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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing), and Mochek (erasing). This class utilizes actual items such as puzzle pieces and food with writing on it.
In this Torah shiur on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson reviews the laws pertaining to work done by a non-Jew on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat, and the prohibition for a Jew to benefit from this work.
In this shiur on the 17th chapter of Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David talks about the different levels of Bitachon, Trust in G-d, as mentioned by Yirmiyahu Hanavi. Rabbi David includes the famous disagreement of the Rambam and the Ramban about effectiveness of modern medicine, and the contrasting opinions of Rabbenu Bachya and R’Avraham ben HaRambam regarding Bitachon. Rabbi David explains that the balance of Bitachon and Hishtadlut is the realization that ultimately, one’s salvation is entirely in the Hands of Hashem.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David reviews perek 23, and explicates the difficulties in Perek 24. The dream of Yirmiyahu described in this perek has a remarkable parallelism to the dreams of Pharoh in Parshat Miketz. Rabbi David also discusses who exactly the ‘Choresh U’masger’ were.
In this shiur (Torah class) on the nature of Nevua, prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David carefully analyzes the episode of Eldad and Medad prophesizing negatively about Moshe Rabbenu, through the explanations of the Drashos HaRan.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the connection between Noach to our day Parenting.
Presenting Rosh Hashana, Malchiyos Shofros and Zichronos.
In this shiur (Torah class),Rabbi Ari Jacobson presents an overview of the mitzva of Sefirat HaOmer. Rabbi Jacobson explains the meaning of the mitzva and presents an overview of its related halachot.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Zecharia.
In the first class of his Tehillim series, Rabbi David analyzes Tehillim, Perek 130: Shir Hamaalos Mimaamakim.
Rabbi Avishai David discusses this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Beha’alotcha. From the exchange between Moshe Rabbeinu and his father in law, Yisro, we can learn a timely lesson of what is our ultimate goal in life.
In this Torah shiur (class), the Shem Mishmuel explains Amalek’s significance and gives us instructions on how to fight Amalek in our times.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how to distance ourselves from Idol Worshipers
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman gives us insight into the four languages of redemption.
In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues discussing the topic of wealth in the Torah
Rabbi Avishai David examines the Ramban which accentuates the importance of praising Hashem, presents three possibilities of how to structure the mizmor, and shows how the mizmor can be divided into two parts.
In this class on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains how perek 96 is a continuation and intensification of the previous perek, Tehillim 95. He also focuses on the unique role of the number seven which appears in this chapter.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of chapter 26. Rabbi David describes the structure of the perek, and delves into some of its themes, such as the inner worth of every Jew, repeating positive behaviors as the key to repentance, and how to approach Hashem in prayer
In his teaching of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson analyzes the two sources for the obligation to have three meals on Shabbat.
Rabbi Avishai David speaks about Sefer Yirmiyahu perakim 16 and 17.
In this Torah shiur on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David describes the role of false prophets, Nevi’ei Sheker, throughout Yirmiyahu’s career as a Navi. Rabbi David examines the two descriptions of a Navi Sheker in the Chumash, and applies them to the types of false prophets found in Sefer Yirmiyahu. Rabbi David also explains how the test of a true Navi is found in this perek.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Path of Hashem as it relates to parenting.
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the holy day of Yom Kippur and how we must work on judging others favorably so that Hashem will act the same with us.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the Tales of our Forefathers in the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about working on Midot and affording respect.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Malachi.
Rabbi Avishai David provides a deeper understanding of Tehillim perek 30: Our need to cling to Hashem even in times of hardship.
The episode of the “sotah” in this week’s Torah parsha, Parshat Nasso, provides us with an essential insight into who is truly deserving of blessing.
Rebbi Hershel Reichman discusses the holiday of Purim which involved a fight against Amalek, our evil enemy. The fight was not only physical but a spiritual war against Amalek within us. The outcome determined the extent of the Purim redemption.
