Maftir Yona
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the depth of Maftir Yona which is read on Yom Kippur
The Greatness Of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses in the 6th perek of the sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson The Greatness of Torah
Every Day is Matan Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg speaks about the striking facts that the Torah does not give a date for Shavuot, and that there is a disagreement over the actual date of matan Torah.
Simcha – The Essence Of Purim
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses Happiness as the essence of Purim.
Lechem Oni
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the mitzvah of matza, and the idea of ‘lechem oni.’
Non-Jewish Prophets
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In this Torah class (shiur) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the question of whether a non-Jew can become a prophet.
Yom Kippur
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Yom Kippur
The Individuality of All Mankind
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Uniqueness of all Mankind
Double Days
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why Rosh Hashana is a two day holiday.
Har Sinai: Foundation of Emunah
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on preparing for Shavuot, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Matan Torah (the giving of the Torah) at Har Sinai formed the core of our Emunah, demonstrating that Hashem is the Source of everything in this world, including what is usually described as Nature.
Esther – Everlasting Experience
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim.
The Four Cups
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses some of the halachot and some of the hashkafa surrounding the mitzva of four cups of wine.
Illegal Construction: The Laws of Boneh
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson launches his practical Hilchot Shabbat course with a special live presentation at Beis Tefilla Yona Avraham shul of Ramat Beit Shemesh. In the class, Rav Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi discuss the applications of the melacha of Boneh, building on Shabbat.
Prophesies Regarding Other Nations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David presents an overview of the many prophesies which were said regarding the nations of the world, and their messages for the Jewish people.
Prayer and Loving-Kindness
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explores the 2 pillars of Avodah and Chessed
The Silent Sound Of The Shofar
Posted onShavuot: Acceptance, Action
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea that receiving the Torah is re-enacted every year on Shavuot.
Megillah Reading During the Night and Day
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), by Rabbi Michael Taubes, the halachic nature of the Megillah reading is discussed. Rabbi Taubes differentiates between the reading at night and the reading during the day, and why each one is significant.
Shvi’i Shel Pesach: The Splitting of the Sea
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the splitting of the sea, which took place on the seventh day of Pesach.
Applications of the Laws of Muktza, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson, assisted by Dr. Edo Lavi and accompanied by a live audience, continues his exploration of the laws of Muktza.
Korei’a – Ripping
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In this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the prohibition of tearing on Shabbat.
The Other Nations
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the use of other nations as the tool with which to punish the Jewish people for their sins. This class also describes how the Neviim perceived their visions.
Reward For Torah In The World To Come
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Reward for Torah in the world to come
Shavuot: Regeneration & Rejoicing
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the custom of decorating our homes and shuls with greenery on Shavuot.
Amalek: Eradicating Evil
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Parshat Zachor, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the mitzva to eradicate Amalek.
Hallel at the Seder
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the mitzva of reciting Hallel at the Seder.
Practical Applications of the Laws of Muktza
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson begins the laws of Muktza. This class introduces the background to the prohibition, and uses real objects to demonstrate its application.
A Temporary Dwelling
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In this shiur (Torah class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson provides an overview of the halachot of putting up a temporary dwelling, an ohel arai.
Prophetic Studies
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David describes the phenomenon of the ‘b’nei hanevi’im’, the student of the Neviim, who worked to try and attain the level of prophesy. Rabbi David also discusses the unique relationship of Eliyahu and Elisha, and ends with a description of the difficulties and challenges that prophets faced from the Jewish people.
Serving Hashem For the Right Reasons
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the right outlook on Torah learning