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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.
Be Kind . It makes Hashem live in this world. Bring Him down… This world counts and requires action! Appreciate Mitzvas!! 11:52 Lebovitz Bar Mitzvah Gets a call out! Get off the mountain, join the world and help people.
The War of the 4 and 5 Kings – Relationship of Women to Tefillin and Talis
Diversity and Distance – Story of the Tower of Bavel
Torah purifies you to your pre gan eden state!
Remarkable Roots
Ki Tavo
Why Sarah Laughed – למה צחקה שרה – A study of Parshat VaYera
Leadership
Desire
Trusting Hashem and Hashem finding our trust
Biblical Perspectives on What Makes Us Human
Rachel Finds Her Voice
Pans
gratuitous greatness – act with kindness and you will receive it
Let Hashem show his strength .
Yosef’s Tears – The Loneliest Dreamer
Vaaleh Vayavo , what does it do?
Bemidbar
How do we take the journey of life by the choices we make.
Show Bread Ideas – the Lechem HaPanim
Why we eat apples on Shabbas Night
Explains Vehai behem
Good Eye from Mrs. Smiles
The Mishkan as a manifestation of Creation.
The Midrash explains that Moshe Rabbenu was shown a half-shekel of fire as part of the commandment for the Jewish people to be counted with the Machatzit Hashekel. This shiur on Parshat shekalim expores the deeper significance of the fiery coin.
In Parshat Beshalach, in the aftermath of the Splitting of the Sea, as the Egyptians entered the Yam Suf, each on received exacting punishment for their evil deeds. An exploration of why Hashem waits before punishing people for their misdeeds, and the level of exactness in all Divine retribution.
In Parshat Bo, the Jews leave Mitzrayim. This shiur explores the unique promises of geula and its relevance to each of us today.
Parshat Vaeira begins with Hashem’s declaration of His intent to redeem the Jewish people from Egypt. What was the ultimate purpose of the redemption from Egypt?
In Parshat Vayechi, Yaakov Avinu blesses Menashe and Efraim, Yosef’s children. Why is this considered Yosef’s blessing, and what is the true purpose of blessing someone?
This fascinating shiur on Parshat Shemot explores the episode of Aharon Hakoehn’s joy for his brother Moshe’s appointment as the leader of the jewish people, and epands the topic of joy and passion in fulfilling mitzvot. The feeling that is put into the mitzva makes both the mitzva and its reward so much more valuable.
In Parshas Vayigash, the emotional confrontation between
An in-depth exploration of the purpose and message of Yosef’s dreams in Parshat Vayeshev.