Rav Shlomo Katz

Based on R' Chaim Palagi ztz'l, a short thought on the power of Rosh Chodesh Kislev

Hallel Rosh Chodesh Kiselv @ Shirat David November, 2023

The aftermath of Shimon and Levi's role in Am Yisrael forces us to get uncomfortable.

As we are hopefully entering the 2nd era of redemption, what type of clarity will we be experiencing?

Why is Shabbat Shalom the key blessing for the day of rest? Based on the teachings of R' Ya'akov Meir Shechter shlit'a.

There are moments in life when I don't consciously choose to be absorbed with life's events. Whether it being a painful or blissful situation. This is where we are now. But the real work begins when I discover the tools that enable me to not be consumed and controlled by my emotions which emanate from either a painful or mundane circumstance. Based on Rav Kluger's קרבי אל נפשי.

The Danger of Improper Revenge

What do we know about Shimshon Hagibor, Shimon & Levi, You & I?

The time has come for us to define everything from scratch. When we say 'everything', it also includes all the good feeling moments we have felt until now. Not simple, but so worthwhile. Lema'an Shmo B'ahava

What is this war all about? Going into the deepest depths of the first few words of the parsha, based on the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach z'l.

Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, let's look at what we can't afford to turn our eyes away from.

a short moment of strength, based on the parsha, based on a teaching from R' Shlomo Carlebach z'l, on his 29th yarzeit

Another defining moment, in the life of a Shul Rabbi in New York.

Every detail that is shared with us about Pinchas' actions, explain to us much more than we were taught. Ibn Ezra, Ramban and Sforno shed a lot of light on what the Torah doesn't mention.

An important observation. If you are only in a state of defense, what gets overlooked?

A key piece of our victory will be the ability to stay focused, and not get confused. As I was thinking about what our learning should be like this week, week #4 of Milchemet Amalek, I was reminded that the learning we were doing before this all began is exactly where I would like us to pick up from.

When Jewish Blood is Abused, Unity Comes Out of Hiding Based on Rav Ya'akov Moshe Charlap z'l מי מרום -מעייני הישועה. עמוד קנא

Root Work Within The System

Based on a letter, written by the Slonimer Rebbe in 1984, we tune in deeply to the consciousness and awareness of living in Eretz Yisrael. Not just at these times, but especially during these times.

Avoda Ivrit and the halachic response from Rav Kook, Rav Yisraeli, and Rav Uziel.

What happens to those who allow Chilul Hashem to take place? What happens to those who don't?

Some of the halachot regarding hiring Jewish Labour.

A person's own desire to act in vengeance is forbidden, but it is also forbidden to ignore the desecration done to G-d's name, when the Jewish people are being murdered. What is the balance? From the teachings of Rav Meir Kahane z'l hy'd

An intro to the laws pertaining to hiring, buying and selling to family first.

Based on words from the Slonimer Rebbe in November of 1984, there is an invitation for each of us. It's an invite to ask a question Avraham Avinu began asking, and is leaving it to us to continue asking.