The Evil of Humiliation
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In this short Torah class on proper human interaction, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the damage caused when one humiliates another.
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How to Limit Anger
Posted onIn this short Torah class on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller shares tips for how to limit and control our anger.
Dealing with Angry People
Posted onIn this short Torah class on developing character, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the challenges of dealing with angry people.
Legitimate Pride – The Devastation of Anger
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on relating to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains how pride can be a virtue and discusses how to destroy anger within ourselves.
Avoid Arrogance
Posted onIn this short Torah class on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about combating the negative trait of arrogance within us.
Fundamentals of Maintaining Humility
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on developing proper midot, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the attribute of humility, and how one should work on incorporating it into one’s character.
Cultivating Humility
Posted onIn this short Torah class on human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how one can try attain the trait of humility.
Powerful Prayer
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to learn Rav Eliyahu Dessler’s essay on prayer.
Humility
Posted onIn this short Torah class (shiur) on being a mentch, Rabbi Hanoch Teller expounds upon and illustrates the midda (character trait) of humility.
Asking from G-d
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins learning the Michtav Me’Eliyahu’s essay on tefilah, prayer.
Moral Sense
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller gives examples of people who exercised their moral sense, and provides guidelines for anyone to emulate.
Consideration
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on relationships with other, Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the extent to which one must try to consider the needs and feelings of others.
The Essence of Shabbos
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the essence of Shabbos, based on the teachings of the Michtav Me’Eliyahu.
Cheerfulness
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on human interaction, Rabbi Hanoch Teller entertains and inspires with stories and insights into the importance of good cheer.
Giving and Taking
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to explain Kuntress HaChessed of the Michtav Me’Eliyahu. This class focuses on the giving and taking between human beings and G-d.
Civility
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller entertains and uplifts with stories and lessons about the importance of politeness and respect when dealing with others.
Don’t Be An Ingrate
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller weaves together stories and lessons on the importance of gratitude.
Judging Favorably II
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on relating to others Rabbi Hanoch Teller focuses on the middah (character trait) of gratitude, and its impact on human relations.
Judging Favorably
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on respecting others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller weaves together stories and lessons on the topic of judging others favorably.
Character Pitfalls
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the common traps that one can fall into when relating to one’s fellow man.
Refining Character
Posted onIn this short Torah shiur (class) on sensitivity to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins with a discussion on refining one’s character.
Ayin Tova: Being a Positive Person
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws and mindsets relating to proper speech, Rabbi Ginsburg finishes the first half of Sefer Chofetz Chaim, completing a discussion of klal 5. Rabbi Ginsburg sums up the course with chizuk, encouragement, regarding developing a positive attitude towards other people, and trying to view others in a positive light.
Being a Giver
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins teaching Michtav Me’Eliyahu, Kuntress HaChessed, in which the midda (character trait) of kindness is discussed. In this segment, Rabbi Cohen expounds on the concept of being a giver and how one should strive to emulate G-d’s giving.
Battling the Yetzer Hara
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues studying Michtav Me’eliyahu. This class focuses on the constant struggle within every person between his soul and the Yetzer hara, the evil inclination.
Understanding the Yetzer Hara
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins learning the introduction to Michtav Me’eliyahu. This mussar work, authored by Rav Eliyahu Dessler, covers a variety of topics relating to one’s character, relationships and faith. This class focuses on understanding the nature of the yetzer hara and our struggle in this world.
Yehuda’s Descent from his Brothers
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In this Torah class (shiur) on the story of Yehuda and Tamar, Mrs. Shira Smiles begins the topic by exploring why this episode is placed in the middle of the narrative of the sale of Yosef
Love Beyond Reason
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holidays of Hoshana Raba and Shemini Atzeret. While each day has its unique characteristics, the underlying theme of both days is the incredible love G-d has for the Jewish People.
Sukkot: Demonstrating Our Love
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how the various mitzvot of Sukkot demonstrate our love for the Almighty.
The Protection of Sukkot
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains the significance of a Sukkah, based on Chassidic thought. Although flimsy in nature, the Sukkah is representative of G-d’s protection and love for the Jewish People.
Bein Adam L’Chavero
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches the beginning of Klal 5 of Sefer Chofetz Chaim. The Chofetz Chaim discusses talking about someone’s character traits and weaknesses, such as wisdom, strength, and wealth. Specifically, Rabbi Ginsburg focuses on the trap of criticizing Rabbonim as not intelligent or diplomatic enough, and talks about how we must be careful to only speak positively about our leaders.