Oct 15, 2024
Kohelet 3 | To Everything a Season, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
What is the wisdom hiding behind the famous "Song of the Seasons" in Kohelet 3?
The third chapter of Kohelet begins with a famous poem, where the author presents 28 "seasons", some positive and some drastic, noting that there is a time for each of them. The...
Oct 10, 2024
The Role of the Tzibbur in Avodat HaKohen HaGadol, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
What is the role of the community in the Avoda of Yom haKippurim?
Vayikra 16, which is read in its entirety as the Kriat haTorah of Yom haKippurim, details the Avoda of the Kohen Gadol. At first read, it appears to be a ritual that the Kohen...
Oct 5, 2024
Exploring the Themes and Pesukim of Rosh Hashana Part 2, by Rav Moshe Taragin
Take Our Pain As Our Prayer; The Ashes; Love, Not Memories; Sacred Thunderclaps; The Melody of Pride
Sep 26, 2024
Exploring the Themes and Pesukim of Rosh Hashana, by Rav Moshe Taragin
Bringing Hashem to a G-dless World; The Anthem of Jewish History
Aug 8, 2024
Tisha BeAv | Why Were the Keruvim Hugging at the Time of the Churban? by Rav Dovid Gottlieb
The Romans couldn't understand why they found the keruvim in a loving embrace when they destroyed the Beit HaMikdash. As a result they ridiculed us for this seemingly base display of affection. How do WE understand this...