Yaakov and Yisrael
Posted onThe passuk which describes the vision which Yaakov had on his down to Egypt switches from Yisrael to Yaakov. In this class, we explore the significance of the shift from Yisrael to Yaakov, and what each name represents.
Category: Chumash Bereishit
Fire, Flames and Flax
Posted onThe relationship between Yaakov, Esav, and Yosef, based on the Midrash, and how this Midrash relates to Chanuka.
Existential Exiting
Posted onMrs. Smiles discusses Yaakov’s decision to leave Charan.
Attitudinal Aversion
Posted onWhat was the essence of Esav’s error in during the episode of his selling his birthright to Yaakov for a bowl of lentil soup?
Avowing Allegiance
Posted onAvowing Allegiance
Vayeira Earthly Existence
Posted onVayeira
Lech Lecha – Influencing , Indulging and Inculcating
Posted onInfluencing , Indulging and Inculcating
Constant Connectivity
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Parshat Noach
Serendipity And Subordination
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Assessing Aging
Posted onSecret Of Success
Posted onAnimal Allusion
Posted onReuven’s Reality
Posted onFruitful Fragrance
Posted onBeautiful Badekin Blessing
Posted onRealistic Ramifications
Posted onLech Lecha: The Mysterious March
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Lech – Lecha
Galvanizing Gratitude
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Noach of year 5778
Directed Dispersion: Parshat Vayechi
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayechi, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the dispersion of the tribes of Shimon and Levi.
Chariots Consideration: Parshat Vayigash
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayigash, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the wagons Yosef sent back to Yaakov and the message of the eglah arufah.
Image Of Inspiration: Parshat Vayeishev
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the test of Yosef with Potifar’s wife and what Yosef actually saw when he saw the image of his father.
Healed Hip: Parshat Vayishlach
Posted onIn this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach
Long Lasting Luz: Parshat Vayeitzei
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeitzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the place where
Yaakov stopped off to pray on his way to Charan. The Torah enigmatically relates that the original name of this place was Luz. What is the significance of this detail, and what is the symbolism in the name?
Manifest Mockery Parshat Toldos
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Toldos
Sleepy Sermon: Parshat Chaya Sarah
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Chaya Sarah, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the lives of Sarah Imeinu and Esther Hamalka and Rabbi Akiva’s enigmatic comparison of these great women.
Zechus Of Zoar Parshat Vayeira
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Surrendering The Spoils: Parshat Lech Lecha
Posted onIn this Torah shiur on Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the intriguing episode of Avraham refusing to accept any of the spoils he gained in the war he joined in order to save his nephew Lot.
Lions Lesson: Parshat Noah
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Noach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the incident of Noach and the lion and the significance of doing acts of chesed.
Conferring Clarity
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayechi
Providential Promise
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayigash