Shushan Purim Katan
The message of Shushan Purim is that we aim not just to survive, but also to move the world forward for tomorrow. This is the deeper message behind Esther’s request for a...
Understanding the Metaphysics of Haman’s Male Chauvinism
Chazal say: Were not for Haman & Achashverosh sending out the letter that each man should rule in his own home the Jews wouldn’t have survived.
Rav Soloveitchik: Megillat Rut – Part 2
In Megillat Ruth which we read on Shavuot we are introduced to 2 halachic concepts: kinyan chalipin and geulah (redeeming a relative’s field). Delivered in 1969. For part 1 click here.
Rav Soloveitchik: Megillat Rut – Part 1
In Megillat Ruth which we read on Shavuot we are introduced to 2 halachic concepts: kinyan chalipin and geulah (redeeming a relative’s field). Delivered in 1969. For part 2 click here.
Rav Soloveitchik: Shofar – Part 3
Rav Soloveitchik discusses the mitzvah of tekiat shofar on Rosh Hashanah in this shiur delivered at the Boston Yarchei Kallah, August 27th, 1980. For part 1 click here. For part 2 click...
Rav Soloveitchik: Shofar – Part 2
Rav Soloveitchik discusses the mitzvah of tekiat shofar on Rosh Hashanah in this shiur delivered at the Boston Yarchei Kallah, August 27th, 1980. For part 1 click here. For part 3 click...
Rav Soloveitchik: Shofar – Part 1
Rav Soloveitchik discusses the mitzvah of tekiat shofar on Rosh Hashanah in this shiur delivered at the Boston Yarchei Kallah, August 27th, 1980. For part 2 click here. For part 3 click...
Rav Soloveitchik: Pre-Selichot Shiur 1968 – Part 2
The essence of Rosh Hashanah is the 3 themes we recite in Mussaf – malchuyot, zichronot, & shofarot. Rav Soloveitchik discusses the structure of Mussaf. Delivered in Boston, September 14th, 1968....
Rav Soloveitchik: Pre-Selichot Shiur 1968 – Part 1
The essence of Rosh Hashanah is the 3 themes we recite in Mussaf – malchuyot, zichronot, & shofarot. Rav Soloveitchik discusses the structure of Mussaf. Delivered in Boston, September 14th, 1968....
Rav Soloveitchik: Rosh Hashana Philosophy – Part 2
L’David Mizmor. Malchuyot, zichronot, and shofarot in mussaf don’t only express the essence of Rosh Hashanah but the essence and philosophy of Judaism itself. Delivered September 15th, 1970. For part 1 click here....
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