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| True Atonement |
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! |
Rabbi Michael Taubes |
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| Tehillim Perek 27: Hashem is My Light |
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Tehillim IV |
Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on Tehillim chapter 27, Rabbi Avishai David
discusses the themes, structures, and lessons of this perek. This
chapter of tehillim, known as 'L'Dovid Hashem Ori V'Yishi', is read
twice a day after regular prayers during days from Rosh Chodesh Elul until Hoshana Rabba. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Elul, Tehillim
Class: Tehillim IV
Class Number: 11
Time: 54:59
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| Elul: The Unique Teshuva of Yonah Part 1 |
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Jewish Calendar I |
Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this class, Rabbi Avishai David explores the essence of the mitzva of teshuva and it's everlasting effects, as illustrated in the Book of Yonah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, ipod and mp3. |
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Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Self-Improvement, Tanach, Yonah, Teshuva, Yom Kippur
Class: Jewish Calendar I
Class Number: 3
Time: 59:54
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| Maftir Yonah |
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Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe |
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson |
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| The Power of Viddui |
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Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Path to Teshuva, Part 2 |
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Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe |
Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Merciful Judgment |
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Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe |
Rabbi Avishai David |
| In this shiur (Torah class) on the prayer of 'Unetaneh Tokef', Rabbi Avishai David discusses three possible ways of understanding this powerful prayer.
The theme of this prayer is the awesomeness of judgment, which evokes
fear and terror, followed by the relief that is felt upon the
declaration that we can turn judgment into mercy through Teshuva,
Tefilla, and Tzeddaka. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Prayer, Rosh HaShana
Class: Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe
Class Number: 9
Time: 52:37
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| Malachi, Part 2 |
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Propheteering: Selections of Trei Asar |
Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Parshat Nitzavim: Steadfast Faith |
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Chassidut on the Parsha II |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into the meaning of the bris (covenant) that takes place between Hashem and the Jewish People, in this week's parsha, Parshat Nitzavim. The Shem MiShmuel explains the underlying essence of the bris as the commitment to Hashem in all circumstances, both positive and negative. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Connecting to our Creator, Faith & Emunah, Parsha, Parshat Nitzavim
Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II
Class Number: 40
Time: 48:52
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| Returning to G-d |
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! |
Rabbi Michael Taubes |
| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the fundamental aspects of the Yom Kippur Davening (prayers), in particular Kol nidrei and viddui (confession). Drawing from a variety of sources, Rabbi Taubes enhances our understanding of the Machzor. |
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Topics: Fast Days, Holidays, Prayer, Teshuva, Yom Kippur
Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!
Class Number: 4
Time: 57:58
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| Hilchot Teshuva |
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Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe |
Rabbi Shimon Isaacson |
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| Knesses Yisrael |
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Insights of the Chassidic Masters |
Rabbi Moshe Weinberger |
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| Path to Teshuva, Part I |
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Elul and Rosh Hashana: Days of Closeness and Awe |
Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
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| Parshat Ki Tavo: Sumbission to G-d |
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Chassidut on the Parsha II |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Hershel Reichman expounds on the idea of bowing before G-d. This discussion is prompted by a difficult Midrash found in reference to this week's parsha, Parshat Ki Tavo. Based on the Shem Mishmuel, this class provides a Chassidic interpretation of an essential act of prayer. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Chumash, Parsha, Parshat Ki Tavo, Prayer
Class: Chassidut on the Parsha II
Class Number: 39
Time: 55:53
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| Crowning Our King |
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! |
Rabbi Michael Taubes |
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| Standing Before G-d |
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Insights of the Chassidic Masters |
Rabbi Moshe Weinberger |
| In this shiur (class), Rabbi Moshe Weinberger begins learning the essay of the Alter Rebbe, Reb Shneur Zalman of Liadi, which deals with Rosh HaShana, as discussed in the Sefer Chassidus M'vueres. The themes of Malchiyot, Shofrot, and Zichronot are analyzed. The shiur discusses the nekuda pnimis, the inner essence, of Rosh Hashana, which is revealing our internal recognition of Hashem as King. The essay also discusses the Jewish People as a unified entity who can rise above their normally lowly level to reach the level of standing Lifnei Hashem, 'Before G-d'. |
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Topics: Chassidut, Elul, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva
Class: Insights of the Chassidic Masters
Class Number: 1
Time: 51:04
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| Returning to Our Essence |
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Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| Rabbi Hershel Reichman delves into Rabbi Soleveitchik's essay on Kaparah (atonement) and Tahara (purification), in his classic work, Al HaTeshuva. The uniquness of the teshuva process on Yom Kippur lies within the added dimension of Tahara, when one sincerely repents. |
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Topics: Connecting to our Creator, Elul, Machshava, Rosh HaShana, Teshuva, Yom Kippur
Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva
Class Number: 5
Time: 55:00
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| Reciting Amen |
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Practical Judaism |
Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| Malachi, Perek 1 |
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Propheteering: Selections of Trei Asar |
Rabbi Hanoch Teller |
| Winding down his series on Trei Asar, Rabbi Hanoch Teller teaches the first perek of the Navi, Malachi. Malachi prophesied at the time of Ezra, the beginning of the second Beit Hamikdash. In the first perek, a poignant exchange between Hashem and Jewish People is outlined. G-d proffesses His love for the Jews, and they respond by questioning the love. He then replies that the love is not expressed due to their abandonment of Him, expressed through their sins. In this class, we also discuss why in this world we rarely see retribution against the enemies of the Jews, and how to demonstrate true commitment to Hashem. |
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Topics: Tanach
Class: Propheteering: Selections of Trei Asar
Class Number: 13
Time: 36:12
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| Ki Teitzei: The Power of Unity |
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Chassidut on the Parsha II |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Shofar: A Call to Return |
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! |
Rabbi Michael Taubes |
Rabbi Taubes discusses the significance of the Shofar that is blown during the Rosh HaShanah davening. The shofar is a wake up call to renew ourselves and re-examine our unique potential at the start of a new year. Though it is a mitzvah like any other, there is also an emotional aspect that is ingrained in the act of the mitzvah, which forces every person to be alone with his inner thughts as the shofar is sounded. There are two types of sounds discussed in the Talmud - a Tekiah, a flat even sound, and a Teruah, a broken sound. These different sounds contain a paradoxical message, on the one hand, serenity reflected in the even sound of the Tekiah, and on the other hand, the panic and fear conveyed in the broken sound of the Teruah. The ultimate message is a positive one, turning the fear of judgement into a moment of Mercy and Friendship with G-d. The shofar also represents G-d's Presence, hinting to us that He is Nearer to us, bringing a confluence of excitement and tension. The shofar allows us to handle these conflicting emotions in a positive manner.
Rabbi Taubes also discusses the custom to eat the simanim, the signs, of Rosh Hashana, such as sweet foods, pomegranates, apples, and other assorted vegetables. Rabbi Taubes explains the inner meaning what a sign is, demonstrating our closeness to Hashem. Our non-verbal communication with Him through the shofar or the eating of the signs of Rosh Hashana are an indicator of our intimate relationship with G-d.
Shofar is the only commandment that is performed in the middle of Shemoneh Esrei. This, along with the shape of the shofar, is a proof that shofar blowing is a form of prayer, albeit a non-verbal one. |
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Topics: Elul, Holidays, Rosh HaShana
Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!
Class Number: 2
Time: 67:25
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| One Hundred Brachot |
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Practical Judaism |
Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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| Turning Evil into Goodness |
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Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Parshat Shoftim: Shema Yisrael |
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Chassidut on the Parsha II |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Hashem as a Witness to Teshuva |
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Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Dwelling of G-d: Shilo vs. Jerusalem |
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Chassidut on the Parsha II |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| Parshat Eikev: Mind and Heart United |
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Chassidut on the Parsha II |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
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| The Treatment of G-d's Names |
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Practical Judaism |
Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
| Rabbi Jacobson continues discussing proper treatment of Hashem's Names, both spoken and written. Particular emphasis is placed on brachot l'vatala and pages with Hashem's name on it. Interesting facts include the writing of Hashem's name in a foreign language, using Hashem's name in a letter or other correspondence, correct means of disposing of papers with a form of Hashem's name on them, how to handle published Sifrei Kodesh (holy books), and the difference between a bracha l'vatala (a brocha in vain) and a bracha she'eina tzricha (an unnecessary bracha). |
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Topics: Halacha, Jewish Fundamentals
Class: Practical Judaism
Class Number: 7
Time: 58:08
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| Two Processes of Teshuva |
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Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva |
Rabbi Hershel Reichman |
| Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the two forms of Teshuva described by Rabbi Joseph B.
Soloveitchik in his sefer, Al Hateshuva. Rabbi Soloveitchik speaks about
intellectual teshuva and emotional teshuva as two possible processes of
teshuva, and describes the nature of each process. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats. |
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Topics: Elul, Teshuva
Class: Repent! A Survey of Al Ha Teshuva
Class Number: 2
Time: 59:40
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| Themes of Rosh HaShana |
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Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates! |
Rabbi Michael Taubes |
| In the first class of the series, Rabbi Taubes discusses the obligation for prayer. He points out that Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur as times of great need, and are therefore specifically designated as days of prayer. However, these days are also deemed as days of joy. Rabbi Taubes discusses the conflicting and complementary themes of Rosh Hashana. These themes can be learned from delving into the meaning of the names of Rosh Hashana. Rabbi Taubes then goes into the actual davening of Rosh Hashana, and explains the changes at the beginning of the Rosh Hashana davening. The class explicates the addition of 'zachrenu l'chaim' to the first bracha of Shemoneh Esrei and the expanded bracha of Hamelech Hakadosh. Rabbi Taubes continues the shiur with a discussion of the middle bracha of the Rosh Hashana davening, which summarizes the theme of the day. The shiur ends with the explanation of Rav Soloveitchik for why Psalm 24 is recited after the Rosh Hashana Amida, and the message of Psalm 27, 'l'Dovid Hashem Ori', which is recited from Rosh Chodesh Elul through Yom Kippur. |
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Topics: Elul, Holidays, Prayer, Rosh HaShana
Class: Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur Davening: Open the Gates!
Class Number: 1
Time: 68:36
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| Respecting G-d |
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Practical Judaism |
Rabbi Ari Jacobson |
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