The Blessing of Flour and oil
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Eliyahu Hanavi and the Gift of flour and oil he gave
Shulamit
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tzipora Smiles discuses Eliyahu Hanavi and Shulamit
The Power Of Love
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses the Power of Love
Dough: Double and Delectable
Posted onAn exploration of the gift of mann in the desert, and the double portion which fell on Fridays.
Firstborn Focus
Posted onDiscussion of plague of the firstborn
Hailing Humility
Posted onWe explore the messages that can be learned from the plague of hail, makas barad.
Righteous Reward
Posted onAn exploration of the self-sacrifice of the midwives Shifra and Puah in Egypt, and the reward that they merited for their actions.
Core Connection
Posted onAn overview of Yaakov’s bracha and rebuke to Reuven regarding his midda of ‘pachaz kamayim’.
Yaakov and Yisrael
Posted onThe passuk which describes the vision which Yaakov had on his down to Egypt switches from Yisrael to Yaakov. In this class, we explore the significance of the shift from Yisrael to Yaakov, and what each name represents.
Fiery Facets and Faces
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An exploration of the miracle of the oil on Chanuka.
Fire, Flames and Flax
Posted onThe relationship between Yaakov, Esav, and Yosef, based on the Midrash, and how this Midrash relates to Chanuka.
Rosh Chodesh and Women
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Heller explores the relationship between Rosh Chodesh and women. We learn in the Torah, that the women’s faith was greater than the men’s, since they did not take part in the sin of the Golden Calf. Because of this, the women were rewarded with a “partial holiday” of Rosh Chodesh.
Existential Exiting
Posted onMrs. Smiles discusses Yaakov’s decision to leave Charan.
The Causes of Our Decisions #10
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In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the causes of our decisions in this world and the next
Understanding The Ways of Hashem #9
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In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how we can understand the ways of Hashem
Sorah Afflicting Hagar and Sending Her and Her Son Yishmael Away
Posted onThe challenge faced by Sorah Imeinu and her decision to evict Hagar and Yishmael.
The Ending of the Book Ohel Rachel #20
Posted onI this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller ends the Book Ohel Rachel
A Woman’s Life Style Within the Home #19
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In this class Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses A woman’s life Style Within the Home
The Meaning of a Valid Woman #18
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In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah discusses what A valid Woman really means
Attitudinal Aversion
Posted onWhat was the essence of Esav’s error in during the episode of his selling his birthright to Yaakov for a bowl of lentil soup?
Avowing Allegiance
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Vayeira Earthly Existence
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Lech Lecha – Influencing , Indulging and Inculcating
Posted onInfluencing , Indulging and Inculcating
Constant Connectivity
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Parshat Noach
Kinna 22: Mass Suicide For Hashem’s Name
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Focuses on the incredible phenomenon of mass suicide in various Jewish communities faced with the choice of death or conversion to Christianity.
Kinna 18: Broken Relationship
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Explains the background and meaning of the kinna by Elazar haKalir entitled ‘V’ata amarta, heitiv eitiv imach’. In this kinna, the special relationship of the Jewish People with Hashem as promised seems to be shattered, as troubles and tribulations are unleashed on the Jewish nation during the time of the Churban.
The Lessons of Jewish History
Posted onExplains kinna number nine, “Eicha Tifarti”, in detail. The kinna describes the tragedies of Jewish history, and the terrible consequences of distorting its causes.
Bemoaning G-d’s Anger
Posted onExplicates the themes and structure of the kinna “Eicha Atzta B’Apecha”, Examining the reaction of the Jewish people to the destruction of the exile.
Spiritual Destruction
Posted onAnalyzes the themes of the first kinna. This Kinna describes the sudden shock of the Churban, as well as the mourning of both Hashem and the Jewish People at the unbelievable loss of the Beit Hamikdash.
Eicha: Yirmiyahu’s Kinna
Posted onAn overview of the dual nature of Tisha B’av as a day of mourning and a public fast day. Rabbi David then reviews Megillat Eicha, and shows how it parallels many of the themes of the Kinnot.