A-Muse with Reb Ari Bensoussan

We continue exploring the incredible Hakdamah( Introduction) of the Ramchal in Mesillat yesharim. We learn about the tactician that is the Yetzer Horah and how he plans for us to fail. 

We continue learning the incredible intro to the Mesilat Yesharim and find out about good and evil and how it gets thrown into such confusion in our generation. Star Wars and Harry Potter play a big role in this one!

FINALLY!!!!!!! It is here, the Mesilat Yesharim Series. I have been so excited to teach Mesilat Yesharim and we have now committed ourselves to it. We explore the Hakdamah and begin to talk about the innocence of childhood and what we have forgotten from long ago. 

In this Pre Yom Kippur class we delve into the mysterious days leading up to it known as the "Ten Days Of Repentance" Or "Aseret Yimei Teshuva". Why is Yom Kippur only after Rosh Hashanah if logically it should be before? Why are we especially careful with what we eat in these ten days? And how does this all lead up to Yom Kippur? Join us in this fascinating journey. 

My apologies for the weak sounding audio. The better voice recorder died in the middle and this is what we have! But Baruch Hashem it was recorded because this one was a fascinating Shiur! We explore the depths on Judging ourselves and others and bring out an incredible lesson from the Tomer Devorah & Tefillah of Mussaf how to have a great judgment this year. K'tiva V'chatima Tovah to all.

Baruch Hashem We are back! After a long summer of traveling we have resumed our weekly classes. We jump in with both feet talking about our travels in Israel and beginning the deep process of introspective Yeshiva based on the teachings of the Tomer Devorah, Enjoy!

We finish off Sefer Bamidbar with an incredible look at killings and Weddings! Chazak Chazak V'Nitchazak!

We continue with Parshat Masei and learn about the places the Yidden traveled and the borders of the land of Israel. We begin to learn about killing b'shogeg as well. What is that ? Give a listen to find out !

We continue in Parshat Matot as we learn about the war with Midyan the death of Bilaam and the splitting of the land for the Shevatim of Reuven and Gad.. Outside of Israel!

In this weeks Parshah we begin discussing there concept of Nedarim (making vows) and how to nullify if need be. Then the minyanim are taking to account for that they did to the yidden with a war. 

We enter into the times of the Gaonim and Rishonim, the passion and sacrifice they have shown and how the world split into Ashkenaz and Sepahard. This one is jam-packed and well worth the listen, then listen again and again! 

In this third and final installment in Parshat Pinchas we find out the process of appointing Yehoshua the new leader and learn all about Karbon Talmid and the many Karbanot of the holidays and Rosh Chodesh. Enjoy and Shabbat Shalom!

In the second episode of Parshat Pinchas we hear the reasoning of the daughters of Tzlafchad as to why they are meant to inherit land in Israel and how Hashem agrees with them. Moshe finds out whom the new leader of Kal Yisroel will be and what are the necessary skills for it. 

In this episode we continue down the path of following how the Oral tradition of Torah remained in tact. Through war and exile we touch upon many historical episodes and witness the superhuman dedication to keep the Torah's chain unbroken.

In this weeks Parshah we learn about Pinchas and his zealotry to act for Hashem, his reward. We learn bout the counting of the Jews one last time before entering the land as well. Enjoy

In part 2 and final shiur for Parshat Balak we witness the incredible blessings that Bilam ends up giving to Klal Yisroel. then he advises Balak in how to send a terrible plague to the Jews. Pinchas saves the day. Enjoy

We continue this weeks Double Parsha with Parshat Balak. We meet Bilam the Sorcerer and Balak the King of Moav who came form their enemy Midyan. They plot to curse the Jews and the talking Donkey sees Angels, Enjoy

We continue with the second and final Shiur for Parshat Chukat- We learn about AMalke attacking after the clouds left and wars with giants and the fear of Moshe, Enjoy

In this weeks BEST Series we begin the double Parshah with the Chok of Sarah Adumah and explore the Sin of Moshe and Kiss of Death given to Miraim and Aharon, Enjoy

In this Final episode for Parshat Korach in the BEST series we learn about Arons Staff and the Almonds it grew & the Job of a Levi.zenjoy & Shabbat Shalom

We continue in the Best Series with Part 3 of Parshat Korach, Aron Vs. The Angel Of Death!

In this Weeks class we continue in the Journey of how the Oral torah made its way unbroken through the ages. We cover the first temple period and see the necessity of human intervention. 

The next installment in the BEST Series  for Parshat Korach this is Part 2, Enjoy

The BEST Series - Beautifully Engaging Shabbat Table continues this week with Parshat Korach - part 1

The Finale of Parshat Shelach- Enjoy!