R' Tatz Special Episode!

This episode is sponsored by Aaron Zelikovich in honor of rabbi Akiva Tatz.

Rabbi Akiva Tatz explains why Rosh Hashanah, though a day of judgment and yearly “recreation,” is not focused on teshuva; instead, it centers on declaring Hashem as King. Teshuva is saved for Yom Kippur, while Rosh Hashanah is about returning to the root and resetting life’s agenda—being needed to willingly accept and express God’s kingship.

Rabbi Kenny - Episode 3

Rabbi Zev - Teshuvah Roots Episode 3.

The shofar is a spiritual alarm clock, calling us to wake up, reflect, and do teshuva. The yetzer hara keeps us distracted so we don’t stop and think. The challenge is keeping that Rosh Hashanah inspiration alive all year. The mezuzah can serve as a daily reminder to reconnect with Hashem, while consistent Torah learning helps turn inspiration into lasting change.

Reb Arye - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Prayer Shiur 3

The three main sections of Rosh Hashanah Mussaf: Malchiyot — accepting Hashem as our King; Zichronot — asking Hashem to remember the merits of the Jewish people, especially the Akedah; and Shofrot — remembering the shofar of Har Sinai and looking forward to the shofar of Mashiach. He closes with a blessing for answered prayers and a Shana Tova.

Rabbi Lynn - Today in Jewish History Episode 3.

Rabbi Lynn shares highlights from Elul 21 in Jewish history and connects them to Rosh Hashanah. He discusses the first Jewish community in New Amsterdam, the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls in the time of Nehemiah, and why Rosh Hashanah is called the “birthday of the world.” Although creation began earlier, Rosh Hashanah marks the creation of humanity—and our unique ability to choose and find God even when He feels hidden.

Rabbi Ribner - Teshuvah from the Talmud Episode 3.

The Aruch LaNer’s striking insight into why a Rosh Hashanah that falls on Shabbos can become a year of extraordinary blessing, or extraordinary danger.

Rabbi Blachman - Weekly torah Portion Episode 2

Rabbi Kenny - Getting in the High Holiday Mindset Episode 2.

Rosh Hashanah is a powerful day that requires preparation. Rabbi Dessler teaches that Jewish holidays are not just reminders of the past—the spiritual energy of the original event returns each year.

On the first Rosh Hashanah, Hashem created man and blew a soul into him. When we blow the shofar, we ask Hashem to renew us and give us the opportunity to become better in the new year.

This week is sponsored by Remy fields in honor of a Refuah shlema for Naomi Ruth.

Rabbi Zev - Teshuvah Roots Episode 2.

Rabbi Lynn - Today in Jewish History Episode 2.

Rabbi Lynn discusses the meaning of Chai Elul, the birthdays of the Baal Shem Tov and Baal HaTanya, and the yahrtzeit of the Maharal of Prague. He also reflects on the famous Golem story and connects it to Rosh Hashanah: we shouldn’t live on “autopilot,” but should work to live with greater purpose and holiness.

This week is sponsored by Remy fields in honor of a Refuah shlema for Naomi Ruth.