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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...

How are the themes of the Torah and Haftarah for the 1st day of Rosh HaShanah connected to the holiday? Why does the akeida play a central role on this day?...

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...

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.

Usually preventative measures are rabbinic, however when it comes to falsehood, even the Torah itself tells us to distance ourselves from it. A shiur by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher...

How do you heal the breach in your relationship with God and see past your biases to approach Him? Healing starts with illness. You need to muster the will to overcome...

The second step of teshuva is to feel remorse (charatah) over having sinned. How does it work? We have to realize our wrongdoings & attempt to repair. Second in a series...

Are you mochel me? Do you forgive me? A common question in the month of Elul. Hear about the other side of the coin – the obligation to forgive – with...

According to Rav Kook, Teshuva is the ability to confront old habits and not cling to them, to be free to explore new ways, attitudes, and behaviors. A Time for Personal...

A‘ye’ka – Where are you? Look what has become of you! Elul & Tishrei – Rebuilding The Bais Hamikdash Within Ourselves with Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education and...