Nevuchadnetzar’s Symbolic Image
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller learns the chapters describing the image Nevuchadnetzar saw in his prophetic dream, and Daniel’s role in interpreting it.
Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller gives a overview of Parshiot Vayakhel and Pekudei.
Parshat Vayakhel: The Secret of One
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how this week’s Torah reading involves the prohibition of work on Shabbat. Through a unique understanding of the sin of the Golden Calf, the Shem Mishmuel understands the essence of Shabbat.
The Mitzvah of Sitting in a Sukkah
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Rabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman analyzes the discussion in the Gemara and the commentaries, regarding the mitzvah of dwelling in a sukkah. In this class, Rabbi Reichman differentiates between the chiyuv hamitzvah (the obligation to perform the mitzvah), and the kiyum hamitzvah (the fulfillment of the mitzvah).
History of the Haggadah
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero traces the development of the Hagaddah which is used at the Pesach Seder.
Perek 22, Part 1: From Abandonment to Revelation
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes Psalm 22, which refers to the struggles of both David Hamelech and Queen Esther. This perek is a beautiful progression from initial feelings of abandonment and helplessness, which lead to prayer and bitachon, to eventual revelation, salvation, and joyous thanks to Hashem. The final praise is so intense that it begins with personal thanks, and spreads to include all of klal Yisrael (the Jewish people), the malachim (angels), and eventually the entire universe.
Conduit of Holiness
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On Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on Betzalel, a key figure in the mishkan experience.
The Spritual Characteristics of Chametz
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explains the prohibition of chametz from a Chassidic perspective. The Shem MiShmuel presents the negative spiritual characteristics which chametz represents, and explains how one should work on eradicating those characteristics during the time of Pesach.
Perek 29: Galut: Resposibilities and Reactions
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes some of the ramifications of going into exile, such as the obligation to pray for the welfare of one’s host country, and the expected reaction to galut – repentance and prayer.
Serving G-d
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In ths shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins a new shaar (chapter) in Sefer Chovot HaLevavtot. This shaar, shaar Avodat Hashem, focuses on the methods of serving G-d with one’s whole being.
The Halachot of Shema
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot regarding reciting and interrupting the Shema prayer.
Thirty Days before Pesach
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the practice of beginning to learn the halachot of Pesach thirty days before the holiday. Rabbi Taubes discusses whether it is an halachik obligation or a recommended measure, and goes through the various sources involving this concept.
Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview of the Parsha.
Ki Tisa: Reaching for Holiness
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), by Rabbi Hershel Reichman, the sin of the Golden Calf is explained from a Chassidic point of view.
The Cloud of Glory
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the cloud of glory that rested on the Mishkan, and analyzes the last verses in the Book of Shmot. This class delves into the commentaries in a clear and simple manner, and does not assume any prior knowledge of Hebrew.
Inhibiting Chochmas Hashem
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the factors that inhibit one from recognizing G-d. Based on the Chovot Halevatot, this class wraps up Shaar HaBechina.
Rashi’s Comments on Nouns in the Torah
Posted onMrs. Yehudit Weiss explains the qualities of a noun in the Torah, according to Rashi. This class, taught in basic Hebrew with some English, clarifies many important comments of Rashi which are often skipped or misunderstood.
Dikduk Rashis on Contractions
Posted onIn this class, delivered in basic Hebrew, Mrs. Yehudit Weiss surveys Biblical words Rashi calls ‘notrikon’, contractions or combinations of two or three words into one. This important rule in Biblical grammar allows one to understand many difficult and unfamiliar words found in the Torah.
Parshat Tetzaveh: Losing the Self
Posted onIn discussing Parshat Tetzave, Rabbi Reichman analyzes the making of the Menorah in the Mishkan and provides insight into our ultimate relationship with G-d.
Responding During Davening
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot of when one is allowed to respond to the chazzan, while davening.
Rashi’s Explanation of Shorashim with
Posted onMrs. Yehudit Weiss explains numerous examples of root words that have silent or passive letters, called gizrot hapo’al. This unique class, given in simple Hebrew, sheds light on the important but often neglected section of Rashi’s commentary – the grammatical Rashis.
Parshat Tetzaveh: Spiritual Clothing
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Tetzaveh, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the clothing of the Kohen Gadol. The Shem MiShmuel explains the significance of these unique garments.
Parshat Ki Tisa: Bound to Our Creator
Posted onParshat Ki Tisa contains a puzzling passage referring to the Tefillin of G-d. The Shem Mishmuel explains this allegory in terms of the Jewish people’s complete connection to their Creator.
Two Covenants
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the brit (covenant) between Hashem and the Jewish people at Har Sinai vs. the brit that took place after the chet ha’egel (sin of Golden Calf).
Our Deepest Struggles
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how the yetzer hara, our evil inclination, seeks out the most vulnerable areas of the human psyche for his attacks, such as the human need to communicate and sexual desire. The Torah, and the clarity it provides us, helps us to emerge successfully from these existential struggles, and enables our refinement of ourselves us in these areas.
The Silent Pair
Posted onOn Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why the names of the tribes appear two times on the Kohen Gadol’s garments, and examines the connection between the different stones, and the tribes that were engraved on them.
Questions And Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 47
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetszin Tziporah Heller answers questions given to her from woman all around the world
Questions And Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 46
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Heller answers questions from her hospital bed
The Uniqueness of Am Yisrael
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explains the unique characteristics of Am Yisrael based on the ideas of the Chovot Halevavot.
Questions And Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 45
Posted onIn this online Torah class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers the questions that were sent from Naaleh members around the world. This shiur covers topics such as guidelines for lashon hara when sharing one’s inner life with another, making sense of the loss of a relative at a young age, the question of whether to teach children questions and answers relating to emunah and how to prevent kids at risk, the existence of the soul after death, coming to terms with the trauma of a medical emergency resulting in loss of fertility, and questions of where to settle one’s family, in a larger, broader community, or a smaller, more insular one.