Changes That Last Forever: Part I
What does the Gemara mean when it says that a person only sins because a spirit of insanity enters him. If so, why would we be responsible for our sins!?! For...
The Memory of Self – Yom HaZikaron: Part I
Rosh Hashana constantly refers to God remembering. What do we mean when we say that Hashem remembers? Esther Wein’s new shiur for Elul. For part 2 click here.
Rosh Hashana: Day of Machshava
The avodah of Rosh HaShanah is all about our thoughts. The only way we connect to God is through our thoughts. We ask for God to be aware of us. The...
Yom Kippur: The Day On
As it turns out, even the Satan gets a day off. For 364 days of the year, he’s on our case, tempting us everywhere we go, trying to confuse us into...
Taking Responsibility… It’s up to you!
It is not in the heavens, you are responsible for yourself and there is always hope. A look at the power of renewal with by Rabbi Michoel Coleman, Rabbinic Coordinator, OU...
Elul Thoughts: Part I
Answer me, my God – Help me! I need you God, and I need you NOW! Sitting in darkness, looking for light. First in a series on thoughts for the month...
The Four Stages of Repentance: Confession
What are you sorry for? Viduy is not only to confess one’s sins, it also includes expressing the greatness of God & thanking him for all He has given us despite our...
Rosh Hashana: Ben Olam HaBah
Rosh Hashana – an accounting in this world and the world to come, with Rabbi Pinchas Winston, host of OU Radio shows Redemption and Nefesh HaChaim. On Rosh Hashanah someone worthy...
Aleinu and L’Dovid: Humility and Sincerity
Why do we recite Psalm 27 every day during Elul? How did Aleinu, part of Mussaf for Rosh HaShanah become part of our daily prayers? An expression of gratitude, an appreciation...
Exalted Elul
A time of trembling, palpable fear and preparation. Learning about the month of Elul with Rabbi Yisrael Meir Paretsky, Rabbinic Coordinator and Group Leader, OU Kosher.
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