How we can each do genuine teshuva by recognizing our own potential and truly opening our hearts, even in small ways. Rabbi Liff shares insights from Reb Leib Kellerman about moving beyond despair and the real work of teshuva during these days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Originally produced by JFoundations.

As we approach Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Liff explores how we stand before the Almighty through our connection to truth and our responsibility to one another as one people. The parsha teaches us about the covenant that binds all of Klal Yisrael together across generations. Originally produced by JFoundations.

How the parsha teaches us to direct our struggles outward against true enemies rather than inward against fellow Jews. Rabbi Liff shares a story about a daughter's reaction to the shofar sound and reflects on hearing the shofar blown in Reb Avram Orbach's shul in Tveriah. Originally produced by JFoundations.

As we enter the season of judgment, Rabbi Liff discusses how internal dissension weakens us, and how achdus among all Jews—regardless of hashkafa—is our greatest defense. He reflects on the ongoing suffering of our people and the power of brotherhood to bring redemption. Originally produced by JFoundations.

As we enter the month of Elul, a time of mercy and return, we reflect on how to truly see things as they are. Rabbi Liff shares memories of Rav Beryl Weinzatzel, a bridge between European and American Jewry, and how he embodied the ability to perceive the deeper meaning in our lives and history. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on his time at the beach in Netanya during Bein Hazmanim and shares a memorable encounter with Reb Chaim Kanievsky from decades ago, using these experiences to explore what makes Eretz Yisrael special and how the Gedolim related to the land. Originally produced by JFoundations.

Rabbi Liff reflects on where we stand between Tisha B'Av and Tu B'Av, considering the ongoing war, the spiritual battles facing our people, and the importance of both Torah learning and physical protection. He shares a personal story about his grandson's bar mitzvah and his family's connection to Eretz Yisrael across generations. Originally produced by JFoundations.

As we approach Tisha B'Av during the nine days, Rabbi Liff explores how Sefer Devarim connects to the destruction of the Beis HaMikdash and discusses the proper way to give mussar—through positive reinforcement of our greatness rather than dwelling on guilt, drawing on teachings from Rav Sternbuch and a recent visit from Rav Basha Weiss. Originally produced by JFoundations.

As we enter Menachem Av, Rabbi Liff reflects on comfort for those grieving and the power of learning Mishnayis for the departed. He shares the teaching of Rabbi Feldman that Mishnayis is the neshama of Torah, and discusses how our spiritual strength through learning protects us more than physical strength alone. Originally produced by JFoundations.

We learn from Pinchas that true zealousy requires careful reflection beforehand and pure intentions, not personal grievance. Rabbi Liff shares teachings on this theme from the Chafetz Chaim and Rav Amram Bloi, and reflects on these lessons during the Three Weeks and the ongoing situation in Eretz Yisrael. Originally produced by JFoundations.