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In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Chana Prero explores the classical commentaries to gain a deeper understanding of the blessings that Yaakov and Eisav received from Yitzchak.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Mrs. Chana Prero


Added: 11/20/2009
Category:
Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Gemara Brachot, Rabbi Moshe Nechemia
Reichman discusses the parameters which allow one to interrupt the
recitation of Kriat Shma.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Moshe N. Reichman


Added: 11/18/2009
Category:
Brachot, Gemara, Brachot, Prayer
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Toldot, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the different worldviews and dynamics of Yaakov and Esav, to gain an appreciation of why their brachot were given as they were.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Mrs. Shira Smiles


Added: 11/17/2009
Category:
Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Toldot
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shababt, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
describes the laws relating to an object whose primary use is
prohibited on Shabbat, and an object whose primary function is
permitted on Shabbat (kli shemelachto l'heter).  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson


Added: 11/15/2009
Category:
Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the story of Yehuda and Tamar, Mrs.
Shira Smiles analyzes the actions of Er and Onan, the sons of Yehuda,
and explains why they were punished.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Mrs. Shira Smiles


Added: 11/15/2009
Category:
Chumash
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the origins and development of the Mussar Movement, Rabbi Hanoch Teller introduces the legendary founder of the Mussar movement,
Rabbi Yisrael Salanter.  This giant of Torah and character used his
vast talents to reach out to his brethren across the world and bring
them to higher levels of Torah-observance and spiritual awareness.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Hanoch Teller


Added: 11/16/2009
Category:
Jewish Philosophy, Mussar, Tzadikkim, Rav Yisrael Salanter
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu, Rabbi Avishai David teaches perek 33.  This perek contains within it elements of both
destruction and rebuilding, and emphasizes the everlasting covenant
that Hashem keeps with the Davidic dynasty and with the Kohanim and Leviim, which
will ultimately herald the era of Mashiach.  The many words used to
describe Creation in this perek convey the message that the world was
created for our sake, yet everything depends on our observance of Torah
and Mitzvot.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 11/14/2009
Category:
Connecting to our Creator, Jewish Destiny, Meaning in Mitzvot, Prophecy, Tanach, Sefer Yirmiyahu
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim, Rabbi Avishai David begins
teaching the chapters which make up the prayer of Hallel.  In this
class, Rabbi David introduces various halachic aspects of Hallel, as
well as discussing the content and emotions that accompany this song of
thanksgiving.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 11/14/2009
Category:
Holidays, Prayer, Tehillim
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In this Torah shiur (class) on the laws of proper speech, Rabbi Beinish
Ginsburg teaches Sefer Chofetz Chaim klal 4 paragraphs 1-3, which
discuss speaking lashon hara about someone who transgresses Mitzvot
bein Adam l'Makom, in matters between Man and G-d.  Rabbi Ginsburg
emphasizes the importance of noticing and focusing on positive
behaviors when interacting with others.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg


Added: 11/11/2009
Category:
Human Interaction, Self-Improvement, Shemirat HaLashon, Chafetz Chaim, Chofetz Chaim, Lashon Hara, Proper Speech
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Sefer Yechezkel, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues with the second and third perakim of the sefer.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller


Added: 11/10/2009
Category:
Exile, Prophecy, Tanach
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In this question and answer session with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller,
Naaleh's students from around the world send in philosophical and
practical questions on topics ranging from how to eliminate bad
thoughts, to the correct way to recite Perek Shira, including questions
on raising children, relationships in a marriage, and the significance
of rain in Eretz Yisrael.  All of the questions are addressed with
Rebbetzin Heller's inimitable humor and understanding.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller


Added: 11/09/2009
Category:
Human Interaction, Human Nature, Inspiration, Prayer
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In this Torah shiur (class) about yehuda and Tamar, Mrs. Shira Smiles
explains Yehuda's marriage and the significance of the names of his
sons.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. 



By:
Mrs. Shira Smiles


Added: 11/07/2009
Category:
Chumash
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In this Torah shiur (class),
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller continues her chinuch series, focusing on how
to teach children the mitzva of Kibud Av V'aim, honoring parents.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller


Added: 11/08/2009
Category:
Bein Adam LeChavero, Halacha
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In
this Torah shiur (class) on Hilchot Shabbat, Rabbi Shimon Isaacson
continues his introduction to the laws of Muktza, focusing on the
various categories of Muktza objects and beginning an in-depth
discussion of the kli shem'lachto l'issur, an object whose primary use
is prohibited on Shabbat.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson


Added: 11/08/2009
Category:
Halacha, Hilchot Shabbat, Shabbat
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In this shiur (Torah class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the spiritual underpinnings of Akeidat Yitzchak, the binding of Yitzchak. The events that lead up to that test provide insight in our present day understanding of life and its challenges.



By:
Rabbi Hershel Reichman


Added: 11/05/2009
Category:
Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Va'eira
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Sefer Yirmiyahu Perek 32, Rabbi Avishai David continues to explore the philosophical meaning of Hashgachat Hashem, as it is described in passuk 19 of this perek.  The class includes the writings of the  Rambam in Moreh Nevuchim, the Ramchal, and the Sefer Hachinuch, in explaining Divine Supervision of the world.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rabbi Avishai David


Added: 11/03/2009
Category:
Faith & Emunah, Prophecy, Tanach, Sefer Yirmiyahu
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Vayeira, Mrs. Shira Smiles explores the theme of laughter which is connected to the birth of Yitzchak.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Mrs. Shira Smiles


Added: 11/02/2009
Category:
Chumash, Our Forefathers, Parsha, Parshat Vayeira
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In this Torah shiur (class) on chinuch habanim, Rebbetzin Tziporah
Heller guides parents on how to teach children to be careful with their
speech, specifically being sensitive about the halachot (laws) of Onaat
Devarim, hurtful speech.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller


Added: 10/28/2009
Category:
Shemirat HaLashon
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In this shiur (Torah class) on Parshat Lech Lecha, Mrs. Shira Smiles delves into the deeper understanding of Avraham's test of Lech Lecha.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Mrs. Shira Smiles


Added: 10/27/2009
Category:
Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Lech Lecha
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In this Torah shiur (class) on Yechezkel, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller begins learning through the first perek of the Sefer, with the famous Merkava vision, in which Yechezkel sees a vision of G-d and His ministering angels.  Rebbetzin Heller applies this vision to the concepts of serving hashem even while in Galut, exile.  This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.



By:
Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller


Added: 10/21/2009
Category:
Prophecy, Tanach
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