Monarch’s Mission
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On Parshat Vayigash, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that says that Yaakov sent Yehuda ahead of him, to go to Yosef and to prepare in Goshen.
Soul Searching
Posted onOn Parshat Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the three pesukim describing Yosef being lost in Shchem and speaking to a man who directs him to Dotan.
Faithful Follower
Posted onOn Parshat Vayishlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the phrase “I have sojourned with Lavan…”
Truth or Lies?
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes Yaakov and Lavan’s conversation after Lavan fails to find his idols.
Careful Consideration
Posted onOn Parshat Vayetzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the dialogue between Rachel and Yaakov about Rachel’s childlessness, and how we can learn about life struggles that we go through.
The Non-Wandering Jew
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero addresses the questions of why does G-d command Yitzchak to remain in Israel and why does Yitzchak receive the blessings of Avraham?
Tumultuous Trembling
Posted onOn Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the passuk which states that Yitzchak trembled, and focuses on the medrash that says that this trembling was greater than Yitzchak’s trembling at Akeidat Yitzchak.
A Pre-Emptive Purchase
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In this Torah class (shiur) on business halacha, Dayan Shlomo Cohen explains the halachot of purchases, and the status of a purchase made in order to preempt another transaction.
Camel Commotion
Posted onOn Parshat Chayei Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the psukim where Rivka Imeinu meets Yitzchak Avinu for the first time.
Eating From a Table Outside a Sukkah
Posted onGambling
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the proper financial conduct, Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the halachic concept of Asmachta and the Torah view on gambling.
Dimensions of a Sukkah
Posted onRabbi Reichman discusses the machloket between Beit Hillel and Beit Shammai regarding the dimensions of the floor of the Succah which is found in Gemara Sukka Daf 3A. Using the Sefer Reshimot Shiurim of Rav Yosef Dov Halevi Soloveitchik, Rabbi Reichman presents the machloket according to explanations of Rav Soloveitchik.
Singular Signature
Posted onOn Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the first blessing in the Shemonah Esrei, the blessing of the patriarchs, which is related to the promise that Hashem gives Avraham, that Avraham “shall be a blessing”.
Vineyard Vignette
Posted onOn Parshat Noach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the pasuk which states that “Noach, the man of the earth, planted a vineyard.”
A Too-Tall Sukkah
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains the opinion of Rabba about a sukkah which is too high – over 20 amot high. He also presents the exposition of Rav Yosef B. Soloveitchik on this statement.
A Partially Covered Sukkah
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman talks about the first Rashi on Daf 2A, which discusses the definition of sukkah as being s’chach, and talks about a sukkah in which there is inadequate shade from the s’chach, the roof.
Symbiotic Song
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On Parshat Nitzavim and Vayelech, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the verse, “write this song for yourselves” and what song it’s referring to.
Stolen Sukkah
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman begins teaching topics discussed in his Sefer Reshimos Shiurim on Masechet Succah.
Judgment on Joviality
Posted onOn Parshat Ki Tavo, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the curses found in the parsha are an awakening before Rosh Hashana.
Conditional Acquisitions
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on proper business practices, Rabbi Shlomo Cohen teaches the laws relating to conditional acquisitions of goods or property. Dayan Cohen shows how these laws are relevant to every person through many real-life examples and stories.
The Rambam’s 8 Levels of Tzedaka
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In this important shiur (Torah class) on bein adam l’chaveiro (mitzvot pertaining to human relations), Rabbi Hanoch Teller delves into the eight levels of charity outlined by the Rambam.
Buying on Behalf of Others
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on the halachot of business, Dayan Shlomo Cohen talks about the laws governing buying goods on behalf of someone else and goods on approval. Rabbi Cohen brings the halachot to life with practical, true-to-life examples and fascinating applications of these laws.
The Motives of Tzedaka
Posted onIn this short Torah class on human relations. Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about the importance of charity and the proper way to disburse it.
Summary of Sefer Yechezkel
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller completes teaching Sefer Yechezkel, with a review of the main themes of the sefer. She connects the Merkava vision with the prophesies for the Jews and the nations of the world, culminating in the ultimate return of the jewish People to Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel) and the rebuilding of the Beit Hamikdash (Third Temple).
The Acquisition of Tangible Property
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of Choshen Mishpat, Dayan Shlomo Cohen explains the laws relating to acquiring tangible property, through the use of stories and examples.
Perek 47: The Portions of Israel
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the portions of Eretz Yisrael, and how they will be divided.
Parshat Matot: Final Act
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
Final Act
Posted onon Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
Perek 45: The Inauguration of the Third Temple
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the meaning of all of the differences which will take place during the inauguration of the Third Temple, speedily in our days.
Parshat: Matot Maasei: Love of the Land
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Parshat Mattot-Masei, teaches us the important lesson of true love of the land.