The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
Throughout life we encounter difficult situations and rely on G-d to help save us. There are four specific circumstances in which one is obligated to thank Hashem for His salvation. In his discussion on Tehillim Perek 107, Rabbi David details these situations and describes one’s obligation of gratitude toward the Almighty.
In this shiur on Tehillim Perek 24, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on the theme of “malchiot.”
Rabbi Avishai David presents a “pshat” based analysis of perek 24 of Tehillim.
Rabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 122 which speaks about the joy and beauty of Yerushalayim.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses The holiday of Chanuka.
In honor of Lag BaOmer, Rebbetzin Heller delves into the idea of the beauty of each individual and how that theme relates to us. In this class, Rebbetzin Heller explains the deeper messages behind the deaths of the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva, and the gift that Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai bequeathed to us.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses a period in the Jewish calendar known as Shovavim.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Tu B’Shvat. From a Chassidic perspective, this class delves into the spiritual meaning and function of the day. Just as a tree, acts as a conduit between the rain-soaked earth and the blossoming fruit, Man’s purpose in this world is to use the word of G-d to galvanize himself to positive action. This class also discusses deep significance of each of the Seven Species that are unique to the Land of Israel.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tu B’shvat, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the nature of the day, its relationship to Eretz Yisrael (the land of Israel), and how we can connect to the day in our own lives. The class also explains the concept of the number 15.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses Parshat Shekalim, Parshat Zachor, Parshat Parah, and Parshat Hachodesh, which are read in the weeks surrounding Purim, leading up to Rosh Chodesh Nissan.
Using Halacha and Chassidus, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the differences between the destruction of the First Jewish Temple and the Second Temple.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Heller discusses the unique essence of the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh, as described in the Torah.
In this Shiur (Torah class) Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the special event that occured on Erev Pesach; Birkat Hachama.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes presents an overview of the unique Bikat Hachama, blessing on the sun. This bracha is only said once every 28 years, and falls out this year on Erev Pesach. Rabbi Taubes explains the reason and calculations behind the bracha, as well as provides insight into the significance of the event.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson speaks about the special event that occured on Erev Pesach; Birkat Hachama.
In this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira smiles discusses Hoshana Rabba.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Tu B’Av.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses The power of the oral law on the holiday of Chanukah.
By studying the battle of the Chashmonaim against the Greeks, we can apply that to our own everyday lives.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Chanuka.
Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the unique aspect of publicizing the miracle of Chanukah.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the significance of the fifth night of Chanukah.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the holiday Of Chanuka.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the zman of lighting the Chanuka lights.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes explains the halachik holiness of the menorah lights during Chanuka.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises a number of questions about the holiday. Firstly, why is the miracle of the oil the main focus, instead of the miraculous military victory? Secondly, what is the significance of ‘zot Chanuka’, the last day of Chanuka.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explication of Maoz Tzur, the hymn sung after candle lighting on Chanuka. Part of the obligation to publicize the miracles of Chanuka (pirsumei nisa) is to verbally praise Hashem for them. Maoz Tzur incorporates praise for the miracle of the oil, as well as for the victory on battle, and also discusses the hardships and salvation experienced by the Jewish nation throughout history.
