Lifnei Hashem Titharu

Rabbeinu Yona: “lifnei Hashem titharu” is a distinct mitzva, on Yom Kippur one has to…

Malchiyos, Din, and Selflessness

Rosh Hashana’s kedushas hayom is malchiyos, and its also yom hadin. Mashgiach of Staten Island:…

Teshuva on Middos vs. Maaseh

Aseres yemei Teshuva is a time to DO teshuva. Elul is a time to LIVE…

Elul: Ahava & Yirah

The presence, opportunity, and balance of ahava & yirah in Elul.

Pesach, Connection Between Middos and Emunos V’de’os

Shabbos associated with both brias ha’olam and yetzias Mitzrayim. Ramban explains they’re related – the…

Purim: The Power of Tefillah

Megillah, according to the Rambam, was designed as Hallel, and to emphasize that Hashem listens…

Elul’s Independent Opportunity

End of any unit of time lends itself to teshuva – end of day, week,…

Pre-Selichos 5782

Kinnos, 2022

Balance, Shavuos

Toras Hashem temima – demands living a balanced life (see Rambam.) Even when we have…