The spiritual and ethical component of the search for and burning of chametz. Freedom isn’t unbridled, even in a free society there are laws. Rav Kook: It means being true to one’s own self. It applies on individual & national levels. Part 2 of 2 by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org. For part […]

The spiritual and ethical component of the search for and burning of chametz. Rav Hirsch explains we refrain from chametz to show our needs are dedicated to God, that our possessions are from God, & that everything belongs to him. Part 1 of 2 by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org.

We are commanded to remember our stay and exodus from Egypt, as well as Amalek. What are the key lessons learned from this remembering? Part 2 of 2 by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org. For part 1 click here.

We are commanded to remember our stay and exodus from Egypt, as well as Amalek. What are the key lessons learned from this remembering? Part 1 of 2 by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org. For part 2 click here.

How can we be commanded to feel an emotion – to love God? The more we strive to know Him, the more we will come to love Him. Elul Thoughts: Part III – Third in a series on thoughts for the month of Elul by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org. For part […]

During Elul we try to search for God, to align our hearts and mind with Him, to find Him in everything around us, and re-engage God. Preparing to approach God – to be in a place where we can approach God without fear and with joy. Second in a series on thoughts for the month […]

Answer me, my God – Help me! I need you God, and I need you NOW! Sitting in darkness, looking for light. First in a series on thoughts for the month of Elul by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org. For part 2 click here For part 3 click here

How do you heal the breach in your relationship with God and see past your biases to approach Him? Healing starts with illness. You need to muster the will to overcome your dejection and believe salvation is right around the corner. Spiritual Healing: Part II – Second in a series on spiritual healing by Rochi […]

We are not infallible, but if we can destroy it, we can fix it. You are the master of your soul – first in a series on spiritual healing by Rochi Lerner, host of Torah Sessions on OURadio.org. For part 2 click here

Why do we celebrate Chanukah as a miracle done on our behalf? Wasn’t Hashem simply standing up for Himself from Hellenists who were determined to destroy Him and Judaism?