Aguna’s Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues discussesing the cases of Aguna in Halacha
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Perek 29, Part I
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Rabbi Avishai David shows the connection of this mizmor to Shemoneh Esrei, and to matan Torah.
Presciently Preparing Premeditated Protections –
Posted onIn this Torah Class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues exploring in the Sefer Avod D’Rebbi Meir how to establish fences to protect ourselves from the challenges of life.
Perek 20
Posted onIn his analysis of Tehillim Perek 20, Rabbi Avishai David reveals the development of bakasha (requests) into yeshua (salvation).
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Five
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In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the fifth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Rabbi Leibish Teitelbaum , HY”D, 37, who was killed in the Chabad House in Mumbai, India.
The Seder Experience
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Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the deeper meaning of the Seder.
Perakim 14 & 15
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In this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David demonstrates the three fold overtures of Yirmiyahu on behalf of Klal Yisrael.
Chaggai, an introduction
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller describes the message of Chaggai.
Can a Prophesy Be Changed?
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In this Torah shiur on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David surveys various places in Tanach (Scriptures) where there are contradictory prophesies, and how to understand them. The test of a true Navi is that his prophesies come true, yet the Gemara states that prophetic decrees can be overturned. Rabbi David explores this issue and resolves the difficulties.
Yaakov’s Yerusha
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Holiday Of Succos.
The Makings of Mashiach
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the last chapter in the Book of Ruth, which describes the unique process in which the Mashiach is brought into this world and its relevance for our own personal redemption.
Perek 92, Part 2
Posted onIn his analysis on Tehillim, Perek 92, Rabbi Avishai David gives an analysis of the futuristic nature of the mizmor and its connection to Shabbat.
Hallel, Part 4: Kiddush Hashem
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his exploration of Hallel. This class analyzes Psalm 115, which asks Hashem to reveal His greatness, and remove the chillul Hashem that exists in the world because He hides Himself.
Parshat Tetzaveh: Paths to G-d
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller provides a short dvar Torah on Parshat Tetzaveh.
Hadlakat Nerot and Tosefet Shabbat
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues with his class in Hilchot Shabbat. This week he discusses the laws of hadlakat nerot.
Endless Circle
Posted onRabbi Moshe Weinberger continues learning the Alter Rebbe’s maamar (essay), Atem Nitzavim. In this section he discusses the concept of a circle, and its aplications in Jewish thought and life.
Perek 79 Part 2: Help and Salvation
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating Mizmor (Psalm) 79. The second part of the perek discusses Hashem’s Salvation of the Jewish Nation. Rabbi David discusses the difference between Ezer (help), and Yishua (Salvation). The class also analyzes Klal Yisrael’s obligation to constantly praise Hashem, and talks about the importance of a Tzadik (righteous person) dwelling in a community.
Muktza, Part 4
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues to define the laws of Muktza, as they relate to a kli shemlachto l’heter (an object whose primary use in permitted on Shabbat) and muktza machmat chisaron kis (an object which is especially valuable).
Elul: Restraint and Relationship
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This Torah class by Mrs.Shira Smiles is describes the unique relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people in the Chodesh of Elul.
Preparing for Shavuot
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the importance of team work in parenting
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Four
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the fourth Perek of Mishanyot Pesachim in memory of Ro’i ben Yaakov Roth, from Elkanah, Israel, who lost his life at the age of 18 during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav on Rosh Chodesh Adar bet, 5768.
Agonut Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen starts the discussion of Agonut in Halacha
Perek 19: Yirmiyahu’s Suffering
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 19. Rabbi David begins with an examination of the Malbim, who suggests that Yirmiyahu was punished and hit because he did not fulfill the requirements of his prophesy exactly. Rabbi David discusses this issue thorugh the comments of the Nafesh Hachaim, the Abarbanel, and the Rambam in Morah Nevuchim (Guide to the Perplexed). Rabbi David ends the class with an examination of the pasuk that speaks of the korbanot (sacrifices) of the Jewish people of the time of Yirmiyahu, as they relate to Akeidat Yitzchak.
Lottery of Life
Posted onWhy is the holiday of Purim named after Haman’s Lottery? Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the mindset of Haman and Amalek, who ascribe all events to mere chance, as opposed to the Jewish mindset of seeing the Divine plan in every event.
The Acts of Chizkiyahu Hamelech
Posted onIn this class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses 2 acts done by Chizkiyahu Hamelch that were approved by Hashem
Cycle of Teshuva
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses how Succot is a continuation of the holidays that precede it, and how they are connected.
Perek 67
Posted onRabbi Avishai David shows how this mizmor (Tehillim Perek 67) is connected to Sefirat Haomer, and how the theme of the mizmor is reflected in its structure.
Perek 142
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi David discusses Tehillim Perek 142.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Four
Posted onIn this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the fourth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory of Yocheved Orpaz, 62, who was killed in a terror attack in the Chabad House of Mumbai, India.