The One Who Cursed
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Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the topic of a person who “blessed G-d” and the relevant laws.
Category: Chumash Shemot
Integral Ingredients
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On Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the use of the term ‘chacham lev’, wise hearted, to describe the artisans involved with the mishkan. Mrs Smiles also speaks about the term “as Hashem commanded Moshe,” which repeats eighteen times throughout the parsha.
Moshe’s Tent
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the incident of Moshe removing his tent from the camp of the Jewish People.
Holy for G-d
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the Tzitz and its function.
Beams of Unity
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the physical and symbolic components of the kerashim, beams, of the Mishkan.
The Gift of Self
Posted onOn Parshat Terumah, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the donations to the Mishkan that were given out of motivation. What does it say to us for our individual lives?
Two Angels
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero contrasts the two times G-d says He is sending an angel to lead the Jews both before and after the Sin of Golden Calf.
Sense of Servitude
Posted onOn Parshat Mishpatim, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the laws of the ‘eved ivri’, one who sells himself into slavery.
Altar Analysis
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the first commandment after the Revelation at Sinai, Matan Torah.
Shalom of Shabbat
Posted onOn Parshat Yitro, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the idea of shalom and its connection to Shabbat.
Two Battles
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero teaches the classical commentaries in analyzing Amalek’s attack on the Jewish People.
Ultimate Healer
Posted onOn Parshat Beshalach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the pasuk that says that if the Jewish people do what is just in Hashem’s Eyes, and observe the commandments, then all the diseases that Hashem placed upon Egypt, He will not bring upon the Jewish people.
Pyramidal Geometry
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the Jews’ exit from Egypt.
Investing With Interest
Posted onOn Parshat Bo, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the connection between the blood or Korban Pesach, and the blood of a Brit Milah, and its tremendous relevance for our lives.
What Your Parents Never Saw
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes the use of G-d’s different names at the beginning of parsha.
The Greater Good
Posted onOn Parshat Va’eira, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the first passuk of the parsha, which contains Hashem’s rebuke to Moshe.
The Immortal Donkey?
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero analyzes Moshe’s actions after he leaves the burning bush.
Parshat Emor: The Four Kingdoms
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the four kingdoms that oppressed the Jewish People. Each kingdom had a specific negative characteristic which the Jewish People must fight against.
Parshat Emor
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview of Parshat Emor, specifically highlighting some of the major mitzvot discusses in the parsha.
Parshat Vayakhel and Pekudei
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller gives a overview of Parshiot Vayakhel and Pekudei.
Parshat Vayakhel: The Secret of One
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how this week’s Torah reading involves the prohibition of work on Shabbat. Through a unique understanding of the sin of the Golden Calf, the Shem Mishmuel understands the essence of Shabbat.
Conduit of Holiness
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On Parshat Vayakhel-Pekudei, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on Betzalel, a key figure in the mishkan experience.
Parshat Ki Tisa
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller presents an overview of the Parsha.
Ki Tisa: Reaching for Holiness
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), by Rabbi Hershel Reichman, the sin of the Golden Calf is explained from a Chassidic point of view.
The Cloud of Glory
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the cloud of glory that rested on the Mishkan, and analyzes the last verses in the Book of Shmot. This class delves into the commentaries in a clear and simple manner, and does not assume any prior knowledge of Hebrew.
Parshat Tetzaveh: Losing the Self
Posted onIn discussing Parshat Tetzave, Rabbi Reichman analyzes the making of the Menorah in the Mishkan and provides insight into our ultimate relationship with G-d.
Parshat Tetzaveh: Spiritual Clothing
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Tetzaveh, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the clothing of the Kohen Gadol. The Shem MiShmuel explains the significance of these unique garments.
Parshat Ki Tisa: Bound to Our Creator
Posted onParshat Ki Tisa contains a puzzling passage referring to the Tefillin of G-d. The Shem Mishmuel explains this allegory in terms of the Jewish people’s complete connection to their Creator.
Two Covenants
Posted onMrs. Chana Prero discusses the brit (covenant) between Hashem and the Jewish people at Har Sinai vs. the brit that took place after the chet ha’egel (sin of Golden Calf).
The Silent Pair
Posted onOn Parshat Tetzaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses why the names of the tribes appear two times on the Kohen Gadol’s garments, and examines the connection between the different stones, and the tribes that were engraved on them.