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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?
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
Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses what is the judgment of Rosh Hashana focused on.
On Parshat Nitzavim, Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the question: If Hashem tells us that teshuva and Torah are so close, why does it seem so far away to us?
On Parshat Ki -Tavo, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses following in Hashem’s ways and how practicing the mitzvot facilitates an outpouring of blessing from above.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller discusses the Way The Soul And The Body Come Together struggle.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller continues to discuss the 2 worlds, the world of struggle and the word of reward that is done with both the soul and body.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Pinchas.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Balak.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Chukas.
