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🔍 Laws of Kosher | Rabbi Breitowitz | Part of the Mayanot Halacha Series Join Rabbi Breitowitz in this insightful shiur on the Laws of Kosher—exploring the foundations of kashrut, its practical applications, and deeper spiritual meaning. With clarity and depth, Rabbi Breitowitz explains not just the what but the why behind kosher laws, making ancient halachot deeply relevant for modern Jewish lif...

📖 Parshat Naso | A Soulful Perspective with Rivka Marga Gestetner Journey into the depth and meaning of Parshat Naso in this uplifting shiur with Rivka Marga Gestetner, teacher and director at the Mayanot Women’s Program in Jerusalem. Through the lens of Chassidus and inner Torah, Rivka Marga explores powerful themes like spiritual responsibility, inner elevation, the Nazir, and the Priestly Bles...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 28 | Part 2 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series Join Rabbi Y. Kaufmann as he continues his profound exploration of Tanya, diving into Chapter 28—a chapter that deepens our understanding of spiritual refinement, divine service, and the power of inner transformation. Discover the Alter Rebbe’s insights on how to elevate ourselves beyond the physical and connect to a higher spiritual...

"Shelach Lecha Anashim" | Part 1 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this thought-provoking class, Esther Shemtov begins her powerful new series with a deep dive into Parshat Shelach and the story of the spies. Why did such great leaders fail? What does this episode reveal about fear, faith, and the challenges of spiritual growth? Through the lens of Chassidus, Esther uncovers timeless lessons...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 28 | Part 1 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series Join Rabbi Y. Kaufmann as he continues his profound exploration of Tanya, diving into Chapter 28—a chapter that deepens our understanding of spiritual refinement, divine service, and the power of inner transformation. Discover the Alter Rebbe’s insights on how to elevate ourselves beyond the physical and connect to a higher spiritual...

🔥 Stepping Up to Shavuot | A Transformational Pre-Shavuot Class by Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner, Dean of Mayanot Get ready to elevate your mindset and prepare your soul as we count up to the powerful moment of Matan Torah (the Giving of the Torah). In this inspiring class, Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner explores what it truly means to "step up" spiritually — not just to receive the Torah, but to become a vesse...

Parshat Bamidbar | A Soulful Perspective with Rivka Marga Gestetner Step into the spiritual depths of Parshat Bamidbar with this inspiring class by Rivka Marga Gestetner, teacher and mentor at the Mayanot Women’s Learning Program in Jerusalem. In this shiur, Rivka Marga explores the themes of identity, purpose, and divine order found in the Book of Numbers — revealing how each of us is uniquely co...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 27 | Part 9 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series In this deep and transformative class, Rabbi Y. Kaufmann continues his journey through Tanya, diving into Chapter 27, a powerful section that reframes how we understand inner struggle, spiritual resilience, and divine purpose. Discover how the Alter Rebbe redefines the battle with negative impulses—not as failure, but as meaningful s...

“Adam Ki Yakriv” | Part 13 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this inspiring and insightful shiur, Esther Shemtov explores the deeper meaning behind the verse “Adam Ki Yakriv”—"When a person brings a korban (offering)", and what it teaches us about the journey of self-refinement, surrender, and connection to the Divine. Drawing from classic Chassidic sources, she reveals how bringing an “offe...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 27 | Part 8 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series In this deep and transformative class, Rabbi Y. Kaufmann continues his journey through Tanya, diving into Chapter 27, a powerful section that reframes how we understand inner struggle, spiritual resilience, and divine purpose. Discover how the Alter Rebbe redefines the battle with negative impulses—not as failure, but as meaningful s...

“Adam Ki Yakriv” | Part 12 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this inspiring and insightful shiur, Esther Shemtov explores the deeper meaning behind the verse “Adam Ki Yakriv”—"When a person brings a korban (offering)", and what it teaches us about the journey of self-refinement, surrender, and connection to the Divine. Drawing from classic Chassidic sources, she reveals how bringing an “offe...

“Adam Ki Yakriv” | Part 11 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this inspiring and insightful shiur, Esther Shemtov explores the deeper meaning behind the verse “Adam Ki Yakriv”—"When a person brings a korban (offering)", and what it teaches us about the journey of self-refinement, surrender, and connection to the Divine. Drawing from classic Chassidic sources, she reveals how bringing an “offe...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 27 | Part 7 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series In this deep and transformative class, Rabbi Y. Kaufmann continues his journey through Tanya, diving into Chapter 27, a powerful section that reframes how we understand inner struggle, spiritual resilience, and divine purpose. Discover how the Alter Rebbe redefines the battle with negative impulses—not as failure, but as meaningful s...

🔍 What Does It Really Mean to Keep Kosher? In this insightful shiur, Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz explores the depth, meaning, and halachic foundations of keeping kosher. From the biblical commandments to the practical applications in today’s world, discover how Kashrut connects us to higher consciousness, Jewish identity, and spiritual discipline. Whether you're new to the concept of kosher or look...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 27 | Part 6 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series In this deep and transformative class, Rabbi Y. Kaufmann continues his journey through Tanya, diving into Chapter 27, a powerful section that reframes how we understand inner struggle, spiritual resilience, and divine purpose. Discover how the Alter Rebbe redefines the battle with negative impulses—not as failure, but as meaningful s...

🎓 Searching for Meaning? Start Here. Rivka Marga shares powerful, relevant insights on Parshat Behar 5785, unpacking ancient Torah wisdom and making it real for today's Jewish college student. 🌍 From the Land of Israel to your campus dorm, this parsha teaches us about Jewish identity, purpose, and spiritual resilience—even in a modern world full of questions. Whether you're just starting your Je...

🎙️ Kosher Meat: Halacha & Hashkafah A Class with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz | Mayanot Women’s Program Explore the timeless wisdom and stringent standards behind kosher meat—through the lens of Rabbi Breitowitz’s wide-ranging expertise in halacha and ethics. 🔍 In this shiur, Rabbi Breitowitz illuminates: Whether vegetarianism aligns with—or challenges—kosher philosophy The halachic nuances behind g...

“Adam Ki Yakriv” | Part 10 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this inspiring and insightful shiur, Esther Shemtov explores the deeper meaning behind the verse “Adam Ki Yakriv”—"When a person brings a korban (offering)", and what it teaches us about the journey of self-refinement, surrender, and connection to the Divine. Drawing from classic Chassidic sources, she reveals how bringing an “offe...

🎙️ Parshas Emor (5785): The Small Things! A Torah Class with Rabbi Gestetner | Mayanot Women’s Program Why does the Torah emphasize the seemingly minor details? In this powerful class on Parshas Emor, Rabbi Gestetner reveals how the smallest actions can hold the greatest spiritual weight. Through the lens of Chassidus and deep Torah insight, he explores the hidden power in “small things”—daily cho...

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“Adam Ki Yakriv” | Part 9 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this inspiring and insightful shiur, Esther Shemtov explores the deeper meaning behind the verse “Adam Ki Yakriv”—"When a person brings a korban (offering)", and what it teaches us about the journey of self-refinement, surrender, and connection to the Divine. Drawing from classic Chassidic sources, she reveals how bringing an “offer...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 27 | Part 5 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series In this deep and transformative class, Rabbi Y. Kaufmann continues his journey through Tanya, diving into Chapter 27, a powerful section that reframes how we understand inner struggle, spiritual resilience, and divine purpose. Discover how the Alter Rebbe redefines the battle with negative impulses—not as failure, but as meaningful s...

🔥 Tanya Chapter 27 | Part 4 of Rabbi Y. Kaufmann’s Tanya Series In this deep and transformative class, Rabbi Y. Kaufmann continues his journey through Tanya, diving into Chapter 27, a powerful section that reframes how we understand inner struggle, spiritual resilience, and divine purpose. Discover how the Alter Rebbe redefines the battle with negative impulses—not as failure, but as meaningful s...

“Adam Ki Yakriv” | Part 8 of Esther Shemtov’s Chassidus Series In this inspiring and insightful shiur, Esther Shemtov explores the deeper meaning behind the verse “Adam Ki Yakriv”—"When a person brings a korban (offering)", and what it teaches us about the journey of self-refinement, surrender, and connection to the Divine. Drawing from classic Chassidic sources, she reveals how bringing an “offer...

🎙️ Isur Chadash A Torah Class with Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz | Mayanot Program In this detailed shiur, Rabbi Breitowitz explores the halachic and spiritual dimensions of Isur Chadash—the prohibition against eating new grain before the Omer offering. Drawing from classic Torah and halachic sources, he explains how this law connects us to the cycle of growth, renewal, and sanctity, teaching us about...