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 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.
We discuss if a renewed sense of simcha even if it’s just perceived is sufficient to warrant a Bracha. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix, Arizona.
We discuss a lesson to be gleaned from the candles and what holds a marriage together. This class was given on Chanukah 5785 at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix.
We discuss how Jezabel was a conflicted person who had a dichotomous set of acts that caused her both merit and demise. We explain how both of those approaches are the catalysts for the destruction and building of the Beis Hamikdash. This class
We discuss the Rambam and Nefesh HaChaim’s perspectives on Yaakov’s Ladder and the purpose of Mitzvos. We also mention that we should look to our parents as examples. This Drasha was given at the Yeshiva of Waterbury in תשפ״ה
We read the Guide to the Perplexed in volume 1 chapter 15 where he explains what the Torah mean by the description that Hashem is standing on top of the ladder. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation on 12/4/24.
Rivka questioned why she is having children if they are going to be evil when she’s isn’t commanded in the mitzvah of propagation. Rabbi Kalish asks why we daven that the evil should be cut off according to the position of the Rabbeinu Chananel
We discuss how the foundations of religion are contingent on treating people with kindness and respect. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 11/20/24.
We discuss the corporeal images and descriptions that are used in reference to Hashem specify sitting and standing. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 11/12/24.
We relate one thought about how to come away from Yom Kippur with a concrete commitment; doing one mitzvah with proper intention. This class was given at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 10/9/24 .
We discuss how relatives are spiritually connected to each other. This vort was given at my niece’s Sheva Brachos in Baltimore at the Hilton Garden Inn Owings Mills.
We discuss why it’s important to mourn individual tragedies on Tisha B’Av. It is to make a connection with what we have lost. Once we make that connection we can begin the healing process. This was said at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoeni
We discuss how we sing some of the Kinnos. The reason for is that even though life can be difficult at times we still don’t give up. This was said at the Ohr HaTorah Congregation of Phoenix on 8/13/24.
We discuss the special nature of Eretz Yisroel and what we are missing on Tisha B’Av. This class was given at the Phoenix Community Kollel for the Rabbi’s Thursday Night Parsha Shiur.
This a rendition of a speech at Shalosh Seudos at the Ahavas Torah Congregation of Scottsdale on Parshas Pinchas 5784. We discuss how the most qualified person to perform a task is the one who is the most in tune with the reality at hand.