Parasha Ki Tavo Upholding and Upkeeping
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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.
Why Sarah Laughed – למה צחקה שרה – A study of Parshat VaYera
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Why Sarah Laughed – למה צחקה שרה – A study of Parshat VaYera
Legendary Leadership P. Pinchas
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Desireable Desire P. Balak
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Faithfulness Forever P. Chukas
Posted onTrusting Hashem and Hashem finding our trust
Biblical Perspectives on What Makes Us Human
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Biblical Perspectives on What Makes Us Human
Rachel Finds Her Voice
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Perfected Pans – Korach
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Gratuitous Greatness Shelach
Posted ongratuitous greatness – act with kindness and you will receive it
Let Hashem show his strength .
Yosef’s Tears – The Loneliest Dreamer
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Trumpets Triumph
Posted onVaaleh Vayavo , what does it do?
Levi’s Legacy
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Judicious Journeys Behar Behukosi 5780
Posted onHow do we take the journey of life by the choices we make.
Bountiful-Breads – Parasha Emor 5780
Posted onShow Bread Ideas – the Lechem HaPanim
Why we eat apples on Shabbas Night
Virtual-Vitality 5780 Aharei-mos-Kedoshim
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Tazria-Metzora 5780 Expansive Eye
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Good Eye from Mrs. Smiles
Teruma: Fundamental Foundations
Posted onThe Mishkan as a manifestation of Creation.
Parshat Shekalim: Passionate Personification
Posted onThe 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.
Walls of Wrath
Posted onIn 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.
Vision Vigilance
Posted onIn Parshat Bo, the Jews leave Mitzrayim. This shiur explores the unique promises of geula and its relevance to each of us today.
Redemption Realized
Posted onParshat 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?
Bestowing Blessing
Posted onIn 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?
Passionate Performance
Posted onThis 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.
Remarkable Rebuke
Posted onIn Parshas Vayigash, the emotional confrontation between
Dreamer Determination
Posted onAn in-depth exploration of the purpose and message of Yosef’s dreams in Parshat Vayeshev.
Pivotal Process
Posted onIn Parshat Vayishlach, Yaakov Avinu turns down Eisav’s offer to accompany him in peace as they continue on their life’s journey. Why?
Architecting an Abode
Posted onThe connection between Yaakov Avinu, tefilla, and the Beit Hamikdash is explored within the context of the episode in Parshat Vayeitzei when Yaakov awakens on Har Hamoriah and calls the place ‘the House of Hashem’.
Toldot: Targeting the Truth
Posted onThis shiur on Parshat Toldot attempts to explain the seeming contradiction between Yaakov Avinu’s essence, which was the embodiment of Truth, with his actions in taking the brachot fro Yitzchak, which seemed to be the ultimate deception.
Title Transference
Posted onParshat Chayei Sara begins with the sale of the Mearat Hamachpela, the Cave of Machpela, from Efron to Avraham Avinu, for the burial of his wife Sarah. An exploration of this episode.
Dogma or Desire
Posted onWe compare and contrast the intention of the residents of Sodom in Parshas Vayeira to harm Lot’s visitors, with the terrible episode of Pilegesh Bigiva found in Sefer Shoftim.