Rabbi Alon Anava – Shares about the recent Israeli elections and how it relates to the prohibition of not talking is the synagogue and the good and bad that results from observing and not observing this.
Rabbi Dovid Orlofsky – Shares about the connection between last week’s parasha (Noach) and this week’s parasha (Lech Lecha) in terms of the numbers 7 and 8 respectively and wedged in between right at the beginning of the parasha is Avraham Avinu being 75 years old – the halfway point of those two thematic numbers.
Rabbi Breitowitz – Shares in Q&A about the Jewish people’s choseness. The Torah describes the Jews as a kingdom of Kohanim. Judaism can be thought of as the Kohanim of the Noahides the only true World religion. Just like Kohanim represent the Jews in the Temple, we the Jews as Kohanim represent the rest of the World (the Noahides). Interesting way to look at it.
Rabbi Breitowitz – Shares about the new Hebrew month of Mar Cheshvon and how it is known as a down step from the previous Hebrew month of Tishrei that was filled with Jewish holidays to one with none. How can we take the strength we gathered in Tishrei and use it in Mar Cheshvon – the video has some suggestions.
Chaim Ben David – Shares a Torah perspective on AI and how this can support not only AI being a better car driver but to also be a better judge in a court case. Listen to his supportive evidence on how this all my play out in the near future.
Rebbetzin Rochel Silber – Although Yom Kippur is now passed – this is a good video to save for next year explaining how our Jewish history of Yitzchak Avinu and Rivka Imenu parallels Yom Kippur. This emphasizes that the Torah is not a history book – but a blueprint for life itself.
Rabbi David Aaron – (And the Rav’s family) share about the Rav’s granddaughter who was recently killed in a car accident. They are now re-inventing Isralight (Or Zion Center) in Jerusalem’s Old City. On a personal note, Rabbi Aaron is my spiritual Rebbe who is largely responsible for my path to rediscovering my Jewish roots. And I am not alone, there are literally thousands more who could say the same. Rabbi Aaron personal contribution and friendship to me and my family and the Jewish people at large is immeasurable and is helping bring the geula (redemption) – may it happen speedily in our time, Amain!
Please consider making a donation to rebuilding Isralight (Or Zion Center) what has given so much to the Jewish people and will continue to give B’H: https://causematch.com/Nechalya-en/608516
Rabbi Eli Stefansky – Shares for before the New Year (Rosh Hashanah) to take on a new stricture of not speaking during the Kaddish which he timed at 30 seconds. Can we stay quiet for 30 seconds? Simple, not easy.
Rabbi Eli Stefansky – Shares about today’s daf yomi daf (131) about the concepts of terumah and maaser – the percentages one must give of his produce (or earnings) to the Kohanim, Leviim, and the poor. There are very helpful illustrations and videos explaining these concepts. If you are interested in learning the daily daf (Daf Yomi) – R’ Stefansky makes it easier for both beginners and experts alike. A good segula to take in for the new Jewish New Year.