Rabbi Yitzchak Breitowitz – This !ShortClip! link starts at the end of the Rabbi’s class and explains the value of teshuva (coming back to Hashem) by embracing your past and utilizing those experiences in your life today.
Rabbi Mendel Kessin – Shares some very interesting perspectives on Rosh Hashanah and how we can really take advantage of such a great opportunity we have before us that is happening in just a couple weeks.
Personal Thoughts – I never really heard information like this presented about Rosh Hashanah and it gave me some real interest in learning more. In the recent past Rosh Hashanah always felt more obligation than opportunity. Grateful for the renewed perspective of this audio class.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit this YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIMIqdB5fEBERo-tan6K03A
Rabbi Alon Anava – The Rabbi compares the mercy we get in the month of Elul to the mother’s womb and the birthing benefits this month can give us when we take advantage of it. Also, the power of tzedakah (charity) during this month and it’s affect on this Rosh Hashanah.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0dP4ZdfDvIFQy4sm6yL8Qw
Rabbi Trugman – Shares with us the weekly parashah of Shoftim and the connection to Tshuva in preparation for the new year.
Personal Thoughts – I like the Rabbi’s use of Rabbi Susha’s acronym to help navigate the Tshuva process.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZITUDLHFCoLJEkXAbqJS5w
Rabbi Asher Baruch Wegbreit – The Rabbi shares another interesting perspective on how to approach Elul and the benefits in store for those who can follow this approach.
Personal Thoughts – When I was growing up I always looked at Rosh Hashanah as a one-time event that comes and goes. The Rabbi’s class helps me realize that there is actually preparation for the New Year that leads up to the “main event”. As our Sages say, this World is the hallway to the main ball room (the more I prepare in this World the better the main event).
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his website: https://www.kavanahlmitzvos.com/
Rabbi Alon Anava – The Rabbi shares with us a comprehensive to do list of what we can do daily to make the most of our efforts to do Tshuvah during the month of Elul.
Elul Worksheet can be found here – https://www.atzmut.org/elul/
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Think Good and it Will Be Good
Rabbi David Yisrael Kalmus – In another live class in Eretz Yisroel, Rabbi Kalmus shares with us the ultimate solution to this generations constant battle with depression, sadness, lack of fulfillment, etc. It’s not a direct head-on approach to seek happiness – it’s to get closer to Hashem which will, in turn, result in that which we seek.
Personal Thoughts – Although there was some back and forth discussion with some of the talk’s participants which causes some distraction from the message try to stick with it as the message that is revealed is as profound as it is simple.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXpoH1TewxolChPsAZsuAtAAdAiRMO7Ee
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!Short Clips!
Shulchan Aruch, Din Kesivas HaTefilin 32:64a
Rabbi Avraham Meyer Zajac – Within decribing one of the halachas (laws) of tefillin, the Rabbi shares with us about both letter Shins on the head tefillin and their deeper meanings as it relates to Kabalah and Chassidus – one representing the essence of G-dliness that never changes and one representing the revelation of G-dliness that constantly changes. Deep stuff! Hope you enjoy it.
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Monday Double Feature
Finding Refuge from the Flood Waters of our Life
Rabbi David Yisrael Kalmus – Shares with us the very essence of prayer and the various hints to prayer (including the life of Noah and Moshe).
Personal Thoughts – Our lashon (tongue) is the key to freedom. The flood (problem) of today is atheism (compared to the flood during Noah’s) and the solution is prayer.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXpoH1TewxolChPsAZsuAtAAdAiRMO7Ee
Seasons of the Soul – The connection between the months of Av and Tishrei
Rabbi Trugman – Shares with us the connection between the Jewish month of Av and Tishrei (the Three Weeks and the New Year).
Personal Thoughts – I like the Rabbi’s explanation of the number 9 and all the references throughout during this time of the year. It’s time to bring Rosh Hashanah consciousness into our life right now – it’s not too early.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZITUDLHFCoLJEkXAbqJS5w
Rabbi Trugman – Shares with us a short class on this weeks parasha – the beauty of the promises the Jews can expect living in Eretz Yisrael.
If you are interested in more videos from this Rabbi please visit his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZITUDLHFCoLJEkXAbqJS5w