Re-Experiencing the Redemption
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Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the mitzva to experience redemption during the holiday of Pesach.
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The Torah approach to To Planting our Fields
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the approach to planting a Field according to Torah way as discussed in the book Avos D’Rabbi Nosson
Shalom Bayit Tips for Men
Posted onIn this Torah class on Shalom Bayit, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg shares secrets of building successful marriages. This class is geared specifically to men.
Chaggai- Part 3
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller finishes his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Perek 147, Part 2
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In his discussion on Tehillim Perek 147, Rabbi Avishai David reviews a few segments of the mizmor, examining its evolution and development
Understanding a Bris
Posted onRabbi Weinberger discusses the concept of a bris from a different chassidic source, Chassidus Mevueres.
Perek 95 Part I
Posted onIn this class on Tehillim, chapter 95, Rabbi Avishai David speaks about the structure of the mizmor, famous as the opening Psalm in the prayer of Kabbalat Shabbat. Rabbi David explains how the two segments of the mizmor reflect the dual nature of Hashem’s Kingdom; universal on the one hand, and particular to the Jewish people on the other hand. Rabbi David also shows how this mizmor also relates to people traveling up to the Beit Hamikdash to serve Hashem.
Sukkot- Reaching For The Stars
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles discusses how the Sukkah is a paradigm for seeing the stars within ourselves. We must recognize the inherent greatness that Hashem imparted to us and that He believes in us and shines His light through us.
Perek 80, Part 1: G-d’s Vineyard
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi David teaches mizmor 80, which describes the Jewish Nation as a vineyard that has been broken into and trampled, and begs Hashem to tend to His vineyard again. This perek has many thematic and linguistic comparisons with mizmor 44 and 79, which are pointed out and explained in the class.
Parshat Behar: Walking with G-d
Posted onRabbi Avishai David discusses the Torah concept that the way in which we “walk” with G-d in return effects the way G-d will “walk” with us.
Halacha Lema’aseh and Minhagim of Kiddush
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his analysis of the mitzvah of Kiddush and moves into an explanation of the various customs associated with it.
Shechitah Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Chen continues discussing the subject of Shechitah
Hallel, Part 7: Pain and Prayer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David begins an exposition of perek 116. The Psalm can be divided into two parts, one focusing on a person’s troubles and challenges, while the second focuses on prayers for salvation. Any time of pain or struggle should be a cause of increased prayer and dependence on Hashem.
The Prohibition of Tofer/ Sewing: Tofer 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 Tofer (sewing), and demonstrates practical ramifications of this prohibition. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to attach to each other on Shabbat, and discusses permitted and prohibited methods of doing so.
Muktza, Part 7: Muktza Machmat Gufo, Part II
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his overview of the laws of Muktza, objects which may not be moved on Shabbat. This session focuses on items classified as Muktza Machmas Gufo, an object whose innate function makes it muktza on Shabbat.
Perakim 14 & 15
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Rabbi Avishai David examines the structure of Yirmiyahu’s three overtures.
Perakim 21 and 22: Justice and Charity
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David compares the content and structure of perek 21, which is addressed to the king, and perek 22, which is addressed to the king and the nation at the Beit Hamikdash. Rabbi David quotes the works of Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik and Rabbi Aharon Soloveitchik as he defines the nuances within justice, as demonstrated with the many terms for justice which are mentioned in the Torah.
Concrete Predictions
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In this shiur (Torah class) on the nature of Prophesy, nevua, Rabbi Avishai David surveys the many examples of prophesies which were delivered together with a concrete action, which served as a portent of the future.
Elul: Universal Teshuva-Lessons of Yona Part 2
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Avishai David contrasts the different levels of repentance and forgiveness, as seen through the various examples of penitents described in the Book of Yona.
The Project Of Parenting
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the big project called Parenting.
Muktza, Part 6: Muktza Machmat Gufo
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues his overview of the laws of Muktza, objects which may not be moved on Shabbat. This session focuses on items classified as Muktza Machmas Gufo, an object whose innate function makes it muktza on Shabbat.
Perakim 14 & 15
Posted onIn his class on Tehillim, Perakim 14 and 15, Rabbi Avishai David describes the attempts made by the prophet Yirmiyahu to intervene on behalf of Klal Yisrael, and Hashem’s responses.
Perek 21
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 21.
Poal Dimyon: Making Predictions Concrete
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Nevua, Rabbi Avishai David explain the concept of poal dimyon, an action which makes a given prophesy stronger, and teaches the Ramban’s use of this concept to explain the relationship between the actions of the Avot and Jewish History.
Individual Attention
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how to give kids individual attention.
The Halachic Essence of Sefirat HaOmer
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Michael Taubes delves int the exact halachik nature of the mitzva of counting the omer. Through an understanding of it’s halachik definition, one comes to understand the purpose of this mitzva.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Six
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In this shuir (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the sixth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Norma Shvartzburg-Rabinowich HY”D, who was killed in the Chabad House in Mumbai, India.
Perek 91
Posted onIn this class on Tehillim Perek 91, Rabbi Avishai David provides a deeper look at the relationship between the “boteach”, one who trusts in G-d, and the Almighty.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Six
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the sixth perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Yochai ben Tuvia Lipshutz, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Simchat Purim
Posted onMrs. Shira Smiles addresses the following questions: What is the Jewish vision of joy? Specifically, how do we understand the joy inherent in the day of Purim?