Understanding a Bris
Posted onRabbi Weinberger discusses the concept of a bris from a different chassidic source, Chassidus Mevueres.
Videos
Perakim 21 and 22: Justice and Charity
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In 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.
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.
Avoiding Hamanism
Posted onWhere is Haman in the Torah? Rabbi Hanoch Teller sheds light on this question. This Torah class is available online in streaming video. To purchase mp3 of Rabbi Teller’s shiurim go to www.ishiur.com
Perek 95 Part I
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In 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.
Perek 121
Posted onIn continuing with the theme of trust, Rabbi Avishai David discusses Tehillim Perek 121, which describes the ascent of closeness between Hashem and the “boteach”, one who trusts in Him.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Seven
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the seventh perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Allan Sherr , HY”D, who was killed in Mumbai, India .
Re-Experiencing the Redemption
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Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the mitzva to experience redemption during the holiday of Pesach.
Perakim 14 & 15
Posted onRabbi Avishai David examines the structure of Yirmiyahu’s three overtures.
Chaggai- Part 3
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller finishes his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
Shechitah Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Chen continues discussing the subject of Shechitah
Perek 147, Part 2
Posted onIn his discussion on Tehillim Perek 147, Rabbi Avishai David reviews a few segments of the mizmor, examining its evolution and development
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.
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
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Rabbi Shimon Isaacson provides a discussion of the components of Kiddush that are D’oraita and the components that are D’rabanan.
Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: The Earth’s Inner Reality
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the laws of Shemittah and how they attune us to the inner reality of our world which is run by G-d.
Perek 44, Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of perek (chapter) 44, looking at the perek from another angle.
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.
Creating One Nation
Posted onRabbi Weinberger discusses the idea of Am Yisrael coming together to form one complete spiritual unit.
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.
Perek 147, Part 1
Posted onIn his shiur on Tehillim Perek 147, Rabbi Avishai David discusses two different structures of the mizmor, as well as the Radak’s commentary on the mizmor.
Individual Attention
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In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how to give kids individual attention.
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.
Perek 21
Posted onIn 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