Perek 118, Part 2
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues explicating the chapters of Hallel, with Perek 118.
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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.
Moshe Rabbenu and His Unique Prophesy
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G-d’s Truth
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Path of Hashem as it relates to parenting.
Judging Judiciously
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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.
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
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
Posted onRabbi 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 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
Posted onIn 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
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discuses The 13 Attributes in connection to parenting.
Solidarity And Sensitivity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the month of Elul
Introduction
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi yitzchak Cohen gives an introduction to a new series Of Avos Derabbi Nasson
Sefirat HaOmer
Posted onRabbi Avishai David examines the mitzvah of Sefirat HaOmer, and discusses the two types of “zecher le’mikdash”.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Ten
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the 10th Perek of Mishanyot Pesachim as a zchut for a complete and speedy recovery for Shimon ben Ruth and Eliyahu ben Miriam who were critically wounded in the attack on Yeshivat Merkaz HaRav on Rosh Chodesh Adar bet 5768.
Perek 48
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 48 and how Yerushalayim is a merger of Kedusha and Malchus.
Malachi, Perek 1
Posted onWinding down his series on Trei Asar, Rabbi Hanoch Teller teaches the first perek of the Navi, Malachi. This class also discusses why in this world we rarely see retribution against the enemies of the Jews, and how to demonstrate true commitment to Hashem.
Purim and Geulah
Posted onRabbetzin Heller discusses Purim, the party of our connection with Hashem, and our willingness to get closer.
G-d as Part of the Jewish Nation
Posted onRabbi Moshe Weinberger continues the maamar of Atem Nitzavim.
Significant Symbol – Pesach
Posted onIn this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Pesach and Lail HaSeder.
The Sanctity of Family
Posted onRabbi Hanoch Teller discusses Parshat BaMidbar and explains that in the Torah the holiness of a Jewish family is emphasized in a concrete way.
Perek 149: Prayer & War
Posted onRabbi Avishai David explains the Torah message of Tehillim, Perek 149: G-d’s salvation is brought about through both the prayers and the physical efforts of His people.