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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.

Rabbi Ribner - Teshuvah from the Talmud Episode 2.

On Pesach, we remove chametz, symbolizing leaving behind the yetzer hara and a lower way of life. On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are already living a life of Torah, but we need to clean and repair what has become stained through our mistakes.

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

Rabbi Blachman - Weekly torah Portion Episode 1.

Rabbi Blachman discusses Parashat Ki Tavo and its blessings and curses. He explains that serving Hashem isn’t just about doing the right things, but doing them with joy and a desire for closeness. He connects this to teshuva, showing how returning to Hashem out of love can transform our mistakes into opportunities for growth.

Rabbi Kenny - Getting in the High Holiday Mindset Episode 1.

Rabbi Kenny explains how to prepare for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur by focusing on Avinu Malkeinu. He shares the Talmudic story of Rabbi Akiva using this prayer during a drought and explains why we repeat the words so many times. The repetition helps us truly feel its message: Hashem is both our loving Father and our King, a mindset to carry throughout the year.

Rabbi Zev - Teshuvah Roots Episode 1.

Reb Arye - Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Prayer Shiur 1

The shofar helps us focus on Rosh Hashanah as the day we recognize Hashem as King and are judged for the coming year. He encourages us to pray not only for our physical needs, but also for spiritual growth and greater Torah understanding. Rav Saadia Gaon explains that the shofar also reminds us of teshuva, Matan Torah, the Akedah, the Beis Hamikdash, judgment, Mashiach, and techiyas hameisim.

Rabbi Lynn - Today in Jewish History Episode 1.

Elul is a special month of teshuva and closeness to Hashem, expressed by “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li” — “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine.”

The shiur also discusses two miracles that happened on Elul 11 and introduces the Ruzhin Hasidic dynasty. The Ruzhiner Rebbe taught that serving Hashem should combine dignity on the outside with deep humility on the inside. This connects to Rosh Hashanah, when our main focus is accepting Hashem as King.