Yeshivat Orayta, Israel
Explore teachers, Torah series, and shiurim from Yeshivat Orayta, Israel.
Shiurim
- 034 - Class #34
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 034 - Class #34 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 009 - Seventh Commandment Adultery (2002)
Rav Binny Freedman
Another intimate class where Rav Binny asks the challenging questions: What is adultery and why can’t you do it? If something makes everyone ‘feel better’ then is it good? How do you define what is ‘feeling good’ and what is ‘happiness’? Wh
- 014 - Parental Love
Rav David Aaron
Giving birth to and raising children are an emulation of G-d, a process of self-withdrawal by making space and a place to cultivate another. After making space and place, a parent gives goodness to the child, similar to G-d’s creating the w
- 005 - Kohelet 5 & 6 - Wealth
Rav David Aaron
From the ‘Under the Sun’ perspective, the world seems to be an unjust place, and material wealth is often used in a way that aggrevates this injustice in the world. Yet people still make their goal the acquisition of money and possessions.
- 013 - Golan & Sfat Tour, part 2
Rav Binny Freedman
Leaving Pundak Ma’ayan. Sde Terumot. Beit Shean and the Stadium. Na’arav. Moav Mountains. Tzemach. Hamat Geder. Driving up into the Golan. Driving through the Golan fields.
- 031 - VaYishlach 2 - Yaakov Reaches Divinity
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 031 - VaYishlach 2 - Yaakov Reaches Divinity by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Bereishit.
- 007 - Parashat Shlach 2007
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 007 - Parashat Shlach 2007 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Chumash - Sefer Bamidbar.
- 003 - Amida - 5th - 10th Blessings
Rav David Aaron
In the 5th we request the power to do teshuva. In the 6th we ask Hashem to forgive us. In the 7th we request personal redemption. In the 8th, we ask for health and healing. In the 9th we request abundance and prosperity. In the10th we reque
- 020 - Sefer Yehoshua 21 - How to Conquer Yericho
Rav Binny Freedman
Rav Binny takes an in-depth look at the instructions that G-d gave to Yehoshua to conquer Yericho. What is the significance of the number of days and number of times to walk around the city?
- 023 - Soul-utions For Life, part 2
Rav David Aaron
Rabbi Aaron uses a fulfillment chart based on the Ten Divine Emanations (The Sefirot). These intrinsically interconnected ten no-things, as the Rabbi calls them, teach us how to channel G-d’s will, which ultimately bring us fulfillment. Eac
- 005 - Sefer Yehoshua 06 - The Spies, Pt1
Rav Binny Freedman
In this class, Rav Binny asks a number of questions around Yehoshua sending out spies, especially in light of the disaster of the last spy mission in the desert.
- 001 - Parashat Bereshit (2007)
Rav Binny Freedman
This class is dedicated to the memory of Rav Binny’s cousin Benjy, who fell in the War in Lebanon, Summer 2006. What is the relationship between tov (good) and ohr (light) in the first days of the creation of the world? Why is the book of B
- 053 - Class #52
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 053 - Class #52 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 039 - Majestic Man 1 The Man of Faith
Rav David Aaron
Rabbi Soloveitchik’s ‘Lonely Man of Faith’ is the foundation for this class. The two accounts of man written in Genesis correspond to tendencies found in humans, called Majestic Man and the Man of Faith. One aspires to harness nature, while
- 004 - Emunah 4 - Revealing Soul
Rav David Aaron
Rabbi Aaron begins by analyzing a very spicy story from the Talmud in order to illustrate a self-realization moment in the emunah experience. He also gives us practical tips to ‘let our light shine’.
- 030 - The Unity of the Spiritual and Material
Rav David Aaron
Rabbi Aaron brings a vital teaching from Rav Kook, that true spirituality gives power and grandeur to physical life. Physicality is not separate from spirituality, but actually the two are unified because they come from one source. Judaism
- 006 - Shabbat - Tapping Into What Its All About
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 006 - Shabbat - Tapping Into What Its All About by Rav Binny Freedman, from Jewish Life & Mitzvot.
- 014 - Sefer Yehoshua 15 - Entering the Land
Rav Binny Freedman
In this class, Rav Binny discusses the quickness of crossing the Jordan, how we take initiative in our relationship with G-d, and the strange incident of the 12-stone exchange in the dry riverbed.
- 001 - Shofar So Good 1 - Retreat Intro
Rav David Aaron
Opening with a couple of great airport stories, Rabbi Aaron then looks at the shofar as an alarm clock. How do we not live life asleep?
- 001 - Prayer Introduction 1 - The Exercise of Will
Rav David Aaron
Rabbi Aaron presents a new, yet ancient way of seeing Jewish prayer as an exercise of will. The word ‘prayer,’ as translated from Hebrew to English, is incorrect, and does not reveal to the Jew how to approach the incredible opportunity we
- 008 - Sixth Commandment Murder (2002)
Rav Binny Freedman
In this intimate class, Rav Binny tackles some heavy-hitting life questions: What is murder? What does it mean ‘don’t murder’? Doesn’t G-d determine when a person dies? Is there an objective right and wrong? Is there objective truth?
- 003 - Seeing G-d 3 - Malchut Seeing with Eyes of Kingdom
Rav David Aaron
The ‘lowest’ sefira of Malchut means kingdom and is the first quality that a person must become aware of and embody in order to become a vessel for the blessings of life. We can see it manifest in the world as organization, design, order, s
- 001 - Spiritual Success 1 - The Goals
Rav David Aaron
“How does Judaism help me to be successful in life?” With this question, Rabbi Aaron begins the series through elucidating the main goal of Jewish living: to bond with the Divine. He then introduces the Ten Sefirot and the process of becomi
- 010 - Spiritual Success 7a - Compassion
Rav David Aaron
“When we recognize that Hashem is King over all, we can see the miracles in our lives.” In this last Keter class, Rabbi Aaron first explores Hashem’s compassion, then does a review and summary of all of the aspects of Keter from the last se
- 008 - Seeing G-d 8 - Chesed and Gevurah Justice and Kindness
Rav David Aaron
Through the glasses of Gevurah there is a sense of justice and meaning, while through Chesed the world and life is seen as the complete gift that it is. Rabbi Aaron explores the sefirot through the personalities of our forefathers Yitzchak
- 002 - Tzav - Sacrificial Steak on the Altar of Teshuva
Rav David Aaron
Ch. 6. This class begins with a synopsis of the parsha, then an explanation of three offerings: burnt, sin, and thanksgiving. Rabbi Aaron tracks the different offerings at their respective times of the day and explains why kavana (proper in
- 003 - Tisha B’Av Night ’97 (8.30pm)
Rav Binny Freedman
Rav Binny, sitting on the floor of the Isralight Beit Midrash, vividly recounts the life of the Jews living in Jerusalem and all over the Land of Israel during the Roman occupation. Although Jewish scholarship at that time was exceptional,
- 007 - Bo 1 - Two Ways To G dliness Moshe vs Pharaoh
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 007 - Bo 1 - Two Ways To G dliness Moshe vs Pharaoh by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Shemot.
- 003 - Shemot 3, pt1 - Birth of Moses, Faith of Miriam
Rav David Aaron
Ch. 2:1-2:5. In addition to this class being a discussion of Moshe and his sister, it is also a phenomenal introduction to the study of Torah and the four levels of understanding a text. Here, Rabbi Aaron relies heavily on the Talmud & Midr
- 007 - Class #7
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 007 - Class #7 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 002 - Ethics and Exercise The Balance of Mind
Rav Binny Freedman
Rav Binny, through the Rambam’s laws of character development, shows us the relationship between the body and the soul, and how physical health and balance is an indicator of a deeper spiritual and ethical balance. How do I find balance in
- 066 - Class #65
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 066 - Class #65 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 009 - The Endless Light of Love
Rav David Aaron
In this short class, Rabbi Aaron introduces the Kabbalistic metaphor of the Endless Light as the light of unconditional love, and explores why there is chaos in the process of love.
- 004 - Bereshit 4 pt 1 - Adam and the First Sin
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 004 - Bereshit 4 pt 1 - Adam and the First Sin by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Bereishit.
- 006 - Parashat Pinchas 2005
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 006 - Parashat Pinchas 2005 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Chumash - Sefer Bamidbar.
- 010 - Lech Lecha 4 - Abraham the Warrior and Doubter
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 010 - Lech Lecha 4 - Abraham the Warrior and Doubter by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Bereishit.
- 006 - Birkat HaTorah 1b
Rav David Aaron
In this class, we explore the next part of the blessing: “…Please, G-d, make your Torah sweet in my mouth.” The process of Torah cultivates individuality within the context of community, and is ultimately Hashem relating to man. How could t
- 034 - Torah Ideals or Way to Ideals
Rav David Aaron
Torah, the principles of organization, does not always indicate a human ideal. Rabbi Aaron explains that Jewish law can, in some cases, be understood as an antidote to mankind’s evil inclination, providing a realistic and practical approach
- 014 - Class #14
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 014 - Class #14 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 012 - KiTisa 3 - Moses Breaks The Tablets - Holy Chutzpah
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 012 - KiTisa 3 - Moses Breaks The Tablets - Holy Chutzpah by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Shemot.
- 003 - Kohelet 3 - Life is Predestined
Rav David Aaron
Rabbi Aaron brings in sources from the Talmud, Midrashim, and Rambam to help us to understand Kohelet’s predestiny question. If the answer is yes, then what is the purpose for my existence? If the answer is no, then to what extent does my p
- 002 - Shofar So Good 3 - Purpose
Rav David Aaron
Purpose gives you passion. Goals give you life force. Rabbi Aaron applies these two principles to the first two words of every bracha (blessing): Baruch Atah.
- 023 - Yitro 2 - Hearing Acceptance and Change
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 023 - Yitro 2 - Hearing Acceptance and Change by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Shemot.
- 008 - Parshiot Matot and Maasei 2006
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 008 - Parshiot Matot and Maasei 2006 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Chumash - Sefer Bamidbar.
- 045 - Class #45
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 045 - Class #45 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 043 - Class #43
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 043 - Class #43 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 009 - The Code of Jewish Law
Rav Binny Freedman
Synthesizing a complete, simple codification of all of Jewish law was no small feat for Tzfat resident Rabbi Yosef Caro. Rav Binny gives us a historical background for the book, the Shulchan Aruch (The Prepared Table), and explains the impo
- 022 - VaYeishev 1 - Yosef - The Keystone
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 022 - VaYeishev 1 - Yosef - The Keystone by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Bereishit.
- 005 - Netzavim and VaYelech - The Last Days of Moses’ Life
Rav David Aaron
Here, Rabbi Aaron discusses different approaches to the relationship between redemption and teshuva, both on the personal and national level. On this topic, the big issue raised is: How much should the nation facilitate the redemptive proce
- 029 - The Love of Risk and the Risk of Love
Rav David Aaron
The greatest of the greatest take risks, and from the doubt of taking a risk comes authenticity and love. Torah gives a Jew guidelines, placing you in the ballgame, but the moves are your choice and responsibility. Stories of Adam and Avrah
- 009 - You Have Not Made Me A Woman
Rav David Aaron
The controversial bracha recited by a Jewish male in the morning blessing G-d for not having created him as a woman is explored in depth. Rabbi Aaron addresses the controversy and clarifies the misconceptions. There is also a discussion on
- 024 - Class #24
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 024 - Class #24 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 017 - Parashat Vayakhel 2005
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 017 - Parashat Vayakhel 2005 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Chumash - Sefer Shemot.
- 037 - Class #37
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 037 - Class #37 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 014 - Spiritual Success 9 - Creativity & Kedusha
Rav David Aaron
“The goal is to be kadosh, not just ethical.” Chochma is visionary, creative thinking that helps us to reach the highest goal that we can reach: to be kadosh, to be in the physical world, but not addicted to it. Now that you’ve finished the
- 003 - The Talmud
Rav Binny Freedman
An overview of the Talmud starts this class, which covers the history, content, and unique layout of the Talmudic page. Then we jump into a taste of learning a famous piece of Talmud from the Tractate Brachot (Blessings), in the lively inte
- 003 - Ki Teitzei - The Dynamic of War Consciousness
Rav David Aaron
This parsha’s main theme is the meaning of going to war and all of the challenges that it entails. Through the unique teachings here, Rabbi Aaron shows us that war is only one of many settings where one must guard their sensitivities.
- 041 - Class #41
Rav Binny Freedman
Listen to 041 - Class #41 by Rav Binny Freedman, from Hilchot Deot of the Rambam.
- 005 - Kabbalah of Love 5 Acceptance
Rav David Aaron
After a review of the previous classes, Rabbi Aaron then wraps up the series with a discussion on the balance between giving and respecting boundaries, and with the importance of accepting ourselves as the prerequisite to accepting our love
- 016 - Toldot 2 - Isaacs Wells - Tapping the Wellsprings of Life
Rav David Aaron
Listen to 016 - Toldot 2 - Isaacs Wells - Tapping the Wellsprings of Life by Rav David Aaron, from Chumash - Sefer Bereishit.