Living the Jewish Calendar with Rav Shlomo Katz

In this special Rosh Chodesh Tammuz teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the deeper spiritual work of the month through the lens of Reuven, the tribe associated with Tammuz and the sense of sight. Drawing from the teachings of Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, Rebbe Nachman, and Chassidus, Rav Shlomo uncovers a powerful challenge: when we look at another Jew, what do we actually...

Adar is much more than just a time for happiness—it is a powerful "month of transition".  Rav Shlomo Katz delves into the spiritual seasons of our lives, explaining the shift from the "winter" of feeling distant from God to the "summer" of face-to-face clarity.  Drawing on teachings from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, this episode reveals how to find the strength to hold on during the "in-between" times of...

In this short but profound episode for Rosh Chodesh Shevat, Rav Shlomo Katz explores Moshe Rabbeinu's final 37 days of teaching the Jewish people. Discover how Moshe didn't just repeat the Torah, but shared his heart (the Hebrew word Lev equals 37) and his personal relationship with it. Learn how we can open the gates of our own hearts to pass down a living, deeply personal experience of Torah to...

As we enter the month of Elul, Rav Shlomo Katz challenges us to engage in "holy selfishness" by having the courage to ask God for more. Elul is profoundly connected to the concept of love—both loving our neighbor who is right in front of us, and awakening an "awakening from below" toward Hashem.  Through powerful insights and a moving tale of the Baal Shem Tov, Rav Shlomo teaches us why the ultima...