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Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Letter Of Monetary Laws And Beyond: Is It Legal? Is It Moral? Is It Holy? 24 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Dimensions of Jew Demonization, in Hashkafa and in History - Rabbi Daniel Rowe by Shapell's Rabbeim

Source material: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LEWwwNwmnFDGuvKBkxXv4cHhdv2yV9lA/view?usp=drive_link

Life Lessons From Divrei HaYamim Alef - Perek 03 - Rebbetzin Shurin by Shapell's Rabbeim

Source Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xio_lFP93gDjyfmx-ATSRVfER52ygze7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104720012433624398617&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Shmuze - Rabbi Schneider - Can You Hear the Music? by Shapell's Rabbeim

#37 - Perek Beis E - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

#36 - Perek Beis D - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

#35 - Perek Beis C - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

What's Peshat in Megillat Esther?- Rabbi Francis Nataf 07 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 34 - 03/08/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Letter Of Monetary Laws And Beyond: Is It Legal? Is It Moral? Is It Holy? 23 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Aizehu Chacham - Who Is the Wise Man 16 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shem MiShmuel 61 - 5786 Ki Tisa 03-05-26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

The Essence of Amaleik - Rabbi Schoonmaker by Shapell's Rabbeim

A Tale of Two Megillas - A Short Talk on the Koach of Tefilla - Rabbi Rowe by Shapell's Rabbeim

Source Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zxeZ26nYwfRjzxvK1c48ofN5aaGRQ9mN/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104720012433624398617&rtpof=true&sd=true

MRC Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Dana Margolis - The Secret Life of Esther: A Model for Emunah by Shapell's Rabbeim

MRC Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rebbetzin Esther Shurin - The Hidden Meaning of the Mitzvot of Purim by Shapell's Rabbeim

Source material: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PYeJNkx8IGc56_ELKau_CPhrCTZwV-dFQssfPaGbuDo/edit?usp=drive_link

What's Peshat in Megillat Esther?- Rabbi Francis Nataf 06 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 33 - 03/01/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Letter Of Monetary Laws And Beyond: Is It Legal? Is It Moral? Is It Holy? 22 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Aizehu Chacham - Who Is the Wise Man 15 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Words of Chizuk and Perspective - Rabbi Kwass by Shapell's Rabbeim

Episode 7: Simcha in Real Life SHOW NOTES Adar is the month of simcha. Chazal teach us that when Adar begins, we increase in joy. There is even a mitzvah to be happy. But real life is complicated. The news brings uncertainty and worry. Some people enter Purim feeling full and surrounded. Others feel alone. Some are still waiting for the family they hoped to build. Others are navigating children who are struggling or absent. Even in busy homes, things are not always simple. So what does the Torah really mean by simcha? In this episode, Rabbi Shurin explores: • A working definition of simcha, what it is and what it isn't • How simcha can be cultivated in a busy, demanding home, and when life feels tough • One primary theme to focus on during Purim, regardless of your circumstances If you would like to submit a question for a future episode, email questions@darchenoam.org. If you found this meaningful, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone who might benefit. And please consider supporting our work at Shapell's and Midreshet Rachel v'Chaya. Your partnership helps us continue educating and inspiring the next generation of students building meaningful and contributive Torah lives. Visit www.darchenoam.org/donate. Wishing everyone a meaningful and joyous Purim.

#34 - Perek Beis B - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shem MiShmuel 60 - 5786 Tetzave 02-26-26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shapell's Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rabbi Hirshfeld - The Unity of Purim by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shapell's Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Mystery of Jewish Humor: Not a Laughing Matter by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shapell's Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rabbi Binyamin Wolff - Hallel on Purim by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shapell's Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rabbi Cohen - The Good, the Bad, and the Combination of Both by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shapell's Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rabbi Kwass - A New Look at Shoshanat Yaakov Tzahala Vesameicha by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shapell's Purim Yom Iyun 5786 - Rabbi Silverberg - Purim-A Sea of Change for Am Yisrael by Shapell's Rabbeim

Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Letter Of Monetary Laws And Beyond: Is It Legal? Is It Moral? Is It Holy? 21 by Shapell's Rabbeim

#33 - Perek Beis A - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

#32 - Torah B - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

#31 - Torah A - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

#30 - Addendum to Perek Alef D - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

#29 - Addendum to Perek Alef C - Mesilas Yesharim Explained by Shapell's Rabbeim

Life Lessons From Divrei HaYamim Alef - Perek 02 - Rebbetzin Shurin by Shapell's Rabbeim

Source Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_OTSNXs5RiFgRwZud3oSSTpgb7N-FLM7/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104720012433624398617&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Shmuze - Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shalom, Shalom by Shapell's Rabbeim

Source material: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Kn7R3eE_5SASLdJBaf8U7wkOSR3PoG1jGYMXgWcqCGE/edit?usp=drive_link

What's Peshat in Megillat Esther?- Rabbi Francis Nataf 05 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Hirshfeld - Moshiach & Geula - 32 - 02/22/26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Letter Of Monetary Laws And Beyond Is It Legal Is It Moral Is It Holy 20 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Schoonmaker - Middos And Avodas Hashem Vaad - Aizehu Chacham - Who Is the Wise Man 14 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shem MiShmuel 59 - 5786 Teruma 02-19-26 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Gemara Chabura - Rabbi Karlinsky - The Letter Of Monetary Laws And Beyond: Is It Legal? Is It Moral? Is It Holy? 19 by Shapell's Rabbeim

Life Lessons From Divrei HaYamim Alef - Perek 01 - Rebbetzin Shurin by Shapell's Rabbeim