Pits Purpose
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On Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the pit that Yosef was thrown into and the holiday of Chanukah.
Timna’s Trajectory
Posted onon Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Timna, the concubine of Elifaz, and the lessons we can learn from her.
Majestic Maidservants
Posted onOn Parshat Vayetzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the role of the maidservants, Bilha and Zilpa, and why they were not counted among the Imahot.
Blindness and Brachos
Posted onOn Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the deeper meaning of Yitzchak’s blindness.
Gauging Goodness
Posted onOn Parshat Chayei Sara, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the verse, “The life of Sarah was one hundred years and twenty years and seven years, these were the years of the life of Sarah,” in particular Rashi’s explanation which says that all of her years were equally good.
Trail Travails
Posted onOn Parshat Vayera Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the odyssey of Hagar and Yishmael in the desert.
Presence And Presents
Posted onOon Parshat Lech-Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Avraham’s legacy of faith.
Rainbow Rays
Posted onOn Parshat Noach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the covenant of the rainbow that Hashem made after the Great Flood.
The Body and the Soul #5
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses the 2 worlds, the world of struggle and the word of reward that is done with both the soul and body.
How Choices Defines Life #4
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbitzen Tzipora Heller discusses the book Derech Hashem.
Ludicrous Licentiousness
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the licentiousness of the daughters of Moav lured the Jews into worshiping the Baal Peor.
Conflict Of Interests Between Body And Soul #3
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues exploring the book Derech Hashem.
Fountain Farewell
Posted onOn Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the failed attack of the Amorites on the Jews and the song of gratitude the Jews sang for the Well of Miriam.
Tears Of Temerity
Posted onOn Parashat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Sin of the Spies and how it led to exile.
The Mishkan and The Mikdash Parshat Vayikra
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Rabbi Hershel Reichman gives insight into Parshat Vayikra.
Proper Thinking Parshat Vayikra
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman discusses Parshat Vayikra.
Levite Leverage
Posted onOn Parshat Behaloscha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Levites inauguration to the service of the Mishkan.
A Real Human Being #2
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses what it means to be a real human being.
A Woman’s Expectation Of Her Husband #12
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about a woman’s expectations of her husband.
Challah: Part II #11
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues discussing the mitzva of Challah.
Covenant Considered
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On Parshat Behar – Bechukosai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses atonement of sins and the connection to our forefathers.
Hashem As The Ultimate Perfection #1
Posted onIn this class(shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller starts to give insight into the book Derech Hashem.
Lighting the Holy Fire Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Ki Tisa.
The Divine Light on Moshes Face Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Ki Tisa.
Perfecting Perfect Perfection
Posted onOn Parshat Emor, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that how much we try to accomplish in our service of Hashem is less important than the wholeness and perfection of mind toward that service.
The Two Mitzvot of The Mishkan Parshat Tezave
Posted onProductive Planting
Posted onOn Parshat Acharei Mot – Kedushim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the prohibition of orlah.
Redemption
Posted onMrs. Shira smile discuses Parshat Tazria – Metzora.
Parshat Mishpatim: Two Sources of Repentance – Eved Ivri
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman talks about the eved Ivri, the Jewish man sold into slavery to a fellow Jew, which is described in Parshat Mishpatim. The Torah helps rehabilitate and give him two paths to repentance.
Spiritual Garments Parshat Mishpatim
Posted onRabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Parshat Mishpatim.