Blood And Bonding
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Mishpatim Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the enigmatic incident of the blood that Moshe sprinkled on the Jewish people and how this cemented the relationship between them and Hashem.
Feminine Forte
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the role of women in building a Torah home, as understood from the recounting of Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah, in Parshat Yitro.
The Holiness Of Shabbos
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In this class (Shiur) Rabbi Reichman discusses the Holy Day Of Shabbos and the nature of the holiness.
Revelation And Rulership
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Song of the Sea focusing on the verse, “Hashem shall reign for all eternity.”
Matzah Mindset
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the verse, “They baked the dough that they took out of Egypt into cakes of matzot.” This class discusses how matzah is both the bread of affliction and a symbol of redemption.
Catalyst And Character
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vaeira, Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the verse, “They did not heed Moshe because of shortness of breath and hard work.” The class further discusses how Moshe and Aharon were commanded to display respect to Pharaoh and patience to the Jewish people.
Distance And Denial
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) on Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Smiles discusses the verse, “And a new king arose in Egypt who did not Yosef.” How was it possible for the Egyptians to forget Yosef?
Shechem Supremacy And Supplication
Posted onIn this class (shiur)on Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Yaakov’s gift to Yosef of the city of Shechem and its underlying message which teaches us the power of prayer.
Providence Proxy Pardon
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayigash, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Yosef’s revelation of his identity to his brothers and the sensitivity he displayed in reassuring them that he bore them no grudge.
Chanukah – The Yom Tov Of The Talmudic Oral Law
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Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday of Chanukah.
Chanuka: The Inner Battle
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shows us how to incorporate the lessons of Chanuka, and the struggle with the forces of Yavan (Hellenism), into our daily existence.
Chanuka; Faith over Fate
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the underlying spiritual conflict between the Jews and the Greeks. Based on the Shem MiShmuel, this class provides an understanding of the basic Jewish belief system.
The Turning Point In Egypt
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Continuing the discussion on the book of Shemot, Rebbetzin Kohn discusses the turning point of the Jews in Egypt.
Chanuka: Wonders of War
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of what is so unique and special about the miracle of Chanuka? Additionally, why are we thanking G-d for the war in the prayer of Al Hanissim?
Chanuka, Vayeishev, and Mikeitz
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the connection between Chanuka and the parshiot of Vayeishev and Mikeitz, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains five ways in which the themes of Chanuka and the story of Yosef being sent down to Egypt are intrinsically related.
Vine Vignette
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) on Parshat Vayashev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the dreams of the cup bearer and the baker and Yosef’s interpretation.
Chodesh Kislev
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chodesh Kislev, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explores the essence of the month and the hidden light.
Chanukah: Light of Clarity
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of why, in Al HaNissim, we give thanks to Hashem for wars.
Yosef and Yavan
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea that within the galut of Yavan, there was rectification of the sale of Yosef.
Chanuka – Pieces Of Peace
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira smiles gives insight into Chanuka.
Edom’s Enigma
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach
Genuinely Grateful
Posted onThis Shiur examines the Midrash that Leah Imenu was the first person to give thanks to Hashem. The different dimensions of thanksgiving are examined, as well as the need to continue to ask after giving thanks
Greatness Guaranteed
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the verse, “The man became great and kept becoming greater until he was very great. He had acquired flocks and herds and many enterprises; and the Philistines envied him.” Mrs. Smiles explains what true greatness means and how it was actualized through Yitzchak who sanctified the name of Hashem by his example and by reaching out to others.
The Book Of Shemot Class 2
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn continues to discuss the book of Shemot.
The Book Of Shemot
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn starts the history of the Jewish people in the book of Shemot.
Receiving The Shabbos
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Receiving The Shabbos
Divinely Directed
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Chaya Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the test Eliezer contrived to find a match for Yitzchak. The class discusses the significance of kindness and how it is intertwined with emunah.
Sodom Secret
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayira, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the incident of Lot and his two daughters.
The Monetary Aspect
Posted onDayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss the meaning of Shmittah.
Ogs Odyssey
Posted onExamines the verse in Parshat Lech Lecha (14:13), “And the fugitive came and he told Avraham…” This class discusses Og’s dual motives and the repercussions that resulted after he informed Avraham that Lot was captured.