Aguna’s Part 2
Posted onIn this Torah class Dayan Shlomo Cohen continues discussesing the cases of Aguna in Halacha
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Hallel Part 5: Perek 115, Recognizing Hashem’s Blessings
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim Perek 115, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explain the mizmor. The Psalm begins on a troubled note, teaching that even in the midst of distress, there is a place for praise and prayer to Hashem. The theme of Hashem’s blessing is found throughout this chapter of Hallel, teaching that the world is available for our enjoyment, as long as we recognize Hashem as the ultimate Ruler of heaven and earth.
More Koshair Demonstrations
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the practical applications of Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson continues to demonstrate permitted and prohibited methods of tying on Shabbat. This class utilizes actual items that one may want to tie on Shabbat (such as a man’s tie, lace-up shoes, etc.), and shows exactly how one may tire them on Shabbat.
Laws of Muktza, Part 5
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson discusses the laws pertaining to moving expensive or valuable objects on Shabbat, Muktza machmas chisaron kis.
Perakim 14 & 15
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In this class on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David demonstrates the three fold overtures of Yirmiyahu on behalf of Klal Yisrael.
Perek 20: Unsuppressed Prophecy
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek (chapter) 20. In this perek, we discuss how a G-d-given prophesy cannot be suppressed, whether the Navi wants to reveal it or not. The episode of Pashchur striking Yirmiyahu and putting him into jail, and Yirmiyahu’s response, is discussed as well.
Can a Prophesy Be Changed?
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In this Torah shiur on the nature of prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David surveys various places in Tanach (Scriptures) where there are contradictory prophesies, and how to understand them. The test of a true Navi is that his prophesies come true, yet the Gemara states that prophetic decrees can be overturned. Rabbi David explores this issue and resolves the difficulties.
Elul – Smooth Sailing
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Rosh Hashana,
Equal Treatment Of Kids
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In this class (shiur) Rebbi Hershel Reichman discusses the way Parents should treat the kids in an equal manner.
Spiritual Counting
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses how Sefirat HaOmer teaches us to utilize the Middot (attributes) of Hashem, in our attempt towards self perfection.
Mishnayot Brachot Perek Five
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In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the fifth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory and in the zechut of Rabbi Leibish Teitelbaum , HY”D, 37, who was killed in the Chabad House in Mumbai, India.
Perek 20
Posted onIn his analysis of Tehillim Perek 20, Rabbi Avishai David reveals the development of bakasha (requests) into yeshua (salvation).
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Five
Posted onIn this Shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Reichman discusses the fifth Perek of Mishnayot Pesachim in memory of Doron ben Mekonet Mehereta, who lost his life during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav.
Simply Purim
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Purim, Rabbi Hanoch Teller provides a basic reading of the Megilla, which provides great insight.
The Ten Commandments
Posted onRebbetzin Heller expounds on the deeper understanding of the Ten Commandments.
The Seder Experience
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Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the deeper meaning of the Seder.
Presciently Preparing Premeditated Protections –
Posted onIn this Torah Class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen continues exploring in the Sefer Avod D’Rebbi Meir how to establish fences to protect ourselves from the challenges of life.
A Prophet’s Impact on his Prophesy
Posted onIn this Torah class on prophesy, Rabbi Avishai David continues his discussion of the Gemara Yoma 73, which states that a Navi’s predictions can be overturned, and the statement that no two Neviim prophesied in a similar style. Prophesy is unique in that is it both the word of G-d and also the words of the Navi.
Elul: Restraint and Relationship
Posted onThis Torah class by Mrs.Shira Smiles is describes the unique relationship between Hashem and the Jewish people in the Chodesh of Elul.
Team Work
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the importance of team work in parenting
Preparing for Shavuot
Posted onMishnayot Brachot Perek Four
Posted onIn this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman learns the fourth perek (chapter) of Mishnayot Brachot in memory of Yocheved Orpaz, 62, who was killed in a terror attack in the Chabad House of Mumbai, India.
Perek 142
Posted onIn this class, Rabbi David discusses Tehillim Perek 142.
Mishnayot Pesachim, Perek Four
Posted onIn this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the fourth Perek of Mishanyot Pesachim in memory of Ro’i ben Yaakov Roth, from Elkanah, Israel, who lost his life at the age of 18 during the terror attack on Yeshivat Merkaz Harav on Rosh Chodesh Adar bet, 5768.
Lottery of Life
Posted onWhy is the holiday of Purim named after Haman’s Lottery? Mrs. Shira Smiles describes the mindset of Haman and Amalek, who ascribe all events to mere chance, as opposed to the Jewish mindset of seeing the Divine plan in every event.
The Makings of Mashiach
Posted onRebbetzin Heller discusses the last chapter in the Book of Ruth, which describes the unique process in which the Mashiach is brought into this world and its relevance for our own personal redemption.
Haggadah
Posted onRebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues with a review of the Haggadah.
The Acts of Chizkiyahu Hamelech
Posted onIn this class Rabbi Yitzchak Cohen discusses 2 acts done by Chizkiyahu Hamelch that were approved by Hashem
Dating and Marriage, Part 3
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Shimon Isaacson and Dr. Edo Lavi discuss some of the many issues surrounding dating and marriage.
Tzefania, Perek 3
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Rabbi Hanoch Teller examines the third Perek of Tzefania.