All the classes, shiurim and goings-on at TBDJ
Maharal and rav Hirsch on teh consecration of the Leviim
There are two types of service, the kind we like and the kind we don't.
Ideal vs. reality, Torah was given in the desert specifically, and the "army" of Jewish service
A Shabbos of the Land to remind us who is in charge and a fascinating approach to Socialism and Capitalism
Rav Hirsch's take on living a life of Holiness, channeling, but not killing off, tendencies and drives we have, and the training ground parenting presents
kashering and cleaning - what needs and doesn't need to be done
Megillah, shaloch manos, matanos l'evyonim, and a seudah
A study of the Tree of Garden of Eden and how it relates to (Ha)Man's greatest Challange
Both must be provided by the people
Sometimes no, sometimes yes, and sometimes it depends.
Metal and wood; what they mean and how they function together
Elevating ourselves and the relationship between Oral and Written Laws
Comments from Rav Hirsch on the beginning of the Parsha
Why do people eat fish Friday night and what do we need to do to keep it separate from meat?
Rav Hirsch's comments on two "detours" the Jews take on their way out of Mitzrayim
Rav Hirsch on "Celebrating Hashem"
The two qualities, both accessible to us all, that will get us there. (Taanit 22a)
Rav Hirsch on Yosef's balancing act of Divine Providence on one hand, while using his Brother's free-willed mistaken decisions on the other. Plus the reasons why we needed to be in Mitzrayim to become a nation ad how that impacted later centuries of Jewish History
Understanding the factors behind his improbable and devastating rise to power
Shabbos Chanukah - The Brothers don't recognize Yosef, and the kohanim search for oil
Remembering the Miracle of the War by lighting candles
Adding a candle each night
The Sages placed a strong emphasis on the Jewish Home on Chanukah. Why?
2 minute daily Chanukah messages
A brief recap of the Drasha
The Avos and their families were not perfect; they have given us much to learn from.
Can i put them in water? Are they Muktzeh?
As Europe was a disaster, the US takes its place as the largest and most powerful Jewish community
Highlighting the role of Rav Kook in the development of the Land
Halacha shiur
Rav Hirsch's insights into this eternal struggle an dhow it will finally end
Leah has both an interesting introduction and change in how she names her children
What do Rabbi Akiva and Rabban Yochanan ben Zachai have in common?
Thoughts from Rav Hirsch on setting up Jewish Home
The decade of the 20s was a major transition in the Land of Palestine
a short a halacha shiur
It's the present vs the past, and the Braves have what to teach us about Yaakov and Eisav
Just smile!
Rav Hrsch's bold insights on the cause of Eisav's path in life. To educate a young Eisav as if he were a Yakov will lead to disaster
A short halacha series
A series from the end of the First World War to the Founding of the State of Israel
A recap of the Drasha; based on a talk from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on the occasion of his first yahrtzeit
We look different, we sound different, and we also think differently. And that is a gift!
short halacha shiur
A parsha shiur based on the writings of Rav Shimshon Rafael Hirsch
A short talk delivered to high school students on the occasion of Rabbi Sacks's first yahrtzeit.
A recap of the Shabbos drasha
One person often bears the brunt of another person getting us angry
a short hlacha series
Short halacha series
Parsha shiur based on the writings of Rav Shimshon Rafael Hirsch