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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

We Are Not There… Yet

The timing of the hostage release is a gift from G-d. Not only the fact that this war is wrapping up on its two-year anniversary, but the fact that we are already saying Hallel this week is nothing short of historic poetry. “Eim habanim s’meicha, the mother of the...

Entering this Liminal Space Sukkos

A liminal state – a transitional phase of ambiguity, uncertainty, and transformation. No better term to capture our current experience. Time froze on October 7th, we never really moved on, and now, that excruciatingly long day is entering into Bein Hashmashos, the...

The Other You Yizkor Yom Kippur

His was the ultimate redemption story. The destitute shepherd who became the wealthy leader, the man who said of himself that he would venomously bite a Torah scholar if he saw one who became the greatest Torah scholar to have ever lived, the loner who is the central...

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...

Videos

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