Featured Shiurim

Delivered at the Communal Atzeres Tefillah for the situation in Israel in Young Israel Shomrei Emunah of Greater Washington. The full event can be viewed here.

Delivered as part of an OU – Update and Chizuk broadcast on October 9, 2023. The full program is available to watch here.

The podcast discusses the lack of appreciation faced by teachers and parents, the role of kikakavim in navigation, the importance of light in navigation, the concept of Dovid symbolizing the future melah-mashir, building a person through layers and guidance, navigating by points of light, and the impact of early childhood experiences on development.

Delivered on 9/21/23 to Ohr HaTorah, Dallas, TX

Part of the weekly Sfas Emes series

Topics discussed in this podcast include bringing students into the world of holiness, teaching students to become great Oved Hashem, inspiring girls, addressing issues of 'Toavah', talking to students about their shortcomings, teaching students to be accepting of others, when a student is a child of a friend, and understanding Emunah & Bitachon.

Topics discussed in this podcast include entertainment and relaxation, protesting the Light Rail, building a relationship with Hashem, giving honor to someone who runs away from it, feelings about someone who is off the derech, the difficulty of inyonei kedusha, letting loose, the concept that hurt people hurt people, bechira, readiness for marriage, voting for Eretz HaKodesh, choosing a shitah, the importance of mesorah in Torah SheBichsav, taking government money for schools that don't teach secular studies, being bound by kabbalas HaTorah, dressing appropriately, making an effort, addressing those who rebel, using Torah to combat addiction, Internet takanos, addressing sinas chinam, taking mental stimulants, and the mashgiach sharing his memories.

Topics covered include incorporating Torah into life, teaching students about controversy, future of American Jewry, biggest challenge for high school students, feelings for Elul, when learning is too easy and cheap, challenging students without scaring them, when to leave Kollel, teaching middos, standing before Hashem, and inspiring students to learn how to learn.

Explore the concern and awareness surrounding disagreements within the community, and the lack of unified voice among older teachers. Differing viewpoints on creating men and balancing Emes and shul. The importance of truth and harmony, and the need for compromise and respect. Respecting and understanding diverse perspectives and maintaining honesty. Exploring animated debate and respectful learning in Judaism.