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In 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.
In 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?
In 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.
In 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.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Holiday of Chanukah.
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.
In 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.
Continuing the discussion on the book of Shemot, Rebbetzin Kohn discusses the turning point of the Jews in Egypt.
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?
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.
In this class (Shiur) on Parshat Vayashev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the dreams of the cup bearer and the baker and Yosef’s interpretation.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chodesh Kislev, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explores the essence of the month and the hidden light.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Chanuka, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises the question of why, in Al HaNissim, we give thanks to Hashem for wars.
In 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.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira smiles gives insight into Chanuka.
In this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach
This 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
In 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.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn continues to discuss the book of Shemot.
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn starts the history of the Jewish people in the book of Shemot.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses Receiving The Shabbos
In 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.
In this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayira, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the incident of Lot and his two daughters.
Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss the meaning of Shmittah.
Examines 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.
Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss the meaning of Shmittah.
Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the meaning of Shmittah.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses the Holy Day Of Shabbos.
Examines the verse in Parshat Noach, “And Noah went in and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives with him into the ark because of the flood waters.” This class discusses how Noach only had intellectual emunah and did not believe the flood would actually come until the waters were at his feet. Mrs. Smile discusses how to live with true emunah and integrate it into our essence.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman describes the loyalty of a king and of a father in the blessing Hashivainu in Shemoneh Esrai
