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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.
Mrs. 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.
Mrs. 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?
In this class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the month of Elul in the midst of summer
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller speaks about the the light of Pesach, and begins discussing the Haggadah.
In this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the Holiday of Sukkot
In this Torah shiur (class) on finding one’s bashert, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller provides guidance in maneuvering through the challenge of finding a marriage partner.
Rebbetzin Heller discusses the concepts of honoring G-d and one’s parents.
In 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.
In this Torah class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses the second Pillar that the world stands on, The Avodah
Rabbi Avishai David presents the Radak’s three approaches to this mizmor, and examines the mizmor’s intensification and evolution
Rabbi Hanoch Teller continues his discussion of the prophet Chaggai.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David continues his analysis of perek (chapter) 44, looking at the perek from another angle.
Rabbi Weinberger discusses the idea of Am Yisrael coming together to form one complete spiritual unit.
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson provides a discussion of the components of Kiddush that are D’oraita and the components that are D’rabanan.
Rebbetzin Heller discusses the laws of Shemittah and how they attune us to the inner reality of our world which is run by G-d.
In 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.
In this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen starts discusses the history and background of Shechitah
In 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.
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.
In 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.
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 21.
In 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.
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses how to give kids individual attention.
In 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.
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.
In 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.
In 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.
In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Avishai David explores the essence of the mitzva of teshuva and it’s everlasting effects, as illustrated in the Book of Yona.
In this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David demonstrates the three fold overtures of Yirmiyahu on behalf of Klal Yisrael.
