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First hesped from Rabbi Sholom Galperin. Second hesped from Raphael Davidovich

Some Halacha and life insights into a post Tisha B’Av mindset, especially when Tisha B’Av falls out on a Thursday.

An analysis of government power in Torah matters

Why do we have a Kina about the watches of the Cohanim? What does the first Mishna in Shas tell us about how to live as Jews every day?

Exploring the contrasts in Kina 7, and what it says about what is expected of us on Tisha B’Av, and year-round as Jews.

The real meaning of Golus

A quick helpful and fun guide to the history of Jews in America from the 1640’s till today.

This is the message I sent to my community in response to the tragedy in the Holy Land this past week.

Exploring the words "Tehora Hee" in the brocha thanking Hashem for our neshama.

Exploring the speech a Jew gives when he brings the first fruits in the Temple. Connected to Pesach Seder

Exploring the haphazard nature of this week's Mitzvos

More on Asher Yatzar: Exploring the dangers of opening a closed door, or closing an open door.

Exploring why we say that our body's functions are "revealed and known before Your Throne of Glory".

Exploring the importance of a system that enforces the right thing

We explored several topics - from issues of tension and controversy in our community, to unzoned shuls, to Jewish Schools that don't teach secular studies, to Moshe hitting the rock etc. We hope you'll enjoy it.