MEOR Mastery: Master the basics of Jewish Practice

Explore the deep and mysterious parable of R' Elazar b. Dordaya that contains the secret to lasting and meaningful change this year.

In Ellul, we already begin to blow the shofar. Is this a sneak peak to Rosh Hashanah, or is it something else?

Surprisingly, one of the most important decision you make every day is what to wear. How does what we wear define who we are?

We just passed Tu B'av, one of the great days on the Jewish calendar where the talmud describes how single women would dance in the vineyards and would try to find a spouse. With dating in the air, it was time to demystify the Jewish dating process. Why is it so effective and how can we replicate it in the modern world?

What is the root of the issues we face today in our world? How is mourning over the temple still relevant today?

We are in a unique time of the Jewish calendar- a time of difficulty and reduced joy. Why are we still mourning over calamitous events from so long ago? How does that affect us today?

At the end of the day, the ultimate goal of life is to acquire inner peace- that inner tranquility in the face of life's uncertainties and complexities. Shabbos is the training ground and the source for acquiring it. Here is practical advice about how to do it on Shabbos.

Where does the Torah discuss the 39 malachot of Shabbat? Hint: It doesn't! Why not? Where do they come from. Find out on this fascinating episode of MEOR Mastery.

This is not at a typical MEOR Mastery class. But this is a recording of a class given at a Machon Shlomo reunion that recounted an incredible meeting I had with the President of Argentina, Javier Milei.

We are in the midst of a massive confrontation between Iran and Israel. As Israelis are running into bomb shelters, what is our role here? Furthermore, as antisemitism roils Boston, is it time to panic? This and more in this week's episode.

Probably what makes Judaism most unique is its attention to detail. For some people, this is the magic that makes Judaism tick. For others, it feels obsessive and seems to squash the spirituality- which is it?

Shabbat dinner is about to start, but first, we must sing! We sing shalom Aleichim and the diehards also sing Eishes Chayil. Why is that the ideal way to go into Shabbat? Today we reveal some exciting secrets about what Shabbat is all about.

Join us as we explore some of the deeper ideas behind the Shabbat meal. Why do we make kiddush on wine? Why do we light two candles? Why do we eat challah?

Why is Shabbat a central feature of Jewish life? Why is it so fundamental to Jewish life?

Why do we count from Passover to Shavuot? How did it become a period of mourning in Jewish history? Find out here!

Most Jews know about and celebrate seder night. But what about the 7th day of Pesach? What is unique about this day and what are we celebrating?

Purim is the festival of joy and here we attempt to understand some of the depth of the mitzvot of the day.

What is the timeless message of the first paragraph of the shema. Here we see the true power of love and on what basis we can learn to love G-d.

Why do we have a New Years for the trees? How can we be inspired by trees?

Today we explain the mysterious third blessing of birchat hamazon- why are we talking about temples and Jerusalem here?

What is the depth and power of Shema? Why is it so fundamental to our identity and why do we have to repeat it so often? What is the message. Join us in seeing the beauty and depth of our heritage.

In this episode we dissect the 2nd blessing of Bircas Hamazon. We find a deep Kabbalistic pattern to the blessing that helps us earn the land of Israel, the spiritual key to our sustenance.

There are many customs around channukah- dreidal, channukah gelt, and presents. What is the story behind the gelt and how can that help illuminate our channukah?

Have you ever 'bentched' before? What are the words we are saying when we sing the classic tune? For a more adanced listener or a curious one- we go word for word in the first paragraph on the Birkat Hamazon and dive into some profound messgages.

Why do we have such a long blessing after we eat bread? Why do we need an 'invitation' to bless? Find out this and more in this week's episode!