Erev Shabbos Drush

Why does the Torah go into such copious detail of Avraham's Chesed ? Why Does Hashem send the angel of destruction to Avraham's home ? Why do the angels ask where Sarah is, and then do not speak with her? Hear the majestic answer of the Gerer Rebbe. Two beautiful stories : "If Not Higher" & "A simchas Torah dance in Kew Gardens." Do we believe that no one is as smart as the Jewish people ?

Why does Hashem tell Avraham that He is the Master of the Palace of Plane earth - yet He does not put out the Fire ? Why do we put on our Right shoe first, but tie our Left shoe first ? Hear an incredible Shidduch story that resulted in tying the left shoe first.

FIND OUT WHY THE COMMENTATORS SEEM TO CRITICIZE NOACH'S STATURE, WHEN THERE ARE SO MANY POSITIVE THINGS THE TORAH SAYS ABOUT NOACH ? LUBAVITCH REBBE EXPLAINS HOW THEY ARE REALLY COMPLEMENTING HIM; AND RAV SCHACHTER EXPLAINS HOW WE CAN BECOME EXTRAORDINARY. “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something that I can do.” - Edward Everett Hale AMERICAN AUTHOR

How do we understand the ongoing world crisis and the present focus with the war in Ukraine? Hear the historical Overview of the Ten Days of Teshuva weaving through the times of Bilaam, Naval & Avigayil, Gedalya, and Daniel. Rav Soltoveitchik encourages us to hear the voice of Avigayil. Be inspired by the Ba'al Shem Tov's short message of "It is never too late."

HEAR AN INCREDIBLE PARABLE OF THE DUBNO MAGID, INSPIRING STORIES ABOUT THE BEAUTY OF SABBOS, AND HOW WE CAN EXPLOIT THE BENEFITS OF THIS LAST SHABBOS OF 5782 TO SUCCESSFULLY PREPARE US FOR THE UPCOMING ROSH HASHANA

Before we begin confessing for our sins next week, let us see how this Parsha of Viduy Ma'asros teaches us to confess our positive behaviors, which will be a springboard to effective Viduy throughout the High Holiday season.

Beautiful explanation of the Shem Mishmuel who explains: 1) Why the Ben Sorer Umorer can be forgiven by his parents and not killed; 2) Why a Jew can do Teshuva as opposed to a non-Jew; 3) The value of accepting other people's imperfections. An amazing story with Rabbi Simon Jacobson and a physically challenged student who was reunited with his parents

ALTHOUGH THERE ARE 3 VALID REASONS FOR US TO FEAR THAT WE WILL LOSE OUR BATTLE AGAINST THE YETZER HORA, THE OHR HACHAIM SHOWS HOW WE CAN WIN. DELVE INTO THE POWER OF BITACHON, AND BELIEVE THAT VICTORY IS ACHIEVABLE.

How do we begin Our Avoda for Elul ? Chasam Sofer's brilliant analysis of the attraction of idols that "you did not know." Using John Gottman's approach in strengthening relationships in marriage as it applies to our relationship with hashem.