The Shem MiShmuel continues his theme of the individual vs. the community, focusing on how the individual manages to be part of the community without losing his self.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.