Learning Center
Classes
Amud Yomi (Daily)
Sundays at 7:25 AM
Monday – Friday at 6:20 AM
Shabbos: 25 minutes before Mincha
Rav Soloveitchik on the Parsha
Shabbos morning at 8:45 AM
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.
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.
Thursdays 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
The Charedi Draft Revisited Parshas Vayera
In the early 13th century, a fire erupted in the Jewish world. Not a literal fire, but a controversy that led to name-calling, attempted excommunications, and the banning of books. The debate revolved around the philosophical bend of the Rambam, Maimonides. Eventually...
An Open Letter to Jewish Mamdani Supporters Parshas Lech Lecha
On November 4th, New Yorkers will be going to the ballot box, voting for their next mayor. As I’m sure you all know, this is not your regular election. A few days ago, a letter was circulated, it was signed by over 1000 rabbis from all over the country who strongly...
Marriage, the Countercultural Way to Rebuild the World Parshas Noach
Thank you to the entire congregation for all your care and concern this past week; it is deeply appreciated. Many of you have asked me to share reflections on Rabbi Hauer’s life, which I hope to do, but not today. One of the most profound lessons the community learned...
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...