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An important part of commitment for the future is taking responsibility for what we have done. We also have to stop blaming others for our errors. Fourth in a series on...

What do we mean when we say that Hashem remembers? How to live a life that will be remembered, that doesn’t just exist in the right here and now. Esther Wein’s...

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...

Why do we quote biblical verses in the 3 sections of the Rosh Hashanah Mussaf (malchuyot, zichronot, & shofarot)? Why are verses from Ketuvim before Nevi’im? An exploration of the Musaf...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...