Rosh Hashana

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In this Elul shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah, asking the most vulnerable question: “What does Hashem really think of me?” Through the pasuk “לא הביט און ביעקב ולא ראה עמל בישראל, ה׳ אלקיו עמו ותרועת מלך בו” we uncover a breathtaking teaching: when a Jew is מואס ברע —disgusted by the bad even if he still stumbles—and cultivates חיבוב מצווה , Ha...

In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin a sweet journey into the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah on “לערבב את השטן – confusing the Satan.” Why do we blow shofar both “מיושב” and “מעומד”? What actually silences the מקטרג on Rosh Hashanah? Through Rashi and the Pnei Yeshua we discover a radical key: חיבוב מצווה —genuine love and longing for mitzvot—pushes us from teshuvah mi’yira...

What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being perfect — but about being real ? In this deeply moving pre-Rosh Hashana shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares personal stories, Chassidic insights, and the soul of what it means to crown Hashem as King — not just in the world, but in your life . From a missed moment at Madison Square Garden to the power of not laughing at your own spiritual yearning, this...

Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s profound connection to Rosh Hashana—and why this day is considered the “head” of the entire year. Through moving insights, personal stories, and deep Torah, we’re guided into a mindset of renewal, clarity, and preparation for the new year. Why did Rebbe Nachman say, “My whole thing is Rosh Hashana” ? Why are thousands willing to risk so much just...

Why is Rosh Hashana considered to be a Yomtov? Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger,  we are led to the נקודה הפנימית of the beginning of the year.

Stay Calm, Be Normal, You Have the Title Again Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, on Rosh Hashana

Based on the teachings of Rav Asher Weiss, we understand why there is a tremble on Rosh Hashana, but not a tremble that paralyzes us.

Based on two sentences from the Piasetzner Rebbe, we learn of three essential layers of root work when it comes to getting to the core of Tshuvah.

Rav Kook's Rosh Hashana sermon at the Churva shul in the old city of Jerusalem, 1933 To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

A description of Rav Kook's appearance at the Churva shul in the old city of Jerusalem, Rosh Hashana, 1933 To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

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Based on the teachings of R' Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin, wishing someone a shana tova umetuka means much much more than we generally think. Join us as Reb Tzadok brings a whole new world to this beautiful blessing. To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

The attribute of Gevura/Pachad is generally associated with Yitzchak Avinu. However, in the shmone esre of the Yamim Nora'im, Pachad/Fear/Gevura falls under the bracha of Ya'akov Avinu. Reb Tzadok brings this all to light. To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

A few practical ideas as to how one should approach with impure thoughts, as a prep for Rosh Hashana. Based on the teachings of Reb Ya'akov Meir Shechter. To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

Some Post Rosh Hashana Thoughts, 5781 To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

the whole inyan of Rosh Hashanah is the ability to listen to the voice of the shofar.what stands in my way from fulfilling this mitzvah. To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

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The awesome gift which waits for every Jew who listens to the Shofar. A teaching from Rabbi Naftali Carlebach , father of Reb Shlomo Carlebach. To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

Taking advantage of the opportunity of the last few days of the year... what are we choosing to shlep into the new year with us? What are we willing (and even happy) to leave behind? To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here

Hashem is both a father and a king, but he is always a father first. beautiful piece of Torah, based on the teachings of Reb Asher Weiss shli'ta. To sponsor a daily/weekly Shiur click here To make a donation to the Shirat David Foundation click here To subscribe to the mailing list click here