Bountiful Beneficence – Ki Tavo and Elul
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Realignment Realization – P. Ki Teizei – Elul
Posted onThe shiur discusses what is the significance of the weeping of the eishet yefat to’ar, and its implication for our avodah in Elul.
The Iran Miracle
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In this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib discusses the miracle we had against Iran
Absolute Awareness – Elul 5784
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Mastering the Evil Inclination
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller-Gotleib continues to discuss the book of Mishlei
Pillars: Perspective, People and Priorities – P. Shoftim and Intro to Elul
Posted onHow to approach Elul and torah on the Maseiva ( Massive Prayer Stone )
Tehillim 86 – Begging for Forgiveness
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Travelling through Life Accompanied by Tehillim – Part 4
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In this series, we will learn who King David identifies as the person who truly warrants this description, and how each one of us can become that person.
Parshat Ve’etchanan: The Second Version of Aseret Hadibrot (Insights On Mitzvas Shabbat)
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Last lecture in series on Shem Mishmuel. Chelek Sefer Devarim daf mem-gimel on Parshat Ve’etchanan.
Analyzing the Two Versions of Aseret Hadibrot with respect to Mitzvas Shabbat. Parshat Yisro vs. Parshat Ve’etchanan
Core Character Parshat Ki Teitsei
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Ki Teitsei
True Prophecy
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Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the concept of prophecy, analyzing what exactly constitutes a prophet and what is the basis of believing in prophets.
Meaningful and Productive Summers for our Children
Posted onIn this chinuch class on making Judaism meaningful to our children, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller presents different goals and ideas for children of varies ages during the long summer vacation.
Pilgrimage Power
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On Parshat Balak, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the use of the words “shalosh regalim,” when the donkey spoke to Bilam.
The First Jewish Marriage
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In this Torah class (shiur) on the Chassidic outlook on marriage, Rabbi Hershel Reichman presents the marriage of Avraham and Sarah, the first Jewish marriage, as the prototype for all Jewish marriages. Avraham Avinu’s main trait was his intellect. Sarah’s main trait was strength of character. Thus, the wife primarily deals with the physical/emotional level, and the husband with the intellectual/Torah level.
Parshat Matos-Mas’ei
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller reviews the narrative of the parsha, which describes the travels of the Jewish people throughout their 40 year sojourn in the desert.
Ki Teitzei: The Power of Unity
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In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on this week’s parsha, Parshat Ki Teizei, based on the Shem MiShmuel, which explains the secret to the Jewish people’s success in war as a function of unity within us.
Parshat Shoftim: Shema Yisrael
Posted onThis week’s Parsha, Parshat Shoftim, discusses the Torah concept and details of war. Rashi writes that the merit of Shema Yisrael will protect Jewish soldiers. Rabbi Reichman explains this idea, based on the Shem MiShmuel, in terms of the connection between the mind and the heart of every Jew.
Respecting G-d
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Rabbi Jacobson discusses the prohibition of using G-d’s name in vain in various different venues.
Righteous Women in the Era of the Prophets
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Rebbetzin Heller discusses the special qualities of King David’s wives Michal, Batsheva, and Avigail, the wise woman of Tekoa, the wife of the Navi Ovadia, and other women in the time of the Prophets.
Levels of Chassidut
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Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen teaches the nineteenth Perek of Mesillat Yesharim and discusses how to perform the mitzvot and the thoughts involved in this performance.
Alacrity in our Service of G-d
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In this shiur on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen continues with the idea of zrizus and brings practical ways of performing our service to G-d with excitement and alacrity.
Chosen For What?
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller uses the Maharal’s interpretation to go over the Pesukim in Parshat Yitro that describe our being chosen.
The Words Of Rav Yehoshua Ben Prachya
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen dicusses the words of Rav Shimon Ben Prachya
Mourning Over the Real Jerusalem
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the Three Weeks, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg explains what the true mourning for Jerusalem should be, a yearning for the deep spirituality that was once intrinsic to the city, and is no longer there. True mourning for Jerusalem will help us merit its rebuilding.
Chodesh Av – Focus on Faith
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles explores the message of the month of Av.