Congregation Beth Sholom - Rabbi Yechezkel Freundlich

Purim: Better Than a Mountain Over Our Heads 26.02.2026 25:57 ↓

Thoughts from the Maharal on the nature of the joy and recommitment on Purim

Purim - A Brief Review of the Relevant Halachos 26.02.2026 15:56 ↓

Parshas Zachur, Machazis Hashekel, and the 4 Mitzvos of Purim

Megillas Esther (CHapt 2) - The search for a new wife and introducing Mordechai 25.02.2026 39:11 ↓

Thoughts from the Vilna Goan - threads of Redemption built into the story

(2) Meseches Shabbos 130a - R' Eliezer in action, together with chicken and milk 23.02.2026 23:14 ↓

Not just a theory, but in practice

Being Alone is Not a Bug - It's a Feature for the Jewish People (Teruma Drasha) 22.02.2026 17:28 ↓

Two Menachem Begin anecdotes on the occasion of his 34th yahrtzeit as we once again await with trepidation a confrontation with a Iran

Terumah (Parsha shiur) - The intricacies and complexities of the Aron 19.02.2026 35:54 ↓

A compilation of many of the details and lessons of the centerpiece of the Mishkan

(1) Meseches Shabbos (130a) - Intro to Milah on Shabbos 19.02.2026 23:26 ↓

The machlokes R' Eliezer and Chachamin regarding machshirei milah

Mishpatim - To Kill a Tunnelling Thief and Selflessly Contribute to Community 12.02.2026 38:46 ↓

The Rav's understanding of a technical halacha

Thank Before You Think (Yisro Drasha) 10.02.2026 6:15 ↓

The antidote to Envy

Preparation, for Today and Tomorrow (Yisro Shiur) 05.02.2026 38:47 ↓

Receiving the Torah didn't just happen spontaneously

Mesilas Yesharim - It's all in the details 03.02.2026 6:49 ↓

Why specifics of the Mitzvos matter so much - it's not about This World but the Next

Bringing home the last hostage (Beshalach Drasha) 02.02.2026 11:28 ↓

The Jewish value of burial, of having a place

Shabbos and the Test of Manna From Heaven (Beshalach shiur) 29.01.2026 37:33 ↓

The gift of an odd blessing

A Harsh Message, But Always With Kavod (Va'eira Drasha) 21.01.2026 8:15 ↓

Learning from Menachem Begin about talking to world leaders with respect, as it applies to our lives.

Va'eira - The Ups and Downs of Redemption and How do we Really Measure Greatness? 14.01.2026 44:40 ↓

Moshe's role as Redeemer could not have gotten off to a worse start. And how could Rashi possibly suggest Aharon was equal to Moshe?

Dreamers and Builders (8) - Menachem Begin 13.01.2026 1:02:55 ↓

The "good Jewish kind" of Prime Minster

Vayechi - Ephraim and Menashe 02.01.2026 37:04 ↓

Blessing the Grandchildren

DReamers and Builders (7) - Louis Brandeis 30.12.2025 1:02:33 ↓

The story of American Zionism

Mesilas Yesharim - Don't ruin my beautiful world! 28.12.2025 7:01 ↓

Everything created is here to serve us

Vayigash - With Joy and Trepidation Yaakov Heads in Exile 25.12.2025 39:29 ↓

A trip that was both willing and against his will

Miketz Drasha: Act Like You Belong Here 21.12.2025 9:33 ↓

Barry Sanders, Yosef's ascent and the simple powerful message of the Chanukah flame

Chanukah and Chashad (Suspicion) - The significance of lighting in two doorways 21.12.2025 12:39 ↓

And why don't we have this concern for Purim?

Miketz (Chanukah) - Yosef Interprets Dreams 18.12.2025 35:52 ↓

The ability to listen with Humility

Dreamers and Builders (6) - Ze'ev Jabotinsky: To fight for the Land 16.12.2025 1:04:31 ↓

An Anti-socialist who promoted a strong army to defend and protect the Nation with honor

Chanukah - The oddity of Celebrating the end of a pause 15.12.2025 14:52 ↓

Why is the end of temporary pause on the Second Beis Hamikdash more worth celebrating that the inauguration of the First or the Second Temples?