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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the halacha that one must recite the weekly Torah portion ‘shnayim mikrah v’echad targum’, and the difference of opinion among Rishonim regarding the language this must be fulfilled in.
The Shem MiShmuel explains in reference to this week’s parsha the unique connection every Jew has to the entire Jewish People
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Bamidbar.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller concludes her study of Shir Hashirim by discussing what makes this book so holy and beloved by G-d and the Jewish People.
In her class on Righteous Women, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about Miriam and Tziporah, and explores the idea of the “evil wife” and the “good wife”.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman examines the nature of the mitzvah of reading the Torah. Is the mitzvah to hear, or to actually read from the Torah?
In Parshat Bechukotai, the Torah lists the rewards for following in Hashem’s path. While discussing this week’s parsha, Rabbi Reichman uses the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel to explain these rewards and what exactly is incumbent upon us.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Rishonim’s viewpoints regarding learning during Torah reading.
The Shem MiShmuel explains the significance of Lag BaOmer and it’s practical relevance for our lives.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Bechukotai. The Parsha teaches us the importance of constantly investing in our relationship with G-d.
Rabbi Cohen describes proper fear of G-d based on the Mesillat Yesharim
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks of the glorious future of the Jewish People, when we will be reunited in our inseparable bond with Hashem, never to leave Him again.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman explores the prohibition to leave shul or to learn while the Torah is being read.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman analyzes the Gemara’s statement that Hashem desires the gates of halacha more than shuls and synagogues.
Rabbi Reichman continues his discussion of the Shem MiShmuel’s theme of the individual vs. the community, focusing on how the individual manages to be part of the community without losing his self.
In this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s comparison between shemitah and yovel and explains the difference between the individual’s and the community’s commitment to Torah.
In this Torah shiur (class) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller shares insights into the lives of Dina, Yocheved, and Miriam.
Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about Parshat Behar. The message of Shmitta and other topics in this Parsha is one encouraging us to constantly struggle and grow through every challenge G-d brings.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins the seventh chapter, describing the ultimate return of the Jewish People toward Hashem and His bringing them back from exile.
Based on the double usage of the instruction to tell the Kohanim in the first passuk, Rabbi Reichman discusses the connection between intellect and emotion and how to bridge the gap.
Continuing with the theme of anava, Rabbi Cohen explains the fundamental core of humility, as explained in the Mesillat Yesharim
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the birth of the tribes and the concept of raising a family.
On Parshat Kedoshim, Shira Smiles speaks about judging one’s fellow Jew favorably.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues her explanation of the sixth chapter, describing Hashem’s affirmation of His love for the Jewish people, as he recalls His Presence amongst the Jews during the Second Temple era.
In this Torah shiur (class), Rabbi Reichman uses the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel to explain the commandment of “Kedoshim Tihiyu,” (Be Holy) as a specific pathway of achieving holiness.
Rabbi Cohen reaches the step of anava, humility, in the Mesillat Yesharim. In this class he explores the essence of humility and how it translates into actions.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the purpose of the land of Israel and elaborates on its unique characteristics.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the yearning of the Jewish Nation for Hashem while in exile in contrast with the spiritual inactivity that has set upon them. Rebbetzin Heller explains the metaphoric description of the megillah, which paint a painful picture of the Jewish Nation’s resistance to Hashem’s attempts to awaken us from our deep slumber of spiritual inactivity.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses life in exile, and how to respond to it.
Rabbi Hershel Reichman teaches Parshat Acharei Mot which deals with the deaths of Aharon HaCohen’s sons, Nadav and Avihu. The Shem MiShmuel learns lessons of our approach to G-d from their untimely deaths.
