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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.
Continuing 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.
Discusses the angel’s call to Avraham to stop what he is doing and not to harm his son.
Continuing with the giants of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Teller describes the unbelievable determination and self sacrifice of the Steipler.
Discusses the poignant moments of Avraham actually performing the Akeida.
Starting 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.
Rabbi 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.
In this shuir, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s explanation of Achitofel’s commandments to his sons as the three essential aspects of peace.
Addressing many of the glaring questions that appear in the Torah’s narrative of this episode.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginnings of Bnei Brak, which set the tone for a city completely based on Torah.
In this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the Maharal uses the example of Korach to explain and analyze the motives and actions of a machloket.
Analyzing the centrality of prayer learned from Avraham Avinu’s prayer to Hashem at the top of the mountain.
Continuing 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.
In this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s exposition on the idea of boundaries, which cause both separations and closeness.
Observing 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.
Why would Avraham Avinu disparagingly refer to his son and servant as ‘the nation that is similar to a donkey?’
Rabbi 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.
Rebbetzin 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.
Finishing 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.
The 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.
Changing the face of Torah Jewry for all future generations, Sarah Schneirer was one of the most influential personalities of the last century.
Why does the Torah refer to the location of the Akeida as ‘the place’?
In this class, Rebbetzin Heller explains that the spelling of shalom is reflective of the word’s essence, peace.
Rebbetzin 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.
The Nations rejected the Torah, while the Jewish People said “Na’aseh V’nishma.” Exploring the secret of those who say “Hineini!”
Mrs. 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
A 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.
A look into the prayers of Leah and Devorah and what makes women’s prayers special.
Rebbetzin Heller explains that the ultimate definition of peace lies in retaining boundaries and at the same time including and respecting all the pieces of the world’s puzzle.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the mussar movement spread across Eastern Europe through the yeshivos of Slabodka, Kelm amd Novardok. He discusses how it even reached Western Europe, specifically England, through Rav Elya Lopian and Rav E.E. Dessler.
