Halacha Lema’aseh and Minhagim of Kiddush
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his analysis of the mitzvah of Kiddush and moves into an explanation of the various customs associated with it.
Hallel, Part 7: Pain and Prayer
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David begins an exposition of perek 116. The Psalm can be divided into two parts, one focusing on a person’s troubles and challenges, while the second focuses on prayers for salvation. Any time of pain or struggle should be a cause of increased prayer and dependence on Hashem.
The Prohibition of Tofer/ Sewing: Tofer Demonstrations
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Tofer (sewing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to attach to each other on Shabbat, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
Muktza, Part 7: Muktza Machmat Gufo, Part II
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his overview of the laws of Muktza, objects which may not be moved on Shabbat. This session focuses on items classified as Muktza Machmas Gufo, an object whose innate function makes it muktza on Shabbat.
Perakim 14 & 15
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Rabbi Avishai David examines the structure of Yirmiyahu’s three overtures.
Perakim 21 and 22: Justice and Charity
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David compares the content and structure of perek 21, which is addressed to the king, and perek 22, which is addressed to the king and the nation at the Beit Hamikdash. Rabbi David quotes the works of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik and Rabbi Aharon Soloveitchik as he defines the nuances within justice, as demonstrated with the many terms for justice which are mentioned in the Torah.
Concrete Predictions
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In this shiur (Torah class) on the nature of Prophesy, nevua, Rabbi Avishai David surveys the many examples of prophesies which were delivered together with a concrete action, which served as a portent of the future.
The Project Of Parenting
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the big project called Parenting.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Seven
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the seventh perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Allan Sherr , HY”D, who was killed in Mumbai, India .
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Seven
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Reichman discusses the seventh Perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Yonadav Chaim ben Tzemach Hirschfeld, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Day of Rest
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how the way we keep Shabbos is designed to ensure that it becomes a spiritually meaningful day.
The Torah approach to To Planting our Fields
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the approach to planting a Field according to Torah way as discussed in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Chaggai- Part 3
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller finishes his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Understanding a Bris
Posted onRabbi Weinberger discusses the concept of a bris from a different chassidic source, Chassidus Mevueres.
Sukkot- Reaching For The Stars
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the Sukkah is a paradigm for seeing the stars within ourselves. We must recognize the inherent greatness that Hashem imparted to us and that He believes in us and shines His light through us.
Parshat Behar: Walking with G-d
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses the Torah concept that the way in which we “walk” with G-d in return effects the way G-d will “walk” with us.
Shechitah Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Chen continues discussing the subject of Shechitah
Perakim 14 & 15
Posted onIn his class on Tehillim, Perakim 14 and 15, Rabbi Avishai David describes the attempts made by the prophet Yirmiyahu to intervene on behalf of Klal Yisrael, and Hashem’s responses.
Perek 21
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 21.
Poal Dimyon: Making Predictions Concrete
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David explain the concept of poal dimyon, an action which makes a given prophesy stronger, and teaches the Ramban’s use of this concept to explain the relationship between the actions of the Avot and Jewish History.
Individual Attention
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how to give kids individual attention.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Six
Posted onIn this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the sixth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Norma Shvartzburg-Rabinowich HY”D, who was killed in the Chabad House in Mumbai, India.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Six
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the sixth perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Yochai ben Tuvia Lipshutz, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Elul In the Midst of Summer
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In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the month of Elul in the midst of summer
Sukkot
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Sukkot
Honor and Respect
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the concepts of honoring G-d and one’s parents.
The Second Pillar – Avodah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the second Pillar that the world stands on, The Avodah
Chaggai- Part 2
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Creating One Nation
Posted onRabbi Weinberger discusses the idea of Am Yisrael coming together to form one complete spiritual unit.
Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: The Earth’s Inner Reality
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the laws of Shemittah and how they attune us to the inner reality of our world which is run by G-d.