Rosh Hashana in Times of Covid
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses Covid and Rosh Rosh Hashana
Category: Elul, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur
Elul in Our Times
Posted onIn this Torah class Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller discusses the month of Elul
Forgiveness and Atonement – Which Is Divine? Variations of Repentance in Light of Psalm 130
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Forgiveness and Atonement – Which Is Divine? Variations of Repentance in Light of Psalm 130
13 Attributes of Mercy – The Bonds of Love Between G-d and Israel
Posted on13 Attributes of Mercy – The Bonds of Love Between G-d and Israel
Symbolism in Yonah
Posted onSymbolism in Yonah
Yom Kippur: Persistent Prattle
Posted onAn in-depth exploration of the ‘al chet’ recited during Yom Kippur, ‘b’siach siftotenu’, ‘with our endless prattling’.
The Judgment Of Rosh Hashana
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Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses what is the judgment of Rosh Hashana focused on.
Chodesh Elul: Path to Teshuva
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In this Torah class (shiur) on the month of Elul, Mrs. Shoshie Nissenbaum explores the process of teshuva, including practical steps on acquiring a mindset of return. Mrs. Nissenbaum talks about the importance of our thoughts on Rosh Hashana, and how positive thinking will help us in the day of judgement.
Elul, Rosh Hashana, and Yom Kippur for Children
Posted onIn this chinuch class on making Torah concepts real to children of all ages, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller guides parents on how to introduce children to the mindset of Elul and the themes of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur on three levels; early childhood, middle childhood, and teens.
Joy of Repentance
Posted onRabbi Michael Taubes explores the final moments of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) and the joy that comes with true forgiveness.
True Atonement
Posted onRabbi Michael Taubes examines how the bulk of the Yom Kippur davening (prayers) is comprised of Mussaf, in which the details of the Yom Kippur service are described.
Returning to G-d
Posted onRabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fundamental aspects of the Yom Kippur Davening (prayers), in particular Kol nidrei and viddui (confession).
Crowning Our King
Posted onRabbi Michael Taubes discusses the Musaf prayer of Rosh HaShana, which contains essential themes of the holiday.
Shofar: A Call to Return
Posted onRabbi Taubes discusses the significance of the Shofar that is blown during the Rosh HaShanah davening. Rabbi Taubes also discusses the custom to eat the simanim, the signs of Rosh Hashana.
Questions and Answers for Today’s Jewish Women, Part 4
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In this question and answer session by Rebbetzin Heller, Jewish women throughout the world reach out with their daily challenges. Rebbetzin Heller addresses each question with sensitivity, wisdom, and humor. Some of the question included in this class are how to feel ready for judgement without attending shul on Rosh Hashana, how to cope with children who are struggling with their Judaism, and how one should deal with the attraction of secular novels and music.
Themes of Rosh HaShana
Posted onRabbi Taubes discusses the obligation for prayer. He points out that Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur are specifically designated as days of prayer. However, these days are also deemed as days of joy.
Elul Through Yom Kippur: 40 Days of Recreating Our Reality
Posted onA unique look into the Yomim Noraim period.
Days of Judgement Unlike Any Others – Part 1
Posted onIf we are judged every day, why do we have a day of judgment on Rosh Hashanah?
Alenu L’shabeyach: Gigantic Gratitidue
Posted onUnderstanding the monumental prayer of Aleinu L’shabai’ach recited in a unique fashion during the Yamim Noraim.
Incredible Investment
Posted onThe immense opportunity of the month of Elul.
Teshuva
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In this class, Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller expounds upon the Torah concept of Teshuva, repentance.
Super Sensitivity
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In this class (Shiur) Mrs Shira smiles discusses the Holy Day of Yom Kippur.
Teshuva
Posted onIn this class (Shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the importance of Teshuva.
Yom Kippur – Hardened Hearts
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In this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles gives insight into the holy day of Yom Kippur.
Divine Disgrace
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In this class (shiur) on Yom Kippur, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the Al Cheit of Chillul Hashem, the terrible sin of disgracing the name of Hashem, and how we can live a life of bringing honor to His name.
Victorious Vision
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the holy day of Yom Kippur.
Yom Kippur: Sin of Swindling
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Yom Kippur, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the prayer of Neilah, and in particular, the line that says that we should “refrain from the repressiveness of our hand.”
Yom Kippur: A Gift Of Clarity
Posted onIn this class (shiur) Rebbetzin Leah Kohn discusses the holy day of Yom Kippur.
Rectification of the Recalcitrant
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Rosh Hashana, Mrs. Shira Smiles examines what we are actually davening for in the prayers for Rosh Hashana.
Blowing the Shofar on Motzei Yom Kippur
Posted onIn this Torah shiur (class) on Yom Kippur, Rabbi Avishai David explores the origins of the tradition to blow the shofar on motzei Yom Kippur, bringing to light ideas about Yom Kippur and teshuva.