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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses this week’s parsha, Parshat Mattot-Masei. In this shiur, she speaks about how the tribes of Reuven and Gad wanted to settle by the Jordan river for the sake of their children. G-d blessed them with lots of cattle and it was therefore through taking care of their cattle that they served G-d. But, we must not lose focus that our children take precedence over everything.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the minhag of dipping challah and apples into honey, and what the significance is of the honey.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the holiday of Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the connection between Megillat Rut and Matan Torah.
In this class(shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Avishai David speaks about the mitzvah of reciting Hallel on Pesach.
In this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life in illustrating the halachot (laws).
In this Torah class (shiur) on the halachos of Shabbos, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the laws pertaining to making loud noises on Shabbat, such as alarm clocks, clapping and dancing on Shabbos, etc.
In this Torah class on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David describes the various leadership roles presented in the Torah. The Jewish people are led by the Melech (king), the Sanhedrin (Supreme Court of Jewish Judges), the Cohen Gadol (High Priest), and by the Navi (prophet). This shiur focuses on the unique relationship and interaction between a Navi and Melech.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the words of Rabbi Shimon Hatzadik
Rebbetzin Heller shares a short insight on time.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Rosh Hashana, Mrs. Shira Smiles raises some questions and answers to remind us of the basic ideas of the holiday.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the holiday of Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the message behind the minhag, custom, of staying up all night on Shavuot night, learning Torah.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines what Pesach is about, based on the way the Rabbis have described the name of the holiday.
In this Torah shiur (class) on practical aspects of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues to explore the laws of muktza, using real objects and hands on situations to illustrate its applications.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains some of the practical examples of finishing items, such as clothing, dishes, and hair.
In this Torah shiur (class) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David teaches the definition of a false prophet, based on Maimonides’ discussion in Mishneh Torah.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the power of Tzedaka
Rebbetzin Heller discusses how Yehoshua’s performance as one of the “spies” and his subsequent leadership of the Jewish People teaches us how to live our lives within the boundaries of this world.
In this interactive Torah class (shiur) on the simanim of Rosh Hashana, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the concept of eating symbolic foods during the evening meal of Rosh Hashana.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the great redemption of Purim.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinsh Ginsburg explains the connections between the statements of the Sages of the Mishna, which make up much of the narrative of the Haggadah, and the written Torah. The Seder night is an opportunity to strengthen our emunah, belief, in the truth of the words of Chazal, our Sages. This is part of the mesorah, the spiritual heritage, which we pass along at the Seder.
In this interactive Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Simon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi demonstrate the principles and practical applications of the Melacha of Borer, separating. The class uses real objects and examples from typical home life, such as peeling fruits and vegetables, in illustrating the halachot (laws).
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the last of the 39 melachot (forbidden acts) of Shabbat, Makeh b’patish. Rabbi Isaacson defines the melacha and explains how it is different from other melachot.
In this Torah class (shiur) on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David explains the fantastic clarity of the Revelation at Sinai, and uses this as the basis for understanding differences between clarity and style of various prophets throughout history. Yeshayahu prophesied at a time when Jerusalem was in her full glory, and therefore gave the brief and concise descriptions of one who is accustomed to G-dly revelations. In contrast, Yechezkel’s descriptions are lengthy, and both Yechezkel and Yirmiyahu were troubled by false prophets, as they both prophesied when the Shechina was leaving Jeruslaem and the destruction of the Temple was occurring.
The comparison, made by the Mishna, between Avraham and Bilaam teaches us a lifelong lesson in choosing to use our strengths in the right way.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the words of Shlomo Hamelech in the book Kohelet
Rabbi Avishai David teaches kapitel (chapter) 129, one of the perakim of Shir Hamaalot. This perek describes the travails, both physical and spiritual, brought on us by our enemies, and our ultimate salvation from them.
In this Torah class (shiur) Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses bad thoughts and Decisions
