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Classes, lessons, and thoughts from Rabbi Motzen.
Classes
Yeshaya Class
Text-based, interactive, in-depth exploration of the books of Tanach using both classical sources as well as modern commentaries. For beginners to advanced. Currently studying the Book of Yeshaya (Isaiah).
Every Shabbos afternoon. See shul bulletin for times.
Parsha Class
Weekly parsha class, exploring the major themes of every Parsha and its relevance to our daily living.
Thursday’s 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 [email protected]
Thursday’s at 8:30 PM
Women's Halacha Class
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 Starting on October 17, 2021
Sermons
We Are ONE Rosh Hashana Day One
I’d like to begin with a little poll: Chocolate or vanilla? Which taste do you like better? Music from the 80’s, 90’s, or the past two decades? Spicy food or sweet food? Modern art or renaissance art? Thank you to all those who participated. I wasn’t keeping track of...
I Have a Dream Parshas Nitzavim/ Erev Rosh Hashana
Every once in a while, quite often actually, I am asked what my vision for the shul is. “What’s your dream, Rabbi, for Ner Tamid?” Really these questions are a cover for very particular question. Though people use broad words like vision, or dream, they’re really just...
Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky and the Central Role of Love Parshas Eikev
What do Jackie Mason’s death, an Aufruf, and Parshas Eikev have to do with one another? This is not a riddle; it’s what keeps rabbis like me up at night. The answer, my friends, is Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky. Remember him? Hyman Krustofsky is the father of a fictional...
Podcast
Halacha
Laws of Erev Tisha B’av that falls out on Shabbos
This year, Erev Tisha B’av falls out on Shabbos. There are a number of unique laws: There are differing opinions about learning Torah after midday. Ideally one should study sections that relate to the laws of Tisha B'av or the destruction of the Bais HaMikdash....
Laws of the Three Weeks and the Nine Days of Mourning
The Three Weeks of Mourning begin Saturday evening, June 27h. It is a time of mournful reflection for the destroyed Bais HaMikdash and subsequent tragedies. In order to instill within ourselves a sense of loss, our Sages instituted numerous restrictions to create a...
When Erev Pesach falls out on Shabbos
A digest of the unique laws when Erev Pesach falls out on Shabbos: The fast of the firstborn takes place on Thursday, March 25th. In Ner Tamid, the siyum will take place at approximately 7:20 AM and will be streamed on Zoom. Bedikas Chameitz takes place on...
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