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The Levush writes that the structure of Selichot is modeled after davening. Ashrei is the Pesukei DeZimra of Selichot. What is the purpose of Selichot? Shiur provided courtesy of Torah Anytime

The Mishna says that on Rosh Hashana, we are judged “kivnei maron.” Why not just say one at a time, without the mashal, especially one that needs explanation? Shiur provided courtesy...

If the month of Elul is all about teshuvah, then how is it different from the Ten Days of Repentance? What is the connection to the second luchot and how are...

You know the meaning of the first letters of “ani l’dodi v’dodi li” but what about the last letters? And why do we call Hashem “Dodi?” Gain many insights into Elul....

The Sefer HaChinuch lists six constant mitzvot including loving and fearing Hashem. What do these mitzvot demand of us? How do we achieve them?

Two halachot pertain to the month of Adar: we increase our joy when Adar begins and it continues into Nisan. If someone has a court case with a gentile he should...

What are teshuva and kapara – are they one and the same or are they different? If they are different then how do they differ & how do we achieve each...

The Rambam says that “complete Teshuva” is achieved when you are in the exact same situations with all the conditions as when you sin but you refrain from sinning, Why is...

According to the Rambam, the actual mitzvah of Teshuva is viduy (confession). Other rishonim, including the Ramban, hold Teshuva itself is a mitzvah. How could it be that according to the Rambam there...

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