Why do we fast before Purim?

Why do we fast before Purim?

Duration of class:32:47              

February 28, 2018 at 4:56 AM 0 comments

A Model

A Model

“…And now, if you forgive their sin… but if not, erase me now from your book that you have written…” – Shemot 32:32 ‫וְעַתָּה אִם תִּשָּׂא חַטָּאתָם וְאִם אַיִן מְחֵנִי נָא מִסִּפְרְךָ אֲשֶׁר כָּתָבְתָּ – שמות לב, לב   When Bnei Yisrael rebelled against the Torah’s most basic principle and worshipped the Golden Calf, G-d threatened to wipe Bnei Yisrael out […]

February 28, 2018 at 4:11 AM 0 comments

laws of the fast of Esther and laws of Purim we must know

laws of the fast of Esther and laws of Purim we must know

Duration of class:49:37              

February 28, 2018 at 1:41 AM 0 comments

Learned from the Pro – Parashat Ki Tisa

Learned from the Pro – Parashat Ki Tisa

“…And now, if You forgive their sin… —But if not, erase me now from Your book, which You have written…’ – Shemot 32:32 וְעַתָּה אִם תִּשָּׂא חַטָּאתָם וְאִם אַיִן מְחֵנִי נָא מִסִּפְרְךָ אֲשֶׁר כָּתָבְתָּ – שמות לב, לב “The Shechinah (Divine Presence) spoke through Moshe’s throat,” say our Sages (see Zohar vol. 3, p. 232a). This means that Moshe’s identity […]

February 28, 2018 at 1:07 AM 0 comments

Positively Fulfilling the Negative Prohibitions

Positively Fulfilling the Negative Prohibitions

“…When he had finished speaking with him on mount sinai, he gave Moshe the two tablets of the testimony…” – Shemos 31:18 וַיִּתֵּן אֶל משֶׁה כְּכַלֹּתוֹ לְדַבֵּר אִתּוֹ בְּהַר סִינַי שְׁנֵי לֻחֹת הָעֵדֻת – שמות לא, יח Rashi notes that the Torah here spells the word Luchos, tablets, as לֻחֹת—without the letter “ו” that emphasizes the plural, according to which the word […]

February 26, 2018 at 1:28 AM 0 comments

Parashat Ki Tisa – What good is a golden calf?

Parashat Ki Tisa – What good is a golden calf?

Duration of class:1:05:12              

February 26, 2018 at 1:14 AM 0 comments

Parashat Ki Tisa – The source of my blessing

Parashat Ki Tisa – The source of my blessing

Duration of class:34:49              

February 26, 2018 at 12:48 AM 0 comments

Insights of the month of Adar and Purim

Insights of the month of Adar and Purim

Duration of class:27:50              

February 26, 2018 at 12:36 AM 0 comments

Rinse Well Before Serving – Parashat Ki Tisa

Rinse Well Before Serving – Parashat Ki Tisa

“…Aharon and his sons shall wash their hands and feet from it…” – Shemot 30:19 וְרָחֲצוּ אַהֲרֹן וּבָנָיו מִמֶּנּוּ אֶת יְדֵיהֶם וְאֶת רַגְלֵיהֶם – שמות ל, יט Before beginning their daily service, the kohanim serving in the Mishkan would wash their hands and feet. Emulating the kohanim, we, too, wash our hands every morning upon awakening to sanctify ourselves for […]

February 25, 2018 at 3:46 AM 0 comments

What is hidden in Megillat Esther

What is hidden in Megillat Esther

Duration of class:29:48              

February 23, 2018 at 10:51 PM 0 comments

Parashat Tezaveh – Purim – The secret behind the Megila

Parashat Tezaveh – Purim – The secret behind the Megila

Duration of class:34:04              

February 20, 2018 at 12:52 AM 0 comments

Parashat Tezaveh – How to keep the fire burning?

Parashat Tezaveh – How to keep the fire burning?

We have an inner fire in the depth of our soul, this fire is the source of our energy. Of course this is not a real fire rather a G-dly spark. In this class Rabbi Anava address’s how to keep this fire burning Duration of class:28:58              

February 20, 2018 at 12:08 AM 0 comments

Purim – How can I be happy?

Purim – How can I be happy?

Duration of class:53:36              

February 19, 2018 at 3:34 AM 0 comments

Why does the Menora have seven branches?

Why does the Menora have seven branches?

In last week’s Parasha Moshe was instructed by G-d to make all the vessels of the Mishkan. The most unique one was the Menora. One question that comes to mind is why the Menora had seven Branches? and what does it mean to me? Duration of class:1:24:12              

February 19, 2018 at 3:02 AM 0 comments

Nameless – Parashat Tetzaveh

Nameless – Parashat Tetzaveh

“…And you shall command Bnei Yisrael…” – Shemot 27:20 וְאַתָּה תְּצַוֶּה אֶת בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל – שמות כז, כ From the account of Moshe’s birth in the beginning of the Book of Shemos until his monologue in the Book of Devarim, Moshe is mentioned by name in every weekly Torah portion with the exception of Parshas Tetzaveh. The notable absence of […]

February 18, 2018 at 3:19 AM 0 comments

Parashat Tezaveh – What is the source of blessings?

Parashat Tezaveh – What is the source of blessings?

We often wonder what is the source of blessings and if I can find the person that can bless me with whatever I need… Can it be that maybe I am the source of my own blessing? Duration of class:25:26              

February 18, 2018 at 2:55 AM 0 comments

Purim – The secret of Haman and Achashverosh

Purim – The secret of Haman and Achashverosh

everything in this world has a spiritual source including evil. Haman and Achashverosh have a secret power that suck our energy. How can I recognise Haman and Achashverosh in my life? Duration of class:1:04:37              

February 18, 2018 at 2:49 AM 0 comments

Parashat Pinchas – The secret to success

Parashat Pinchas – The secret to success

A big question was asked by three sages, and the question was: “What is the most important and/or powerful Mitzvah one can do?” – the answer is the secret for our success – find out in this class what was the answer… Duration of class: 56:20              

February 16, 2018 at 1:33 AM 0 comments

Parashat Teruma – Why does G-d need a home?

Parashat Teruma – Why does G-d need a home?

  Duration of class:1:19:00              

February 15, 2018 at 2:31 AM 0 comments

Have Poles, Will Travel – Parashat Terumah

Have Poles, Will Travel – Parashat Terumah

“….The poles of the ark shall be in the rings; they shall not be removed from it….” – Shemot 25:15 בְּטַבְּעֹת הָאָרֹן יִהְיוּ הַבַּדִּים לֹא יָסֻרוּ מִמֶּנּוּ – שמות כה, טו The prohibition of removing the poles from the Aron, the Holy Ark, is explained in the Sefer Hachinuch (Mitzvah 96) as a means of ensuring that the Aron is always ready […]

February 14, 2018 at 2:45 AM 0 comments