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In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayishlach, Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds upon the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the significance of Yaakov sending angels to his brother Eisav, as well as the relevance of this act to our lives.
Mrs. Shira Smiles provides a discussion of the unfortunate incident of Shechem’s violation of Yaakov’s daughter, Dina.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his examination of the Steipler Gaon.
Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen elaborates on the idea that we should not be content with performing mitzvot and good deeds, and instead we should strive to desire to bring holiness into this world.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses Rav Hai Gaon’s approach to reading Shema early.
In this eighth installment of his Gemara Brachot class, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses R. Yona and R. Amram.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller uses the Maharal’s interpretation to go over the Pesukim in Parshat Yitro that describe our being chosen.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses how Eisav’s sale of the birthright to Yaakov reflected the opposing life choices of both Yaakov and Eisav.
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the first Perek of Sefer Yirmiyahu.
Rabbi Avishai David ends his introduction to Sefer Yirmiyahu with the Abarbanel’s comparison of Yirmiyahu with Moshe Rabbeinu and the Malbim’s critique of this description.
In this week’s class on Mesillat Yesharim, Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen extrapolates on the first step of zehirus, carefulness. He discusses the urging of the Mesillat Yesharim for us to be aware and careful of our ways in order to create a better future.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller discusses The Steipler Gaon.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller teaches that by increasing our cognizance of the value of spiritual joy, we are preparing ourselves for the ultimate joy of the Final Redemption, the coming of Mashiach, and the World To Come.
In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds on the idea that Yaakov and Esav were both born potential tzadikim, though each one was meant to focus on a different aspect of serving G-d.
Mrs. Shira Smiles addresses the many questions that arise concerning the episode of Rachel stealing the idols of her father Lavan as Yaakov flees Lavan’s home.
Continues the analysis of Jacob’s dream and discusses the lessons learned from every word in the first passuk of the Parsha.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman teaches about Rabbeinu Yona’s discussion on the obligation to fulfill the Mitzva of mentioning Yetziat Mitzrayim before nightfall.
In his class on Parshat Toldot, Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Shem MiShmuel’s explanation of the incidents regarding the wells that Yitzchak Avinu dug, and then explains these incidents as lessons in our spirituality.
Continuing with his class in Intermediate Gemara Masechet Brachot, Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman discusses the laws of early Shema.
In this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David gives an examination of the historical backdrop of Yirmiyahu HaNavi, and the circumstances that prompted his Nevu’ah.
Last installment of Akeidat Yitzchak class series, Expounds upon the topic of Akeidat Yitzchak.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the practical application of the Eight Principals of Bitachon, with their application in real-life scenarios.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the story of Yishmael’s banishment from Avraham’s household and how Avraham was given the status of chosen, but only one of his sons inherited that status.
Mrs. Shira Smiles expounds upon Parshat Toldot by delving into the message that Esav gives us.
An in-depth study of the topic of Yaakov’s dream of the ladder.
Abraham, father of the belief in the G-d of Israel, asked G-d “How will I know that my children will want the legacy of Faith You are promising me?” G-d answered him through the symbolism of the animals sacrificed at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
In his shiur (Torah class) on this week’s parsha, Parshat Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Hershel Reichman uses the teachings of Rabbi Moshe Wolfson to explore the spiritual power of the city of Chevron.
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the legacy of the Jews’ role as the Chosen People as beginning with the Promise of G-d to Abraham at the Brit Bein Habetarim.
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman continues his class in Gemara Brachot with a discussion on the halachot regarding the zmanim for both Mincha and Maariv.
