Caring About Others
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller gives us insight to the ways of Rav Pam.
Faulty Sales – Mekach Ta’ut
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the halachot of business, Dayan Shlomo Cohen begins a discussion of mekach ta’ut, a sale which is not binding because the buyer or seller was unaware of certain facts.
Sinew’s Significance
Posted onMrs. Shira Smile discusses the significance of Yaakov Avinu’s sinew being targeted during the struggle with the angel of Esav in Parshat Vayishlach.
Indelible Impression
Posted onOn Parshat Vayeitzei, Mr. Shira Smiles examines the verse, “And Yaaakov departed from Be’er Sheva and went towards Charan,” and the impression a righteous person has on his surroundings.
Chapter 6 #8
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses chapter 6 in the book Ohel Rachel.
Forgiveness and Fortitude
Posted onMrs. Shira Smile discusses forgiveness and fortitude from within Parshat Toldot.
Chapter 5 #7
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses chapter 5 in the sefer (book) on Jewish marriage, Ohel Rachel.
Coming Into Completeness
Posted onOn Parshat Chayei Sara, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about Avraham Avinu at the end of his life.
Seeing is Believing
Posted onon Parshat Vayeira, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the concept of Hashem Yireh, the name Avraham gave the site of Akeidat Yitzchak.
Parshat Lech Lecha
Posted onOn Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Sarah’s relationship with Hagar and its ramifications for future generations.
Everyone’s Friend
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how Rav Pam would consider everyone his friend.
Consideration for Others
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller introduces Rav Pam and his extraordinary consideration for others.
Dove’s Directive
Posted onOn Parshat Noach, Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the episode of the dove bringing Noach the olive branch and its symbolism for our lives.
Bayit Ne’eman: A Faithful Home #6
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ohel Rachel, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches chapter 4, which discusses the meaning of the term ‘bayit ne’eman b’yisrael’, a faithful home.
Faith, the Foundation of the World
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses emunah and how a woman whois faithful to her husband will ultimately be true
to Hashem.
Amalek – Attack and Awakening
Posted onOn Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the attack of Amalek on the Jews. Amalek symbolizes the yetzer horo whose purpose is to lead us to self destruction. Mrs. Smiles discusses how the Jews were awakened to teshuva and how we too can strengthen ourselves to fight against the evil inclination.
Partners in Faith #5
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on shalom bayit, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches chapter two of Sefer Ohel Rachel, which talks about Faith as the connector of a Jewish marriage.
Flowering Focus
Posted onOn Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the lessons learned from the episode of the blossoming of the staff of Aharon Hakohen, which was the ultimate proof of Aharon’s legitimacy as the chosen High Priest, Kohen Gadol.
Calev: Commanding Courage
Posted onOn Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the courage of Calev ben Yefuneh in standing up to the meraglim, the spies, and to the whole Jewish people.
The Eyes of Yitro
Posted onOn Parshat Baha’alotcha, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the centrality of EretzYisrael, the Land of Israel, as one of the important themes of the parsha.
Helping Hand
Posted onOn Parshat Behar, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the mitzva of Shmitta.
Blasphemer’s Battle
Posted onOn Parshat Emor, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the lessons which can be learned from the episode of the blasphemer. By studying the causes of his deed, we can each correct parts of our actions and thoughts, especially the midda of ‘leitzanut’, mockery, to enrich our mitzva observance and our relationship with Hashem.
Selling to A Neighbor 2
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss selling to a neighbor
Profit Margins
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of business, Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the area of acceptable profit margins.
Corporation in Jewish Law
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses corporations in Jewish law
The Value of Faithfulness #4
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Shalom Bayit, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches chapter one of Sefer Ohel Rachel, which describes the essence of a woman as faithfulness. This important midda (characteristic) is the foundation of a healthy home and a key to developing true relationships with people and Hashem.
Overcharging – Ona’a, part 2
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (Class) on proper business practice, Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues his discussion of ona’a – overcharging or undercharging for goods or services.
Interest and Heter Iska
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses Interest and Heter Iska
Life Force
Posted onOn Parshat Acharei Mot and Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the importance of living a true spiritual life.