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In this short shiur (Torah class) on Shemoneh Esrai, Rabbi Hershel Reichman demonstrates the logical sequence of the brachot leading up to the silent, personal prayer of Shemoneh Esrai. This class explicates the bracha of Gaal Yisrael, which describes Hashem as the redeemer of Israel throughout history.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the month of Elul, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explores the process of teshuva, including practical steps on acquiring a mindset of return. Mrs. Nissenbaum talks about the importance of our thoughts on Rosh Hashana, and how positive thinking will help us in the day of judgement.
In this short Torah class (shiur) on the Shemoneh Esrai prayer, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how the prayers before Shemoneh Esrai serve as a fitting preparation for the intimate tefilla of Shemone Esrai. This shiur focuses on the bracha of Ahava Rabba, which speaks of G-d’s love of Israel, as demonstrated by His gift of Torah.
In This Torah class on the laws of permitted speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg clarifies the difference between permitted negative speech in order to protect someone from immediate danger as opposed to a general warning.
In this short Torah shiur on Tefilla, prayer, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how the prayers preceding the Shemoneh Esrai help to prepare one for an encounter with G-d. This class talks about the bracha before Shema, Yotzer Or, which praises Hashem as Creator of light and darkness, and the amazing creation of the sun.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech as codified by the Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg emphasizes the importance of tochacha, respectful rebuke, before one is permitted to report another’s wrongdoing.
Mrs. Chana Prero discusses the concept of prophecy, analyzing what exactly constitutes a prophet and what is the basis of believing in prophets.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg lists and explains the necessary conditions for relating lashon hara.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the importance of gratitude and thankfulness towards G-d, and how we incorporate this concept into our daily prayers.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal 9, which talks about avoiding the company of lashon hara speakers.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the command to keep the “entire mitzva” and the description of the desert experience in our parsha.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman demonstrates how asking for G-d’s mercy is an integral part of our daily prayer.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how prayer helps us recognize G-d’s greatness.
In this Torah class (shiur) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg relates the laws of indirect lashon hara, as described by the Chofetz Chaim. Rabbi Ginsburg raises various scenarios that are susceptible to the ‘dust of lashon hara’, and discusses how to avoid this pitfall.
In this shiur (Torah class) on enriching our children’s religious experience, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about how to help our children understand the loss we suffered during the destruction of the Beit Hamikdash, and how to relate to the mournful tone of Tisha B’Av.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the importance of protecting one’s speech.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes the dimensions of the Leviim’s cities and their fields.
In this short shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses when it is permitted to say damaging information about another person.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Chofetz Chaim, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg reviews klal 8, and discusses the laws of lashon hara between spouses, how to train one’s family to avoid lashon hara, and the importance of giving mussar softly.
On Parshiyot Matot and Masei, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the topic of vows.
In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg teaches klal chet in Sefer Chofetz Chaim, which discusses lashon hara spoken about Rabbonim, and in contrast lashon hara about baalei machloket (people involved in disputes).
In this chinuch class on making Judaism meaningful to our children, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller presents different goals and ideas for children of varies ages during the long summer vacation.
on Parshat Pinchas, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the korban hatamid, the sacrifice that was brought each morning and evening.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the concept of thanking G-d and how it is incorporated into our daily prayers.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David completes his in-depth course on the Sefer. Rabbi David shows the parallels between this chapter and the chapter in Melachim describing the capture of Tzidkiyahu, and the final suffering of the Jewish captives. The reason for this repetition is to demonstrate the truth of Nevua, prophesy. The class ends with the legendary tales of Yirmiyahu and Plato and Yirmiyahu and the Ari Hakadosh.
Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes Bilaam’s first blessing to the Jewish People.
In this Torah class (shiur) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains the problem of the punishment of the enemies of the Jewish people, such as the Babylonians. The Babylonians were clearly G-d’s messengers of destruction, yet they were punished for their wicked deeds.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the positions of the Rambam and the Ran concerning a child who has reached the age of chinuch, and is obligated to perform mitzvot.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David explains the prophesies pertaining to the non-Jewish nation of Ammon. Through a variety of sources, Rabbi David describes the nature of the Amonite character, and the reasons for their ultimate downfall.
