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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 Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses how to distance ourselves from Idol Worshipers
In the first class of his Tehillim series, Rabbi David analyzes Tehillim, Perek 130: Shir Hamaalos Mimaamakim.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Zecharia.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman gives us insight into the four languages of redemption.
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 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.
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 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.
Presenting Rosh Hashana, Malchiyos Shofros and Zichronos.
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.
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson concludes the discussion of the mitzva of Lechem Mishna, and moves on to the mitzva of having three meals on Shabbat.
In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel, with Perek 118.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues discussing the Tales of our Forefathers in the Sefer Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
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 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
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.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Path of Hashem as it relates to parenting.
Rabbi Hanoch Teller speaks about working on Midot and affording respect.
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.
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.
In 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.
Rabbi Avishai David provides a deeper understanding of Tehillim perek 30: Our need to cling to Hashem even in times of hardship.
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.
Rabbi 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.
Rabbi Avishai David speaks about Sefer Yirmiyahu perakim 16 and 17.
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.
In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues to discuss the topic of Suicide in Halacha
Rabbi Hanoch Teller concludes his explanation of the prophesies of the Navi Malachi.
