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Connecting to the Source	show hide	Insights of the Chassidic Masters	4	Rabbi Moshe Weinberger
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Moshe Weinberger continues to learn the Baal HaTanya's essay Atem Nitzavim. This segment deals with each individual unique connection to the Jewish People. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Connecting to our Creator Class: Insights of the Chassidic Masters Class Number: 4 Time: 56:51 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Kedusha: Reaching the Highest	show hide	Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	14	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (class) Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains the level of Kedusha, holiness, in the Mesillat Yesharim's ladeer of spiritual growth. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar Class: Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 14 Time: 46:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Joy of Repentance	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	6	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this last shiur (class) of the series, Rabbi Michael Taubes explores the final moments of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) and the joy that comes with true forgiveness. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Prayer, Yom Kippur Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 6 Time: 55:17 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Five Steps to Greatness	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	1	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Shira Smiles discusses how one can take advantage of every opportunity to maximize change and growth in our spiritual lives. Available online in streaming video, and for download in ipod video and mp3 formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 1 Time: 53:31 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Elul: The Unique Teshuva of Yonah Part 1	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	3	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David explores the essence of the mitzva of teshuva and it's everlasting effects, as illustrated in the Book of Yonah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, ipod and mp3. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Yonah, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 3 Time: 59:54 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
The Power of Viddui	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	6	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman analyzes the essay concerning viddui (confession) in Rav Soleveitchik's sefer (book), Al Hateshuva. Viddui's unique characteristics lie in its halachik significance and its requirement in the teshuva process. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Machshava, Rosh HaShana, Yom Kippur Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 6 Time: 98:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Nitzavim: Steadfast Faith	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha II	40	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the meaning of the bris (covenant) that takes place between Hashem and the Jewish People, in this week's parsha, Parshat Nitzavim. The Shem MiShmuel explains the underlying essence of the bris as the commitment to Hashem in all circumstances, both positive and negative. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Connecting to our Creator, Faith & Emunah, Parsha, Parshat Nitzavim Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 40 Time: 48:52 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Crowning Our King	show hide	Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!	3	Rabbi Michael Taubes
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the Musaf prayer of Rosh HaShana. This unique Shemoneh Esrei contains essential themes of the holiday. The prayers of Malchiyot, Zichronot and Shofrot are explained with particular relevance to our relationship with G-d on this day. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! Class Number: 3 Time: 58:25 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Returning to Our Essence	show hide	Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva	5	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into Rabbi Soleveitchik's essay on Kaparah (atonement)  and Tahara (purification), in his classic work, Al HaTeshuva. The uniquness of the teshuva process on Yom Kippur lies within the added dimension of Tahara, when one sincerely repents. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Machshava, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva Class Number: 5 Time: 55:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Elul: Month of Relationships	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	2	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Teshuva Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 2 Time: 00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
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. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature, Mussar, Self-Improvement Class: Emulating G-d: Study in Tomer Devora Class Number: 3 Time: 56:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Parshat Nasso: Fighting Evil	show hide	Chassidut on the Parsha II	22	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this Torah class on Parshat Nasso, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses a Chassidic approach based on the Shem MiSHmuel,to explain the differences of service of G-d among the sons of Levi. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Connecting to our Creator, Parsha, Parshat Nasso Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 22 Time: 45:36 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
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. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Connecting to our Creator, Human Nature, Parsha, Parshat Kedoshim Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II Class Number: 16 Time: 42:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Yesurim Shel Ahava	show hide	Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot II	1	Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains the concept of Yesurim Shel Ahava and whether Tzaraat constitutes Yesurim Shel Ahava. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Gemara, Brachot Class: Intermediate Gemara: Masechet Brachot II Class Number: 1 Time: 52:31 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Reaching Higher Levels	show hide	Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim	1	Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
After discussing the steps of zhirus, zrizus and nekiyous, Rabbi Cohen reaches prishus, a fundamental step up in the service of G-d. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Mesillat Yesharim, Mussar, Self-Improvement Class: Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim Class Number: 1 Time: 40:07 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 11: Chanukah: Inner and Outer Connection	show hide	Jewish Calendar II (Chanuka and Purim)		Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the inner and outer connections of Chanukah. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Chanuka, Connecting to our Creator, Holidays Class: Jewish Calendar II (Chanuka and Purim) Time: 1:01:06 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Giving with Grace	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	10	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the first bracha of "bircat hamazon" describes the ultimate giving -the giving of G-d to His creations. Hashem gives us life, Torah, and much more. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Brachot, Bircat Hamazon, Connecting to our Creator, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 10 Time: 52:15 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 9: Recognizing Blessing	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Heller starts a new series on the meaning of mitzvot, concentrating this week on the mitzva of brachot, blessings on foods. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for downloading in mp3 and ipod video format. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Brachot, Brachot on Foods, Connecting to our Creator, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Time: 51:19 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Day of Rest	show hide	Shavuot: Accepting the Torah	7	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how the way we keep Shabbos is designed to ensure that it becomes a spiritually meaningful day. This class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Shavuot Class: Shavuot: Accepting the Torah Class Number: 7 Time: 48:16 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 24: Dimensions of Sefirat Haomer	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that we cannot get caught up only in the technical requirements of counting each night of the Omer and the customs of mourning during this time. Sefirat Haomer is a time for spiritual accounting in preparation for receiving the Torah, specifically in the areas of loving one's fellow man and increasing our consciousness of G-d. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Bein Adam LeChavero, Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Loving your Fellow Jew, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 79:35 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 21: Sefirat HaOmer - The Inner Count	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		Mrs. Shira Smiles
On Pesach night we were inspired by G-d’s revelation of the Torah. By counting upward, as we work on ourselves, we ascend in greatness. We have the opportunity over the next 49 days to return to the level of matan Torah. Each person should determine where they need improvement in their service of G-d (Avodat Hashem) and spend each day developing and growing closer to Him. Available in: streaming video & mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Sefirat HaOmer Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 40:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 13: Climbing the Steps of the Seder	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	13	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
A new look at the order of the Seder. Hashem’s order is the order of redemption. True redemption is not being enslaved to anyone, even to one’s self. It is absolutely necessary to stop seeing only ourselves, so that we may experience Hashem. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 13 Time: 174:45 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Class 8: Rosh Chodesh: A Time of Renewal	show hide	Jewish Calendar I		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. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Holidays, Human Nature, Rosh Chodesh Class: Jewish Calendar I Time: 47:58 RSS / iPod / Podcast:
Elul: Universal Teshuva-Lessons of Yonah Part 2	show hide	Jewish Calendar I	4	Rabbi Avishai David
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David contrasts the different levels of repentance and forgiveness, as seen through the various examples of penitents described in the Book of Yonah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download. Available in: streaming video, ipod video, video podcast, mp3 audio & audio podcast Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Yonah, Teshuva, Yom Kippur Class: Jewish Calendar I Class Number: 4 Time: 59:51 Free Preview (Login for Full Access) RSS / iPod / Podcast: