Indebted Or Intrinsic: Parshat Behar
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Behar Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the idea of slavery and freedom and how it applies to us today
Category: Parsha
This series of classes on the Parsha offers an eclectic selection of lectures on the weekly Torah portion spanning the introductory level to highly advanced in-depth studies of selected passages weaving interpretations from Early and Late Commentators as well as Chassidic and Mussar Masters.
In Parsha Journeys, Rabbi Teller presents the complete storyline of the first two chapters of each of the weekly parshiyot (Torah portions), in addition to insights into some of the more famous events discussed. In the Living The Parsaha series, Rebbetzin Smiles presents selected topics in the weekly Parsha, with a focus on character development. Early and Later Commentators, including excerpts from classical works produced by the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, are woven together to present a new insight into one’s life as an inspired Torah Jew In Chassidut on the Parsha, Rabbi H. Reichman synthesizes the comments of the Midrash, the Talmud, and Hasidic thought and connects them to contemporary life, applying the lessons of the Parsha to modern issues and challenges.
Omer Parshat Emor
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Emor, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the omer offering and counting the days leading up to receiving the Torah on Shavuot
Spiritual Separateness Parshat Kedoshim
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Kedoshim, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the prohibition of mixed breeding and the positive commandment of V’ahavta l’reiacha komocha
Rejuvenation And Relationship
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the last Parasha from the 4 Parshiyot Parshat Hachodesh
Purifying Passion Parshat Para
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Para
Recognition, Respect, And Repentance: Parshat Zachor
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses The Parshat Zachor the Parsha that is read the week Before Prim
Accounting And Accountable: Parshat Pekudai
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) on Parshat Pekudai, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the accounting made of each aspect and vessel of the Mishkan and the deeper meaning behind it.
Different Dimension Parshat Shekalim – Vayakhel
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses one of the 4 Parshiyot
this week Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Shekalim
Stubbornness Parshat
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Ki Tisa, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the trait of stubbornness as it relates to the sin of the Golden Calf.
Revealing The Revealed
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Tezaveh, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the mishkan and how we can continue to feel Hashem’s presence among us
Tribute To The Tachash
Posted onin this class (shiur) on Parshat Terumah, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the lesson and significance of the multi-hued Tachash
Double Desire
Posted onin 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
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
Conferring Clarity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayechi
Providential Promise
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayigash
Reuven’s Return
Posted onIn this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the return of Reuven to the pit after the brothers sold Yosef and the reasons why he left initially.
Angelic Ambassadors
Posted onIn this class ( shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles gives insight into Parashat Vayishlach
The Power Of Prayer
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayetzei
Embryonic Experience
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Toldot
Judicious Jewelry
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Chayei Sara
Revelation Revealed
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayeira
Luck Of Life
Posted onIn this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses parshat Lech Lecha
Architect Of The Ark
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Parshat Noach. Why did Noach need to build a teva, an Ark, in order to be saved from the mabul, the Flood? An overview of the life lessons we can learn from the role the role of the Ark in this week’s parsha.
Magic Of Making Man Parshat Bereishit
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Smiles inaugurates The Yearly Torah Cycle with thought-provoking ideas on Parshas Bereishit.
The Source Of Self Effacement
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In this class (class) shiur on Parshat Ki Tavo, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the mitzvah of bikurim.
The Big Battle
Posted onIn this class (class) shiur on Parshat Ki Teitzei, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses our ongoing battle against the yetzer hara.