The Torah Learning on this site is dedicated in memory of Rochel Leah bas R' Chaim Tzvi and R' Yisrael Menachem ben R' Binyamin.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues teaching the first part of perek 9, which deals with paying workers on time. This class reveals whose everyone’s best friend is.
Our ancestors’ reaction to bread in the Land of Israel leaves us with a fundamental Torah lesson in gratitude. We learn how to have proper gratitude and thanks for all that G-d gives us.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the halacha of business dealings, Dayan Shlomo Cohen begins the topic of kinyanim, acquisitions, beginning with the acquisition of real estate.
On Parshat Bechukotai, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores how Rashi explains that someone who observes the mitzvot but does not toil and exert effort in Torah can reach a level of not believing in G-d.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg presents the Chofetz Chaim’s overview of the halachot of paying workers on time. The Chofetz Chaim applies halachot from other places to these halachot, showing that the Torah is one unit.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Jewish monetary law, Dayan Shlomo Cohen explains the laws specific to cash payments. A practical, entertaining, and informative guide to this area of business practice, based on the book Pure Money.
On Parshat Behar, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the juxtaposition between Shabbat and the Beit Hamikdash in the last pasuk of the parsha. Mrs. Smiles also explains how we can take what we learn about having awe of the temple, and relate it to how we behave in our study halls and synagogues.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the importance of chessed and engaging in kindness towards others.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches chapter 8 of the first chelek on the sefer. This class also discusses the unity of Torah.
In this shiur (Torah class) on business halacha, Dayan Shlomo Cohen discusses the laws of verbal agreements. This fascinating topic is also extensively discussed in Chapter 4 of Pure Money by Rabbi Cohen.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefirat HaOmer, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the statement of the Sfas Emes that the entire year is spiritually dependent on these days.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the mitzvot between people (bein adam l’chaveiro), Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains the philosophy underlying the mitzvah of chessed, and focuses specifically on the mitzva to gladden a bride and groom at their wedding.
In this Mussar shiur (class) on proper human relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the mitzvot of bikur cholim, visiting the sick, and nichum aveilim, comforting mourners.
In this shiur (Torah class) on interpersonal relationships, Rabbi Hanoch Teller talks about the mitzvot of lending money and hachnasat orchim (hospitality).
In this Torah shiur (class) in memory of the Fogel family of Itamar who were killed al kiddush Hashem, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about increasing our love for one another and our appreciation of our shared destiny.
In this class on Sefer Ahavat Chessed of the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his discussion of the laws of lending, focusing specifically on the laws relating to taking a collateral from a poor man, to ensure that he will repay the loan.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the mitzvot ben adam l’chaveiro, between people, Rabbi Hanoch Teller explains that kindness towards others is not merely commendable; it is a Torah obligation.
In this Torah class (shiur) in memory of the Fogel family, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson explains the connection between Jewish Unity and the Geulah, redemption.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg describes the positive ripple effects of giving a loan.
In this Torah shiur (class) on relating to others, Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his discussion of the practical applications of the mitzva to love one’s neighbor, Ahavat Yisrael.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg talks about revenge and bearing a grudge when it comes to lending money, and the guidelines for prioritizing who receives a loan.
In this mussar talk on proper human relations, Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how far one must go to fulfill the dictum of love your neighbor.
Dayan Shlomo Cohen, author of the highly acclaimed series on Jewish Monetary Law, Pure Money, begins a fascinating journey through the foundations and practical applications of ethical financial behavior.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller describes the fate of Gog, and explains the concept of burying anyone who dies, and the innate kedusha, holiness, of every human being.
In this memorial shiur l’iluy nishmas the Fogel family, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg helps to understand our relationship to Hashem through a study of the wording on the brachot, the building blocks of prayer.
In this memorial shiur for the members of the Fogel family who died al kiddush Hashem, Mrs. Shira Smiles teaches about Tefilla, prayer, as the proper response to tragedy. Mrs. Smiles also shows the important role of tefilla in the celebration of Purim.
Discusses the naming of Shimon and Levi, and how they represent the eradication of evil and the ultimate connection to Hashem.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Ahavat Chessed, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg continues his elucidation of the laws of interest-free money lending, as described by the Chofetz Chaim
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains the navi Yechezkel’s description of Gog and Magog, who they are and why they will fight against us.
Explains what it means when the Torah describes Leah as being hated, and explores Leah’s ability to have children while Rachel becomes childless. Mrs. Smiles also speaks about the naming of Leah’s first child, Reuven.
