My speech at the Phoenix Community Kollel 25th Anniversary celebration. We discuss how Torah learning has a metaphysical power to transform not only on a cosmic but also on a communal level. These remarks were delivered at the PJCC (Phoenix Jewish Community Center) on 5/25/25.

We discuss how Hashem orchestrates not only the salvation but also the tribulation. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 5/15/25.

We discuss why the Jewish People have suffered so much through history. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 4/2/25.

We discuss the meaning of Moshe’s and Esther’s name. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 3/12/25.

We discuss which reading of the Megilla is more important. Day or night? This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 2/26/25.

We read the Maharal in the Netzach Yisrael Chapter 11 about the status of children of the Jewish People. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 2/19/25.

We discuss two things. The purpose of the Decalogue and a question regarding the laws of Shabbos. This leads to an explanation of what it means to sanctify God’s name. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 2/12/25.

We discuss Miriam’s accusation of Amram’s actions and the renewal of redemption. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 1/29/25.

We discuss current issue of the Israeli Government paying a heavy price for a few hostages. What would the Halacha say about it? What are the issues? This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 1/22/25.

We discuss a few medical ethics issues regarding complications in pregnancies. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 1/15/25.