Purifying Personality and Polluted Provins – Parasha Pinchas
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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.
Realizing Ramafications – Parasha Balak
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Exalted Emunah P. Chukat
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Ultimate Utopian Uprising P. Korah
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Hubris, Humility and Heavenly Help – P. Shlach
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and what was their mistake?
How did the advice of Moshe Rabeinu help Yehoshua ?
Providential Pain Perspective – Parshat Behaalotecha
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Maintaining Momentum – Naso – Post Shavuos
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Fruit Fruition – Parshat Bechukotai
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Jubilee Jubilation – Parasha Behar
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Posted onJudging Judiciously P. Kedoshim
Posted onTimely Thanksgiving P. Tzav
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Hallowed Hooks – P. Pekudei
Posted onWhat do the Sockets and the collection of the half shekel mean for us?
Mirroring Mirrors Mindset – P. Vayakhel
Posted onWhat is the purpose of the kiyor ( the washing station in the Miskan – Tabernacle ? What is the significance in where it was placed? What is the symbolism of the mirrors that the women donated?
Lofty Letters P. Ki Tisa
Posted onWhy did Moshe Rabbenu break the luchot ( Stone tablets with 10 commandments ) only when he saw the egel ( golden calf ) ,? What does the Midrash mean when it says the ‘letters flew away from the luchot”?
Operation Olive Oil – P. Tetzave
Posted onThe shiur analyzes the Midrash that compares the Jews to an olive. It is only through the beating and pressing process that we are able to find the inner light that is contained within us on a national and personal level.
Picture Perfect – P. Terumah
Posted onMidrash, Moshe Rabbenu couldn’t understand how he could build a Mishakan that reflected the celestial world. Hashem said, you use your ‘paints’ and I will bring down my glory. What are those ‘paints’ that we need to use to bring down Hashem’s glory.
Food, Fellowship and Fruition – P. Mishpatim
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Seeing Spirtual Sights – Parasha Yisro
Posted onWhat does it mean that at the giving of the Torah, the people saw sound. Explained in five different ways.
Adornment, Attachement and Abode – P. Beshalach
Posted onWHat is the connection between the different explanations fo the word Ve’an-vehu. How does building a sanctuary, beautifying the mitzvoth, and emulating Hashem have to do with each other.
“Coming” Challenge – Parasha Bo
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Heavenly Hail Parasha Vaeira
Posted onExplores why the makah of barad was considered equal to all the makot.
Further, why is this the only makah that refers to the makah penetrating Paraoh’s heart.
The shiur focuses on the importance of listening to our messages, and strengthening our fear of Hashem.
Spoken Secrets Parasha Shemos
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Blockages and Blindness – Parasha Vayechi
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Birth by Breaches Parasha Vayigash
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Darkness’s Dawn P. Miketz
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Diminishment Deciphered P Vayishlach
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Angel’s Ascent Accentuated Parshat Vayeitzei
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Laudable Land – P. Toldos
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Chesed Compatibility Parasha Chayei Sara
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