Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Torah Thinking

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A deep look at life and learning based on the wisdom of Chazal and mefarshim, most prominently the Ramchal.

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Rabbi Mendel Kessin

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Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #43 | The Essence of Pesach (Passover) - Part 2 23.03.2021 1:11:27

Given 3/22/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #42 | The Essence of Pesach - Part 1 16.03.2021 1:03:39

Given 3/15/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

The Essence of Pesach (Passover) 15.03.2021 1:35:41

As Pesach is soon, we present this shiur (lecture) by Rabbi Mendel Kessin (given in 2019)

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #41 | Who is God? 11.03.2021 1:06:12

Given 3/8/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Derech Hashem / The Way of God, ep #2

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #40 | The Method of How to Think and Learn 08.03.2021 1:16:51

Given 3/1/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #37 | Mashiach’s Current Struggle 08.03.2021 1:15:49

Given 2/8/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #36 | The Erev Rav and the Satan's Fight for Survival 08.03.2021 1:06:46

Given 2/1/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin (#35 was posted in January)

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #34 | The 8 Phases of the Geulah 08.03.2021 1:04:56

Given 1/18/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #33 | The Battle for Possession of Kedusha - Jews vs the Satan 08.03.2021 1:10:23

Given 1/11/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #32 | The Akeida and its Significance for the Redemption 08.03.2021 1:01:46

Given 12/28/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #31 | The Great Conjunction 08.03.2021 1:03:20

Given 12/21/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #30 | The Essence of Shabbat 08.03.2021 1:13:56

Given 12/14/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin (#29 was The Essence of Chanukah, posted a couple of months ago)

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #28 | Hashem's Gameplan - Part 2 - The 5 Parts of the Neshama and the 5 Worlds 08.03.2021 1:01:48

Given 12/1/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #27 | Hashem's Gameplan - Part 1 - The Four Realities 08.03.2021 1:21:13

Given 11/23/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #26 | The Significance of Rosh Chodesh Kislev 08.03.2021 1:10:51

Given 11/16/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Although we are not currently close to Rosh Chodesh Kislev (the beginning of the Jewish month of Kislev), we are posting this shiur (class) now as part of the process of getting this series up to date. This shiur was given this past year in the appropriate season.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #39 | Purim - The Day of Redemption 26.02.2021 1:11:00

Given 2/25/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Although we are in the middle of posting previous shiurim (classes) in this series to catch up to the current ones, We've posted this recent one now. As today is Purim, we felt it appropriate to post this shiur now.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #25 | The Relationship Between Rachel Imeinu and the Mabul 17.02.2021 1:12:13

Given 11/4/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Please note: Although we are not currently close to the hilula (yahrtzeit) of Rachel Imeinu (one of the the Jewish matriarchs), we are posting this shiur (class) now as part of the process of getting this series up to date. This shiur was given this past year in the appropriate season.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #24 | Rabbi Kessin & the Hilula of Rachel Imeinu - a Personal Story 17.02.2021 1:14:27

Given 10/28/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Please note: Although we are not currently close to the hilula (yahrtzeit) of Rachel Imeinu (the Jewish Matriarch) , we are posting this shiur (class) now as part of the process of getting this series up to date. This shiur was given this past year in the appropriate season.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #23 | The Importance of Rosh Chodesh Chashvan 17.02.2021 56:15

Given 10/19/20 Please note: Although we are not currently close to Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan (The beginning of the Jewish month of Cheshvan), we are posting this shiur (class) now as part of the process of getting this series up to date. This shiur was given this past year in the appropriate season.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #38 | Amaleik's True Motives for Attacking the Jews 17.02.2021 1:25:08

Given 2/15/21 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Although we are in the middle of posting previous shiurim (classes) in this series to catch up to the current ones, We've posted this recent one now. As Haman, the antagonist of the story of Purim (which is next week) descends from Amaleik, we felt it appropriate to post this shiur now.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #21 | The Essence of Sukkot 10.02.2021 55:55

Given 9/30/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Please note: Although we are not currently close to the yom tov (holiday) of Sukkot, we are posting this shiur (class) now as part of the process of getting this series up to date. This shiur was given this past year in the appropriate season.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #20 | The Essence of Yom Kippur 10.02.2021 1:30:13

Given 9/21/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Please note: Although we are not currently close to Yom Kippur, we are posting this shiur (class) now as part of the process of getting this series up to date. This shiur was given this past year in the appropriate season.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #19 | The Essence of Rosh Hashana - Part 2 31.01.2021 1:29:55

Given 9/14/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin. Please be advised that this shiur was given before Rosh Hashana 2020 (5781). It is being posted now as we are catching up to the most up-to-date shiurim in this series. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for listening.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #18 | The Essence of Rosh Hashana 31.01.2021 1:04:55

Given 9/7/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin Please be advised that this shiur was given before this past Rosh Hashana. It is being posted now as we are catching up to the most up-to-date shiurim in this series. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you for listening.

Weekly Hashkafa Shiur #17 | The Pekidah 31.01.2021 56:42

Given 8/31/20 by Rabbi Mendel Kessin