The Fences Established by the Prophets
Posted onIn this class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the book Avos D’Rabbi Meir
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Reality Of Redemption
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the underlying message of the 3 weeks.
Perek 93 Part I: G-d’s Kingdom
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Rabbi Avishai David begins his Tehillim class by exploring the mizmor associated with erev Shabbat, the eve of the Sabbath.
Lying
Posted onDayan Shlomo Cohen starts a new series of classes where he answers Ethical Questions.
Odyssey of Obliviousness
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the Three Weeks, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the concept of sinning doubly, getting punished doubly, and being comforted doubly.
Perek 127, Part I
Posted onRabbi Avishai David shows the division of the mizmor into two segments, and examines the Radak that relates the mizmor to the Beit Hamikdash.
Overview of Zecharia
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller gives historical background for and a general overview of the prophesies of the Navi Zecharia.
Elul: Roses of Love
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In this shiur (Torah class), Mrs. Shira Smiles examines three different acronyms used to describe the month of Elul. In this class, Mrs. Smiles focuses on the verse, “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li.”
Why Destroy Our Sanctuary?
Posted onIn this Torah class (shiur) on the Three Weeks of mourning between the Seventeenth of Tammuz and the Ninth of Av, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the causes for the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash.
Perek 98: Universal Kingship
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim (Psalms), Rabbi Avishai David explains the themes of chapter 98. In this perek, the hope for the universal kingship of Hashem is realized, as the nations of the world recognize His sovereignty.
The Bond of a Bris
Posted onRabbi Moshe Weinberger discusses how the intense connection between Am Yisrael and G-d is explained as symbolized through a bris. Rabbi Weinberger gleans insights regarding the true essence of a bris, from the Alter Rebbe’s essay, Atem Nitzavim.
The Pesach Seder and Matan Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the connection between the Pesach seder and Matan Torah.
Holiday of Distance
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tisha B’av, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about accessing the aveilut of the churban, when we are so distant from the reality of it. Mrs. Smiles also examines why the keruvim (the angelic figures above the aron) were facing eachother when the Beit Hamikdash was destroyed, when we know that keruvim faced each other when the Jewish People were doing Hashem’s will.
Distinction between Shabbat and Yom Tov
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson begins his Hilchot Shabbat class by introducing the mitzvah of Kavod Shabbat- honoring the Sabbath.
Building Harmony in the Home
Posted onRabbi Beinish Ginsburg shares his secrets for building a happy and harmonious relationship with one’s spouse, based on the sichot mussar and other Torah sources.
The Three Weeks
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the mournful atmosphere of the Three Weeks, the causes for the destruction, and how we can attain redemption.
From Apher to Pe’er
Posted onIn this guest lecture on Tisha B’av, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explains the secret of redemption hidden within the destruction of Tisha B’av.
Hallel Part 1: Perek 113
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David begins teaching the chapters which make up the prayer of Hallel. In this class, Rabbi David introduces various halachic aspects of Hallel, as well as discussing the content and emotions that accompany this song of thanksgiving.
Sukkot: Achieving Joy
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about how to attain real happiness in honor of the joyous festival of Sukkot.
Overview of Megillat Eicha
Posted onIn this class on the Three Weeks and Tisha B’Av, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the background, content, purpose, and structure of Megillat Eicha. Rabbi David discusses the Tannaic disagreement over whether the Megilla is written as a rebuke or as a lament, and if it was written before or after the actual destruction of Yerushalayim. Rabbi David then reviews the content of each perek of the Megilla, and contrasts Perek Bet, which focuses on the Beit Hamikdash, with Perek Daled, which speaks about the fate of Klal Yisrael. Rabbi David ends this overview with an examination of the hopeful element found throughout the Megilla.
Surmounting Sinat Chinam
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the Three Weeks, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the issue of sinat chinam, one of the things that led to the churban, and how we can begin to rectify the sinat chinam.
Introduction to Hilchot Muktza
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In this Torah class on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Rabbinic prohibition of Muktza. Rabbi Isaacson explains why Chazal, our Sages, instituted this gezeira (Rabbinic decree), and what its parameters are.
Non-Verbal Communication
Posted onRabbi Beinish Ginsburg presents the secrets of non-verbal communication.
Feeling the Churban
Posted onRebbetzin Heller speaks about the sad atmosphere of the Three Weeks, and how we can feel the reality of destruction and exile.
Growing in Ruchniyus During the Three Weeks
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the three weeks, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses a few different ideas relating to the time between the seventeenth of Tamuz, and the ninth of Av.
The Prohibition of Tying Knots
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on practical applications of the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melacha (prohibited action) of Koshair, tying permanent knots on Shabbat.
Perek 19
Posted onThrough an analysis of Tehillim Perek 19, Rabbi David explores man’s struggle to emulate nature’s service of God.
The Three Weeks: Attaining Dveikut
Posted onIn this guest lecture, Rabbi Alexander Cohen of Shearim College of Jewish Studies for Women discusses the opportunity for gaining dveikut with Hashem during the Three Weeks.
Perek 10
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Rabbi Avishai David analyzes the position of the goyim and of Klal Yisrael regarding astrology,and explains the significance of ‘Tamim T’hiyeh Im Hashem Elokecha.’
Why Cry?
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller talks about what we are mourning for on Tisha B’Av, and how to feel the tragedy of the Churban today.