The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
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.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chesed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg completes section 2 of the sefer, with a discussion of the order of priorities when paying workers.
on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Korach’s claims against Moshe.
On Parshat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the medrash that Hashem made room for the spies to fail. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about Yehoshua’s name change.
Parshat Pinchas, Pinchas’ reward of a “brit shalom”, a covenant of peace, teaches us what hating evil and loving good is really all about.
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.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the do’s and dont’s of offering advice.
On Parshat Bamidbar, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the seeming contradiction in the way the count of the Jewish people is established. Mrs. Smiles speaks about the dichotomy of each person being part of a whole and at the same time, an individual.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues teaching the first part of perek 9, which deals with paying workers on time. This class reveals whose everyone’s best friend is.
Our ancestors’ reaction to bread in the Land of Israel leaves us with a fundamental Torah lesson in gratitude. We learn how to have proper gratitude and thanks for all that G-d gives us.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the halacha of business dealings, Dayan Shlomo Cohen begins the topic of kinyanim, acquisitions, beginning with the acquisition of real estate.
On Parshat Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores how Rashi explains that someone who observes the mitzvot but does not toil and exert effort in Torah can reach a level of not believing in G-d.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg presents the Chofetz Chaim’s overview of the halachot of paying workers on time. The Chofetz Chaim applies halachot from other places to these halachot, showing that the Torah is one unit.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Jewish monetary law, Dayan Shlomo Cohen explains the laws specific to cash payments. A practical, entertaining, and informative guide to this area of business practice, based on the book Pure Money.
On Parshat Behar, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the juxtaposition between Shabbat and the Beit Hamikdash in the last pasuk of the parsha. Mrs. Smiles also explains how we can take what we learn about having awe of the temple, and relate it to how we behave in our study halls and synagogues.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the importance of chessed and engaging in kindness towards others.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches chapter 8 of the first chelek on the sefer. This class also discusses the unity of Torah.
In this shiur (Torah class) on business halacha, Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the laws of verbal agreements. This fascinating topic is also extensively discussed in Chapter 4 of Pure Money by Rabbi Cohen.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefirat HaOmer, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the statement of the Sfas Emes that the entire year is spiritually dependent on these days.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the mitzvot between people (bein adam l’chaveiro), Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains the philosophy underlying the mitzvah of chessed, and focuses specifically on the mitzva to gladden a bride and groom at their wedding.
In this Mussar shiur (class) on proper human relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the mitzvot of bikur cholim, visiting the sick, and nichum aveilim, comforting mourners.
In this shiur (Torah class) on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the mitzvot of lending money and hachnasat orchim (hospitality).
