Shavuot & Rut: Inner Dimension
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines the different names of the holiday, to get a better understanding of what our service on Shavuot is about. Additionally, Mrs. Smiles...
View ArticleMaking Ourselves a Vessel for Receiving Torah
In this shiur (Torah class), Rebbetzin Shoshie Nissenbaum provides guidance on how to prepare oneself to recieve the Torah on Shavuot. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for...
View ArticleEvery Day is Matan Torah
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg speaks about the striking facts that the Torah does not give a date for Shavuot, and that there is a disagreement over the actual date of...
View ArticleHar Sinai: Foundation of Emunah
In this shiur (Torah class) on preparing for Shavuot, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller explains how Matan Torah (the giving of the Torah) at Har Sinai formed the core of our Emunah, demonstrating that Hashem...
View ArticleFreedom from Self to Self
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines what Pesach is about, based on the way the Rabbis have described the name of the holiday. This Torah class is available online in...
View ArticleThe Seder: Exploring the Greatness of Our Sages
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Rabbi Beinsh Ginsburg explains the connections between the statements of the Sages of the Mishna, which make up much of the narrative of the Haggadah, and the...
View ArticleBnei Brak Bounty
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on the section of the Haggadah which tells about the Rabbis in Bnei Brak who spoke about the exodus from Egypt all night long. This...
View ArticleRosh Chodesh Nissan: The Power of Renewal
In this Torah class (shiur) on the Jewish Calendar, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum talks about the unique power of hischadshus, renewal, inherent in the month of Nissan. This Torah class is available online...
View ArticleSefira: Setting the Stage
In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefirat Ha'omer, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the statement of the Sfas Emes that the entire year is spiritually dependent on these days. This Torah class is...
View ArticleShavuot: Regeneration & Rejoicing
In this Torah shiur (class) on Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the custom of decorating our homes and shuls with greenery on Shavuot. This Torah class is available online in streaming video...
View ArticleClass 31: Re-experiencing the Redemption
Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the mitzva to experience redemption during the holiday of Pesach. By: Mrs. Shira Smiles Added: 03/17/2012 Category: Preview
View ArticleClass 32: The Seder: Lessons Learned from Lavan
In this Torah shiur (class) about Passover (Pesach), Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the Maggid section of the Hagaddah, specifically the section which speaks about Lavan and his role in the history of...
View ArticleClass 34: The Seventh Day of Pesach
In this Torah class (shiur) about the last days of Pesach, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller talks about the essence of the day and the unique joy brought by the Splitting of the Sea. By: Rebbetzin Tziporah...
View ArticleClass 33: After the Seder: What's Next?
In this Torah shiur (class) on Pesach (Passover), Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about our focus and perspective for the days following the Seder night. By: Mrs. Shira Smiles Added: 04/09/2012 Category:...
View ArticleClass 35: Ruth: Core of Chessed
In this Torah class (shiur) on the holiday of Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the connection between Megillat Rut and Matan Torah. Available in streaming video, mp3 and ipod downloads. By:...
View ArticleClass 32: Shavuot: Rectifying the Repose
In this Torah shiur (class) on the holiday of Shavuot, Mrs. Shira Smiles talks about the message behind the minhag, custom, of staying up all night on Shavuos night, learning Torah. By: Mrs. Shira...
View ArticleClass 33: Focusing Forward Pesach
In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smile discusses PesachAvailable online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and mp4 (Ipod video) formats By: Mrs. Shira Smiles Added: 03/07/2013 Category:...
View ArticleClass 34: Significant Symbol - Pesach
In this class Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses Pesach and Lail HasederAvailable online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and mp4 (Ipod video) formats By: Mrs. Shira Smiles Added: 03/10/2013...
View ArticleClass 36: The Four Cups
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the four cups Available online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and mp4 (Ipod video) formats By: Rabbi Hershel Reichman Added:...
View ArticleClass 35: Four Languages of Redemption
In this class (shiur) Rabbi Hershel Reichman gives us insight into the four languages of redemptionAvailable online in streaming video, and for download in mp3 and mp4(Ipod video) formats By: Rabbi...
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