Early Shema, Rav Hai Gaon
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses Rav Hai Gaon’s approach to reading Shema early.
R. Yona and R. Amram
Posted onIn this eighth installment of his Gemara Brachot class, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses R. Yona and R. Amram.
Chosen For What?
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller uses the Maharal’s interpretation to go over the Pesukim in Parshat Yitro that describe our being chosen.
Eisav’s Choice
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how Eisav’s sale of the birthright to Yaakov reflected the opposing life choices of both Yaakov and Eisav.
Perek 1
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In this class, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the first Perek of Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Yirmiyahu, A Leader Like Moshe?
Posted onRabbi Avishai David ends his introduction to Sefer Yirmiyahu with the Abarbanel’s comparison of Yirmiyahu with Moshe Rabbeinu and the Malbim’s critique of this description.
A Better Tomorrow
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In this week’s class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen extrapolates on the first step of zehirus, carefulness. He discusses the urging of the Mesillat Yesharim for us to be aware and careful of our ways in order to create a better future.
The Steipler, Part 1
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses The Steipler Gaon.
The Value of Spiritual Joy
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that by increasing our cognizance of the value of spiritual joy, we are preparing ourselves for the ultimate joy of the Final Redemption, the coming of Mashiach, and the World To Come.
Yaakov and Esav, Both Chosen at Birth
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds on the idea that Yaakov and Esav were both born potential tzadikim, though each one was meant to focus on a different aspect of serving G-d.
Divination and Prayer
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Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the many questions that arise concerning the episode of Rachel stealing the idols of her father Lavan as Yaakov flees Lavan’s home.
Impression
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Continues the analysis of Jacob’s dream and discusses the lessons learned from every word in the first passuk of the Parsha.
The Time for Zechirat Yetziat Mitzrayim
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman teaches about Rabbeinu Yona’s discussion on the obligation to fulfill the Mitzva of mentioning Yetziat Mitzrayim before nightfall.
Parshat Toldot: Wells of Faith
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In his class on Parshat Toldot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the incidents regarding the wells that Yitzchak Avinu dug, and then explains these incidents as lessons in our spirituality.
Early Shema, Part 2
Posted onContinuing with his class in Intermediate Gemara Masechet Brachot, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the laws of early Shema.
Shema Before Nightfall
Posted onA Historical Examination
Posted onIn this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the historical backdrop of Yirmiyahu HaNavi, and the circumstances that prompted his Nevu’ah.
Heel of Messiah
Posted onLast installment of Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak.
Depend Solely on G-d
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the practical application of the Eight Principals of Bitachon, with their application in real-life scenarios.
The Choice to be Chosen
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the story of Yishmael’s banishment from Avraham’s household and how Avraham was given the status of chosen, but only one of his sons inherited that status.
Esav’s Message
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon Parshat Toldot by delving into the message that Esav gives us.
The Whole Picture
Posted onAn in-depth study of the topic of Yaakov’s dream of the ladder.
Appointed by G-d
Posted onAbraham, father of the belief in the G-d of Israel, asked G-d “How will I know that my children will want the legacy of Faith You are promising me?” G-d answered him through the symbolism of the animals sacrificed at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
Parshat Chayei Sarah: Chevron, Connecting Us All
Posted onIn his shiur (Torah class) on this week’s parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the teachings of Rabbi Moshe Wolfson to explore the spiritual power of the city of Chevron.
The Promise
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the legacy of the Jews’ role as the Chosen People as beginning with the Promise of G-d to Abraham at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
Zman Tefillah for Mincha and Maariv
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues his class in Gemara Brachot with a discussion on the halachot regarding the zmanim for both Mincha and Maariv.
Birchot Kri’at Shema
Posted onRabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues with his discussion on the obligation to recite Birchot Kri’at Shema.
The True Prophet
Posted onRabbi Avishai David continues his Introduction to Prophecy with a definition of one who can be considered a true Prophet.
Who is the Provider
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that part of trusting G-d is depending on Him wholeheartedly to provide for all our physical needs.
Creating the “I”
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles gives an analysis of the extraordinary episode of the search for Yitzchak’s wife, and a discussion of the lessons gleaned from this story for our personal lives.