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This series of classes on the Parsha offers an eclectic selection of lectures on the weekly Torah portion spanning the introductory level to highly advanced in-depth studies of selected passages weaving interpretations from Early and Late Commentators as well as Chassidic and Mussar Masters.
In Parsha Journeys, Rabbi Teller presents the complete storyline of the first two chapters of each of the weekly parshiyot (Torah portions), in addition to insights into some of the more famous events discussed. In the Living The Parsaha series, Rebbetzin Smiles presents selected topics in the weekly Parsha, with a focus on character development. Early and Later Commentators, including excerpts from classical works produced by the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, are woven together to present a new insight into one’s life as an inspired Torah Jew In Chassidut on the Parsha, Rabbi H. Reichman synthesizes the comments of the Midrash, the Talmud, and Hasidic thought and connects them to contemporary life, applying the lessons of the Parsha to modern issues and challenges.
Parasha Tzav
What do the Sockets and the collection of the half shekel mean for us?
What is the purpose of the kiyor ( the washing station in the Miskan – Tabernacle ? What is the significance in where it was placed? What is the symbolism of the mirrors that the women donated?
Why did Moshe Rabbenu break the luchot ( Stone tablets with 10 commandments ) only when he saw the egel ( golden calf ) ,? What does the Midrash mean when it says the ‘letters flew away from the luchot”?
The shiur analyzes the Midrash that compares the Jews to an olive. It is only through the beating and pressing process that we are able to find the inner light that is contained within us on a national and personal level.
Midrash, Moshe Rabbenu couldn’t understand how he could build a Mishakan that reflected the celestial world. Hashem said, you use your ‘paints’ and I will bring down my glory. What are those ‘paints’ that we need to use to bring down Hashem’s glory.
What is mission of the Jewish people
What does it mean that at the giving of the Torah, the people saw sound. Explained in five different ways.
WHat is the connection between the different explanations fo the word Ve’an-vehu. How does building a sanctuary, beautifying the mitzvoth, and emulating Hashem have to do with each other.
Nothing exists except for Hashem
Explores why the makah of barad was considered equal to all the makot.
Further, why is this the only makah that refers to the makah penetrating Paraoh’s heart.
The shiur focuses on the importance of listening to our messages, and strengthening our fear of Hashem.
Why did the Jews suffer in Egypt? What did they do?
Life of Yaakov Avinu
Story of Yocheved
Chanuka related
Being a nothing can lead to great things
Angels , what do we do with them?
why could not Yitzak Avinu leave the land?
Kindness
Prayer
Nature of Hagar – mother of the Arab Nation
What are the generations of Noah
Noah created himself. Invest in your actions like you invest in your children.
How do we respond to the current events
Everything depends on how we pray.
power of the group and Rosh Hashana
Amalek
How to fight the yeser hara – the evil in us.
How to approach Elul and torah on the Maseiva ( Massive Prayer Stone )
priorities
What does his grandfather making cows fat have to do with Pinchas?
Value of Peace