Teshuva: Averting The Decree
This year we approach the New Year with more fear and trembling than for a very long time. This summer, in Gaza, we saw Israel, at double risk of Hamas missiles...
A Review of Hilchot Yom Tov
The following is meant as a convenient review of Halachos pertaining to Yom Tov. The Piskei Din for the most part are based purely on the Sugyos, Shulchan Aruch and Rama,...
Drasha for the Eighth Day of Pesach: Yizkor
Before we say Yizkor, I want to share a thought with you that I read in the journal, “Dos Yiddische Vort”. It was an article by Rabbi Moshe Sherer, the head...
Yom Kippur: Breaking of the Vessels
How do we make Yom Kippur have a lasting effect on our lives beyond the day of Yom Kippur? What do we need to do to prepare for and approach Yom Kippur...
Yom Kippur
Delivered in Spanish.
Haftorahman: Yom Kippur Morning
The Haftarah for Shacharit on Yom Kippur deals with the proper way to do Teshuva (repentance). Isaiah criticizes people who merely go through the motions – it’s not just about fasting. Haftorahman...
Haftorahman: Yom Kippur Afternoon – The Book of Jonah
The book of Yonah (Jonah) which we read at Mincha on Yom Kippur shows us that not only can’t we run from Hashem, but also that if you truly repent, even...
Tzedakah’s Role in the Teshuvah Process
Among the characteristics of repentance is for the repentant individual to constantly call out before Hashem tearfully and with petitions. One should give charity according to one’s capacity. One should distance...
Rav Soloveitchik: Yom Kippur Philosophy – Part 2
Rav Soloveitchik discusses the dual nature of the powerful day of Yom Kippur: trepidation on one hand and joy on the other hand. Yom Kippur is a day of reconciliation with God...
Rav Soloveitchik : Yom Kippur Philosophy – Part 1
Rav Soloveitchik discusses the dual nature of the powerful day of Yom Kippur: trepidation on one hand and joy on the other hand. Yom Kippur is a day of reconciliation with God...
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