Symbolism of the Shoe
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Presents a deeper view on why the brothers sold Yosef for a pair of shoes.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 16
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In this Torah shiur (class) addressing with the challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions that have been sent in from Naaleh students all over the world This class discusses prayer, the challenges of blended families, women’s role in Judaism, dealing with chronic illness, and other relevant topics of the day.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 15
Posted onIn this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real questions and struggles sent in to her by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 14
Posted onIn this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real questions and struggles sent in to her by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues such as responding to criticism, coping with tense family situations, how to stop oneself from speaking lashon hara, and many others, are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.
Proper Use of a Synagogue
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson goes through the halachot (laws)in the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch concerning the proper use of a shul (synagogue).
Parshat Shemot: Fundamentals of Hashem’s Chessed
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Shemot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the fundamental question of whether the Jewish people deserved to be redeemed, or if it was an act of Divine Kindness.
The Brocha of Ahava Rabba
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explains why Ahava Rabba is recited specifically during the day, and discusses the prohibition against learning Torah without a brocha.
Reluctant Messenger
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero dissects the episode of the Burning Bush, Hashem’s command to Moshe, and Moshe’s refusal. This Torah shiur does not assume any previous knowledge of Hebrew or experience with Biblical texts.
Embarrasing Others
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the halachot (laws)of how far one must go in order not to embarrass another person.
Ascending the Levels of Holiness
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ytzchak Cohen continues learning Shaar HaBechina in Chovot HaLevavot. This shiur focuses on man’s purpose in seeing G-d in this world and how this raises one’s spiritual level.
Fabulous Flame
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On Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the incident of the burning bush.
The Measure of Life
Posted onTalks about the sweet smelling spices that accompanied Yosef on his way down to Egypt. Emphasizing the lesson that everything Hashem does is clearly measured out.
Following Our Forefathers
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the last midda in Tomer Devora, in which one is advised on how to act in the same manner as our Avot, forefathers.
Respect for a Synagogue
Posted onIn this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson learns the halachot (laws) concerning proper behavior in a shul (synagogue).
Discovering Our Inherent Goodness
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes how Torah leads a child to discovering his or her inherent goodness, and in developing inner structure and self discipline.
Extending Brachot
Posted onRabbi Moshe Nechemia Reichman discusses the prohibition to add or shorten brachot.
The Blessing to Ephraim and Menashe
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the brachot (blessings) that Yaakov Avinu bestowed on his grandsons Ephraim and Menashe.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 13
Posted onIn this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller addresses real issues and struggles sent in by Naaleh students all over the world. Issues such as how to relate to the war in Southern Israel, dealing with the loneliness of singlehood, strategies to deal with the ‘off the derech’ phenomenon, how to create the right atmosphere on Shabbat and many others, are related to with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor.
Parshat Bo
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses Parshat Bo.
Parshat Va’eira: Promised Redemption
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses G-d’s promises to the Jewish nation in Parshat Va’eira, as Moshe Rabbenu and his brother Aharon begin ‘negotiating’ with Pharoah to let the Jews leave Egypt.
The Bat Kol
Posted onDiscussing the Bat Kol (Heavenly voice), and what we can learn from our lives with each answer.
Bestowing Blessings
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On Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles looks at what the concept of giving brachot is about, and more specifically, what the Friday night blessing for sons to be like Ephraim and Menashe is about.
Parshat Shemot: Persecution and Slavery
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginning of Parshat Shemot, which describes the subjugation and persecution of the Jewish people in Egypt.
False Accusations
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero explores why Yosef chose to falsely accuse and imprison his brother Binyamin. The class is based on the text of the verses of the Parsha along with the comments of Rashi. No previous knowledge of Hebrew or textual skills are required for the class.
Parshat Vayigash: Two Forms of Leadership
Posted onRabbi Hershel Reichman explores this week’s parsha, Parshat Vayigash, in which the confrontation between Yosef and Yehuda reveals two forms of leadership and service of G-d.
Parshat Vayechi: Final Blessings
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller explains the final blessings of Yaakov Avinu to his sons, the Twelve Tribes, and his two grandsons Menashe and Ephraim in Parshat Vayechi.
Parshat Vayigash: Confrontation of Kings
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the narrative of Parshat Vayigash. presents the confrontation between Yosef and Yehuda, and Yosef’s shocking revelation to his brothers.
Parshat Vayigash
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the mystical source of Yosef’s unshakable faith.
Heavenly Messengers
Posted onDiscussing the angel who met Yosef on his way to his brothers, as a representation of all of us.
Shabbat and Chanuka Lighting
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the halachik topic of candle lighting of the menorah right before Shabbat. Delivered in a classroom setting, this shiur provides a elemental understanding of the issue as well as relevant questions.