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.
In this shiur (class), Rabbi Michael Taubes discusses the Musaf prayer of Rosh HaShana. This unique Shemoneh Esrei contains essential themes of the holiday. The prayers of Malchiyot, Zichronot and Shofrot are explained with particular relevance to our relationship with G-d on this day. This Torah class is available online in streaming video and for download in mp3 and ipod video formats.
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.
In this class, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses that during the month of Elul, the month of building our relationship with G-d, we must focus on negating our will before G-d`s Will, and strengthening the deep bond that connects us to Him. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download formats.
In this class, Rabbi Avishai David contrasts the different levels of repentance and forgiveness, as seen through the various examples of penitents described in the Book of Yonah. This Torah class is available online in streaming video, mp3 and ipod video download.