Continuations of Our Forefathers Tales
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the Tales of our Forefathers in the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
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Sefirat Haomer: Affording Respect
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about working on Midot and affording respect.
Malachi, Perek 1
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Malachi.
Perek 30
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Rabbi Avishai David provides a deeper understanding of Tehillim perek 30: Our need to cling to Hashem even in times of hardship.
Receptacle of Blessing
Posted onThe 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.
Partial Redemption
Posted onRebbi 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.
Suicide Part 2
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In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss the topic of Suicide in Halacha
The Seventh Day of Pesach
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In this Torah class (shiur) about the last days of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about the essence of the day and the unique joy brought by the Splitting of the Sea.
Perek 150
Posted onRabbi Avishai David illustrates how Perek 150 of Sefer Tehillim can be divided into four sections. In addition, he discusses the different musical instruments and describes how this perek is the epicenter of the previous prakim.
Perek 27: Hashem is My Light
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim chapter 27, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the themes, structures, and lessons of this perek. This chapter of tehillim, known as ‘L’Dovid Hashem Ori V’Yishi’, is read twice a day after regular prayers during days from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Hoshana Rabba.
Perek 26 Part 1: Calling Out from the Sanctuary
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains the structure and content of Psalm 26, which describes David’s tefillot to Hashem regarding himself and the Beit Hamikdash
Seudat Shabbat
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson concludes the discussion of the mitzva of Lechem Mishna, and moves on to the mitzva of having three meals on Shabbat.
Perek 118, Part 2
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel, with Perek 118.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations, Part 2
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson relates more examples of the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing), and Mochek (erasing). This class utilizes actual items, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
A Non-Jew’s Help on Shabbat: Amira L’akum
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Isaacson introduces the complex laws of amira l’akum, asking a non-Jew to perform a melacha, an activity forbidden to Jews, on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat.
Perakim 16 & 17
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Rabbi Avishai David speaks about Sefer Yirmiyahu perakim 16 and 17.
False Prophets
Posted onIn 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.
Perek 97: Three Themes in Kabbalat Shabbat:
Posted onIn this class on perek 97 in Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the three themes that can be found throughout all of the six mizmorim of Kabbalat Shabbat. These themes are Hashem’s Kingship, His Justice, and all idol-worshipers’ ultimate recognition of Hashem’s Dominion.
The Key to Successful Dating
Posted onAs an experienced shadchan, Rabbi Hanoch Teller shares his secrets for successful dating.
Perek 6 part 2: Tachanun
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David explains Perek 6, which is said during the Tachanun prayers at the end of Shacharit. Rabbi David describes the dialectic between the Amida of Shemoneh Esrai and the Tachanun that follows it. This demonstrates the interplay of Din and Chessed or Ahava and Yirah. Rabi David then discusses the power of the Tachanun prayer, based on various Gemaras and the commentary of the Bais Yosef.
Suicide Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan shlomo Cohen discusses the aspects of Suicide in Halacha
Intro to Lechem Mishna
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the obligation to cover the Challah during the recitation of Kiddush, whether Lechem Mishna is a Torah or Rabbinic obligation, and whether Lechem Mishna involves taking two loaves or cutting two loaves.
Perek 118, Part 1: The Symphony of Hallel
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel. Chapter 118 contains the unique
aspect of repetition and dialogue, as the chazzan reads and the congregation responds to him. Rabbi David explains this phenomenon as
an echo of the kedusha and kaddish prayers. The goal of this perek is to increase Kiddush Hashem like the Kaddish and Kedusha in the tefillot.
Kotev and Mochek Demonstrations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melachot (prohibited activities) of Kotev (writing) and Mochek (erasing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to use on Shabbat.
Muktza, Part 10: Moving Muktza Items
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson completes the topic of Muktza items, with a survey of the methods one may use to move a Muktza item, under specific conditions. This class primarily focuses on various ways one can utilize ’tiltul min hatzad’, indirectly moving an object.
Days Are Coming
Posted onRabbi Avishai David delves into and explains Sefer Yirmiyahu perek 16, contrasting the Truth of Hashem with the uselessness of idol worship, and discussing the prophesies of future recognition of Hashem’s Sovereignty.
Perek 23: Two Forms of Redemption
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David discusses the content of Perek 23. Rabbi David compares the similarities and distinctions between Perek 23 and 33. In the class, Rabbi David describes the two types of Geula (redemption)- B’ita, in its proper time, and Achishena, before it’s time, as described in the Gemara Sanhedrin. Rabbi David explains the Malbim’s approach to the different types of redemption. The perek ends with a description of the false neviim, and the idea of Nevua (prophesy) as a Masa.
The Twelve Levels of Nevua
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In this fascinating shiur on Nevua, prophesy, rabbi David lists and explains the twelve levels of prophesy as described by the Rambam in Moreh Nevuchim. These twelve levels fall into three categories: pre-Nevua, prophetic dreams, and prophetic visions. The prophesy of Moshe Rabbeinu is the highest level possible.
The 13 Attributes
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discuses The 13 Attributes in connection to parenting.
Solidarity And Sensitivity
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the month of Elul