The Inner Inn Experience
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Shira Smiles discusses the weekly parsha, Parshat Shemot, and the intriguing episode of Moshe and Tziporah at the Inn on the way to Egypt.
Videos
Tribes – Model of Diversity
Posted onShira Smiles discusses how the different tribes each reflect a specific quality of the Jewish people.
Wagon Wisdom
Posted onShira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayigash, and the significance of the wagons Yosef sent from Egypt to bring his father Yaakov from the Land of Canaan.
World of Action
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the life question that Parshat Vayeishev addresses: What has man been placed in this world to accomplish?
Chevron – Inner Essence
Posted onShira Smiles discusses Parshat Vayishlach, delving into the episode of Rachel’s death and her burial in Beit Lechem instead of in Chevron.
Redeeming the Sparks
Posted onMrs. Smiles explains the puzzling episode of the “Dudaim”, the fertility herbs that Reuven brought for his mother Leah, and Leah’s deal with Rachel to give her the Dudaim in return for more time with Yaakov, their husband.
Testing the Essence
Posted onShira Smiles discusses the narrative of the story of Yitzchak’s blessings to his sons Yaakov and Esav, found in Parshat Toldot. Yitzchak’s main strength was that of Gevura (inner strength), and therefore he is tested specifically in this area.
The Grand Finale
Posted onShira Smiles discusses Parshat Chayei Sarah. In this parsha, the tenth and final test of Avraham Avinu takes place.
Ultimate Trust and Love
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses how in Parshat Vayeira, Avraham Avinu is put to the ultimate test, Akeidat Yitchak. Shira Smiles explains what the Akeida means to us today.
Beauty of Eretz Yisrael
Posted onDiscusses how through Moshe’s request we gain a deeper understanding of the qualities of Eretz Yisrael.
Class 13
Posted onRav Lach
Posted onExplains Hashem’s response to Moshe Rabbeinu’s request.
Hashem’s Response
Posted onClass 10
Posted onPrerequisites for Entering the Land of Israel
Posted onPresents an understanding of Moshe’s request to go into Eretz Yisrael.
Understanding the Word “Na”
Posted onAddresses the question: What does “na” mean?
Class 7
Posted onSecond Passuk
Posted onContinues her deep analysis of the second passuk of Va’etchanan.
Va-etchanan-Moshe’s Prayers
Posted onLaimor
Posted onUnderstanding the word “laimor”.
Power of Prayer
Posted onThe First Passuk
Posted onThe First Rashi
Posted onDays Of Awe
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In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Heller discusses Rosh Hashana and the Holy days.
Lag Ba’omer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Lag Ba’omer, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the essence of Lag Ba’omer; why it occurs when it does, the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s students, and Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai himself.
Chometz: Moving Beyond Self
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the holiday of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the meaning of chometz, the deeper role of the Halachot (laws) pertaining to it, and how one can internalize the lessons of removing chometz and move beyond ‘self’.
Dedicated in memory of Jacob and Laura Elbirt, by their daughter Paula Elbirt.
The Meaning of Sicha
Posted onIn this Torah Class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the meaning of Sicha with a wife
The Dual Symbolism of Matzah
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In this Torah shiur on the holiday of Pesach, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses the dual symbolism of Matzah, and the themes of Galut and Geula at the Seder night.
A Welcoming Home
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohn discusses the way a home should be a welcoming place for guests
Purim: The Power of Prayer
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Purim: Learning how to open the gates of heaven by examining the prayers of Mordechai, Esther and the Jewish Children