Akeidat Yitzchak
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Teachers of the Generation
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller finishes off the Spring semester with the wrapping up of his Torah theme of Bnei Brak, looking at the lives of Rav Dessler, the Steipler and Rav Shach.
Physical Strength vs. Spritual Blessing
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In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the fall of the city of Beitar during the time of the Churban (the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash). The Maharal, in his book the Netivot Olam, gleans from the tragic episode fundamental Torah principles of waging war, in a physical and spiritual manner.
Defeat of Great Cities
Posted onContinuing with the roots of the Churban, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s commentary of the city of Tur-Malka and the cause of its destruction.
Call of the Angel
Posted onDiscusses the angel’s call to Avraham to stop what he is doing and not to harm his son.
The Steipler – A Giant Among Men
Posted onContinuing with the giants of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Teller describes the unbelievable determination and self sacrifice of the Steipler.
Tears of a Father, Tears of a Son
Posted onDiscusses the poignant moments of Avraham actually performing the Akeida.
Destruction of Unity – The Three Weeks
Posted onStarting a new topic, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins the Maharal’s classic work, Netzach Yisrael, analyzing the causes of the Churban Beis HaMikdash, specifically the story of Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza.
Rising to Greater Heights
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the arrival of the Chazon Ish to Bnei Brak helped the city to flourish as a stronghold of Torah learning and observance in Eretz Yisrael.
Multilayered Shalom
Posted onIn this shuir, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s explanation of Achitofel’s commandments to his sons as the three essential aspects of peace.
The Binding of Yitzchak
Posted onAddressing many of the glaring questions that appear in the Torah’s narrative of this episode.
Foundations of Greatness
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginnings of Bnei Brak, which set the tone for a city completely based on Torah.
Korach-The Ultimate Machloket
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the Maharal uses the example of Korach to explain and analyze the motives and actions of a machloket.
Simple Faith
Posted onAnalyzing the centrality of prayer learned from Avraham Avinu’s prayer to Hashem at the top of the mountain.
People Person
Posted onContinuing with his discussion on Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, Rabbi Hanoch Teller focuses on Rav Auerbach’s incredible relationship with his fellow man, specifically widows and orphans.
Times of Separation, Times of Closeness
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s exposition on the idea of boundaries, which cause both separations and closeness.
Meaningful Dialogue
Posted onObserving the meaningful dialogue between Avraham Avinu tells Yitzchak Avinu, replete with hidden messages about love between a father and son, self-nullification before G-d and more.
‘Stay Here with the Donkey’
Posted onWhy would Avraham Avinu disparagingly refer to his son and servant as ‘the nation that is similar to a donkey?’
Beloved to All
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how Rav Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, teacher of Rabbi Hanoch Teller, was a giant in Torah scholarship and middot. Rabbi Teller provides us a vivid picture of Rav Shlomo Zalman’s greatness.
Separations Between People
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Maharal’s explanation of the essence of “machloket”, disputes, utilizing the letters which comprise the word. This class offers a deep Torah look at words and their meanings.
Final Requests
Posted onFinishing the discussion of “Bircat Hamazon”, Rebbetzin Heller explains the additions for Shabbat and Yom Tov, as well as the final requests after the fourth bracha.
Soul Connections and Bonding: Woman’s Power
Posted onThe Torah forces us to acknowledge the power of a woman physical attributes in creating soul connections and bonding within a male/female relationship. This shiur entails a discussion of why this is so, and practical applications of the Torah’s guidelines for appropriate male/female interactions.
Woman of Valor
Posted onChanging the face of Torah Jewry for all future generations, Sarah Schneirer was one of the most influential personalities of the last century.
‘He Saw the Place From Afar’
Posted onWhy does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as ‘the place’?
Etymology of Shalom
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller explains that the spelling of shalom is reflective of the word’s essence, peace.
Complete Goodness
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses how the fourth bracha of “Birchat Hamazon” deepens our appreciation for the G-dliness found in this world and its ultimate supremacy over physicality.
Shavuos: Orpa Left, Ruth Stayed
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The Nations rejected the Torah, while the Jewish People said “Na’aseh V’nishma.” Exploring the secret of those who say “Hineini!”
Shavuot- Short Idea
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses that G-d commands us in the Torah to count 50 days from Pesach until Shavuot. There is intense preparation for this holiday, for everything spiritual is determined that day
The Chamor: Harnessing Materialism
Posted onA Teaching of the great speed and desire with which Avraham Avinu performs the Akeida and understanding the significance of our forefather’s use of the donkey.
Leah and Devorah: The Unique Quality of Women’s Prayer – Part 2
Posted onA look into the prayers of Leah and Devorah and what makes women’s prayers special.