Desert Dessert: Parshat Chukat
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses what it means to make oneself a desert and how we can understand that Torah is a gift.
Category: Chumash Bamidbar
Countering the Cunningness: Parshat Korach
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Korach Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Ohn Ben Peles, his wise wife, and tactics we can learn from the story of Korach to counter the yetzer hara.
Sanctified And Safeguarded: Parshat Shlach
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the significance behind the letter yud that Moshe added to Yehoshua’s name.
Complaint And Contentment: Parshat Behaalotcha
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Behaaloscha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the sin of kivrot hataava. Why were the people described as becoming “as complainers” instead of simply being complainers? Who initiated the complaints, the erev rav or the elders? Why were they punished so quickly?
Understanding Uniqueness: Parshat Bamidbar
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Bamidbar, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the distinct flags and the specific placement within the encampment of each of the tribes and how it relates to every Jew’s unique strengths and mission on this world.
The Mitzvot
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Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses The Mitzvot in the Torah.
Shevet Levy
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn Dicusses Shevet Levy.
Camping In The Dessert
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Jews camping in the dessert
The Connecting Thread of Chumash Bamidbar
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the connecting thread throughout Chumadh Bamidbar
Donkeys Directive Parshat Korach
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Korach
Gigantic Grasshopers
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shlach
Experiencing Escape: Parshat Behaalotecha
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Behaaloscha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the verse describing how the Jewish people left Har Sinai on which the Ramban cites the Midrash that they fled like children escaping from school.
Beloved Beginning: Parshat Bamidbar
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Bamidbar Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the counting of the tribe of Levi and the significance of inspiring our children to love Hashem
Indulgence And Intellect
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In his class (shiur) on Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the laws of the Red Heifer atoned for the sin that brought death to the world.
Awareness Amidst The Abyss
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the repentance of the sons of Korach.
Rehabilitation And Re framing
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the sin of the spies and how we can reframe a negative perspective towards a positive view.
Perpetual Prophets
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Behaalotecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the prophecy of Eldad and Meidad.
Container Of Containment
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Naso, Mrs. Shirs Smiles discusses the birchat kohanim and the significance of peace, a vessel for all blessings.
Figuring The Future
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Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Pinchas.
Assertiveness And Attachment
Posted onMrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Balak.
Influence And Inference
Posted onMrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Chukas.
Discord Discovered
Posted onMrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Korach.
Gigantic Goodness
Posted onMrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Shlach.
Collectivity And Connectivity
Posted onMrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Bamidbar.
Ludicrous Licentiousness
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the licentiousness of the daughters of Moav lured the Jews into worshiping the Baal Peor.
Fountain Farewell
Posted onOn Parshat Chukas, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the failed attack of the Amorites on the Jews and the song of gratitude the Jews sang for the Well of Miriam.
Tears Of Temerity
Posted onOn Parashat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Sin of the Spies and how it led to exile.
Levite Leverage
Posted onOn Parshat Behaloscha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Levites inauguration to the service of the Mishkan.
Amalek – Attack and Awakening
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On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the attack of Amalek on the Jews. Amalek symbolizes the yetzer horo whose purpose is to lead us to self destruction. Mrs. Smiles discusses how the Jews were awakened to teshuva and how we too can strengthen ourselves to fight against the evil inclination.
Flowering Focus
Posted onOn Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the lessons learned from the episode of the blossoming of the staff of Aharon Hakohen, which was the ultimate proof of Aharon’s legitimacy as the chosen High Priest, Kohen Gadol.