The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
This series of classes on Mussar offers a selection of lectures based on the classical ethical works, Chovot HaLevavot by Rabbenu Bachya ibn Pekuda, Tomer Devora by Rabbi Moshe Cordevoro, Mesilat Yesharim by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato, and Michtav M’Eliyahu by Rabbi Eliyahu E. Dessler. Chovot HaLevavot discusses Man’s purpose in the world and his obligations to G-d in belief, behavior, and character. Tomer Devora describes how Man should adapt and adopt G-d’s Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, transforming himself from a mere human to a G-dly individual. Mesilat Yesharim follows a step by step plan of ascension to spiritual perfection, based on a Gemara which lists 15 steps to attain Divine inspiration. Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explicates these fundamental works and looks at key themes found throughout the books and ways in which they can be applied to daily living. Classes on human interaction include Honorable Mentchen, Rav Pam’s lessons on character, and our sages guidance based on Avot D’Rav Nosson.
In this week’s class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen extrapolates on the first step of zehirus, carefulness. He discusses the urging of the Mesillat Yesharim for us to be aware and careful of our ways in order to create a better future.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen examines the first steps in the Mesillat Yesharim’s ladder for spiritual growth.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchok Cohen discusses how the first line of Mesillat Yesharim describes our obligation in this world: to be intimately close with G-d.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how unlike secular works, which are learned for the sake of knowledge, Mesillat Yesharim needs to be learned with the intention of internalizing it’s fundamental ideas.
In this class on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how one should perform mitzvot.
How do we reach the exalted level of being considered a true servant of G-d? By imitating his attribute of Modesty, as described in Chapter 24 of Mesillat Yesharim.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to show how Mesillat Yesharim maps out the steps to achieving self-perfection within a Torah framework.
In this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen shows how Mesillat Yesharim maps out the steps to achieving self-perfection, beginning with Zehirut, caution. Rabbi Cohen teaches that, to achieve this level, one must be careful and scrupulous that all of one’s actions are in accordance with the Torah.
In this class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen discusses man’s purpose to take pleasure in G-d. How? Through following His Torah.
In this class on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the awareness of G-d and being in tune with His Will as the ultimate purpose of Man’s existence.
In this Torah class Rabbi yitzchak Cohen discusses The Fences Established by Iyov
In this Torah Class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the meaning of Sicha with a wife
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the way a home should be a welcoming place for guests
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the Meaning of learning Torah
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen dicusses the words of Rav Shimon Ben Prachya
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the seventh perek of the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses The sixth perek in Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses in the 6th perek of the sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson The Greatness of Torah
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Uniqueness of all Mankind
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen explores the 2 pillars of Avodah and Chessed
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Reward for Torah in the world to come
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the right outlook on Torah learning
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses when would it be allowed to stop learning Torah for the sake of a different Mitzvah
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the words of Rabbi Shimon Hatzadik
Rebbetzin Heller shares a short insight on time.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the power of Tzedaka
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the words of Shlomo Hamelech in the book Kohelet
In this Torah class (shiur) Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses bad thoughts and Decisions
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the words of Rabbi Akiva in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
In this Torah Shiur Rabbi Yitzchok Cohen analyzes the 3 pillars that sustain this world and how we ought to prioritize them effectively.
