Pesach (Passover) begins on the night of the fifteenth day of the month of Nissan and lasts for eight days. This holiday commemorates the departure of the nation of Israel from Egypt.
Pesach marks the birth of the Jewish people as a nation led by Moshe (Moses) over 3000 years ago. It is a celebration of our spiritual freedom as well as the physical liberation from slavery.
The highlight of Pesach is the observance of the Seder, a unique ceremony performed on the first two evenings of Passover. At the Seder, we eat different special foods, we tell the story of our departure from Egypt, we sing songs and praises, and say special prayers.
Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the deeper meaning of the Seder. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues with a review of the Haggadah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Avishai David examines the mitzvah of Sefirat HaOmer, and discusses the two types of "zecher le'mikdash". This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explore the two different kinds of Tzadikim; those who face continued challenge, and those who have to express their goodness. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson examines whether Sefirat Haomer is a Torah law or a Rabbinic law, and the halacha regarding one who misses a day of counting. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Avishai David examines the parsha of "Arami Oved Avi", and discusses the central theme of praise. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod format.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the the light of Pesach, and begins discussing the Haggadah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about working on Midot and affording respect. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Mrs. Shira Smiles shares some ideas on the fours cups of wine. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains why the redemption from Egypt occurred when it did. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaches thoughts on Pesach. Pesach is a time of redemption, where we recognize how all aspects of our being are sanctified, as we are children of the Almighty King. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod formats.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the Pesach story in the Torah teaches us the timely message that small things matter, often more than we realize. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that the ultimate goal of the Seder is instilling and inculcating in ourselves, and our children, Emunah, and the medium to do so is through the telling of the story of Egypt, the סיפור יציאת מצרים. It was in the merit of faith that we were redeemed, and in that merit we will be redeemed in the future.
We learn in the Torah that Yaakov "took" the blessing from Yitzchak on the Seder night. Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how, during this time, we need to tap into the tremendous blessings that are ready to be bestowed upon us by G-d and his accompanying angels. The Seder night is a time to daven, pray for our children and for future generations.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how Pesach is a time of reconciliation. Available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 downloads of Rabbi Teller's classes, go to www.ishiur.com.
