Rebbetzin Heller is a senior lecturer at Neve Yerushalayim College in Jerusalem. Amongst her many areas of expertise are the role of women in Judaism and analysis of the lives of women in the Bible. Rebbetzin Heller herself is an example of a woman who has managed to balance her responsibilities as the mother of a large family with her roles as international speaker and author.
What will times be like when the Moshiach comes? Are there things that need to be set in motion to bring it about? Rebbetzin Heller teaches us all this from the second chapter of Tehillim. By exploring the deep and beautiful words of Dovid HaMelech, she paints a picture of the potential we can actualize by passionately awakening our hearts.
Rebbetzin Heller gleans these valuable lessons from the 3rd chapter of Tehillim: how to respond to events which we blame ourselves for; how to swallow necessary rebuke; and how to achieve personal salvation even in the midst of suffering. She also reviews the story of David's test with Batsheva and how it led to the tragic rebellion of his son Avshalom.
Betrayal is one of the most painful emotions to struggle with, when those we thought loved us turn against us. Often our responses are anger at the person, or at ourselves for being so vulnerable. King David took the experience of betrayal to a new level, as he brought a connection with Hashem into his pain, using it to catapult him to greater growth.
Rebbetzin Heller considers the 5th perek to be King David's 'prayer on how to pray.' She walks us through sentence by sentence explaining the different methods of prayer, and how we can quickly activate the spiritual mechanisms that are within prayer during our deepest times of need.
How does physical suffering sanctify our bodies in this world? In this excellent talk, Rebbetzin Heller goes through the sixth perek of Tehillim and explains this often hard to understand topic. Also hear how Bris Mila ties into this idea of physical suffering leading to perfection and how it moves us to grow. A great talk!
As David was fleeing for his life from Shaul, he followed the path of passivity that he felt Hashem expected of him. However, there was one opportunity David had for showing Shaul he was not out to harm him. Why was David's action of cutting Shaul’s cloak not acceptable, and how did he track down the precise mistake he made? Hear a beautiful lesson on understanding the source of our own missteps in life.
Our perception of cause and effect leads us to believe that it is our own power that brings about change. Can we allow ourselves to break out of this apparent mindset to consider a different reality? Even though the moments we include Hashem into the picture are few and far between, do we have the intuitive perception that these are truly the holy moments of our lives? An excellent talk spiced with humor and self introspection.
Ruth was a royal princess who married a Jewish pauper that died young. Through a number of subtle but life changing events Ruth rose to the equivalent of the First Lady. Far fetched? Such a scenario makes perfect sense once you appreciate the impact inner modesty can have on your persona. Tziporah Heller tells the captivating story of Ruth, and all the transformational shifts that uplifted her character.
The Megillah of Ruth is known as one that is focused on the attribute of chesed. Rebbetzin Heller focuses on how the various events that took place at this time, from Elimelech's inability to handle being asked to give more than he was able, to Ruth's incredible kindness to her mother-in-law. Learn some aspects of kindness that we never have thought of, and find ways to connect them to our lives.
Some women rise to greatness alongside their husbands and children, while others find their potential hidden within themselves. Naomi is the eternal role model for those women who bring their potential strength of character to fruition within their dependence on their husbands.