‘Shabbat Scenarios’ Makes Hilchot Shabbat fun!

New to your site but am watching your amusing, comfortable, easy to understand video on Borer!!
Seeing it in someone’s kitchen makes it non-boring and easy to relate to and remember!!
The two people are relaxing to listen to and with a touch of open vulnerability and relateable humanness, I am eager to learn more!!
I hope you have this on the other 38 Avot Melacha!!

-Heni Stein  Richmond, VA

Check out ‘Shabbat Scenarios‘ with Rabbi Shimon Isaacson!

‘Thank You For Bringing Torah to People’s Homes’

THANK  YOU, THANK YOU!!! You are doing a wonderful job!!! A Real Avodat Hashem!!! THANK  YOU for bringing Torah to people’s home when they can not go out to Shiurim, or places/cities out of Israel that there is No Torah at all…!!!

May Hashem shower you all with all His Blessings!! Ko-Le’Chai!! Yeshar – Koach!! Chizkoo Ve’Imtzoo!! Titzkoo Le’mitzvot!!!

- L.K.

What Our Students Are Saying

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy Reb. Heller’s Q&A sessions.  It’s a real mixture, and there are always some questions in there that really apply to my life!

-E.M.  Brooklyn, NY

I would like to express my thanks to Naaleh for providing the public with such outstanding shiurim.  You are granting the community a tremendous opportunity when you expose us to the likes of such powerful, creative, articulate talmidei chachamim as Rabbis David, Ginsburg, and Isaacson, among others.  And the opportunity to hear Rebbetzin Heller’s thoughts on the very real issues that face women today is priceless.

Kol hakavod for all your efforts.  They are not in vain.  You have created learning opportunities for those of us who would otherwise have no access to these exceptional Torah personalities.

Wishing you continued success.

-Anonymous

Newest Edition of ‘Torat Imecha: Women’s Torah Weekly’ is Now Available

This weeks edition of ‘Torat Imecha’ is now available. For the entire newsletter in pdf format click on the following link:

Torat Imecha: Women’s Torah Weekly

Here is sampling of one of the articles in this week’s edition:

Rebbetzin’s Perspective Part 12:
Excerpted from Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller’s Question and Answer series on Naaleh.com

Question:
I tend to look at Hashem’s actions and compare Him to the authority figures in my life, with whom I do not have a good relationship. How can I learn to relate to Hashem in a proper way without associating Him with people who evoke negative feelings within me?Answer:
It is true that having a difficult relationship with people in authority may make finding your way to Hashem that much more challenging.  Some people say, “Avinu av harachman-Our father, father of mercy,” and find that the words resonate within them. They see a vision of compassion, caring, and commitment. Other people do not see this. Unfortunatley it is not what their father meant to them. Some people say, ” Ribono Shel Olam-Master of the world” and see Hashem’s glory, benevolence, and love.  For other people, the word, “Master,” immediately evokes every authority figure in their life and it is not necessarily a positive feeling. The way to separate Hashem from people is to learn to become more aware of Him. In my opinion, the best and easiest way to do this is through hitbodedut-dedicating about 20 minutes to a half an hour each day to talk to Hashem about your life.  The key here is speech because words that come from the heart create a different level of awareness. Learn to see Hashem in nature, your children, and in everything He provides you. You will begin to recognize Hashem as the One who took you out of Egypt, both your own personal exile and the collective exile, as the G-d who is committed to you, and loves you.”

Shabbat Shalom!!

DVD Giveaway!

We will be giving away 6 copies of Rabbi Hanoch Teller’s DVD ‘Do You Believe in Miracles’. Post the name of their favorite http://Naaleh.com class on the Naaleh Torah Online Facebook Wall for your chance to win! Winners will be announced every week. Spread the word!!

Guest Lecturer Rabbi Azarya Berzon teaches about Yichud

Rabbi Azarya Berzon, founding Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Oz Lamelech,  gives a guest lecture on the relevant aspects of Yichud in the workplace and other contemporary situations. Rabbi Berzon discusses the practical applications of Yichud, the prohibition of seclusion between a man and woman who are not related to each other, focusing on contemporary examples such as elevators, car rides, doctor’s offices, etc. The class will be given in a two part series on the subject, discussing the Torah and Rabbinic guidelines of Yichud.

Practical Aspects of Yichud, Part 1

Practical Aspects of Yichud, Part 2

Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman with Rebbetzin Heller, Part 9

It’s Here! Part 9 of the Question and Answer series entitled ‘Rebbetzin’s Perspective: Balancing Life’s Challenges’ with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller is now available at Naaleh.com in streaming video as well as for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.

Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses contemporary challenges facing Jewish women today, as she responds to questions sent in to her from Naaleh students around the world.

This specific class discusses complex family relationships, the Torah’s perspective on worldwide tragedies, tzniut, husbands and wives on different spiritual levels, and understanding why we were created, among other topics.

To view this class check out the following link:
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Woman, Part 9

Classes: Tehillim Series VI With Rabbi Avishai David

This advanced class on Tehillim, by Rabbi Avishai David, analyzes the pathos and precision of David Hamelech (King David)’s monumental work, chapter by chapter. Rabbi David combines a thorough study of the literary structure of each Psalm with a broad overview of the Early and Later commentaries, producing classes that are both informative and inspiring.

Check it out:

Tehillim VI

Get Ready for Shavuot!

Shavuot is coming and luckily Naaleh.com is there to help you prepare. There are tons of classes available by a variety of teachers on the topic of Shavuot. Check out the Naaleh.com Shavuot classes page:

Jewish Calendar: Shavuot

Here is a look at one of the classes:

Shavuot: Naaseh V’Nishma

In this Torah shiur (class) in honor of Shavuot, Rabbi Beinish Ginsburg discusses three possible ways to understand the words ‘Naaseh V’Nishma’, the declaration made by the Jewish People as they accepted the Torah.  Rabbi Ginsburg explains how these words can help each individual prepare for their personal Kabbalat Hatorah on Shavuot.

‘Thank You for All That You Do’

Shalom, I have just discovered your website and I am humbled. I now realize that I know nothing, and am therefore most grateful to sit at your feet and learn Torah. Thank you for all that you do.

Eunice Joseph  Queen Creek, Arizona