Cycle of Teshuva
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses how Succot is a continuation of the holidays that precede it, and how they are connected.
Videos
Perek 67
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Rabbi 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
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In 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.
Haggadah
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues with a review of the Haggadah.
Perek 13
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Rabbi Avishai David reviews the entire Perek and presents a difference in opinion of the Rabbis regarding “Ma’asim Simli’im”.
Dating and Marriage, Part 2
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi discuss some of the many issues surrounding dating and marriage.
Fit to Be Tied: More Applications of the Melacha of Koshair
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In this short Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues to review the laws of tying knots on Shabbat.
Midnight Meeting
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses Ruth’s mysterious midnight visit to Boaz in his fields and unravels the depth of this seemingly inexplicable episode.
Perek 92
Posted onIn his class on Tehillim, Perek 92, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the famous ‘Mizmor Shir L’Yom HaShabbat’, the Psalm for Shabbat.
Candle Lighting as Kabbalat Shabbat
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In this shiur, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the various halacha lemaaseh aspects of Shabbat candle lighting, including whether one can fulfill one’s obligation with electric lights. In addition, Rabbi Isaacson analyzes the various opinions regarding whether candle lighting triggers the onset of Shabbat.
Hallel, Part 3: Perek 114
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explore the perakim of Hallel. Perek 114 is the triumphant chapter which describes the joy of the redemption from Egypt, B’tzeit Yisrael Mimitzrayim. Rabbi David explains both the structure and the messages of this beautiful Psalm.
Parshat Terumah: The Mishkan Within Us
Posted onRebbetzin Heller provides a short thought on the weekly Torah parsha, Parshat Terumah.
Muktza, Part 3
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson describes the laws relating to an object whose primary use is prohibited on Shabbat (kli shemelachto l’issur), and an object whose primary function is permitted on Shabbat (kli shemelachto l’heter).
Knesses Yisrael
Posted onRabbi Moshe Weinberger continues learning the essay of Atem Nitzavim by the Alter Rebbe. The Rebbe discusses the concept of Knesses Yisrael, the entity of Yisrael, and how one can become part of this unit.
Perek 79 Part 1: Tragedy and Vengeance
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David expounds on Perek 79, the famous chapter which discusses the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple) and the hope for Divine retribution. Despite the somber tone of the mizmor, the underlying point is that the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash actually saved the Jewish people from annihilation.
Building Fences Around the Torah
Posted onIn this class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the third rule of Building Fences Around the Torah
Days of Judgement Unlike Any Others – Part 2
Posted onWhy does Yom Kippur, the Day of Forgiveness, come after the Day of Judgment? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?
Chodesh Iyar: Love from a Distance
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the unique spiritual characteristics of the month of Iyar. As the month in between Pesach and Shavuot, Iyar represents a more distant relationship with G-d. Yet, despite this distance, Rabbi Reichman explains the strong connection that bonds the Jewish people with the Almighty.
The Roles In Parenting
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the different roles involved in parenting.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Three
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the third perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Yehonatan Yitzchak ben Dror Eldar, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Ransom
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the Jewish Ethical questions regarding Ransom
Abandoned Homeland
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains perek 19. In this perek, the sin of the Jewish people is presented as especially bad because it defiled the holy land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael.In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains perek 19. In this perek, the sin of the Jewish people is presented as especially bad because it defiled the holy land of Israel, Eretz Yisrael. Therefore, the land will be physically abandoned when the Jews are exiled after the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash (Temple).
The Gan Eden Experience
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the holiday of Purim and how the day is a unique once-a-year opportunity where Hashem opens his vaults for our prayers to ascend unhindered.
The Slabodka Roots Of The Mirrer Rosh Yeshiva
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller gives us insight into the life of the late Rosh Yeshiva of Mir Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel zt’l
The Joy of Succot
Posted onRabbi Beinish Ginsburg outlines four reasons that we celebrate the holiday of Succot in the month of Tishrei, and explains how they relate to the Simcha (joy) of the holiday.
Perek 128
Posted onRabbi Avishai David explains the connection between this mizmor and the previous mizmor, discusses the idea of the work ethic that redeems, and examines the role of the wife.
Perek 2
Posted onRabbi David analyzes the second perek of Tehillim.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Three
Posted onIn this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the third perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory of Reb BenTzion Kruman , HY”D, 28, who was killed in the Chabad House in Mumbai, India.
Egypt
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the Jews in Egypt.