In this Torah shiur (class) on the Parsha (weekly torah portion),
Mrs. Chana Prero explores Parshat Lech Lecha. This class, based on the
verses with the commentary of Rashi, talks about the commandment to
Avraham to perform a brit mila (circumcision) on himself. No prior
textual skills or knowledge of Hebrew required for this class. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the underlying motives of Avraham's quest to find G-d. Based on the Shem MiShmuel, Rabbi Reichman demonstrates that Avraham's journey is symbolic of all mankind's search for meaning in life.
In this class on Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the
question of why Avraham Avinu was chosen as the father of our nation. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Lech Lecha, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains the story of Avraham's trials and his departure to the Land of Israel. This class focuses on the narrative of the Parsha, with some added insights. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
In this class on Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the fact that G-d's command to Avraham to travel to the Land of Israel was not simply a command to move physically. She discusses that this charge instead echoes to every Jew and commands each of us to embark on an inner journey of self-perfection.
In this class on Parshat Lech Lecha, Rabbi Herschel Reichman discusses how earth's desire to reach the heavens, and heaven's force in holding her back, is a spiritual reality that applies to our own lives as well. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and download in mp3 and video ipod format.