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Yom Kippur: 13 Midos
Yom Kippur: 13 Midos
The two events of Ma’amad Har Sinai: The Bris of Din and The Bris of Chessed. The goal is to get to a point where we deserve our reward (din), the...
Sep 24, 2009
By Esther Wein
Mishnas Chayim for Yom Kippur: Yonah – A Life’s Journey
Mishnas Chayim for Yom Kippur: Yonah – A Life’s...
One of the high points of Yom Kippur is the haftarah recited during mincha: the cherished Sefer Yonah. The compelling narrative is familiar to most. Charged with a mission to prophesy...
Sep 22, 2009
By Rabbi Mayer Erps
Rosh Hashanah: Wanting Our Job
Rosh Hashanah: Wanting Our Job
This world is a world of din – judgment and truth and Rosh Hashanah, the day the world was created, represents these 2 ideas. God wants us to earn our reward so we aren’t embarrassed...
Sep 17, 2009
By Esther Wein
Mishnas Chayim – Rosh HaShana: Fear Itself
Mishnas Chayim – Rosh HaShana: Fear Itself
Powerful Example: In pre-exile times, the Jewish people were governed according to the Torah and its system of justice. One aspect of this system was the administering of capital punishment for...
Sep 8, 2009
By Rabbi Mayer Erps
Rabbi Weinreb: Tisha B’av 5769 – Evil, Our Enemy (Audio)
Rabbi Weinreb: Tisha B’av 5769 – Evil, Our Enemy...
In his introduction Rabbi Weinreb quotes the Maharal. He says that redemption cannot come from falsehood; only from pure unadulterated honesty; from the simple truth. “Evil, Our Enemy” – Tisha B’Av Kinot...
Aug 12, 2009
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
The Sinai Connection: Parshat Devarim, Shiva Asar B’Tammuz & Tisha B’Av
The Sinai Connection: Parshat Devarim, Shiva Asar B’Tammuz &...
What is the common theme among the 5 events that happened on the 17th of Tammuz? What is the common theme among the 5 events that happened on the Tisha B’Av?
Jul 23, 2009
By Esther Wein
Mishnas Chayim – The Three Weeks: What Are We Missing?
Mishnas Chayim – The Three Weeks: What Are We...
In keeping with the atmosphere of aveilus (mourning) for the Beis Hamikdash, Jews the world over meticulously observe the various restrictions that are in effect at this time. In fact, as...
Jul 21, 2009
By Rabbi Mayer Erps
The 3 Weeks and Sacrifices: Part II
The 3 Weeks and Sacrifices: Part II
In the absence of the Beit HaMikdash, prayer replaces the sacrifices. Shabbos serves the same purpose, to bring us closer to God. For part 1 click here. Rabbi Moishe Lichtenstein’s new...
Jul 21, 2009
By Rabbi Moishe Lichtenstein
The 3 Weeks and Sacrifices: Part I
The 3 Weeks and Sacrifices: Part I
Sacrifices were brought to form a relationship with God, not just to seek atonement for a sin; When we become closer to God we won’t sin in the first place. Rabbi...
Jul 7, 2009
By Rabbi Moishe Lichtenstein
Shavuos and Megillat Ruth: Serenity, Not Passion
Shavuos and Megillat Ruth: Serenity, Not Passion
Rav Kook asks: why don’t we read Shir HaShirim on Shavuot? Shavuot is a Yom Tov of serenity, not a passionate drama, more in line with Megillat Ruth.
May 27, 2009
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

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