Tanach

Perek 118, Part 1: The Symphony of Hallel

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This video is class of 18 in the series Tehillim VII.

In 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.

Tanach

Perek 6 part 2: Tachanun

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This video is class of 16 in the series Tehillim V.

In 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.

Yirmiyahu

Perek 23: Two Forms of Redemption

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This video is class of 17 in the series Yirmiyahu III.

In 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.

Yirmiyahu

Days Are Coming

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This video is class of 12 in the series Yirmiyahu II.

Rabbi 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.

Hilchot Shabbat

Sewing Science: Tofer/Korei’a Demonstrations part 3

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This video is class of 25 in the series Shabbat Scenarios.

In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses more practical examples of the Melacha (prohibited activity) of Korei’a (tearing), the flip-side of the Melacha of Tofer (sewing). This class utilizes actual items that one may want to tear on Shabbat for a constructive purpose, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.

Tehillim

Obligation for Praise

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This video is class of 18 in the series Tehillim VII.

In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his explanation of Hallel, with an overview of perakim 116 and 117. In these perakim, both Jews and non-Jews are exhorted to praise Hashem, each for different reasons.

Sefirah

Dimensions of Sefirat HaOmer

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This video is class of 62 in the series Greatest of Gifts: Sefirat HaOmer and Shavuot.

In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that we cannot get caught up only in the technical requirements of counting each night of the Omer and the customs of mourning during this time. Sefirat Haomer is a time for spiritual accounting in preparation for receiving the Torah, specifically in the areas of loving one’s fellow man and increasing our consciousness of G-d.