Avodah for the High Holidays
The Yomin Noraim instill a sense of hesitancy, awe, and fear in the heart of a yid. The other holidays seem easy in comparison, at least from my perspective.
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Master of Time
In parsha Nitzavim, we come across a theme of teshuvah to prepare us for Rosh Hoshanah and Yom Kippur. In fact, Nitzavim always precedes Rosh Hoshanah, so it seems quite timely that Ribono Shel Olam would give us this lesson.
Read More »Master of TimeSelichos
Selichos are here and Elul is soon coming to an end. Let’s cop a ride and get ourselves ready for Rosh Hashanah.
Don’t be “Casual”
When it comes to hashkafa, we need a reality check: the only life worth living is one living for HaShem. That’s accomplished via Torah study, performance of mitzvos, and trusting in HaShem. From there we have to recognize the supreme holiness of our Creator, HaKadosh Baruch Hu, and treat Him according to that position.
Read More »Don’t be “Casual”Pursuing Mitzvos, Geulah, and Selichos
In this week’s parsha we are given the mitzvos of bikkurim and maaser. It’s a very fascinating concept to receive these mitzvos just days away from Rosh Hashanah.
Read More »Pursuing Mitzvos, Geulah, and SelichosBelief in the Creator
How can we accomplish growing close to HaShem? How do we actualize the purpose of our existence? It begins with a simple foundation: belief in the Creator.