Confronting Confession
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the concept of confession
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Indebted Or Intrinsic: Parshat Behar
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Behar Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the idea of slavery and freedom and how it applies to us today
Omer Parshat Emor
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Emor, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the omer offering and counting the days leading up to receiving the Torah on Shavuot
Spiritual Separateness Parshat Kedoshim
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the prohibition of mixed breeding and the positive commandment of V’ahavta l’reiacha komocha
Rejuvenation And Relationship
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the last Parasha from the 4 Parshiyot Parshat Hachodesh
Purifying Passion Parshat Para
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Para
Recognition, Respect, And Repentance: Parshat Zachor
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses The Parshat Zachor the Parsha that is read the week Before Prim
Accounting And Accountable: Parshat Pekudai
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) on Parshat Pekudai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the accounting made of each aspect and vessel of the Mishkan and the deeper meaning behind it.
Different Dimension Parshat Shekalim – Vayakhel
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses one of the 4 Parshiyot
this week Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shekalim
Stubbornness Parshat
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Ki Tisa, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the trait of stubbornness as it relates to the sin of the Golden Calf.
Revealing The Revealed
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Tezaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the mishkan and how we can continue to feel Hashem’s presence among us
Tribute To The Tachash
Posted onin this class (shiur) on Parshat Terumah, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the lesson and significance of the multi-hued Tachash
Double Desire
Posted onin this class (shiur) on Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the question of why the Torah obligates a thief to pay back double the value of what he stole
Beracha Broadened
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the significance of Yitro’s expression of gratitude, “Baruch Hashem.”
Transcendental Trio
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the ongoing battle of the Jewish nation against Amalek
Loyal Legion
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Bo
Diversion And Defensiveness
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vaeira
Wondrous Watching
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shemot
Conferring Clarity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayechi
Providential Promise
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayigash
Reuven’s Return
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the return of Reuven to the pit after the brothers sold Yosef and the reasons why he left initially.
Angelic Ambassadors
Posted onIn this class ( shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles gives insight into Parashat Vayishlach
The Power Of Prayer
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayetzei
Embryonic Experience
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Toldot
Judicious Jewelry
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Chayei Sara
The Rambam’s 8 Levels of Tzedaka
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In this important shiur (Torah class) on bein adam l’chaveiro (mitzvot pertaining to human relations), Rabbi Hanoch Teller delves into the eight levels of charity outlined by the Rambam.
The Motives of Tzedaka
Posted onIn this short Torah class on human relations. Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about the importance of charity and the proper way to disburse it.
Offering Advice
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the do’s and dont’s of offering advice.
Engaging in Kindness
Posted onIn this short Torah class (shiur) on human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the importance of chessed and engaging in kindness towards others.
Wedding Joy
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the mitzvot between people (bein adam l’chaveiro), Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains the philosophy underlying the mitzvah of chessed, and focuses specifically on the mitzva to gladden a bride and groom at their wedding.