The Two Sides of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the Two Part of Torah, The Written and Oral
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Wealth Part 2
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In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo cohen continues discussing the concept of wealth in the Torah
Dosh/Sechita 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 Melacha (prohibited activity) of Dosh (threshing), and the toldah of sechita (extracting). This class utilizes actual items, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of using them.
Aliyah of the Soul
Posted onRabbi Hanoch teller discusses how the Torah’s description of the spies’ journey in the Land of Israel teaches us the essence of what it means to live in the Holy Land.
Perek 23, Part 1: Mizmor L’David
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This Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim by Rabbi Avishai David analyzes Psalm 23, known as ‘Mizmor l’David’. This mizmor is sung many times over Shabbat, and is famous for its themes of complete trust in Hashem’s goodness in every situation, and of the soul’s natural yearning for spirituality and connection with Hashem.
Amira L’Akum, Part 3
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In this Torah class (shiur) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his discussion of the laws of Gentile work on behalf of a Jew on Shabbat.
Discipline
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Riechman discusses the issue of discipline in Parenting.
Perek 25: Bavel: Evil Persecutor or G-dly Messenger?
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyhau, Rabbi Avishai David examines the question of whether the persecutors of the Jewish People should be punished for their actions, as they are actually agents of Hashem. In this class, Rabbi David also discusses Hashem’s anger when the Jews serve avoda zara (idolatry).
The Fences Established by the Prophets
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the fences established by the Prophets
Shavuot: True Acceptance of Torah
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), in honor of the holiday of Shavuot, Rabbi Cohen explains the nature of true acceptance and performance of Torah.
Walled Celebrations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, the Shem Mishmuel explains the differences in the Purim celebrations between those cities with walls and those without.
Rosh Hashana
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Kindling the Flames
Posted onParshat Beha’alotcha, Aharon HaKohen is designated with the task of kindling the flames of the menorah, teaching us an important lesson about our relationship with those around us.
The Four Cups
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the four cups.
Perek 104, Part II
Posted onRabbi Avishai David compares Perek 104 with Perek 103, and points out the distinctions between them. Rabbi David analyzes the different components describing the process of creation, and points out how the idea of Ahavat Hashem is embedded in the mizmor.
Wealth
Posted onIn this Torah cladd Dayan Shlomo Cohen starts discussing the way we interpret wealth in the Torah
The Unique Clarity of Moshe’s Prophesy
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In this Torah class shiur on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explore the unique quality of Moshe Rabbenu’s prophesy. Only Moshe prophesied with the exact formulation of ‘zeh hadavar asher diber Hashem’, ‘this is the matter which Hashem spoke…’; Other prophets used the more general ‘ko amar Hashem’, ‘so said Hashem’.
Dosh/Sechita Demonstrations
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson introduces the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Dosh (threshing) and the toldah of Sechita (extracting), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class, set in a kitchen, utilizes actual items that one may want to use on Shabbat. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
Tzefania, Perek 1
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller begins Perek 1 of Tzefania ‘inside’.
Seudah Shlishit
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson explains how Seudah Shlishit differs from the other two meals with regards to the content of the meal, and to someone who forgot the Shabbat insert in benching.
Perakim 14 & 53, Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of Perakim 14 and 53, two perakim in Tehillim that are almost identical, yet contain a number of distinctions.
Benefitting From a Non-Jew’s Work on Shabbat
Posted onIn 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.
Perek 26 Part 2: Behavioral Teshuva
Posted onIn 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
Wealth Part 3
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues discussing the topic of wealth in the Torah
Perek 96
Posted onIn 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.
Noach
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the connection between Noach to our day Parenting.
The Mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer
Posted onIn 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.
Perek 24: The Prophetic Vision of Yirmiyahu
Posted onIn 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.
Keeping Our Distance From Idol Worshipers
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how to distance ourselves from Idol Worshipers
Amalek: Inner and Outer Enemy
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class), the Shem Mishmuel explains Amalek’s significance and gives us instructions on how to fight Amalek in our times.