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The Seder Night: Inspiring and Involving our Children	show hide	Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience	14	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on chinuch habanim, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about how to maximize the educational experience for our children on the first night of Pesach, at the Seder.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Human Interaction, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children's Jewish Experience Class Number: 14 of 14 Time: 40:06 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Pesach: Wine and Wheat Whispers	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles asks a number of questions on the haggadah, to develop a proper mindset for the Seder night.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 61:39 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Pesach Seder and Matan Torah	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the connection between the Pesach seder, and Matan Torah.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 41:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lessons of Exile	show hide	Galut Mitzrayim: Lessons for Today	3	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues his series on the Chassidut interpretation of exile. Topics: Chanukah, Exile, Holidays, Pesach Class: Galut Mitzrayim: Lessons for Today Class Number: 3 of 4 Time: 52:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Exile as Part of the Master Plan	show hide	Galut Mitzrayim: Lessons for Today	2	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman continues to explain the concept of Galut, exile, from a Chassidic perspective. In this lesson, Rabbi Reichman explores how exile is an integral part of G-d's Master Plan for the Jewish People and the World's history. Topics: Chumash, Exile, Holidays, Pesach Class: Galut Mitzrayim: Lessons for Today Class Number: 2 of 4 Time: 49:29 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sefirat Haomer	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	21	Rabbi Avishai David
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Sefirat HaOmer, Shavuot Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 21 of 17 Time: 55:42 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Hallel on the Seder Night, Part 1	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Avishai David
In part one of this two-part shiur on the mitzvah of Hallel, Rabbi Avishai David examines the concept of Hallel in general, and the concept of Hallel on the Seder night.  Rabbi David explains that there are two types of Hallel, and explains how they are different.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Prayer Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 50:51 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Explication of Maggid	show hide	Unraveling the Haggadah	3	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on understanding the Haggada, the text used at the Passover Seder, Mrs. Chana Prero explains the section of Maggid, which contains the story of the slavery and oppression of the Jewish people, the ten plagues, the miraculous redemption, and the discussion of the obligations of the Seder night.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Unraveling the Haggadah Class Number: 3 of 3 Time: 60:02 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Hallel on the Seder Night, Part 2	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Avishai David
In part two of this two-part shiur on the mitzvah of Hallel, Rabbi Avishai David examines the concept of Hallel in general, and the concept of Hallel on the Seder night.  Rabbi David explains that there are two types of Hallel, and explains how they are different.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 51:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Dual Symbolism of Matzah	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur on the holiday of Pesach, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the dual symbolism of Matzah, and the themes of Galut and Geula at the Seder night.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 47:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Chometz: Moving Beyond Self	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) on the holiday of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the meaning of chometz, the deeper role of the Halachot (laws) pertaining to it, and how one can internalize the lessons of removing chometz and move beyond 'self'.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 56:05 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Symbols of Pesach	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
In this Torah shiur (class) on the holiday of Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson looks at some of the symbols used at the Seder, such as the matza, called lechem oni, and the charoset. Rabbi Isaacson also discusses the seeming interruption of Hallel for shulchan orech, the eating of the festive meal.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 48:40 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lowly Origins	show hide	Unraveling the Haggadah	2	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) explicating the Haggadah, Mrs. Chana Prero discusses why the story of the redemption from Egypt begins with the lowly beginnings of the Jewish people as the children of idol-worshipers.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Unraveling the Haggadah Class Number: 2 of 3 Time: 32:41 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Pesach: Transformation	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about some aspects of transformation that we can feel through the dynamic and spiritual aspects of the seder.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 62:12 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lessons from the Four Sons	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg learns lessons in chinuch and avodat Hashem from the questions and answers of the four sons of the Hagaddah.  The class emphasizes the need to ask sincere questions throughout our lives.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 49:13 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Mitzvah of Eating Matza	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Avishai David
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Avishai David surveys the halachic opinions of the Ibn Ezra, Rambam, the Vilna Gaon, the Chizkuni, and others, in regards to the Mitzvah of Eating Matza on the night of the Seder and for the rest of the holiday of Pesach.  This class thoroughly covers the topic of eating Matzah from a halachic and hashkafic perspective.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 57:58 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Shevi'i Shel Pesach	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the spiritual significanc eof the last days of Pesach. Based on the Shem MiShmuel, Rabbi Reichman explains how the last days of Pesach represent a holiday celebrating the tzibur,nation of Israel as a whole. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 47:20 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Lessons from the Splitting of the Sea	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller
In this Torah shiur (class) about the last day of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Kriat Yam Suf (the splitting of the sea and the drowning of the Egyptian army), was different from the miracles of Egypt, why this added salvation was necessary for the Jewish people, and what we can learn from it.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 51:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Korban Pesach	show hide	Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach	4	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents the Chassidic view of the Korban Pesach, the Pascal sacrifice. Rabbi Reichman explains how we can still incorporate the effects and lessons of the korban Pesach even when we no longer have a Temple. Topics: Chassidut, Holidays, Pesach Class: Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach Class Number: 4 of 5 Time: 58:20 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Four Cups: Levels of the Soul	show hide	Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach	3	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the significance of the number four which prominently appears in the Seder. Specifically focusing in the four cups of wine, this class gives a Chassidic interpretation of the levels of the soul and how each cup represents a particular level. Topics: Chassidut, Holidays, Pesach Class: Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach Class Number: 3 of 5 Time: 55:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Pesach Experience	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen presents the Pesach experience. Rabbi Cohen animatedly explains how to truly experience Pesach on a spiritual level. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 48:49 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Spritual Characteristics of Chametz	show hide	Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach	1	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the prohibition of chametz from a Chassidic perspective. The Shem MiShmuel presents the negative spiritual characteristics which chametz represents, and explains how one should work on eradicating those characteristics during the time of Pesach. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach Class Number: 1 of 5 Time: 54:26 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Matzah: The Essence of Faith	show hide	Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach	2	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the spiritual understanding of matzah. According to Chassidic thought, matzah represents ultimate faith in G-d, which was seen in the Jewish Nation's redemption from Egypt. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Chassidic Interpretations of the Mitzvot of Pesach Class Number: 2 of 5 Time: 50:18 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
History of the Haggadah	show hide	Unraveling the Haggadah	1	Mrs. Chana Prero
In this Torah shiur (class) on understanding the Haggadah, Mrs. Chana Prero traces the development of the Hagaddah which is used at the Pesach Seder.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: History, Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Unraveling the Haggadah Class Number: 1 of 3 Time: 38:26 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Themes of the Hagaddah	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)		Rabbi Ari Jacobson
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson discusses some of the major themes in the Hagadda. Rabbi Jacobson provides a general understanding as well as specific insights in the Hagaddah. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Time: 58:34 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Seder Experience	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	12	Mrs. Shira Smiles
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 12 of 26 Time: 50:42 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Haggadah	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	11	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 11 of 26 Time: 51:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Perek 2: Tzaddikim and Ba'alei Teshuva	show hide	Megillot I	9	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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. Topics: Holidays, Megillot, Shir HaShirim, Pesach Class: Megillot I Class Number: 9 of 16 Time: 55:38 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Halachot of Sefirat Haomer	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	22	Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Sefirat HaOmer, Shavuot Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 22 of 17 Time: 57:30 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Haggadah: Boundless Gratitude to the Almighty	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	15	Rabbi Avishai David
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 15 of 26 Time: 55:00 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Pesach: Redemption through Faith	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	16	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Haggadah, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 16 of 26 Time: 48:53 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Sefirat Haomer: Affording Respect	show hide	Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana)	23	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach, Sefirat HaOmer, Self-Improvement, Shavuot Class: Jewish Calendar I (Elul and Rosh Hashana) Class Number: 23 of 17 Time: 52:32 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
The Fourth Dimension	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	1	Mrs. Shira Smiles
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 1 of 26 Time: 62:14 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Prohibition of Chametz	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	13	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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. Topics: Holidays, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 13 of 26 Time: 46:56 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Pesach: Children of the King	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	14	Rabbi Hershel Reichman
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. Topics: Chassidut, Holidays, Pesach, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 14 of 26 Time: 49:48 Free Preview (Login for Full Access)
Maggid - Blueprint for Self-Improvement	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	8	Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
In taking us on a journey through the Maggid portion of the Haggadah, Rebbetzin Heller reveals essential insights into our service of G-d. Topics: History, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Haggadah, Self-Improvement Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 8 of 26 Time: 204:31
Pesach: Small Actions, Big Results	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	10	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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. Topics: Holidays, Human Interaction, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 10 of 26 Time: 191:39
Pesach: Fountainhead of Faith	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	7	Mrs. Shira Smiles
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. Topics: Faith & Emunah, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 7 of 26 Time: 242:28
Spiritual and Physical Redemption	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	6	Mrs. Shira Smiles
In this shiur (Torah class), Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the question: What is the ultimate goal of the Pesach experience? This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. Topics: Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach, Redemption Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 6 of 26 Time: 60:09
Pesach: 4 minutes of Inspiration	show hide			Mrs. Shira Smiles
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. Topics: Holidays, Inspiration, Pesach, Short Torah Ideas Time: 96:07
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
Pesach: The Peace Plan	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	4	Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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. Topics: Holidays, Human Interaction, Loving your Fellow Jew, Pesach, Shalom/Peace Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 4 of 26 Time: 146:54
Sensitivity and Faith	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	5	Mrs. Shira Smiles
Mrs. Shira Smiles presents Torah insights on the story and meaning of Pesach as well as its lesson of sensitivity, using various Torah commentators. Topics: Faith & Emunah, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 5 of 26 Time: 32:13
Pesach: Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim	show hide	Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot)	1	Rabbi Avishai David
Rabbi Avishai David presents a halachik analysis of the mitzvah of Sipur Yetzias Mitzrayim, telling over the Torah story of our exodus from Egypt. Topics: Halacha, Holidays, Merkaz Harav Remembrance - Pesach Topics, Pesach Class: Jewish Calendar III (Pesach-Shavuot) Class Number: 1 of 26 Time: 61:20