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Shira Smiles's Classes BSD at 613.org

Now – Weekly Classes in Ramat Eskol in Yerushalyem – Sunday 11 30 pm on Rehov Ramat HaGolan

Started again in Elul bsd

Over 300 classes and 2000 pages!!

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Live broadcast suspended. However groups get together to watch on Sunday mornings. It is fun.

Providence, Rhode Island - Providence Hebrew Day School 450 Elmgrove Ave , Providence, RI 02906

Miami Beach - Congregation Ohr Chaim 317 W 47th Street Miami Beach FL 33140

Torah Center of Hillcrest, 171-05 Jewel Ave Hillcrest NY 11365

Young Israel of Kendal Florida

Atlanta, Georgia - Congregation Beth Jacob 1855 Lavista Road Atlanta, Ga 303290

Montreal, Canada - Agudah Israel 2195 Ekers Ave , Montreal, Quebec Canada

Young Israel of West Hempstead

Young Israel of Midwood in Brooklyn

Bnai Israel Ohev Zedek, 8201 Castor Avenue in Philadelphia

Young Israel of Staten Island ( discontinued as of now )

Shuls below have stopped for now.

Clanton Park Synagogue 11 Lowesmoor Avenue Downsview, Ontario ( Toronto ) 10 am discontinued

Yeshiva Beth Yehuda 15751 W Lincoln rd, Southfield MI (Detroit Area) 10 am discontinued

Congregation Shaaray Tefila in Lawrence NY

Westmount Shul and Learning Centre 1118 Centre Street , 2 blocks west of Bathurst St., on Centre St., in the Concord Square Plaza. (Discontinued as of now)
Thornhill, Ontario

Young Israel of Memphis

Chicago

New – Get the weekly Summary of Shira's Parasha Talks written by Channie Koplowitz Stein

Email smilesclass@613.org to get the weekly summaries bsd

Writings

Teacher's Guide to teaching Yermiahu

Teacher's guide to teaching Melahim Bes

Teacher's Guide to teaching Trei Asar

Workbook for teaching Topic - Kayin and Hevel – scanned by Torah uMesorah-

Wookbook for Teaching Va'eschanan scanned by Torah uMesorah

What motivates and simlulates students – Lecture Notes for Teaching Training

Yediot Kalliot-Eight Month Schedule – Facts a Jewish day school student should know scanned by Torah uMesorah

Audio

Parasha ( Moral Lessons from the Torah ) || Holidays || Teaching || Navi-Prophets || Hashkafa-Topics

Newest Classes - L'ilu Nishmas M' Mala Bas R' Yehuda Leib z"llhh and M' Malka Machla Bas R' Mordechai Zyskind z"llhh

You can also listen to Shira at http://www.Naaleh.com . It is free. All you have to do is register. Classes on Vaethanan- Moshe’s Prayer , Akeda and Jacob’s Ladder, Mechirat Yosef…. Try http://www.naaleh.com/search/artist/Mrs.%20Shira%20Smiles/

5772-31-emor-Blasphemers-Battle.mp3 || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-30-acharei-kedoshim-life-force.mp3

5772-29-tazria-metsora-metzora-mirror-image.mp3

5772-27-pesach01-re-experiencing-the-redemption || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-26-vayakhel-pekudei-Intelligence and Inheritance.mp3|| download audio || Source Sheets

5772-25-purim-accentuating-the-acceptance || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-24-tesaveh-pressed-to-perfection || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-23-terumah-precious-poles || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-22-mishpatim-consciousness || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-21-beshalach-meaning-of-manna || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-20-bo-world-of-the-wicked.mp3 || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-19-vayeira-frog-fundamentals || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-18-shemos-holy-ground

5772-17-vayechi-living-life || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-13-vayishlach-faithful-follower || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-12-vayasei-careful-consideration || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-11-toldos-tumultuous-trembling || download audio || Source Sheets

5772-10-chayei-sara-camel-commotion download audio || Source Sheets

5772-09 vayeira mockery manifested download audio || Source Sheets

5772-08-lechlecha-singular-signature download audio || Source Sheets

5772-07-noah-vineyard-vignette download audio || Source Sheets

5772-06-succos-unity-underscored download audio || Source Sheets

5772-05b-yom-kippur-exalted-examinations download audio || Source Sheets

5772-05a-yom-kippur-sin-of-swindling download audio || Source Sheets

5772-04-rosh-hashana-sovereignty-and-sweetness | download audio || Source Sheets

5772-03-netsavim-vayelech-symbiotic-song | download audio || Source Sheets

5772-02-ki-tavo-judgment-on-joviality | download audio || Source Sheets

5772-01-elul-room-for-reflection || download audio || Source Sheets

Classes are listed by date of addition ( for last year's parasha – scroll down the page – thanks )

5771-42b-aaron-legacy || download audio || Source Sheets

5771-42-three-weeks-odyssey-of-obliviousness || download audio || Source Sheets

5771-41-matos-midyan-the-final-act In Memory of Leiby Kletzky z”l || download audio || Source Sheets

5771-40-pinchas-pinchas-point-of-perpetuity || download audio || Source Sheets

5771-39-balak-intended-intentions || download audio || Source Sheets

5771-38-Chukas Renunciation-of-reasoning-and-ratzon || download audio || Source Sheets

PARSHAT KORACH - THE THREAD OF TRUTH || download audio || Source Sheets

Shelach- Higher Humility || download audio || Source Sheets

Shavuos - Regeneration and Rejoicing || download audio || Source Sheets

34 to 31 missing

Emor - SEFIRAH: SETTING THE STAGE || download audio || Source Sheets

Pesach – Bnei Brak Bounty || download audio || Source Sheets

Pesach – Freedom from Self to Self || download audio || Source Sheets

Zachor: Amalek: Eradicating Evil || download audio || Source Sheets

Adar I-II - Achieving Alignment || download audio || Source Sheets ( as given live to USA and Canada ) You can also here the class in original form as a tribute to Lissie Fink z'l

Pekudei - Bountiful Blessing || download audio || Source Sheets

Adar I-II - Achieving Alignment || download audio || Source Sheets - shiur l’iluy nishmas Lissie Fink z'l at Beis Keneset HaNasi with some special guest talk by Rachel Smiles

Vayakhel – Mirroring Majesty || download audio || Source Sheets

Ki Tisa Covenant II Constant Challenge || download audio || Source Sheets

Tesaveh – Secret of the Spice || download audio || Source Sheets

Teruma – Creating Closeness || download audio || Source Sheets

5771-20- Mishpatim Brick Burden and Buoyancy || download audio || Source Sheets

Yitro – Altar Accentuation || download audio || Source Sheets

Glorifying the Glorified || download audio || Source Sheets

Bo – Midnight Mindfulness || download audio || Source Sheets

Vaeira – Existential Exodus Experience || download audio || Source Sheets

Shemos - Acquiring Anonymity || download audio || Source Sheets

Vayechei Tenacity and Truth || download audio || Source Sheets

Chanuka – Light of Clarity || download audio || Source Sheets

Miketz – Inspired Introspection || download audio || Source Sheets

Vayeishev - THE SOUL OF THE Sole– SOLID FOOTING, Jars || download audio || Source Sheets

Vayishlach – The Jarring Jars || download audio || Source Sheets

VAYETZEI - HARMONIZING HOUSEHOLD HARMONY || download audio || Source Sheets

Toldos – Preferential Parenting || download audio || Source Sheets

Chaya Sarah - EPHRON: EXPRESSIONS OF EARTHLINESS Earth || download audio || Source Sheets

Vayeira – Salt of the Earth || download audio || Source Sheets

Lech Lecha Betwixt and Between || download audio || Source Sheets

Noah Slippery - Download Audio || Source Sheets

Succos – Cycle of Teshuva 5771 – Purification and Perfection || download audio || download source sheets

Yom Kippur 5771 – Purification and Perfection || download audio || download source sheets

Rosh Hashana 5771 - Rectification of the Recalcitrant || download audio || download source sheets

For Tu bAv class , try naaleh.com at address below.

http://www.naaleh.com/viewclass/2635/single/

3 weeks – Surmounting Sinat Hinam || download || download source sheets

Matos- Masey – The Science of Speech || download || download source sheets

Pinchas – Elevating the Elevated offering || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Balak – Pilgrimage Power || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Chukas – The Serpent's Scream || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Korah – Well Grounded || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Shelach – Nearness of Name || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Behaalotecha Triumphant Travels || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Shavuos – Acceptance and Action || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Shavuos – Shavuos and Ruth – Inner Dimensions || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Rewarding Reward – Behar Behukosai || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Pesach Sheni – Emor || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Acharei – Kedoshim – Respecting the Respected || download audio || Download Source Sheets

Tazria-Metsora : Profound Purity Order || Download Audio || Download Source Sheets

Pesach – "Seder" – Higher Order || Download Audio || Download Source Sheets

Pesach – Wine And Wheat Whispers || download || sources

Vayakhel – Pekudei – Integral Ingredients || download || sources

Purim: Pride and Power || download || sources

The Gift of Self || download || sources

Mishpatim – Sense of Servitude || download || sources

Yitro – Shabbat of Shalom || download || sources

Beshalach – Ultimate Healer || download || sources

Bo – Investing with Interest || download audio || sources

Vaera – The Greater Good || download audio || sources

Shovavim ( given in 5767 ) download audio || sources

Shemos – Batya – Devoted Daughter || download audio || sources

Vayechi – Evil Eye || download audio || sources

Vayigash – Dual Flames || download audio || sources

Chanuka – Wonders of War || download audio || sources

Chanuka - Affectionate Light || download audio || sources

Vayishlach – Kever Rachel || download audio || sources – to be shown live via video feed on Novemeber 29 – Kislev 12 in Memory of Adira Chana bas Shais Boltshauser z'l

Listener Reaction - What a beautiful and powerful shiur. I cried many times throughout, but feel extremely uplifted. I believe the shiur accomplished its goal. – Channa

Vayeitzei – Secretive Signs || download audio || sources

Toldos -Emerging Worlds || download audio || sources

Chayei Sarah – Mindful Midoth || download audio || sources

Vayeira – Lessons of Laughter || download audio || sources

Lech Lecha – Ultimate Benefit || download audio || sources

Noah – Expanding the Essence || download audio || sources

Bereisheet – Guidelines for Greatness || download audio || sources

Sukkot: Wondrous Waters 5770 || download audio ( link ready by 330 pm Israel time erev sukkos || sources

Yom Kippur Class 5770 – Ramifications and Responsibilities || download audio || sources

Over 300 people in Har Nof for Petach and in Katamon ( Jerusalem ) have already heard this class in person. We expect over 400 people to hear it in person and another 100 or so on live video link!

Rosh Hashanah – Our Turn || download audio || sources || short summary – heard by over 200 in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Shabbat Kodesh and by over 100 women via video link in North America

Elul – Recognizing the Relationship || download audio || sources || short summary

End of last season

Valuable Vision – 3 weeks thoughts || download audio || sources || short summary

The Grand Scheme – P. Matos-Massey || download audio || sources || short summary

Pieces of Peace – P. Pinchas || download audio || sources || short summary

Vigilance – Parasha Chukat || download audio || sources || short summary

Juggling Jealousy – P. Korach || download audio || sources || short summary

Rachav: Redefined Role P. Shelach || download audio || sources || short summary

Comprehending the Complaints P. Beha'aloscha || download audio || sources || short summary

Antidote to Lahon Hara || download audio || sources

Twelve Tribes || download audio || sources || short summary

5769 - Expanding Reality – Shavuos || download audio || sources || short summary

5768 - Glimpses of Redemption – Shavuot – 5768 || download audio || sources

238-5761 - Shavuot: Judgement of Desire	Download	238-pdf
267-Shavuot 5762: Torah Sweet and Special	Download	267-pdf
The Living Torah – Shavuot 5766 \|\| \|\|	download	living torah - pdf
Shavous 5767 – Special Class \|\| download

Load of a Lifetime – P. Bemidbar || download audio || sources || short summary

Striking A Balance –– P. Behar - Bechukosai || download audio || sources || short summary

Striking A Balance – Sefiras Haomer – P. Emor || download audio || sources || short summary

Living Kedusha– P. Acharei Mos – Kedoshim || download audio || sources || short summary

The Treasure Within – P. Tazria-Metzora - download audio || sources || short summary

Pesach: Transformation – download audio || sources

Bircas Hachammah Experience – Blessing of the Sun -|| download audio || sources || short summary

Conduit of Holiness -|| download audio || sources || short summary

Purim – Living the Secret – Purim 5769 || download audio || sources Dedicated in Loving Memory of Moshe ben Mordechai Halevi z'l by his son Dr. Edo

Lavi- short summary

The Silent Pair – Tetzavah 5769 || download audio || sources - short summary

A Give and Take Relationship – Terumah 5769 || download audio || sources

Parshat Terumah begins with a curiously worded command to start the building of the Mishkan, the Sanctuary: “Let them take for Me a portion, from every man whose heart motivates him you shall take My portion” (25:2). Since this is a command to donate materials for the building of the Mishkan, it seems contradictory to say “take” rather than give.

Give and take are the two partners in any transaction. If one is always the giver and another the taker, the transaction is lopsided and unfair. It is only when each side both gives and gets that a meaningful relationship can be built. Such is the case, so to speak, of our relationship to Hakodosh Boruch Hu. At Sinai, Hashem was the giver, and we were only takers. With our acceptance of the Torah and the beginning of the building of the Mishkan, we take control of the relationship by our giving and our generosity. Yet through our giving, we receive more than we give.

The key to giving in a way that will reap untold rewards lies in the motivation with which we give. It is not just a dollar amount, but the generosity of spirit that is important. Is my donation for His work, whether for the maintenance of His house or the maintenance of His people, given with the passion of fulfilling His will? Then I will be rewarded by feeling His closeness as I partner with Him. Do I offer a smile and a sense of dignity to those who come knocking on my door for a donation? Then I understand that we are all God’s children, and the beggar is really my own brother. Our mutual Father has entrusted more wealth to me so that I can distribute it to my siblings/ His other children in His stead. It is not my money I am giving, but His.

In this vein, our Rabbis tell us, “More than the homeowner does for the poor man (knocking at his door), the poor man does for the homeowner.” If all the wealth that a man has is only his on loan from the Creator of the world, then the only wealth he takes with him in the end is the wealth he used to help others and do good deeds. This is true both in this temporal world and in the true world to come. Money we give to tzedaka is never spent; it somehow always comes back to us. In fact, some of our unforeseen expenses, (a parking ticket, a home repair, etc.) may be the way Hashem is taking back money we should have given to tzedaka. It never belonged to us to begin with, so Hashem took it away. And Hashem will always replace the money we use for His purposes, but we may not recognize the reward either.

As we enter the month of Adar and anticipate the redemption of the month of Nissan, let us remember what the Prophet says, “And her return will be through tzedaka.” Let us give our tzedaka with a passion and love for Hakodosh Boruch Hu and His people and merit the redemption IY”H this year.

The Whole Truth – Mishpatim 5769 || download audio || sources

While Parshat Mishpatim deals with civil law (as does much of Sefer Shmos) the themes that weave Torah law together are universal and need to be impressed into the soul of every one of us. One of these major themes is the love of truth. This theme is stated even more powerfully as, “Distance yourself from falsehood” (23:6), stay way from any groups of people, places, and ideas that might bring you to fudge the line between truth and falsehood not only outwardly, but even in your thoughts.

Truth is seldom appealingly dressed up. “It is what it is,” we say. Yet we are easily led astray by the trappings of falsehood, by appearances. Whether we believe a better-dressed person over a poorly dressed person, or the handsome gentleman over the plain one, the Yetzer Hora is using our eyes to mask our judgment. We are giving honor and credibility to external factors rather than to the inner truth.

Or the Yetzer Hora uses our egos to entrap us. For example, it will convince us to exaggerate our role in a project to receive greater credit or honor. Our warped reasoning convinces us that we did contribute something to the event, however minimal, and can therefore take credit. Or, we feel if we bring home a large paycheck and can afford luxuries for our families, we are doing the right thing. But we may be sacrificing our relationships with our family and with Hashem, the most valuable of assets, those that are a reflection of the world of Truth, for more hours at the office to create a sham of value.

Hardest of all, perhaps, is to admit our mistakes. This too is necessary if we are to embrace truth and shun falsehood. How much heartache and how many misunderstandings causing strife could be avoided if we could only say, “I’m sorry; I was wrong.”

By being scrupulously truthful and honest, we avoid Falsehood’s partner, Destruction, and bring our neshamas (souls) back to their source from under the Divine Throne, for Hashem’s seal is Truth.

Desiring the Desired – Yitro 5769 || download audio || sources

One of the most prominent aspects of Parshat Yitro is that it contains the Aseret Hadibrot, the Ten Utterances. The first and last of these, "I am the L-rd your G-d," and, "Thou shalt not covet," seem to form bookends to encompass the essence of all ten. How is "Thou shalt not covet" an appropriate summation to this cornerstone of our Judaism? Coveting is one of the most universal of feelings, yet we are told we must rein in this emotion and stop it cold. Contrary to current culture which values total freedom in all we do, say, or even wish, the Torah tells us that the way to true growth is through placing limitations and boundaries on ourselves and rising above them. I once heard a secular, business tape that pointed out that in order to be a true DISCIPLE, one must practice DISCIPLINE, one cannot learn without self control. This is precisely what the Torah teaches us with Matan Torah and with the Aseret Hadibrot. First, set boundaries of time - three days - and of space - around the mountain. Then set boundaries to your beliefs, your actions, and even your emotions. If we can restrain our covetousness, we will come to no other sin.

We are given the opportunity to rise higher than the angels who were hesitant to let Moshe bring the Torah down to earth. We have the opportunity to sanctify everything on earth and, through how we use them, raise ourselves up so that we continue to grow spiritually, as no angel can. But we can only do this if we understand that "Anochi Hashem... "comes first, and all that we have on this earth actually belongs to Him. It is lent to us so that we can use them in our unique mission on earth. In this context, whatever was not given to me is unnecessary for my mission and may in fact be harmful to me, much like taking someone else's prescription. If we can achieve this mindset, we will not fall into the trap of coveting that which belongs to another while failing to appreciate that which we have and can utilize effectively for all our needs. We will also understand that by desiring that which belongs to my neighbor, I am upsetting the equilibrium necessary for the unity of Am Yiroel and may be hindering my fellow from accomplishing his mission.

There are several approaches we can take to overcome covetousness. First, we can put the object of our desire out of our mind and pretend it doesn't exist. Then we can say that it is so beyond our reach that it would be unnatural to continue to desire it, like a peasant wanting to marry a princess. Or, in an about face that renews our pride and dignity, we can reaffirm that we are children of Hashem, princes and princesses, and desiring these insignificant objects is beneath our dignity.

These are the values we want to pass on to our children, the knowledge that each of us has a unique mission on earth and that Hashem has given us each the tools necessary to accomplish our mission, and everything else is extraneous and therefore unworthy of our desire.

Noteworthy Notes Parasha Beshalach 5769 || download audio || sources

Hark to the Bark – Parasha Bo || download audio || sources

Awe of the Abode – Parasha Vaeira || download audio || sources

Fabulous Flame - Parasha Shemot || download audio || sources

Bestowing Blessings Parasha Yayechi|| download audio || sources

Reflection and Response – How to react to Crisis || download audio || sources

Chanuka – Expansion of the Eye (I) || download audio || sources

Vayashev Acquiring Serenity || download audio || sources

Vayishlach - Struggling for Simcha|| download audio || sources

Well – Well – Well on Parasha Vayasi || download audio || sources

Toldot Potent Prayer || download audio || sources

Haya Sara 5769 – The Divine Path || download audio || sources

Vaeira - Height of Hospitality || download audio || sources

Lech Lecha – Eternal Call || download audio || sources

Noah – Wonderful Words || download audio || sources

Sukkot 5769 – Spiritual Consciousness || download audio || sources

Soul Food Special Class for Yom Kippur || download audio || sources – heard by over 300 people in Eretz Yisrael

Rosh Hashana 5768 Reaching Your Potential – Newly Revised|| download audio || sources

Joy of Remembrance || download audio || sources – New class for Rosh Hashanah

Multidimensional Teshuva || download audio || sources

Elul = Gift of Love || download audio || sources

Elul: Island of Refuge || download audio || sources

Maintaining the Spirtual Spark || download audio || sources

Inner Dynamics Parasha Korah 5768 || download audio || sources

Mediums of Merit – Parasha Shelah 5758 || download audio || sources

Glimpses of Redemption – Shavuot – 5768 || download audio || sources

Building Infrastructure || download || sources – Parasha Bemidbar 5768

Maintaining Perspective || download || sources – Parasha Bechukosi 5768

Living Judaism || download || sources – Parasha Behar 5768

Passing Judgment || download || sources - Special topic for the Sefira (counting time )

The Seder Experience – New Version for 5768 || Download || sources

Also given in 5765

Seder Experience || Download 5765 || Given in Yerusalem – Speech to Yeshiva of Los Angeles Women’s Group (YOLA) heard over video hookup in Los Angles ( tech. support Tsvi Shiff of Aish Hatorah ) || Download better quality sound ( but 5 times bigger file )

And in 5761

233-5761 Pesach: The Seder Experience Download - 233-pdf

The Fourth Dimension || download audio || sources – What lesson can I learn from the 4 cups of Wine? This class could change your seder and your life forever!

Hundreds of Women in Israel have heard this class live in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Shabbat, Beit Shemesh on Sunday Night , Katamon on Tuesday Night and Modin and coming to YOLA Women via live video conference next week. It is 8 pages of sources and took tens of hours to produce.

Narrow Vision 5768 || download audio || sources – audio is redo from 5762

Holy Bites || download audio given on March 24 – shushan purim || source sheets

The nature of food and intro to the Pesach season.

Purim: Megilah, Lottery of Life – 5768 Edition revised || download audio || source sheets

Download 5761 edition

Gan Eden Experience – Purim || download audio || source sheets – audio coming soon given in Ramat Beit Shemesh at Ahavat Tzion and to Yola in Los Angeles – Musar for the Purim season and reaction to the Tragedy in the Yeshiva

Shekalim - || download audio || source sheets

What are the 4 parashas – Shekalim, Zachor, Para and Chodesh about and what do they mean for our lives?

Bells and Pomegranates - 5768 (revised from the 5759 version ) || download audio || source sheets ( added page )

Aharon’s Vision || download audio given on Feb. 17 || source sheets

Priestly Clothing – Stitches for Life || download audio given on Feb. 10 || source sheets

Inner Sanctuary on Parasha Terumah || download audio given on Feb. 3 || source sheets

The Lending Experience on Parasha Mispatim || download audio given on Jan. 27 || source sheets –

Totality of Torah on Parasha Yitro || download audio given on Jan. 20 || source sheets on Jan. 20, Shevat 16, 5768

Living Faith on Parasha Beshalach|| download audio || source sheets given on Jan. 13 – Shevat 6, 5768

Life's Illusions on Parasha Bo || download audio || source sheets

Creating Sensitivities || download audio || source sheets given over TCN network to over 10 cities in Canada and USA

Path To Redemption - Parasha Shemot || download audio || source sheets

Tenth of Tevet – Secrets of the Fast || download audio || source sheets

Chanuka - Spiritual Connection || download audio || source sheets

Shira spoke to over 200 women about Chanukah in Kew Garden Hills . download it here

Chanukah - Inner and Outer Expressions || download-audio || source sheets or see video at http://www.naaleh.com/

Yayishlach Woman’s Role || download-audio || source sheets

Vayasi Divination and Prayer 5768 || download-audio || source sheets (revised) revised class from 5761

Toldos - Esav’s Message || download-audio || source sheets created for North American Broadcast on Heshvan 23, 5768

Chayai Sarah - Creating the I || download-audio || source sheets created for north American broadcast on Heshvan 16 , 5768

Connection - Vaera || download-audio || source sheets

Inner Journey - Lech Lecha || download-audio || source sheets

Now What ? Marcheshvan || download-audio || source sheets

Topics

Chevron-the-inner-connection || download || source sheets

Seizing the Moment not just for Yom Kippur- || Download – New for 5765 || source sheets for seizing the moment

Spiritual Beauty of Israel || download ( right click and save ) in windows media format || Israel-source sheets in pdf

Kindness - Chesed ( amazing class given to over 200 women in Luxor Estate ) || download ( tape ends one minute too soon )

Note – link with pdf word in it , is the link to the source sheets that Shira quotes in the class.

137-Hashkafa: Maintaining the Spiritual Spark	Download	137-pdf
155-Hashkafa: Hashem is Your Shadow	Download	155-pdf
179-Aishes Hayil:Medrash	Download	179-pdf
199-Hashkafa: The Joy of Living	Download	199-pdf
269- Israel and Yismael	Download	269-pdf

Aishet Hayil A women of Valor- an audio essay

Maintaining the Spiritual Spark (48) given in Venice CA in Augest, '97 at the Pacific Jewish Center || d [mp3 download]

How does one maintain inspiration in one's life.
Have you ever been inspired?
How long did the feeling last?
How can we maintain those great moments that we experience in our lives?

Prayer and Women (48) || d [mp3 download] - given at Young Israel of Century City on November 13, 1996

Philosophy of Prayer (50), Given in Venice ,California to a group of women. d [mp3 download]

Thank you Los Angeles

Shira’s farewell address to Los Angeles and reasons for leaving such a nice place. (contains talks of Rebetsin Sugarman, Ruth Kellerman, and Shana Kramer ; Shira speaks after them. )

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Parasha ( 5 books of Moses )

3. BEREISHIS, 5759 (12)
126-Noach: Chesed, Going Beyond Self	Download	126-pdf
127-Lech Lecha: Darkness and Light	Download	127-pdf
128-Yayeira: The Message of the Ram	Download	128-pdf
129-Chayei Sarah: Approaching Perfection	Download	129-pdf
130-Toldos: Drawing Inspiration From the Wells	Download	130-pdf
131-Vayeizei: Resonating with Hashem	Download	131-pdf
132-Vayishlach: Uniqueness of Self	Download	132-pdf
133-Vayeishav: Twin Aspirations	Download	133-pdf
135-Vayigash: Reproach & Rapprochement	Download	135-pdf
136-Vayechi: Twelve Tribes, Model of Diversity	Download	136-pdf

7.BEREISHIS (GENESIS), 5760 ( 12 )
168-Noach: Expanding Horizons	Download	168-pdf
169-Lech Lecha: Avrohom's Trials & Tribulations	Download	169-pdf
170-Yayera: Hashem From Near & Far	Download	170-pdf
171-Chaye Sara: The Grand Finale	Download	171-pdf
172-Toldot: Testing the Essence	Download	172-pdf
173-Vayeitzei-Redeeming the Sparks	Download	173-pdf
174-Vayishlach:Challenge of a Name	Download	174-pdf
176-Miketz: Brotherhood	Download	176-pdf
177-Vayigash:The Guardianships of Goshen	Download	177-pdf
178-Yayechi: A Parent's Legacy	Download	178-pdf

12. BEREISHIS (GENESIS) 5761 ( 12 )
213-Bereishis: Creating an Inner Balance	Download	213-pdf
214-Noah: The Tower of Bavel	Download	214-pdf
215-Lech Lecha: Upward and Onwards	Download	215-pdf
216-Va'eira: Ultimate Love and Trust	Download	216-pdf
217-Chayei Sara: Subjugation of Will	Download	217-pdf
218-Vayeitzei: Divination and Prayer	Download	218-pdf
219-Vayishlach: Pride and Faithfulness	Download	219-pdf
221-Mikeitz: Dreams, Allegories for Life	Download	221-pdf
222-Vayigash: Yosef and Yehudah	Download	222-pdf
223-Vayechi: Dan, Serpent and Salvation	Download	223-pdf
268- Rachael	Download	268-pdf

15. BEREISHIS (GENESIS) - SHEMOT 5762 ( 12 )
251-Noach: Selflessness	Download	251-pdf
252- Vayetze: Lessons of the Ladder	Download	252-pdf
272-Vayeishev: World of Action	Download	272-pdf
254-Vayigash: Wagon Wisdom	Download	254-pdf
255-Vayechi: Practicing Patience	Download	255-pdf
256-Shmot: Fearful Fear	Download	256-pdf
257-Vaeira: The Frog Song	Download	257-pdf
258-Bo: Experiencing the Exodus	Download	258-pdf
259-Beshalach: Seeking a relationship	Download	259-pdf
260-Mishpatim: Connecting to Sinai	Download	260-pdf

4.SHEMOS, 5759
138-Shemos: Seeing is Believing	Download	138-pdf
139-Va'eira: Ten Plagues, Lessons for 4Life	Download	139-pdf
140-Bo: Time, Creation of Self	Download	140-pdf
141-Beshalach: Shabbat Shira	Download	141-pdf
142-Yisro: Initiative of Yisro	Download	142-pdf
143-Mishpatim: Jewish Servitude, Bonding to Hashem	Download	143-pdf
144-Terumah: Tabernacle Command?	Download	144-pdf
145-Vayakhel/Pekudei: Bells & Pomegrantes	Download	145-pdf

8.SHEMOT (EXODOS), 5760 ( 12 )
180-Shemot: Becoming Great	Download	180-pdf
181-Vaeira: Symbolism of the Serpent	Download	181-pdf
182-Bo: Actualizing Faith	Download	182-pdf
183-Beshalach: Closing the Circle	Download	183-pdf
184-Yitro: The Experience of Sinai	Download	184-pdf
185-Mishpatim: Tale of the Torts Trial	Download	185-pdf
186-Terumah: Revealing Glory	Download	186-pdf
187-Tetzeveh: Clothing, Do We Measure Up?	Download	187-pdf
188-Kitisa: Lessons of the Broken Tablets	Download	188-pdf
189-Vayakhel: Shabbos, Removing the Mask	Download	189-pdf
190-Pekudei: Touching the Infinite	Download	190-pdf

13.SHEMOT, 5761 ( 10 )
224-Shemot: The Inner Inn Experience	Download	224-pdf
225-Vaeira: Expressions of Redemption	Download	225-pdf
226-Bo: Plague of Darkness	Download	226-pdf
227-B'Shalach: Manna & Shabbat, Double Reflection	Download	227-pdf
228-Yitro: Action and Attention	Download	228-pdf
229-Shekalim: Sanctity of the Shekalim	Download	229-pdf
230-T'rumah: On the Wings of Love	Download	230-pdf
271-Ki Tisa: Reclaiming a Relationship	Download	271-pdf

5.VAYIKRA, 5759
150-Shemimi: Individual and Community	Download	150-pdf
151- Tazria/Metzora: The Power of Speech	Download	151-pdf
152-Acharei/Kedoshim: Connection & Commitment	Download	152-pdf
153-Emor: Sefirat Haomer, The Inner Count	Download	153-pdf
154-Behar/Bechukosi: Lessons of the Land	Download	154-pdf
9.VAYIKRA, 5760-5761 ( 12 )
193-Tsav: Fire of Pensiveness & Passion	Download	193-pdf
194-Shemini: Eating, Elevation & Connection	Download	194-pdf
195-Kedoshim: Respecting Parents	Download	195-pdf
196-Emor: Reaping Personal Benefits	Download	196-pdf
197-Behar: Obligation & Inspiration	Download	197-pdf
198-Bechukosi: Spirituality, A Heartbeat Away	Download	198-pdf
234-Shemini: Seeking Advice	Download	234-pdf
235-Tazria/Metzora: Roots of Lashon Hara	Download	235-pdf
236-Emor: Embracing Holiness	Download	236-pdf
237-Behar/Bechukosai: Fragmentations Made Whole	Download	237-pdf

16. VAYIKRA- BEMIDBAR 5762 ( 6 tapes )
263-Tazriah Metzora: Narrow Vision	Download	263-pdf
264-Kedoshim: Honest Gains	Download	264-pdf
265-Emor: Counting Towards Commitment	Download	265-pdf
266-Behar Bechukoti: Self Empowerment	Download	266-pdf

6.BAMIDBAR-DEVARIM, 5759 ( 12 )
157-Bamidbar: Fire, Water, and Wilderness	Download	157-pdf
158-Naso: Creating a Spark	Download	158-pdf
159-Behaaloscha: The Inner Light	Download	159-pdf
160-Shelach: Perspective	Download	160-pdf
161-Korach: Service of Self	Download	161-pdf
162-Chukas/Balak:Unqualified Commitment	Download	162-pdf
163-Pinchos: Rosh Chodesh, Rejuvination	Download	163-pdf
164-Matos/Masay: Midyon, Inner Battle	Download	164-pdf
165-Devorim: Dignity of Man	Download	165-pdf
166-Ki Teizei: Rebellious Son	Download	166-pdf
167-Ki Tavo: Bikurim, Gift of Self	Download	167-pdf

2.BAMIDBAR, 5758
116-Naso: Life's Setbacks	Download	116-pdf
117-Behalosecha: Shabbos Oneness with Hashem	Download	117-pdf
118-Shelach: Beracha, Giving and Taking .jpg	Download	118-pdf
119-Korach: Spiritual Ambition vs. Spiritual Striving	Download	119-pdf
120-Chukas: Staff of Moshe, Prototype of Man	Download	120-pdf
121-Balak: Two Paths to Hashem, Torah & Tefilah	Download	121-pdf
122-Pinchos: Mesiras Nefesh/Self Sacrifice	Download	122-pdf
123-Maasey: Journey of Faith	Download	123-pdf

10.BAMIDBAR/DEVARIM, 5760 ( 12 )
200-Bamidbar: Counting as Accounting	Download	200-pdf
201-Naso: Taking Initiative	Download	201-pdf
202-Behalascho: Paganism & Serenity	Download	202-pdf
203-Shelach: Beyond the Ego	Download	203-pdf
204-Korach: Purity of Motive	Download	204-pdf
205-Chukas/Balak: The Well of Miriam	Download	205-pdf
206-Pinchas: Leadership Qualities	Download	206-pdf
207-Three Weeks: Continuous Crying	Download	207-pdf
208-Ki Teizei: Mitzvot, Destiny or Destination	Download	208-pdf
209-Ki Tavo: Renewal of Life	Download	209-pdf
270- Neitzavim: Double Image	Download	270-pdf

14.BAMIDBAR/DEVARIM, 5761 (12 Tapes )
239-Behalascho: Personal Enlightenment	Download	239-pdf
240-Shelach: Challah, Journey to the Root	Download	240-pdf
241-Korach: The Wisdom of Women	Download	241-pdf
242-Chukat: Life Appreciation	Download	242-pdf
243-Balak: Introspection	Download	243-pdf
244-Pinchos: Depth & Dignity	Download	244-pdf
245-Matos/Massey: Setting Priorities	Download	245-pdf
247-Ki Teizei: The Ultimate Battle	Download	247-pdf
248-Ki Tavo: Dimensions of Happiness	Download	248-pdf

Parshas Shemot ( 3 women who saved the Jewish People (58), The class was given in Los Angeles at the Ashranu Learning Network

Kedoshim Teeyu -Be Holy (35),Given in Los Angeles at the Ashranu Learning Network. d [mp3 download] has noise on the tape.

Parasha Shelah (45) || d [mp3 download]

The first Rashi on this Parash seems to make no sense!
This question will lead us to an important moral lesson.
Hear the summary of the class. (2 minutes ) Why are the incident of Miriam and Spies connected?

Parasha Chukas (57) d [mp3 download]

What happened to the missing 38 years ?

Parasha Balak (55) d [mp3 download]

How does one stumble into Sin?
This was the first Audio Paraha Class on the Net by a woman . ( that we know of )
This class was said on July 14th , 1997 in the Valley in Los Angeles for the Ashrainu Learning Network to about 20 women. call 1 213 939 2864 for more info and the Ashainu class near you in the Los Angeles Area!

Parasha Pinchas (55) || d [mp3 download]

Know Yourself!

Parasha Matos Massey (50) d [mp3 download]

A very deep class on the meaning of life given in Los Angeles

JOY - Parasha Ki Tavo ( about one hour ) given on September 6 , 1998 || d

Holidays

1. HIGH HOLIDAYS SERIES, 5757-5760	Audio Download Column	PDF – Source Sheet Column: Pdf is format of Adobe reader – free download of the reader
101-How does Elul Prepare Us?	Download	101-pdf	What does love and the zodaic of the month ( Virgo ) have to do with Elul ?
102- Reaching Your Potential (Rosh Hashanah)	Download	102-pdf
103-Getting the Most Out of Yom Kippur	Download	103-pdf
104-Bringing G-d into This World (Sukkos)	Download	104-pdf
105-Holidays of Tishrei: The Inner Connection	Download	105-pdf
106-Closeness to Hashem	Download	106-Pdf
107-The Duality of the Shofar	Download	107-Pdf	In LA over 350 women heard this class in person ! It was given in North Hollywood, Westwood , Los Angeles=Beverly Hills ( pico robertson ) and Los Angeles-Fairfax
108-Symbolism of the Goats (Yom Kippur)	Download	108-pdf
109-Apprehending the Divine (Sukkos)	Download	109-pdf
110-Power of Preparation (Elul)	Download	110-pdf
111-Awakining of Teshuva	Download	111-pdf
112-Unearthing the Light	Download	112-pdf

11.HIGH HOLIDAYS, 5760-5761 5762 ( 08 )
113-Elul: Opening the Gates	Download	113-pdf
114-Haftorah Rosh Hashanah, The Unique Three	Download	114-pdf
115-Haftorah Yom Kippur, Path of Teshuva	Download	115-pdf
210-Rosh Hashana: L'Chaim, To Life	Download	210-pdf
211-Yom Kippur: Breaking of the Vessels	Download	211-pdf
212-Succos: Time of Rejoicing	Download	212-pdf
249-Rosh Hashanah: Shofar Blasts	Download	249-pdf
250-Yom Kippur: Self Improvement	Download	250-pdf

Elul - Time of Desire || download- audio || source sheets created in 5766

Awakening of Awe! Special Class for Elul 5767 NEW! [ download]
by Shira Smiles download source sheets

NEW! Rosh Hashanah: Ultimate Reality 5766 || download- audio || source sheets created in 5766

5767-68 Rosh Hashana - Living the Covenant [ download]
download source sheets

Seizing the Moment Yom Kippur- || Download – New for 5765 || source sheets for seizing the moment

Symbolism of the Goats – 5766 || Download = New for 5766

Yamim Noraim - Direction and Determination || download – New Class – Produced in 5765!!

Light of Yom Kippur – 5765 by Shira Smiles || d This class was heard via satellite to 8 locations in USA and Canada and in Israel . At least 300 people total have listened. One person broke out into tears after the class ended. Source Sheets 112-pdf

The Goal of Yom Kippur || download ( given Oct. 1, 2003 ) from Old City Jerusalem to Los Angeles – Amazing

Yom Kippur The Eye of the Needle || download audio || source sheets

NEW! The Steps of Teshuva || download- audio || source sheets created in 5767

Sukkot - Spiritual Simcha || download – new for 5766! Source Sheets 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

5767 edition Sukkot Spirtual Simcha || download audio || source sheets

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134-5759 The lesson of Chanukah	Download	134-pdf
175-5760 Chanukah:Alacrity & Audacity	Download	175-pdf
220-5761 Chanukah: Inspiration and Individualization	Download	220-pdf
253-5762-Chanuka: Dedication and Devotion	Download	253-pdf

The Spirtual Light of Chanukah || download by Shira Smiles New for 5766 – Improved Version of 134-The lesson of Chanukah || Download || 134-pdf

5766 Chanuka – Precious Mitzvah || download

5768 Chanuka - Spiritual Connection || download audio || source sheets

Shira spoke to over 200 women about Chanukah in Kew Garden Hills . download it here

Chanukah - Inner and Outer Expressions || download-audio || source sheets or see video at http://www.naaleh.com/

Tu b'shvat roots to routes || Download link || View the Source Sheets

146-Purim, 5758: The Message of Purim	Download	146-pdf
147-Purim, 5759: Yom Kippur-Purim Fasting & Feasting	Download	147-pdf
191-Purim: 5760, Mishloach Manot	Download	191-pdf
231-Esther: Jewish Prophetess Series	Download	231-pdf
232-5761 Purim: Megilah, Lottery of Life	Download	232-pdf
261-5762-Purim: Matanot Laevyonim	Download	261-pdf

Purim – 5765 || download || source sheets ||Hear the Recording of the live Video sent from Jerusalem to North America about Purim on March 6^th – Adar 5765 In 5765 over 500 women heard Mrs. Smiles speak about Purim.

Purim-5766 : Reveling in the Relationship || source sheets | download-32kps-higher quality || 16-download-low

148-Pesach, 5759: #1 Fundamentals of Seder Night	Download	148-pdf
149-Pesach, 5759: #2 Fountainhead of Faith	Download	149-pdf
192-5760 Pesach: Sensitivity & Faith	Download	192-pdf
233-5761 Pesach: The Seder Experience	Download	233-pdf

262-5762-Pesach: Meeting the Divine	Download	262-pdf
156-5759 Shevuos: Shevuos and Ruth, Inner Dimensions	Download	156-pdf

Seder Experience || Download 5765 || Given in Yerusalem – Speech to Yeshiva of Los Angeles Women’s Group (YOLA) heard over video hookup in Los Angles ( tech. support Tsvi Shiff of Aish Hatorah ) || Download better quality sound ( but 5 times bigger file )

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Expressions of the Redemption given on March 26, 2007 in Jerusalem or download (right click and save) over 70 women heard this in Jerusalem and many others over video link in usa and canada

LagBOmer-Eternal-Flame 5766 || audio-download || source-sheets in pdf

238-5761 - Shavuot: Judgement of Desire	Download	238-pdf
267-Shavuot 5762: Torah Sweet and Special	Download	267-pdf
The Living Torah – Shavuot 5766 \|\| \|\|	download	living torah - pdf
Shavous 5767 – Special Class \|\| download
5757-124-The Three Weeks/ the Two Temples	Download	124-pdf
5757-125-Tisha B'Av/Holiday of Distance	Download	125-pdf
246-5761 Tisha B'av: Intospective Mourning	Download	246-pdf

The Light of Tisha Bav || download || source sheets created in 5766 and given in Jerusalem ( Ramat Eskol and Shaari Chesed ) Modin and Beit Shemesh to over 200 women.

Rosh Hashanah : Concealment Revealed (44) d [mp3 download] - class of the Week! DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF Yehezkel ben Avraham by his son Dr. Bernard Monderer of Los Angeles

Yom Kippur - How does one get the most out ot it? (62) given in Los Angeles area for the Ashranu Learning Networkand Smiles Torah Project || d [mp3 download] (Given two later than the next class ) See how a speaker refines a speech over time! Can you guess what Mrs. Smiles added to this class ? Hear both classes and compare!

Yom Kippur - How does one get the most out ot it? (71) given in Los Angeles area for the Ashranu Learning Networkand Smiles Torah Project || d [mp3 download] Excellent DAT Sound ( Given on Monday )

The Nature of Joy -Shemini Aseret (49) by Shira Smiles

Succos (49) given in Los Angeles area for the Ashranu Learning Network and Smiles Torah Project || d [mp3 download]

Short Messages in Rhyme ( suitable for Jewish answering machines ) (16 sec. or less )
All of them! || Elul Message [mp3 download] || Elul 2 [mp3 download] || Rosh Hashanna [mp3 download] || Yom Kippur-Succot [mp3 download]

Reduce your "I" - a class for the high holidays (40) d [mp3 download] - class of the Week! DEDICATED IN MEMORY OF Yehezkel ben Avraham by his son Dr. Bernard Monderer of Los Angeles

Hanukah 5756

Purim Thoughts of a Woman (40) || d [mp3 download] given in 5757

Teaching

· How to teach Tanach to children in grades 4-12 . (91 min. )

Sound is a little low but it is worth it.

Prophets ( Navi )

Elisha Hesed and Din 6th chapter of the Book of Kings II at Jewish Studies Institute on June 17 , 1997 (49 minutes) in Los Angeles .

Gehazi has left the scene. Elisha's yeshiva fills up.
They drop an ax in the water. Then throw some wood in the water to bring up
the axe. What meaning does this have for our lives?

The Four Lepers - Haftorah of Parasha Metzorah ( 42) given at JSI on July 16 ,1997

Haftora of Parashas Para (Exekiel 36:16 to 36:38) (53), The class was given in Los Angeles at the Yeshiva of Los Angeles Summer Program for Women. d (download not working)

Psalm 126 Shir Hamaalos - Individual and Community (53), Given in Los Angeles at the Orthodox Union of Los Angeles Winter Convention. d [mp3 download]

Mrs. Smiles gave birth to Rachael Smiles on Chesvan 21, 5758 .

Here her speak about how Rachael got her Name! (16 sec.)

See a large picture of Mrs. Smiles


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