Days of Judgement Unlike Any Others – Part 2
Posted onWhy does Yom Kippur, the Day of Forgiveness, come after the Day of Judgment? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Elul: Recognizing the Relationship
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In this shiur (Torah class), which focuses on the month of Elul, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the mood of the month, and examines the seeming ‘trickery’ of being on our best behavior during the month of Elul, when the judgment is approaching.
Elul: The Shofar’s Wake Up Call
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Elul, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg connects the message of the blowing of the shofar, which is done every day of the month, to the essence of the month of Elul.
Elul: Month of Relationships
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him.
The Seder and Matan Torah, Part 2
Posted onIn this Pesach shiur, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues to point out various hints and connections to Matan Torah found in the Haggadah.
Perek 1
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the first perek of Tehillim, which contrasts the personality of a Tzaddik with that of a Rasha.
Desiring And Delving
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In this class (shiur) on the period of Bein Hamitzarim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the aveilut for the churban and how it is not a lament for the past but a way of bringing us to the reality of the geulah within us.
The Three Weeks
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the 3 Weeks.
When To Be Smart And When To Be Right
Posted onIn this class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses When to be smart and when to be right.
Relating To The Churban
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Helps us get a deeper understanding of the churban and how it relates to our lives
Perek 99
Posted onIn this shiur on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David examines perek 99, one of the mizmorim recited on Friday night, discussing its distinctive elements, and the common themes it shares with the rest of the Friday night mizmorim.
Kavod Shabbat and Candle Lighting
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In this shiur, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues with the general laws of Honoring Shabbat, and then begins a discussion of the laws of Candle Lighting
Hallel Part 2: Connecting to G-d with Praise
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, perek 113, Rabbi Avishai David continues to describe the uniqueness of the Hallel prayer, which parallels the components of praise, request, and thanks found in the Shemoneh Esrai. In this perek, we see both Hashem’s transcendence and His immanence, as tzaddikim can reach tremendous levels of connection with Him.
Categories of Muktza Objects
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his introduction to the laws of Muktza, focusing on the various categories of Muktza objects and beginning an in-depth discussion of the kli shem’lachto l’issur, an object whose primary use is prohibited on Shabbat.
All Tied Up: Applications of the Melacha of Koshair
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses permitted and prohibited methods of tying knots of Shabbat.
Perakim 10 & 11
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Rabbi Avishai David explains the distinction between Klal Yisrael and the Umot HaOlam.
Perek 18
Posted onRabbi Avishai David delves into Perek 18 in this shiur on Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Experiencing G-d
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explanation of Nevua as a spiritual goal that all Jews should work toward.
Teaching Our Children Torah
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman deepens our understanding of the Mitzvah to teach our children Torah. He states that Jewish parenting is essentially the commandment to teach Torah to our children.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Two
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In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns Mishnayot Brachot Perek Bet in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Mumbai
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Two
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the second chapter of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Gavriel Sandler, HY’D, who was killed by a terrorist on the Otzar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France and Avraham David ben Naftali Moses, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Encounter in the Field
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses Boaz’s unique understanding of Ruth’s greatness.
The Slabudka Background Of Reb Nosson Tzvi Finkel ZT
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller gives us insight into the life of the late Rosh Yeshiva of Mirrer Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel zt’l
The Third Perek in Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yotzchak Cohen discusses the Third Perek in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Calls from Heaven
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller introduces the prophet with a discussion of whom the prophet addressed, and the seminal message of the prophecy.
Standing Before G-d
Posted onRabbi Moshe Weinberger begins learning the essay of the Alter Rebbe, Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, which deals with Rosh HaShana, as discussed in the Sefer Chassidus M’vueres. The themes of Malchiyot, Shofrot, and Zichronot are analyzed. The shiur discusses the nekuda pnimis, the inner essence of Rosh Hashana,.
Sukkot: Service of the Heart
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains true joy of Sukkot, which emanates from serving G-d with one’s full heart.
Perspectives on the Holy Land
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses how the contrast between the story of the spies in Parshat Shelach, and the one found in the Haftorah, provides us with a proper lens focused on the Land of Israel.
Deceit
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses Deceit in Halacha
Between the Sieges
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the time Between the Sieges