Intimacy with G-d
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In this class, Rabbi Yitzchok Cohen discusses how the first line of Mesillat Yesharim describes our obligation in this world: to be intimately close with G-d.
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Inner Journey
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Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the fact that G-d’s command to Avraham to travel to the Land of Israel was not simply a command to move physically. She discusses that this charge instead echoes to every Jew and commands each of us to embark on an inner journey of self-perfection.
What is Prophesy?
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Rabbi Avishai David begins his class on Sefer Yirmiyahu by exploring certain issues relating to the 24 sefarim (books) of the Tanach.
Taking It to Heart
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how unlike secular works, which are learned for the sake of knowledge, Mesillat Yesharim needs to be learned with the intention of internalizing it’s fundamental ideas.
Parshat Noach: Born or Bred Tzaddik
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Rabbi Reichman discusses this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Noach, in accordance with the interpretation of the Shem MiShmuel.
Mitzvot as Our Lifeline
Posted onIn this class on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how one should perform mitzvot.
Parshat Noach: Four Heavenly Gifts
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Herschel Reichman discusses this week’s Parsha, Parshat Noach, using the commentary of the Shem MiShmuel.
G-d’s Servant
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How do we reach the exalted level of being considered a true servant of G-d? By imitating his attribute of Modesty, as described in Chapter 24 of Mesillat Yesharim.
Guide to Life
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues to show how Mesillat Yesharim maps out the steps to achieving self-perfection within a Torah framework.
The First Step: Caution
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen shows how Mesillat Yesharim maps out the steps to achieving self-perfection, beginning with Zehirut, caution. Rabbi Cohen teaches that, to achieve this level, one must be careful and scrupulous that all of one’s actions are in accordance with the Torah.
Introduction to Masechet Brachot – Me’aimatai
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Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman starts out his Introduction to Gemara Masechet Brachot with the topic of Me’aimatai.
Bask in the Pleasure of G-dliness
Posted onIn this class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Cohen discusses man’s purpose to take pleasure in G-d. How? Through following His Torah.
Man – Animal or G-dly Being
Posted onIn this class on the Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the awareness of G-d and being in tune with His Will as the ultimate purpose of Man’s existence.
Miriam: The Voice of Yearning
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In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that the three redeemers from Egypt were Moshe, Aaron and Miriam, and that in the Final Redemption, we will emulate Miriam’s yearning for G-d, and merit His Salvation.
The Nature of Future Redemption
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Torah perspective on what the Final Redemption will be like. The Redemption from Egypt described is the prototype of all future redemptions. The Maharal explains the details of this parallel.
Sprouts of Redemption
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller focuses on the essence of redemption and the causes that will bring it about. This class is based on teachings in the Sefer Netivot Olam of the Maharal.
Final Redemption
Posted onMoving on from Galus, Rebbetzin Heller explores the Final Redemption, may it come speedily in our days.
Akeidat Yitzchak
Posted onExpounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak.
Teachers of the Generation
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller finishes off the Spring semester with the wrapping up of his Torah theme of Bnei Brak, looking at the lives of Rav Dessler, the Steipler and Rav Shach.
Physical Strength vs. Spritual Blessing
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the fall of the city of Beitar during the time of the Churban (the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash). The Maharal, in his book the Netivot Olam, gleans from the tragic episode fundamental Torah principles of waging war, in a physical and spiritual manner.
Defeat of Great Cities
Posted onContinuing with the roots of the Churban, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s commentary of the city of Tur-Malka and the cause of its destruction.
Call of the Angel
Posted onDiscusses the angel’s call to Avraham to stop what he is doing and not to harm his son.
The Steipler – A Giant Among Men
Posted onContinuing with the giants of Bnei Brak, Rabbi Teller describes the unbelievable determination and self sacrifice of the Steipler.
Tears of a Father, Tears of a Son
Posted onDiscusses the poignant moments of Avraham actually performing the Akeida.
Destruction of Unity – The Three Weeks
Posted onStarting a new topic, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins the Maharal’s classic work, Netzach Yisrael, analyzing the causes of the Churban Beis HaMikdash, specifically the story of Kamtza and Bar-Kamtza.
Rising to Greater Heights
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses how the arrival of the Chazon Ish to Bnei Brak helped the city to flourish as a stronghold of Torah learning and observance in Eretz Yisrael.
Multilayered Shalom
Posted onIn this shuir, Rebbetzin Heller discusses the Maharal’s explanation of Achitofel’s commandments to his sons as the three essential aspects of peace.
The Binding of Yitzchak
Posted onAddressing many of the glaring questions that appear in the Torah’s narrative of this episode.
Foundations of Greatness
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses the beginnings of Bnei Brak, which set the tone for a city completely based on Torah.
Korach-The Ultimate Machloket
Posted onIn this class, Rebbetzin Heller discusses how the Maharal uses the example of Korach to explain and analyze the motives and actions of a machloket.