Yohrzeit Shiur for Rav Yitzchok Asher Twersky

Approach to Miztzvos Aseh, Lo Sa’aseh. Lifnim Mishuras Hadin.

- Why reward for miztvos aseh isn't specified. - Severity of being dismissive of mitzvos.…

Issur Melacha & Teshuva. Sukkos Mamash.

- "Ach be'asor": how fasting and issue melacha each contribute to teshuva - "ki baSukkos…

Degrees of Teshuva

- "Ach be'asor lachodesh" - according to the chachomim, the mi'ut indicates that it is…

Divrei Chachomim. Schar for Mitzvas Aseh.

Shaarei Teshuva, Shaar 3:6. - Severity of transgressing divrei chachomim. - Observing dinei d'rabanan a…

Ish Hahaacha: Teshuva Distinct from Kapara

Ish haHalacha - Teshuva is separate and distinct from kapara, and is defined by hafkoas…

Relationship Between Free Will and Teshuva

Achieving the highest form of teshuva, i.e. real change in oneself, happens via exercising the…

Din, Zichron Teruah, and Simcha

- Rav Hutner (Y"K, 29:1-5)" R"H is elevated from being a yom hadin to being…

Zichron Teruah

- explanation of "zichron Teruah" according to Ramban and Rashi - shofar as the vehicle…

Busha. Realtive Severity of Different Types of Aveiros.

- The degree of busha in teshuva, and in both asking and receiving mechila, should…