Obligation for Three Meals
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In his teaching of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson analyzes the two sources for the obligation to have three meals on Shabbat.
Perakim 14 & 53, Part 1
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David analyzes two perakim in Tehillim that are almost identical, yet contain a number of distinctions.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations, Part 3
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing), and Mochek (erasing). This class utilizes actual items such as puzzle pieces and food with writing on it.
Benefitting From a Non-Jew’s Work on Shabbat
Posted onIn this Torah shiur on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson reviews the laws pertaining to work done by a non-Jew on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat, and the prohibition for a Jew to benefit from this work.
Perek 17: Striking a Balance – Bitachon and Hishtadlut
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In this shiur on the 17th chapter of Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David talks about the different levels of Bitachon, Trust in G-d, as mentioned by Yirmiyahu Hanavi. Rabbi David includes the famous disagreement of the Rambam and the Ramban about effectiveness of modern medicine, and the contrasting opinions of Rabbenu Bachya and R’Avraham ben HaRambam regarding Bitachon. Rabbi David explains that the balance of Bitachon and Hishtadlut is the realization that ultimately, one’s salvation is entirely in the Hands of Hashem.
Perek 24: The Prophetic Vision of Yirmiyahu
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David reviews perek 23, and explicates the difficulties in Perek 24. The dream of Yirmiyahu described in this perek has a remarkable parallelism to the dreams of Pharoh in Parshat Miketz. Rabbi David also discusses who exactly the ‘Choresh U’masger’ were.
Understanding Eldad and Medad’s Negative Prophesy
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In this shiur (Torah class) on the nature of Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David carefully analyzes the episode of Eldad and Medad prophesizing negatively about Moshe Rabbenu, through the explanations of the Drashos HaRan.
Noach
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the connection between Noach to our day Parenting.
Rosh Hashana
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Presenting Rosh Hashana, Malchiyos Shofros and Zichronos.
Conclusion of Zecharia
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Zecharia.
Ultimate Eternity
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Beha’alotcha. From the exchange between Moshe Rabbeinu and his father in law, Yisro, we can learn a timely lesson of what is our ultimate goal in life.
Keeping Our Distance From Idol Worshipers
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how to distance ourselves from Idol Worshipers
Wealth Part 3
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues discussing the topic of wealth in the Torah
Perek 30
Posted onRabbi Avishai David provides a deeper understanding of Tehillim perek 30: Our need to cling to Hashem even in times of hardship.
Partial Redemption
Posted onRebbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Purim which involved a fight against Amalek, our evil enemy. The fight was not only physical but a spiritual war against Amalek within us. The outcome determined the extent of the Purim redemption.
The Seventh Day of Pesach
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In this Torah class (shiur) about the last days of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about the essence of the day and the unique joy brought by the Splitting of the Sea.
Perek 150
Posted onRabbi Avishai David illustrates how Perek 150 of Sefer Tehillim can be divided into four sections. In addition, he discusses the different musical instruments and describes how this perek is the epicenter of the previous prakim.
Perek 27: Hashem is My Light
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim chapter 27, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the themes, structures, and lessons of this perek. This chapter of tehillim, known as ‘L’Dovid Hashem Ori V’Yishi’, is read twice a day after regular prayers during days from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Hoshana Rabba.
Perek 26 Part 1: Calling Out from the Sanctuary
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains the structure and content of Psalm 26, which describes David’s tefillot to Hashem regarding himself and the Beit Hamikdash
Seudat Shabbat
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson concludes the discussion of the mitzva of Lechem Mishna, and moves on to the mitzva of having three meals on Shabbat.
Perek 118, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel, with Perek 118.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson relates more examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing), and Mochek (erasing). This class utilizes actual items, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
A Non-Jew’s Help on Shabbat: Amira L’akum
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Isaacson introduces the complex laws of amira l’akum, asking a non-Jew to perform a melacha, an activity forbidden to Jews, on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat.
Perakim 16 & 17
Posted onRabbi Avishai David speaks about Sefer Yirmiyahu perakim 16 and 17.
False Prophets
Posted onIn this Torah shiur on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David describes the role of false prophets, Nevi’ei Sheker, throughout Yirmiyahu’s career as a Navi. Rabbi David examines the two descriptions of a Navi Sheker in the Chumash, and applies them to the types of false prophets found in Sefer Yirmiyahu. Rabbi David also explains how the test of a true Navi is found in this perek.
Moshe Rabbenu and His Unique Prophesy
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Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Path of Hashem as it relates to parenting.
Continuations of Our Forefathers Tales
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the Tales of our Forefathers in the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Malachi, Perek 1
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Malachi.
Receptacle of Blessing
Posted onThe episode of the “sotah” in this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Nasso, provides us with an essential insight into who is truly deserving of blessing.