Inner Meaning of Mitzvot

A comprehensive study of the deeper meaning of the mitzvah to love your fellow Jew--Ahavat Yisroel.

This class explains the special importance of the mitzvah of Kibud Av Va’eim – honoring our parents.

This class presents a thorough understanding of the unique significance of the mitzvah of Mezuzah.

This class highlights our special responsibilities in attending to guests; the mitzvah of hachnassat orchim.

This class expounds upon the deeper meaning for the mitzvah of tzedakah and what it accomplishes.

Every mitzvah has endless layers of meaning. As we discover a piece of insight into a mitzvah, we appreciated the smallness of our intellect and are grateful for the taste of the infinite. Such is the case with netilat yadayim—washing of the hands.

This class spells out what educating our children means and its tremendous importance.

This class gives us a better understanding of the mitzvah of comforting a mourner.

This class provides a thorough understanding of the mitzvah of teshuvah.

This class shows the tremendous importance of the first mitzvah of the torah; peru u’revu – be fruitful and multiply.

This class presents a comprehensive analysis of the last mitzvah of the Torah which is for each individual to write a Sefer Torah.

This class discusses the spiritual dimension of the mitzvah of Shemitah relating to desisting from working the land.

This class explains the deeper significance behind the mitzvah of Shemitah in relation to the release of debts.

This class explains different kabbalistic insights for the mitzvah of shatnez; the prohibition to wear garments made with both wool and linen.

This class explains the mitzvah of not eating the gid hanasheh -- the sciatic nerve -- and how it represents the true meaning of divine providence.

This class discusses the great importance in keeping one’s vows and the different details involved; the mitzvah of nedarim.

This class addresses the reason for the mitzvah of kisoy hadam; covering the blood of animals with sand after ritual slaughter.

This class discusses the special importance in observing minhagim - Jewish customs.

This class lays out the Torah’s advice on being motivated in our observance of Torah.

This class explains the deeper meanings behind the different types of running that are associated with doing a mitzvah.

This class details the parameters and intricacies of the seven Noahide laws; the mitzvot for all of humanity.

The deeper meaning behind the mitzvah of separating challah; a mitzvah of special significance for women.

Discover how to master your emotions and attain self-control by understanding the deeper meaning of the Jewish ritual of handwashing in the morning.

Explore the significance in doing a mitzvah with joy, and moreover, the importance for a Jew to always be happy, as highlighted in chassidus.

The teachings of chassidus look beyond the surface of the terrible destruction of the Holy Temple and the subsequent exile, which we mourn during the 3 weeks, and finds the hidden good embedded inside—offering insight into why they’ll ultimately be transformed into joyous holidays in the times of Moshiach.

There are two differing schools of thought in Judaism known as Musar and Chassidus. In this class Rabbi Schapiro contrasts the two approaches in these spiritual disciplines.

Rabbi Schapiro explains in clear, simple terms what kabbala really is, and how we are to approach the secrets of the Torah.

A deeper look at the special nature of the Jew as being chosen by G-d.