Learning Center
Classes
Rav Kook on the Parsha
Text-based, interactive, in-depth exploration of Eyn Ayah, Rav Kook’s magnum opus, as it relates to the weekly parsha.
Every Shabbos afternoon. See shul bulletin for times.
Parsha Class
In-depth, text-based, and relevant exploration of the weekly parsha.
Thursdays at 11:00 AM in the Chapel.
Semichas Chaver Program
In-depth study of pertinent Halachos, with tests, and certification upon completion. For men. Registration is required. Please contact Rabbi Motzen at yisrael.motzen@gmail.com.
Thursday’s at 8:30 PM
Women's Halacha Class
Currently learning about the Kosher Kitchen.
An in-depth source-based Halacha class for women.
From the Talmud through the Shulchan Aruch through the modern authorities.
Sundays at 8:30 AM
Sermons
In Defense of Yeshiva University Parshas Pekudei
This past Thursday night, a rabbi friend of mine texted me, “Watcha got?” This is what rabbis do when they need an inspiring story, a new angle, or just to get those drasha-juices flowing. I replied that I am thinking of talking about YU. I was referring to the news...
Start Here: How to Properly Prepare for Pesach
Have you started planning for Pesach yet? Are you cleaning? Cooking? Making a menu? Pulling your hair out? If we were living in ancient Egypt at the time of Yetzias Mitzrayim, the Exodus, we would be chilling right now. Really. We weren’t working for the Egyptians –...
The Fight Against Amaleik: No More Metaphors
As many of you know I spent the past week in Israel participating in Voice of the People, an initiative by President Herzog to tackle the biggest issues facing the Jewish People. My team was tasked with combatting antisemitism. At one point in our discussions I shared...
Podcast
Halacha
Pesach Resources from OU/ Star-K/ CRC
Orthodox Union Pesach Guide: OU-PassoverGuide2025 Star-K Pesach Guide: Lots of great articles and abridged Passover Guide https://www.star-k.org/passover How to use product guide STAR-K | STAR-D | STAR-S Product Guide star-k-prod-guide 5785/2025 STAR-K Pesach Guide...
Laws of Pesach
Pesach is less than thirty days away! Are you ready? It is not only forbidden to eat chameitz, there is also an obligation to get rid of all chameitz that is in one’s possession. Biblically, one can relinquish ownership of chameitz that is in one’s possession and that...
Laws of Purim 2025
Yes, Purim falls out on Friday. But no, that does not mean it has to be more stressful. We'll review the pertinent Halachos below, but before we do so, there are some other Purim-related mitzvos that need to be discussed: Parshas Zachor One should make an extra effort...