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
Rabbi Landau Lounge Dedication
There is an excavation site a few minute walk from the old city of Jerusalem, known as Ir David, the city of David. It’s viewed as one of the most important archeological digs in a country filled with important archeological digs. Next time you’re in Israel, it’s...
The Disabled Kohein and Dealing with Life’s Challenges – Parshas Emor
Ner Tamid is a mysterious place. There are a whole bunch of things that no one has good answers to. For example, why is it, that despite our shul being in the least public place in Baltimore has a door code that to use one needs to have a PhD in Jewish numerology? Or...
Jewish Power: What we can Learn from the Church’s Mistakes
My children tell me I talk about Christianity too often. They tell me that it’s weird for a rabbi to say Jesus from the pulpit as often as I do. They’re probably right. But, in my defense, for the past 1500 years so much of our history has been directly influenced by...
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...