Donkeys Directive Parshat Korach
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Korach
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Korach
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shlach
In 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.
In 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
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.
In this class (shiur) on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the repentance of the sons of Korach.
In 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.
In this class (shiur) on Parshat Behaalotecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the prophecy of Eldad and Meidad.
In this class (shiur) on Parshat Naso, Mrs. Shirs Smiles discusses the birchat kohanim and the significance of peace, a vessel for all blessings.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Pinchas.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Balak.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Chukas.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Korach.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Shlach.
Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Bamidbar.
Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the licentiousness of the daughters of Moav lured the Jews into worshiping the Baal Peor.
On 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.
On Parashat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Sin of the Spies and how it led to exile.
On Parshat Behaloscha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Levites inauguration to the service of the Mishkan.
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.
On 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.
On Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the courage of Calev ben Yefuneh in standing up to the meraglim, the spies, and to the whole Jewish people.
On Parshat Baha’alotcha, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the centrality of EretzYisrael, the Land of Israel, as one of the important themes of the parsha.
on Parshat Matot, Mrs. Shira Smiles responds to the tragic death of Leiby Kletzky hy”d.
Parshat Mattot-Masei, teaches us the important lesson of true love of the land.
on Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Pinchas’ reward.
On Parshat Chukat, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about our ability to submit ourselves to the will of G-d, and to appreciate the special gifts that we each have.
on Parshat Korach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Korach’s claims against Moshe.
On Parshat Shelach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the medrash that Hashem made room for the spies to fail. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about Yehoshua’s name change.
Parshat Pinchas, Pinchas’ reward of a “brit shalom”, a covenant of peace, teaches us what hating evil and loving good is really all about.