Hanoch Teller Returns to Naaleh.com!

25 11 2009

Rabbi Hanoch Teller is back at Naaleh.com with a brand-new course, entitled The Mussar Revolution. This fascinating series will trace the origins and philosophy of the Mussar Movement, founded by Rav Yisrael Salanter. Click on the image below to view the first class.

The Mussar Revolution





Mrs. Shira Smiles teaches new course, ‘Seeds of Moshiach: Yehuda and Tamar’

2 11 2009

Seeds of Moshiach: Yehuda and Tamar

Mrs. Shira Smiles, renowned teacher of Chumush, Navi, and Parsha, has begun a new in-depth Chumash course, entitled:  Seeds of Mashiach:  Yehuda and Tamar.  This intriguing and difficult portion of Chumash Breishit will be elucidated and clarified through the use of tens of commentaries and sources. The episode of Yehuda’s marriage to Tamar, and the birth of his children Peretz and Zerach, is difficult to understand, yet contains within it the secret of the Davidic dynasty and the seeds of Mashiach.

The first class is the series is now available:

Yehuda's Descent from his Brothers





New Parsha Course by Mrs. Shira Smiles

27 10 2009

Parsha for Our Lives 5770

Mrs. Shira Smiles delivers a fascinating weekly shiur on selected topics in the weekly Parsha. Mrs. Smiles begins with a primary sources, usually a (pasuk) verse from the Torah, and delves into its meaning and message through extensive selections from both the Early Commentators of the Middle Ages and the Later Commentators of the Modern Era. Mrs. Smiles adds excerpts from classical works produced by both the Chassidic and Mussar Movements, and ties together all components of the lecture to bring home a new insight into our lives as inspired Torah Jews.

This week’s Parsha, Parshat Lech Lecha is now available. Parshat Lech Lecha: Ultimate Benefit. Mrs. Smiles delves into the deeper understanding of Avraham’s test of Lech Lecha.





NEW CLASS with Rebbetzin Heller: Sefer Yechezkel

25 10 2009

Sefer Yechezkel

Yechezkel the prophet was unique in that he merited exalted visions of Hashem and His Heavenly kingdom, in the distant exile of Babylonia. The inspirational prophesies of Yechezkel carry timeless messages for the Jewish nation in its current state of galut. In the first class in the series, Hashem’s Presence in Exile, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller introduces the book of Yechezkel, emphasizing Yechezkel’s uniqueness as a navi, prophet, in exile.  The vision that Yechezkel had is a giluy, a revelation, of Hashem’s Presence in Exile.





New Pirkei Avot Course begins this week!

22 10 2009

We are excited to present a NEW course on Pirkei Avot, taught by Rabbi Michael Taubes, for your learning pleasure.  The course will go through all of the six chapters of Pirkei Avot, explaining the background of the various ethical teachings of our Sages,a s well as explicating them and applying them to our daily lives.  This course will be geared to students of all levels and backgrounds.

Rabbi Taubes brings many years of experience as a Rav, educator, and author for Artscroll to this class.  He is able to present his material in an interesting and thorough manner.  We look forward to this new learning opportunity, and hope you will take advantage of it as well!  Click on the image below to watch the first shiur in the Pirkei Avot series:

Legacy of Our Sages:  Introduction to Pirkei Avot





Fall Semester Begins at Naaleh.com!

19 10 2009

We hope you enjoyed the past two months of special classes on the topics of Elul, Rosh Hashana, and Sukkot.  Now, take the inspiration of the holidays with you into the entire year, with the new Fall courses offered at Naaleh.com.

Over the next few weeks, we will be introducing the newest course offerings at Naaleh.com.  This week, we are proud to present you with a new series on Sefer Yechezkel taught by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, a new series on Hilchot Shabbat, beginning with the laws of Muktza, taught by Rabbi Shimon Isaacson, and a new Parsha series, Parsha for Our Lives, taught by Mrs. Shira Smiles.

In addition, we have many classes on Parshat Breishit and a new chinuch class by Rebbetzin Heller on creating a meaningful Shabbat experience for our children.





In the Shade of Emunah: Chassidic Perspectives on the Holiday of Sukkot

1 10 2009

A brand new class is now available at Naaleh.com!

In the Shade of Emunah: Chassidic Perspectives on the Holiday of Sukkot

Taught by Rabbi Hershel Reichman, this class delves into the Chassidic understanding of the holiday of Sukkot. Based on essays from the Shem MiShmuel, this class focuses on the spiritual characteristics of Sukkot and its accompanying mitzvot. The first class in the series is now available:

Sukkot: Service of the Mind and Heart

In this shiur (Torah class) Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the Chassidic understanding of the essence of Sukkot. Based on the Shem MiShmuel, Rabbi Reichman delves into explaining how one can best serve G-d with both mind and soul. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats at www.naaleh.com.





Raving Reviews for Rebbetzin Heller’s Class ‘Elul, Rosh Hashana, and Yom Kippur for Children’

23 09 2009

Students at Naaleh.com are loving Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller’s newest class series:

Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening our Children’s Jewish Experience

The first class in this series entitled, Elul, Rosh Hashana, and Yom Kippur for Children, is helping parents prepare their children for the Yamim Noraim, High Holidays, in a very meaningful way.

One student writes in:

‘This shiur was FABULOUS!  I especially liked and used her advice about teenagers and all of her specific examples of how to relate to different aged children for Elul. Fabulous and immediately useful. Thank you. I hope you do this again for Pesach.’

Check out the class and make this year’s Holidays meaningful for the entire family!





NEW CLASS! ‘Bringing Torah to Life: Deepening Your Children’s Jewish Experience’ with Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller

11 09 2009

Thanks to a suggestion from one of our students, we are happy to present you with a new course by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller, entitled Bringing Torah to Life:  Deepening Your Children’s Jewish Experience.  This once a month class will focus on the themes and perspectives of the Jewish holidays and other fundamental Jewish concepts, specifically identifying how parents can enrich their children’s understanding and enjoyment of these unique times.  The first class, on Elul, Rosh Hashana, and Yom Kippur for Children of various ages, is now available for viewing here.





Guest Lecturer Rabbi Alexander Cohen on The Three Weeks

28 07 2009

Rabbi Alexander Cohen of Shearim College of Jewish Studies for Women discusses the opportunity for gaining dveykut with Hashem during the Three Weeks. Here is a short clip from youtube of the class:

For the full version of this class available at http://Naaleh.com click HERE