Rabbeinu Yona: “lifnei Hashem titharu” is a distinct mitzva, on Yom Kippur one has to…
Podcast: Divrei Hashkafa by Rav Mayer Twersky
Malchiyos, Din, and Selflessness
Rosh Hashana’s kedushas hayom is malchiyos, and its also yom hadin. Mashgiach of Staten Island:…
Shaarei Teshuva #2: Teshuva on Chilul Hashem. Kiddush Hashem, Emmes.
Kiddush Hashem as a refuah for chilul Hashem. The siyata dishmaya needed for kiddush Hashem.…
Teshuva on Middos vs. Maaseh
Aseres yemei Teshuva is a time to DO teshuva. Elul is a time to LIVE…
Teshuva & Viduy on D’Rabanans
Why doesn’t Rambam mention chiyuv teshuva on a d’rabanan? Derashos haRan – because for every…
Yaaseh teshuva v’yashuv mecheito
“Yaaseh teshuva v’yashuv mecheito” what are thesetwothings? Cheit often results from one’s center of gravity…
Elul: Ahava & Yirah
The presence, opportunity, and balance of ahava & yirah in Elul.