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
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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.
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.
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
Day of Rest
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how the way we keep Shabbos is designed to ensure that it becomes a spiritually meaningful day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Perek 21
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 21.
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?
Perek 29, Part II
Posted onRabbi Avishai David presents the Radak’s three approaches to this mizmor, and examines the mizmor’s intensification and evolution
The Second Pillar – Avodah
Posted onIn this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the second Pillar that the world stands on, The Avodah
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 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.
Shechitah Part 1
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen starts discusses the history and background of Shechitah
Pesach: Redemption through Faith
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Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the the light of Pesach, and begins discussing the Haggadah.
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.
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.
Elul In the Midst of Summer
Posted onIn this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the month of Elul in the midst of summer
Chaggai- Part 2
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Hallel, Part 6: Faithful Prayer
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explain the profound messages in the chapters which make up the Hallel prayers. Rabbi David shows how trust in Hashem leads to prayer, and ultimately, to praise and thanksgiving.
Koshair and Matir Demonstrations
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on the practical Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues to demonstrate permitted and prohibited methods of tying on Shabbat. Upon completing this topic, Rabbi Isaacson begins a discussion and demonstration of the Melacha of Matir, untying.
Shidduchim: The Challenge of Uniting Your Soul
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on finding one’s bashert, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller provides guidance in maneuvering through the challenge of finding a marriage partner.
Honor and Respect
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the concepts of honoring G-d and one’s parents.
Sukkot
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Sukkot
Introduction to the Mitzvah of Kiddush
Posted onRabbi Shimon Isaacson provides a discussion of the components of Kiddush that are D’oraita and the components that are D’rabanan.