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In this shiur (Torah class), which focuses on the month of Elul, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the mood of the month, and examines the seeming ‘trickery’ of being on our best behavior during the month of Elul, when the judgment is approaching.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the month of Elul, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg connects the message of the blowing of the shofar, which is done every day of the month, to the essence of the month of Elul.
In this Torah shiur (class), Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him.
In this Pesach shiur, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues to point out various hints and connections to Matan Torah found in the Haggadah.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the first perek of Tehillim, which contrasts the personality of a Tzaddik with that of a Rasha.
In this class (shiur) on the period of Bein Hamitzarim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the aveilut for the churban and how it is not a lament for the past but a way of bringing us to the reality of the geulah within us.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the 3 Weeks.
In this class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses When to be smart and when to be right.
In this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Tzipora Helps us get a deeper understanding of the churban and how it relates to our lives
Rabbi Avishai David points out the dual segments of the mizmor, the contrasting themes, and the role of Hishtadlut in conjunction with Hashem’s role.
In this shiur on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David examines perek 99, one of the mizmorim recited on Friday night, discussing its distinctive elements, and the common themes it shares with the rest of the Friday night mizmorim.
In this shiur, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues with the general laws of Honoring Shabbat, and then begins a discussion of the laws of Candle Lighting
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, perek 113, Rabbi Avishai David continues to describe the uniqueness of the Hallel prayer, which parallels the components of praise, request, and thanks found in the Shemoneh Esrai. In this perek, we see both Hashem’s transcendence and His immanence, as tzaddikim can reach tremendous levels of connection with Him.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his introduction to the laws of Muktza, focusing on the various categories of Muktza objects and beginning an in-depth discussion of the kli shem’lachto l’issur, an object whose primary use is prohibited on Shabbat.
In this short Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses permitted and prohibited methods of tying knots of Shabbat.
Rabbi Avishai David explains the distinction between Klal Yisrael and the Umot HaOlam.
Rabbi Avishai David delves into Perek 18 in this shiur on Sefer Yirmiyahu.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explanation of Nevua as a spiritual goal that all Jews should work toward.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman deepens our understanding of the Mitzvah to teach our children Torah. He states that Jewish parenting is essentially the commandment to teach Torah to our children.
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns Mishnayot Brachot Perek Bet in memory of the victims of the tragedy in Mumbai
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the second chapter of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Gavriel Sandler, HY’D, who was killed by a terrorist on the Otzar Hatorah School in Toulouse, France and Avraham David ben Naftali Moses, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Rebbetzin Heller discusses Boaz’s unique understanding of Ruth’s greatness.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller gives us insight into the life of the late Rosh Yeshiva of Mirrer Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel zt’l
In this Torah class Rabbi Yotzchak Cohen discusses the Third Perek in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Rabbi Hanoch Teller introduces the prophet with a discussion of whom the prophet addressed, and the seminal message of the prophecy.
Rabbi Moshe Weinberger begins learning the essay of the Alter Rebbe, Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, which deals with Rosh HaShana, as discussed in the Sefer Chassidus M’vueres. The themes of Malchiyot, Shofrot, and Zichronot are analyzed. The shiur discusses the nekuda pnimis, the inner essence of Rosh Hashana,.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains true joy of Sukkot, which emanates from serving G-d with one’s full heart.
Rabbi Avishai David discusses how the contrast between the story of the spies in Parshat Shelach, and the one found in the Haftorah, provides us with a proper lens focused on the Land of Israel.
In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses Deceit in Halacha
In this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the time Between the Sieges
