles talks about Yaakov's prayer to Hashem at night, which is the precedent for the Tefilla of Maariv This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream Class Number: 4 of 9
Time: 51:25
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| Mindset |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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Chumash in Depth: Jacob's Dream |
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| Yaakov and Esav, Both Chosen at Birth |
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Chosen People |
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller |
| In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds on the idea that Yaakov and Esav were both born potential tzadikim, though each one was meant to focus on a different aspect of serving G-d. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod format. |
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Topics: Jewish Philosophy, Our Forefathers
Class: Chosen People Class Number: 4 of 11
Time: 53:50
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| Heel of Messiah |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In the last installment of her Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 18 of 18
Time: 47:30
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| Beginning and End |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains how the ending of the episode of Akeidat Yitzchak is actually a new beginning in his Avodat Hashem. This class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 17 of 18
Time: 44:31
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| Avraham's Ram |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Call of the Angel |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| Tears of a Father, Tears of a Son |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| The Binding of Yitzchak |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Reaching the climax of the Akeida, Avraham binds Yitzchak and lays him above the branches they have collected. In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses many of the glaring questions that appear in the Torah's narrative of this episode. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 12 of 18
Time: 273:16
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| Simple Faith |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion of the Akeidat Yitzchak. In this class, Mrs. Smiles speaks about how Yitzchak did not question Avraham until the third day of their ascending the mountain, when Avraham told him that they will both be returning home. The centrality of prayer learned from Avraham Avinu's prayer to Hashem at the top of the mountain is also analyzed. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 11 of 18
Time: 45:46
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| Meaningful Dialogue |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her discussion of Akeidat Yitzchak. Avraham Avinu tells Yitzchak Avinu that they will now set out together to bring a korban to Hashem. Yitzchak Avinu asks his father where the korban is. This dialogue is replete with hidden messages about love between a father and son, self-nullification before G-d, serving Hashem with joy, .and self-sacrifice.
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 10 of 18
Time: 40:27
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| 'Stay Here with the Donkey' |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Why did Avraham, known throughout the Torah as the personification of love for one's fellow-man, disparagingly refer to his son and servant as 'the nation that is similar to a donkey?' In this shiur, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains that the answer to this question lies in Avraham's tremendous self-sacrifice before G-d. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 9 of 18
Time: 00:00
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| 'He Saw the Place From Afar' |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| Why does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as 'the place'? A seemingly simple question reveals deep insights into the nature of G-d-given tests, the single-minded focus of Avraham to connect to G-d, and the miracles that G-d performed as a precursor to the Akeida. |
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 8 of 18
Time: 47:10
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| The Chamor: Harnessing Materialism |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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Mrs. Shira Smiles |
| In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles continues her exploration of the Akeidat Yitzchak. We learn of the great speed and desire with which Avraham Avinu performs the Akeida. Through a variety of sources, we come to understand significance and symbolism of our forefather’s use of the donkey.
In addition to the unique zrizut of Avraham Avinu, we find Avraham concerned with ‘hiddur Mitzva’, the desire to further beautify his deed.
Avraham Avinu has a spiritual awakening as he finds the place of the Akeidah, and concretizes this inspiration by immediately harnessing these feelings and performing an action, beginning to chop the wood for the sacrifice.
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Topics: Chumash, Advanced Chumash, Our Forefathers
Class: Akeidat Yitzchak Class Number: 7 of 18
Time: 21:28
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| Father and Son Set Out |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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| The Land of Moriah |
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Akeidat Yitzchak |
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