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.
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi 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.
On Parshat Nitzavim and Vayelech, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the verse, “write this song for yourselves” and what song it’s referring to.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman begins teaching topics discussed in his Sefer Reshimos Shiurim on Masechet Succah.
On Parshat Ki Tavo, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the curses found in the parsha are an awakening before Rosh Hashana.
In 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.
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.
In 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.
In this short Torah class on human relations. Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about the importance of charity and the proper way to disburse it.
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).
In 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.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the portions of Eretz Yisrael, and how they will be divided.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
Rebbetzin 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 Mattot-Masei, teaches us the important lesson of true love of the land.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how the Kohanim, Leviim, and even the Beit Hamikdash itself will be different during the Third Temple, she also explains the meaning behind these differences and how that should affect our vision of what is ideal.
on Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Pinchas’ reward.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues discussing Yechezkel’s description of the third Temple and about the sacrifice’s effect on us.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the sacrifices in the third temple.
On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about our ability to submit ourselves to the will of G-d, and to appreciate the special gifts that we each have.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains Yechezkel’s description of the inner areas of the Third Temple.
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on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Korach’s claims against Moshe.
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On Parshat Nasso, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about birchat Kohanim.
Rabbi David discusses this weeks Torah Parsha, Parshat Pinchas. In choosing Yehoshua as Moshe Rabbeinu’s successor, Hashem imparted a fundamental lesson in the qualifications of a Jewish leader.