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
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...
Israel, the Spectacular, Israel, the Normal
The other day, Miri, my four-year-old, got on the phone with my mother, her grandmother. “How is Israel?” my mother asked. “Great!” my daughter replied. My mother followed up with the classic question, “What was your favorite part?” I started listening. Would she say...
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...
Podcast
Halacha
Halacha: When Tisha B’av Falls out on Motzei Shabbos
This year, 2022, Tisha B’av is observed on Motzei 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...
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...
Laws of Purim 2022
Although one should not have a meal before hearing the Megillah, one is permitted to eat items that are not considered meal-type items. One should therefore not eat bread or items made from the five grains which one would say Mezonos on. All other foods may be eaten...