Reuven’s Return
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the return of Reuven to the pit after the brothers sold Yosef and the reasons why he left initially.
Angelic Ambassadors
Posted onIn this class ( shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles gives insight into Parashat Vayishlach
The Power Of Prayer
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayetzei
Embryonic Experience
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Toldot
Judicious Jewelry
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Chayei Sara
Revelation Revealed
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayeira
Luck Of Life
Posted onIn this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses parshat Lech Lecha
Architect Of The Ark
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Noach. Why did Noach need to build a teva, an Ark, in order to be saved from the mabul, the Flood? An overview of the life lessons we can learn from the role the role of the Ark in this week’s parsha.
Magic Of Making Man Parshat Bereishit
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Smiles inaugurates The Yearly Torah Cycle with thought-provoking ideas on Parshas Bereishit.
The Source Of Self Effacement
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In this class (class) shiur on Parshat Ki Tavo, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the mitzvah of bikurim.
The Big Battle
Posted onIn this class (class) shiur on Parshat Ki Teitzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses our ongoing battle against the yetzer hara.
Indulgence And Intellect
Posted onIn his class (shiur) on Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the laws of the Red Heifer atoned for the sin that brought death to the world.
Awareness Amidst The Abyss
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the repentance of the sons of Korach.
Rehabilitation And Re framing
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the sin of the spies and how we can reframe a negative perspective towards a positive view.
Perpetual Prophets
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Behaalotecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the prophecy of Eldad and Meidad.
Container Of Containment
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Naso, Mrs. Shirs Smiles discusses the birchat kohanim and the significance of peace, a vessel for all blessings.
Deception And Dependency
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Behar Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the concept of Shemittah and how it teaches us that Hashem is constantly providing for us regardless if we work or not. We need to have faith and let go.
Separation And Sanctity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshas Achrei Mot -Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the dichotomy between remaining separate from the nations and keeping away from negative influences and going out into the world and sanctifying Hashem’s name.
Completely Covered
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) on Parshat Tazria-Metzorah, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the laws of tzoraat teach us that the most dangerous information is that in which truth and falsehood are combined. The class further examines how when all seems lost and there appears no hope, Hashem Himself will help us.
The Book Of Shemot Class 8
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Posted onInspired Intentions
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshiyot Vayakhel and Pekudai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how Hashem values our inspired intentions, whether in building the communal Mikdash or in building the personal Mikdash within our hearts.
Unraveling The Urim and Tumim
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Urim V’tumim, the holy breastplate, worn by the high priest that contained the Divine Name. The class further explains that although Hashem took away the tangible medium through which He spoke to us, He left us with the Torah through which He speaks to us constantly.
Cornerstone Of Commitment
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Teruma Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the keruvim and what they represent.
The Book Of Shemot Class 6
Posted onBlood And Bonding
Posted onIn 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.