Double Desire
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in this class (shiur) on Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the question of why the Torah obligates a thief to pay back double the value of what he stole
Category: Chumash Shemot
Beracha Broadened
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the significance of Yitro’s expression of gratitude, “Baruch Hashem.”
Transcendental Trio
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the ongoing battle of the Jewish nation against Amalek
Loyal Legion
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Bo
Diversion And Defensiveness
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vaeira
Wondrous Watching
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shemot
The Book Of Shemot Class 8
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In this class (shiur) on Parshiyot Vayakhel and Pekudai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how Hashem values our inspired intentions, whether in building the communal Mikdash or in building the personal Mikdash within our hearts.
Unraveling The Urim and Tumim
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Urim V’tumim, the holy breastplate, worn by the high priest that contained the Divine Name. The class further explains that although Hashem took away the tangible medium through which He spoke to us, He left us with the Torah through which He speaks to us constantly.
Cornerstone Of Commitment
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Teruma Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the keruvim and what they represent.
The Book Of Shemot Class 6
Posted onBlood And Bonding
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Mishpatim Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the enigmatic incident of the blood that Moshe sprinkled on the Jewish people and how this cemented the relationship between them and Hashem.
Feminine Forte
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the role of women in building a Torah home, as understood from the recounting of Matan Torah, the giving of the Torah, in Parshat Yitro.
Revelation And Rulership
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Song of the Sea focusing on the verse, “Hashem shall reign for all eternity.”
Matzah Mindset
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the verse, “They baked the dough that they took out of Egypt into cakes of matzot.” This class discusses how matzah is both the bread of affliction and a symbol of redemption.
Catalyst And Character
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vaeira, Mrs. Shira Smiles analyzes the verse, “They did not heed Moshe because of shortness of breath and hard work.” The class further discusses how Moshe and Aharon were commanded to display respect to Pharaoh and patience to the Jewish people.
Distance And Denial
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) on Parshat Shemot, Mrs. Smiles discusses the verse, “And a new king arose in Egypt who did not Yosef.” How was it possible for the Egyptians to forget Yosef?
The Turning Point In Egypt
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Continuing the discussion on the book of Shemot, Rebbetzin Kohn discusses the turning point of the Jews in Egypt.
The Book Of Shemot Class 2
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn continues to discuss the book of Shemot.
The Book Of Shemot
Posted onRebbetzin Leah Kohn starts the history of the Jewish people in the book of Shemot.
Transmitting The Tradition
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Mrs. Shira smiles gives us insight into Parshat Emor .
Present Presence
Posted onOn Parshat Pekudei, Mrs. Shira smiles discusses the correlation between building the mishkan and building a mini sanctuary in our homes.
Enough Or Extra
Posted onOn Parshat Vayakhel, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the donations the Jewish people brought to the Tabernacle. There is never anything superfluous in one’s service of Hashem . The process of giving of ourselves and of our material wealth for spirituality may have started with our ancestors, but it continues to this day.
Making Majestic Moments
Posted onOn Parshat Ki Tisa, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how to bring the beauty and joy of Shabbat into the home.
Equilibrium And Expiation
Posted onOn Parshat Tezaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the priestly garments and how clothes define a person’s function and mission.
Pivotal Planks
Posted onOn Parshat Terumah, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses how just as the planks of the Mishkan needed to be set up in a specific order, our lives too must be structured and ordered to achieve perfection in Avodat Hashem.
Super Sensitivity
Posted onOn Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the verse, “You shall not taunt or oppress a stranger for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.” The class examines the great weight placed in heaven on being sensitive to the feelings of others.
Arrival Accentuation
Posted onOn Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Jewish people’s arrival at Har Sinai and the unity that reigned among them as they prepared to accept the Torah.
Bona Fide Bones
Posted onOn Parshat Beshalach, Mrs, Shira Smiles discusses Moshe’s act of taking the bones of Yosef out of Egypt.