Women's Program - Naaleh

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Women's Program

Winter 2008

Chumash in Depth: The Sale of Yosef
Mrs. Shira Smiles
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Through a close reading of the verses involved, and a combination of a vast array of commentarries, Mrs. Smiles explores the difficult episode of the Sale of Yosef.

B203

Jewish Calendar III (Pesach 5768)
Naaleh Staff
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This series on the Jewish Calendar incorporates lectures from all members of the Na'aleh staff. The class includes shiurim on topics relating to Pesach, Sefirat Haomer, Lag B'omer, and Shavuot.

JC300

Sefer Yirmiyahu II
Rabbi Avishai David
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Rabbi Avishai David explains the timely messages of the prophet Yirmiyahu. The course focuses on both the structure and beauty of the text, as well as the inspiration and spiritual impact words of Yirmiyahu should have on our lives today.

Tehillim IV
Rabbi Avishai David
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Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the precision and pathos of the Psalms, chapter by chapter. Through the use of many commentaries, Rabbi David breaks down every perek into its components and clarifies the distinctions between them.

K204

Propheteering: Selections of Trei Asar
Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller explores the prophesies of the 'Trei Asar', the shorter prophesies of the late Era of Prophesy. These prophesies speak of such important concepts as sin, retribution, repentance, forgiveness, and redemption.

NA100

Chassidut on the Parsha II
Rabbi Hershel Reichman
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The relevant lessons of the Torah portion of the week are explored, based on the Sefer Shem MiShmuel. An inspirational eye-opener for both veteran admirers of Chassidic thought and newcomers to this way of serving G-d.

PC200

Hilchot Shabbat II
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
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Rabbi Isaacson explores the Halachic sources and practical applications of the thirty nine Melachot, forbidden activities, of Shabbat. Incorporates an introduction to the concept of Melacha.

HS200

Life's Purpose II: Learning Mesillat Yesharim
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
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The Mesillat Yesharim ("Path of the Just") is an ethical text composed in 1740 by the influential Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato. Considered by many to be the core text for anyone engaged in a serious quest for self-improvement, the Messilat Yesharim answers such basic questions as the nature of Man’s purpose in life as well as the proper and improper methods of drawing close to G-d. In this course, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to develop the ideas presented in this important work, and makes each point relevant to the daily lives of his listeners.

MY200

In the Merit of Righteous Women
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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Rebbetzin Heller traces the lives of the women of the Bible, starting with Chava, the first woman. Rebbetzin Heller examines the episodes mentioned in Tanach, sketching out the unique character traits of each woman and how we can use the lessons from their lives to oversome our personal challenges.

TN200

Megillot I
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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An in-depth study of megillot Esther and Shir Hashirim, with a focus on both the flow of the Sefer and the deeper meanings behind the verses.

M102

Fall 2007

Chumash in Depth: Jacob Dream
Mrs. Shira Smiles
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Shira Smiles delves into the symbolism, hidden meanings and G-dly promises of success and survival in Exile that are contained in Jacob's famous dream of the ladder. This advanced class incorporates a close reading of the text being examined with a practical application of lessons learned.

CH400

Topics in the Parsha II - 5768
Mrs. Shira Smiles
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Mrs. Smiles delivers lectures covering selected texts from a wide range of sources from which she brings out the unique moral lessons that can be learned from every moment in time. Each class is based either on the Torah portion of the week or on the Yamim Tovim, the Jewish holidays. Mrs. Smiles begins with basic primary sources, usually a verse from the Torah, and delves into its meaning and message through extensive selections from both the Early Commentators of the Middle Ages and the Later Commentators of the Modern Era. Mrs. Smiles adds excerpts from classical works produced by both the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, and ties together all components of the lecture to bring home a new insight into our lives as inspired Torah Jews.

P101

Sefer Tehillim III
Rabbi Avishai David
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Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the precision and pathos of the Psalms, chapter by chapter. Through the use of many commentaries, Rabbi David breaks down every perek into its components and clarifies the distinctions between them.

K203

Sefer Yirmiyahu
Rabbi Avishai David
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Rabbi Avishai David explains the timely messages of the prophet Yirmiyahu. This course incorporates an introduction to the nature of Prophesy, as well as textual analysis of the chapters covered.

SY100

Inspired Lives II
Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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The history and the impact of the leading Torah luminaries of the past 100 years. Filled with biographical information, anecdotal insights and meaningful stories, we will probe into the vast accomplishments of these saintly scholars that have shaped the communities we live in today.

JH201

Chassidut on the Parsha
Rabbi Hershel Reichman
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The relevant lessons of the Torah portion of the week are explored, based on the Sefer Shem MiShmuel. An inspirational eye-opener for both veteran admirers of Chassidic thought and newcomers to this way of serving G-d.

PC100

Hilchot Shabbat
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
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An in-depth study of the Laws of Shabbat, focusing on both the Halachik underpinnings and reasonings behind the laws, and the practical details of their execution.

HS100

Life's Purpose: Learning Mesillat Yesharim
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen
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The Mesillat Yesharim ("Path of the Just") is an ethical text composed in 1740 by the influential Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato. Considered by many to be the core text for anyone engaged in a serious quest for self-improvement, the Messilat Yesharim answers such basic questions as the nature of Man’s purpose in life as well as the proper and improper methods of drawing close to G-d. Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen develops the ideas presented in this important work, and makes each point relevant to the daily lives of his listeners.

JE101

The Chosen People
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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A study of the nature of the Jews' role as the people chosen by G-d, as seen through the Chumash (Bible), Navi, and other Jewish texts. No prior textual skills necessary.

CP100

The Meaning of Trust
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller delves into the nature of Bitachon, Trust in G-d, as described by the Maharal, the Sefer Chovot Halevavot, and the Chassidic masters.

MT100

Summer 2007

Mourning and Forgiveness
Rabbi Avishai David
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Tisha B'Av, the themes of loss and redemption in the haftarot of the months of Av and Elul, and an analysis of the obligations we have to each other during the month of Elul.

JTH202a

Destruction and Redemption: Maharal Sefer Netzach Yisrael
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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The Maharal in his Sefer Netzach Yisrael delves into the roots of the Temple's destruction, and reveals the secrets of the redemption that will flow forth from within this tragedy. A lucid and profound explanation of the Maharal's ideas.

JPH204a

Spring 2007

Akeidat Yitzchak
Mrs. Shira Smiles
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Through her unique question and answer technique for learning Tanach, Mrs. Smiles analyzes many aspects of Avraham Avinu's final test. An in depth look into this brief but powerful section of Chumash. Classical and modern Commentaries will be analyzed. The ultimate goal of every learning session is not only to fully understand the Chumash, but also internalize its lessons. Chumash Mikraot Gedolot with Ohr HaChaim and Kli Yakar required for the class.

CH104

Sefer Tehillim II
Rabbi Avishai David
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Sefer Tehillim is replete with praise, joy, tears, and entreaty to Hashem. At times one can fail to recognize the uniqueness of each perek, as the praise and pleading seemingly repeat themselves again and again. Through the use of many commentaries, Rabbi David breaks down every perek into its components and clarifies the distinctions between them. What emerges is a new understanding and appreciation of the precision and pathos contained in Sefer Tehillim.

K202

Inspired Lives
Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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The history and the impact of the leading Torah luminaries of the past 100 years. Filled with biographical information, anecdotal insights and meaningful stories, we will probe into the vast accomplishments of these saintly scholars that have shaped the communities we live in today.

JH200

Sefer Netivot Olam of the Maharal II
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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The Maharal of Prague is a paradigm of depth and sophistication of Torah thought that forms the foundation for many of the teachings of Chassidus, Mussar and Machshava. His Sefer Netivot Olam, on Man's obligations of conduct, is an important text for one who is focused on self-improvement and ethical behavior guided by Torah. Rebbetzin Heller focuses on the words of the Maharal and their meaning, and then applies them to our lives through concrete examples. For the Spring Semester, Rebbetzin Heller will be covering Netiv Hayissurim and selections from Neztach Yisrael in relation to the exile and redemption of the Jewish People.

JPH203

Shavuot: Accepting the Torah
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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An in-depth analysis of the Book of Ruth, based on the text and the commentary of Rashi, combined with the approaches of the other commentaries. Discover the challenges and greatness of Ruth, the mother of the Davidic dynasty. Rudimentary knowledge of Hebrew preferred, but not necessary for the class. Continuation with an analysis of the Ten Commandments, followed by a discussion of the Meaning of Mitzvot

M103

Fall 2006

Topics in the Parsha I - 5767
Mrs. Shira Smiles
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Mrs. Smiles delivers lectures covering selected texts from a wide range of sources from which she brings out the unique moral lessons that can be learned from every moment in time. Each class is based either on the Torah portion of the week or on the Yamim Tovim, the Jewish holidays. Mrs. Smiles begins with basic primary sources, usually a verse from the Torah, and delves into its meaning and message through extensive selections from both the Early Commentators of the Middle Ages and the Later Commentators of the Modern Era. Mrs. Smiles adds excerpts from classical works produced by both the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, and ties together all components of the lecture to bring home a new insight into our lives as inspired Torah Jews.

JTH101

Va-etchanan: Moshe's Prayer
Mrs. Shira Smiles
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Through her unique question and answer technique for learning Tanach, Mrs. Smiles analyzes many aspects of Moshe’s famous entreaty to G-d in Parshat Va-etchanan. An in depth look into this brief but powerful section of Chumash. Covers Chapter 3 of Devarim Verse 23-29 . The Classical Commentaries from Rashi to present day will be analyzed. The ultimate goal of every learning session is not only to fully understand the Chumash, but also internalize its lessons.

NR300

Sefer Tehillim I
Rabbi Avishai David
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Sefer Tehillim is replete with praise, joy, tears, and entreaty to Hashem. A superficial will be unable to truly appreciate the uniqueness of each perek, as the praise and pleading seemingly repeat themselves again and again. Through the use of many commentaries, Rabbi David breaks down every perek into its components and clarifies the distinctions between them. What emerges is a new understanding and appreciation of the precision and pathos contained in Sefer Tehillim.

K201

Workshop on the Holocaust
Rabbi Hanoch Teller
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The goal of the Workshop on the Holocaust is to make our history alive and relevant to our lives. Through the use of stories of real people and their struggles, as well as vivid descriptions of Jewish life under Nazi rule, Rabbi Teller makes the tragedy of the Holocaust a clearer and better-understood chapter in Jewish History. Some of the topics discussed during the workshop are ghetto life, camps, resistance, religious life under the Nazis, and liberation.

JH500

Principles of Faith
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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The foundations of classical Jewish thought and belief, the Principles of Faith define what G-d requires of us in order to be considered believing Jews. The Principles of Faith have been enumerated, defined, discussed, and expanded upon by countless Rabbinic scholars over the ages. Rebbetzin Heller will base her course primarily upon the teachings of Maimonides and MahaRal (R’ Yehudah Loewe), among others. The course will begin with the sources, and clarify the depth of each Principle of Faith. Through examples and stories, Rebbetzin Heller weaves together the Intellectual Truths with their concrete application, enabling her students to emerge from her lessons with new direction and clarity, and rock-solid Emunah/Faith.

JPH100

Sefer Netivot Olam of the Maharal I
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller
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The Maharal of Prague is a paradigm of depth and sophistication of Torah thought that forms the foundation for many of the teachings of Chassidus, Mussar and Machshava. His Sefer Netivot Olam, on Man’s obligations of conduct, is an important text for one who is focused on self-improvement and ethical behavior guided by Torah. Rebbetzin Heller focuses on the words of the Maharal and their meaning, and then applies them to our lives through concrete examples. This text-based class simultaneously helps advance students’ textual and analytical skills while inspiring them to strive for greatness.

JPH202