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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 13 Time: 42:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Chanukah: The Inner Battle	show hide	Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanukah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shows us how to incorporate the lessons of Chanukah, and the struggle with the forces of Yavan (Hellenism), into our daily existence. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chanukah, Holidays, Human Nature Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim) Time: 50:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman, Part 4	show hide	Rebbetzin's Perspective II: Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman	4	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this question and answer session with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, Naaleh's students from around the world send in philosophical and practical questions on topics ranging from how to eliminate bad thoughts, to the correct way to recite Perek Shira, including questions on raising children, relationships in a marriage, and the significance of rain in Eretz Yisrael.  All of the questions are addressed with Rebbetzin Heller's inimitable humor and understanding.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Interaction, Human Nature, Inspiration, Prayer Class: Rebbetzin's Perspective II: Questions and Answers for Today's Jewish Woman Class Number: 4 of 8 Time: 44:19 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah Connecting the World to Hashem	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	15	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this final shiur on Sefer Maalot Hatorah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the Torah as the means in which all facets of life connect to Hashem.  The Torah can even 'enter the lion's lair' and redefine or conquer evil on its own turf.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature, Inspiration Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 15 of 15 Time: 55:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Fire and Light	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Torah, symbolized by fire and light,  is on one side of reality, while darkness, naturalism, and chachma chitzonit (external wisdom) form its counterpart.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Inspiration Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 13 of 15 Time: 51:50 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)
Sefirat HaOmer: Liberation of the Mind	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	18	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Redemption from slavery in Egypt freed us from purposeless work to embrace a life of purpose with the Torah. Achieving happiness is a battle of self control. Rabbi Teller discusses how reducing expectations, and feeling gratitude for what we have, will lead us to realize true appreciation, and this will put us on the road to living a life full of happiness. That is real liberation. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com. Topics: Holidays, Human Nature, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 18 of 26 Time: 257:46 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Our Deepest Struggles	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	10	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how the yetzer hara, our evil inclination, seeks out the most vulnerable areas of the human psyche for his attacks, such as the human need to communicate and sexual desire.  The Torah, and the clarity it provides us, helps us to emerge successfully from these existential struggles, and enables our refinement of ourselves us in these areas.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 10 of 15 Time: 54:47 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sparks of G-dliness	show hide	The Power of The Soul: Revealing Hashem Within Us	9	Rabbi Eliezer Miller
In this Torah shiur (class) on serving Hashem wholeheartedly, Rabbi Eliezer Miller explains the nature of the human soul as an actual spark of G-d that is so to speak found in this world.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature Class: The Power of The Soul: Revealing Hashem Within Us Class Number: 9 of 15 Time: 56:41 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Torah's Power of Transformation	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the power of Torah study, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller explains the Sefer Maalot Hatorah's discussion of the power of Torah.  Torah study enables one to uproot the initial base nature one is born with, and uplift oneself to the highest levels.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 9 of 15 Time: 48:08 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 23: Mizmor L'David	show hide	Tehillim V	13	Rabbi Avishai David
This Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim by Rabbi Avishai David analyzes Psalm 23, known as 'Mizmor l'David'.  This mizmor is sung many times over Shabbat, and is famous for its themes of complete trust in Hashem's Goodness in every situation, and of the soul's natural yearning for spirituality and connection with Hashem.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Faith & Emunah, Human Nature, Prayer, Shabbat, Tehillim Class: Tehillim V Class Number: 13 of 16 Time: 53:30 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Recognizing Reality: Summary of Megillat Kohelet	show hide	Megillat Kohelet	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on Megillat Kohelet, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller sums up the philosophical truths and principles of life that are presented by Shlomo Hamelech (King Solomon) in Sefer Kohelet.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Jewish Philosophy, Megillot, Kohelet, Sukkot Class: Megillat Kohelet Class Number: 13 of 13 Time: 44:11 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Physical Transience vs. Spiritual Eternity	show hide	Megillat Kohelet	12	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on Megillat Kohelet, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller speaks about he transience of all physical goals and even our own bodies' eventual demise.  Only Yirat Hashem endures.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Inspiration, Megillot, Kohelet, Sukkot Class: Megillat Kohelet Class Number: 12 of 13 Time: 47:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Discovering Our Inherent Goodness	show hide	Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study	6	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the essence of Torah, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how Torah leads a child to discovering his or her inherent goodness, and in developing inner structure and self discipline.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Self-Improvement Class: Tree of Life: The Centrality of Torah Study Class Number: 6 of 15 Time: 45:27 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)
Chanukah: How to Be a Modern-Day Maccabee	show hide	Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)	1	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about having true bravery in our day-to-day lives. Available online in streaming video. To purchase an mp3 download, go to www.ishiur .com. Topics: Chanukah, Courage, Holidays, Human Nature Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim) Class Number: 1 of 34 Time: 41:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Haazinu: Beyond Free Will	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha II	42	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel  Reichman analyzes Moshe Rabbeinu's comparison of Heaven and Earth to fulfilling the Torah's commandments. The Shem MiShmuel explains the symbolism of heaven and Earth as bodies which act completely in accordance with G-d's Will, an ideal which we all aspire to.   Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Human Nature, Parsha, Parshat Haazinu Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 42 of 42 Time: 50:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Elul: The Sweetness of Tikkun Hamidot	show hide	Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe	1	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class on Elul and repentance, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the sweetness of returning to Hashem through correcting one's character traits, and outlines four systems for Tikun Hamidot. The methods of the Rambam, the Ba'al HaTanya, Sefer Cheshbon Hanefesh, and R' Nachman MiBreslov are all described in detail. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Human Nature, Inspiration, Self-Improvement Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe Class Number: 1 of 17 Time: 56:30 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Jewish People: Remnants of G-d's Inheritance	show hide	Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora	3	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues his discussion of the Tomer Devorah by delving into the sefer's characterization of the Jewish People as 'She'arit Nachalato', the Remnants of His Inheritance. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature, Mussar, Self-Improvement Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 3 of 10 Time: 56:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Honoring the Mitzvot	show hide	Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	7	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen uses the Mesillat Yesharim to enhance our understanding of Kavod, honor, for mitzvot, a swell as the appropriate methods of performing Torah commandments. Topics: Human Nature, Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar Class: Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 7 of 15 Time: 47:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Performance through Love and Fear	show hide	Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	6	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
The Mesillat Yesharim discusses how to perform the mitzvot, in order to achieve the level of chassidut. Topics: Human Nature, Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar Class: Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 6 of 15 Time: 47:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Behar: Relinquishing the I	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha II	19	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Reichman continues his discussion of the Shem MiShmuel's theme of the individual vs. the community, focusing on how the individual manages to be part of the community without losing his self. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Human Nature, Parsha, Parshat Behar Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 19 of 42 Time: 53:37 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Levels of Chassidut	show hide	Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	5	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the nineteenth Perek of Mesillat Yesharim and discusses how to perform the mitzvot and the thoughts involved in this performance. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Human Nature, Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar, Self-Improvement Class: Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 5 of 15 Time: 47:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Parshat Kedoshim: Pathways to Holiness	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha II	16	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain the commandment of "Kedoshim Tihiyu," (Be Holy) as a specific pathway of achieving holiness. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature, Parsha, Parshat Kedoshim Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 16 of 42 Time: 42:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Avoiding Hamanism	show hide	Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim)	25	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
Where is Haman in the Torah? Rabbi Hanoch Teller sheds light on this question. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 of Rabbi Teller's shiurim go to www.ishiur.com Topics: Holidays, Human Nature, Purim Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanukah and Purim) Class Number: 25 of 34 Time: 39:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Bask in the Pleasure of G-dliness	show hide	Life's Purpose: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	2	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen discusses that man's purpose is to take pleasure in G-d. How? Through following His Torah. This class is available online in streaming video and mp3 download format. Topics: Human Nature, Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar, Self-Improvement Class: Life's Purpose: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 2 of 19 Time: 28:55 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
A Balanced Way of Life	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	14	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
The idea of tzniut, modesty, is in essence a balanced outlook on the world. Reb. Heller explores the meaning of tzniut and its function in speech, thought and action. Available online in streaming video, mp3, and ipod video download. Topics: Holidays, Human Nature, Shavuot, Tzniut Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 14 of 16 Time: 50:38 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)
Pesach: The Four Sons	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	3	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the portion of the Haggadah relating to the four sons. Topics: Ahavat Yisrael, Holidays, Human Nature, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 3 of 26 Time: 164:31
Rosh Chodesh: A Time of Renewal	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller discusses the unique essence of the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh, as described in the Torah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Human Nature, Rosh Chodesh Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 8 of 17 Time: 47:58
Class 11: Destruction of Self	show hide	Maharal: Netivot Olam I	11	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In her discussion on the Sefer Netivot Olam of the Maharal, Rebbetzin Heller speaks about how the Yetzer Hara causes one to self-destruct. Available online in streaming video and download in mp3 and ipod video format. Topics: Human Nature, Maharal Class: Maharal: Netivot Olam I Class Number: 11 of 15 Time: 210:27 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Netiv Koach Heyetzer	show hide	Maharal: Netivot Olam I	1	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller begins her analysis of Netiv Koach Hayetzer with a discussion of how to understand our inner enemy - the Yetzer Hara. Available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 audio format. Topics: Human Nature, Maharal Class: Maharal: Netivot Olam I Class Number: 1 of 15 Time: 50:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)