Understanding the Yetzer Hara

In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen begins learning the introduction to Michtav Me'eliyahu. This mussar work, authored by Rav Eliyahu Dessler, covers a variety of topics relating to one's character, relationships and faith. This class focuses on understanding the nature of the yetzer hara and our struggle in this world.


Yehuda’s Descent from his Brothers

In this Torah class (shiur) on the story of Yehuda and Tamar, Mrs. Shira Smiles begins the topic by exploring why this episode is placed in the middle of the narrative of the sale of Yosef


Understanding Hashgachat Hashem

In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Perek 32, Rabbi Avishai David explains pasuk 19 in depth. This verse talks about G-d's constant supervision of mankind, and His Divine Intervention in the world as a reaction to our deeds. Rabbi David uses pasuk 19 as a basis for an exploration of the topic of Hashgacha, Divine Providence.


Perek 32, Part III: Redemption of Chanamel’s Field

In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David completes his analysis of chapter 32. Rabbi David delves into the Torah law of redeeming one's relatives inherited field, and ties in this episode with the parts of Megillat Rut and Parshat Behar that deal with this topic.


Rachav – Redefined Role

On Parshat Shlach, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the Haftorah, and discusses the topic of Teshuva.


Meat and Fish

In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the idea of not eating meat together with fish. Based on a vague Gemara, Rabbi Taubes delves into this topic , with practical as well as underlying understandings.


Rashi’s Discussion of ‘Female’ Nouns

Mrs. Yehudith Weiss continues her discussion of the topic of nouns as they are addressed in Rashi's commentary. This class explains and cites examples of nouns that have 'female' conjugations. This unique class, given in simple Hebrew, sheds light on the important but often neglected section of Rashi's commentary - the grammatical Rashis.


Questions And Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 45

In this online Torah class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers the questions that were sent from Naaleh members around the world. This shiur covers topics such as guidelines for lashon hara when sharing one's inner life with another, making sense of the loss of a relative at a young age, the question of whether to teach children questions and answers relating to emunah and how to prevent kids at risk, the existence of the soul after death, coming to terms with the trauma of a medical emergency resulting in loss of fertility, and questions of where to settle one's family, in a larger, broader community, or a smaller, more insular one.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 40

In this question and answer session, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses real issues facing Jewish women today. This session includes how to relate to threats of war in Israel, coping with trauma associated with a son's bris, balancing sibling rivalry, perspectives on following current events, and other topics of interest.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 36

Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions on contemporary issues sent in by Naaleh members throughout the world. This class addresses the challenge of shiduchim, handling chutzpah in children, natural childbirth, kollel life, tefilla, and other topics. Rebbetzin Heller responds to each question with compassion, wisdom, and clarity.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 35

Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh students around the world. This class addresses the pain of being childless, improving one's self-image, how to send questions and requests for brachot to great Rabbis, the issue of family planning, and how to encourage young children to daven, among other topics. All questions are answered with Rebbetzin Heller's inimitable wisdom and wit.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 34

In this question and answer session with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, Naaleh's students from around the world send in philosophical and practical questions on topics ranging from how to eliminate bad thoughts, to the correct way to recite Perek Shira, including questions on raising children, relationships in a marriage, and the significance of rain in Eretz Yisrael. All of the questions are addressed with Rebbetzin Heller's inimitable humor and understanding.


Davening with a Minyan

In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Ari Jacobson continues learning the topic of a minyan, from the Sefer Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. The class discusses the halachot of who exactly can be counted for a minyan, and which prayers need a minyan to be recited.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 28

In this question and answer session on issues concerning contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh's female members on various topics. Some of the questions in the class address issues like community service, deciding whether or not to move to Israel, and how to give mussar with sensitivity.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 24

Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses contemporary challenges facing Jewish women today, as she responds to questions sent in to her from Naaleh studnets around the world. This class discusses complex family relationships, the Torah's perspective on worldwide tragedies, tzniut, husbands and wives on different spiritual levels, and understanding why we were created, among other topics.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 23

Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions sent in by Naaleh's female students from around the world. Some of the topics discussed include how to prepare children for Shavuot, remaining grateful to Hashem in situations that are not ideal, how to become a vatran, the nature of a kiddush Hashem, music composed by non-Jews, and the Torah attitude towards physical beauty.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 21

In this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses real questions sent in to her from Naaleh students across the globe. Some topics discussed in this class include whether we should be using kiruv techniques when educating our children, how to increase Jewish unity, and helping one balance individuality with respect for others differences.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 20

In this Torah shiur (class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses real questions sent in to her from Naaleh students across the globe. Some topics discussed in this class include whether we should be using kiruv techniques when educating our children, how to increase Jewish unity, and helping one balance individuality with respect for others differences.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 17

This Torah shiur (class) features Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller responding to questions sent to her from female students of Naaleh. Rebbetzin Heller answers each question with humor, and perception, and insight. Some of the topics discussed in this class are helping friends cope with infertility, balancing lashon hara with the desire to develop a close relationship with one's children, dealing with personal tragedy, and correct attitudes in the Israeli elections.


Jewish Names

In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the topic of using a non-Jewish name. This fascinating shiur provides a halchik understanding of common practice.


The Power of Words

In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg introduces the topic of proper speech, and its importance for building oneself as a true eved Hashem (servant of Hashem).


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 16

In this Torah shiur (class) addressing with the challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller answers real questions that have been sent in from Naaleh students all over the world This class discusses prayer, the challenges of blended families, women's role in Judaism, dealing with chronic illness, and other relevant topics of the day.


Shabbat and Chanuka Lighting

In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the halachik topic of candle lighting of the menorah right before Shabbat. Delivered in a classroom setting, this shiur provides a elemental understanding of the issue as well as relevant questions.


Yehuda and Tamar

Mrs. Chana Prero delves into the enigmatic topic of Yehuda and Tamar's relationship. Why did their relationship need to develop in an extraordinary way, and was their behavior considered appropriate?


The Tower of Bavel

Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the sin and the punishment of the Dor Haflagah, the generation after the Flood that built the Tower of Bavel. The class goes through the relevant verses and the corresponding comments of Rashi. This class is suitable to anyone wanting to explore the topic inside, regardless of knowledge of Hebrew or level of textual skills.


Parshat Bereishit

Rabbi Teller takes his students on a journey through the first parsha in the Torah, Parshat Bereishit. This basic class relates the topics, themes, and general storyline of the parsha in a captivating manner.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 7

In this Torah shiur (class) dealing with the daily struggles and challenges of contemporary Jewish women, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers real questions that have been sent in from Naaleh students all over the world This class discusses emunah, tzniut, and other relevant topics of the day.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Women, Part 3

Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller addresses questions and struggles shared with her by our female members. This shiur (class) touches on many topics, including women's education, personal conflicts in keeping the halachot of tzniut, getting ready for Shabbos, bitachon and doing chessed outside the home.


Questions and Answers for Todays Jewish Women, Part 2

In the second part of this series, Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers questions from Jewish women on topics such as relating to Hashem, focusing on family, the challenges of work, and home responsibilities. Rebbetzin Heller answers all questions with humor, sensitivity and clarity.


Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Women, Part 1

Rebbetzin Tzipora Heller answers questions from Jewish women on topics such as relating to Hashem, focusing on family, the challenges of work, and home responsibilities. Questions range from how to relate to difficult relatives to how to include tefillah in one's busy schedule. Rebbetzin Heller answers all questions with humor, sensitivity and clarity.