Explorations

Al Netilas Yadayim 27.10.2022 4:42 ↓

Exploring the mitzvah of washing hands before davening

Succos and Circles 09.10.2022 5:51 ↓

An exploration of the circular nature and practices of Succos 

Haazinu and unlimited tokens 07.10.2022 5:19 ↓

Exploring the depressing yet reassuring theme of Parshas Haazinu 

Mitzvah 36 - Do not steal a life 04.10.2022 6:16 ↓

Exploring the crime of kidnapping, and its connection to theft

The High Holidays and the Future 03.10.2022 5:38 ↓

Exploring the relationship between the Yomim Noraim and Moshiach.

The meaning of fasting on Yom Kippur 30.09.2022 5:27 ↓

Exploring how fasting on Yom Kippur differs from all other fasting

The fourth bracha of Birkas Hamazon and Tu B'Av 10.08.2022 6:35 ↓

Exploring ways we can find blessing and joy even in defeat

Shabbos and Tisha B'Av 05.08.2022 5:30 ↓

Exploring the meaning of the merger of Shabbos and Tisha B'Av

Parshas Devarim and the Mitzvah of Starting 05.08.2022 5:25 ↓

Exploring the importance of beginning a project

Shoftim Chapter 8 05.08.2022 6:42 ↓

Exploring the Book of Judges Chapter 9, and the power of Gideon.

Tanya Chapter 35 05.08.2022 4:55 ↓

Exploring Tanya Chapter 35, and the paramount importance of action.

Mitzvah 35 - Do not commit adultery 02.08.2022 4:32 ↓

Exploring the prohibition of adultery - the 7th of the Aseres Hadibros

V'Dibarta Bam 02.08.2022 3:31 ↓

Exploring the command to "speak in them".

The Simcha of the month of Av 29.07.2022 5:55 ↓

Exploring the consolation the month of Av offers the Jewish people.

Thought for Parshas Mattos-Massei: The power of No. 29.07.2022 6:35 ↓

Exploring the power of saying No. 

Shoftim Chapter 7 29.07.2022 4:38 ↓

Exploring the war Gideon wages against Midian

Tanya Chapter 34 27.07.2022 5:28 ↓

Exploring Tanya Ch.34, and how a Jew who is so imperfect and lives n such imperfect times can hope to find the joy of being a dwelling place for God.

Mitzvah 34 - Do not murder 26.07.2022 4:39 ↓

Exploring the serious sin of murder

Davening with Dignity - Hadras Kodesh 25.07.2022 6:00 ↓

A second exploration of what it means to daven with holy dignity

The Joy of the Three Weeks 22.07.2022 4:46 ↓

An exploration of how to find joy in the mourning practices of the Three Weeks

Parshas Pinchas - Temidim U'Musafim 22.07.2022 3:59 ↓

Exploring the role of the daily grind in our Service of Hashem

Shoftim Chapter 6 22.07.2022 5:32 ↓

Exploring the life of the Judge Gideon

Tanya Chapter 33 20.07.2022 4:13 ↓

Exploring Tanya Chapter 33, another contemplation that leads to greater Simcha in life.

Mitzvah 33 - Honor your father and mother 19.07.2022 5:19 ↓

Exploring and summarizing the mitzvah of honoring one's parents.

Praying for the rebuilding of Yerushalayim 17.07.2022 5:06 ↓

Exploring why we daven for Yerushallayim to be rebuilt, as distinct from the other prayers for redemption