Podcasts about shuva

Have you maintained a faithful, straight walk in Torah? Or have you gotten “off the path” a little or a lot? Do you sense a call to return to the path, to Yahweh? As Rabbi Steve Berkson concludes this teaching series, he begins with Joel 2:12, where we see Elohim giving His people instruction on how to return to Him. As Rabbi Berkson points out, Yahweh expects those returning to Him to be serious about repairing the breach in the relationship. • What is tearing your garments? Why does Elohim want a tearing of the heart instead? • What does Elohim do to get your attention so that you return to the path? In Jeremiah 32:37-42, Yahweh says that as much as He brought evil to His people for their turning away from Him, He will bring just as much good to those who return. • When Elohim says, “I shall give them one heart…”, is He just going to hand out new hearts to everybody? • Ephesians chapter 2 talks to us about the opportunity given to us to become what? Moving to Isaiah 1:16-20, Rabbi Berkson points out that with a holistic understanding of Scripture, it's not possible to get the message that Elohim just gives us everything. He also points out that the Scriptures can be used by many to draw erroneous conclusions. • What is a ‘holistic' approach to the Scriptures? • How could someone prove from Scripture that their chicken was the Messiah? • What is evil? How does Yahweh define evil? • When Elohim says, “Come let us reason together…” (Isaiah 1:18), does that mean Yahweh wants your input? In Isaiah chapter 58, Rabbi Steve clarifies that to truly be in covenant with our Creator, two things must work together. • Is this chapter only referring to Yom Kippur? • Doesn't Elohim always respond to fasting and afflicting ourselves? • What are the two things it takes to please Elohim? • How does Rabbi Berkson interpret ‘speaking your own words'? Verse-by-verse and step-by-step, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us on a journey of discovery as we learn how to covenant with our Creator and Father, which, from time to time, requires us to turn around and return (Shuva) to His Word so that we can have a sure entrance into His Kingdom. mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app youtube.com/@mtoi facebook.com/mtoiworldwide instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

Continuing from the last episode, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us from Ezekiel chapter 18 to chapter 33. In the first part of the chapter, Yahweh appoints the prophet Ezekiel as a “watchman” who warns the people of that time about the judgment coming upon them. Yahweh also gives clear instructions for how this appointment should be carried out, with a warning to the prophet of the consequences should he fail to perform his duties. https://mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

Have you maintained a faithful, straight walk in Torah? Or have you gotten “off the path” a little or a lot? Do you sense a call to return to the path, to Yahweh? Taking us to Jeremiah 29:12, Rabbi Steve Berkson points out Yahweh's pattern of behavior toward His people. When He needs to correct covenant behavior, He starts with small, subtle nudges and then uses more severe measures to get our attention. If He determines that we are not listening or responding, we will be turned loose to “play with the pigs” and, hopefully, come to ourselves and return to Him and the Covenant. • What's the first thing one should do when returning to Yahweh? • What is “hedging an apology”? • What does it mean not to seek Yahweh with all your heart? In Isaiah 55:6, two things are mentioned – seeking Yahweh while He can still be found and calling on Him while He is near. • What causes Him not to be near? What separates you from Him and creates distance? • Why do we not fully understand and accept His ways? • What are 3 things that will forever be in the Kingdom of Elohim? From there, Rabbi Berkson takes us to Lamentations chapters 3 and 5, where we see the formula for a prayer of repentance. • Have you ever been contrary to the Covenant out of rebellion? • What does “renew our days as of old” mean? Then we hop back to Jeremiah 6:8-17, where we see that the Torah is much more than just “The Law”; it is for our instruction. Yahweh wants us to be ‘instructed' by Him. • How can our ears be “uncircumcised”? • Why does Yahweh want to see us walk out His instructions? • What is “greedy for gain”? Verse-by-verse and step-by-step, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us on a journey of discovery, learning how to covenant with our Creator and Father, which, from time to time, requires us to turn around and return to His Word so that we can have a sure entrance into His Kingdom. https://mtoi.org The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

This teaching series is based on the tradition of “Shabbat Shuva,” or the “Shabbat of Return,” which falls between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur (the Day of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement). The text for this tradition is Hoshea (Hosea) chapter 14, which begins, “O Yisra'el, return to Yahweh your Elohim…” After having gone through the Spring Feasts – Passover, Unleavened Bread, and Shavuot, which are types and shadows of the Hebrews' exodus from Egypt and journey to Mt. Sinai, have you maintained a faithful, straight walk in Torah? Or have you gotten “off the path” a little or a lot? Do you sense a call to return to the path, to Yahweh? • What is meant by “crookedness”? What does crookedness cause you to do? • Regarding the call to return – return to what? From there, Rabbi Berkson takes us into Leviticus 26 to examine the reasons for returning to the Covenant. In Leviticus chapter 26, the blessings and curses associated with Yahweh's Covenant with His people are listed. • How will you be able to walk in Covenant with the Creator? From Leviticus, we go to Deuteronomy 4:25, where we see that Yahweh has an issue with His people and their idol worship. How can we relate to them today regarding ‘idol worship'? Rabbi Berkson then takes us to Deuteronomy chapter 30 to show us one of Moses' final exhortations to the people as they are about to cross over into the Promised Land. Interestingly, Yahweh, through Moses, told the people that in their future they would stray from the path they were supposed to walk and be taken from the Land by their enemies, but as they were living in a foreign land, their hearts would turn back to Yahweh, and they would return once again to possess and live in their Promised Land. • In this chapter, we see the phrase, “circumcise your heart” – what does that mean? Isn’t that just a “New Testament” concept? What is it doing left of Matthew? And then we are taken to Romans chapter 10, where Rabbi Berkson points out that the apostle Paul is clearly writing about Torah observance and, indeed, substitutes the word ‘Messiah' for the word ‘Torah' as he quotes Moses in Deuteronomy chapter 30. • What does Romans 10:4 really mean? • What is “the righteousness of belief”? • What is “the good news of the good”? • Was there “Good News” before the New Testament? Verse-by-verse and step-by-step, Rabbi Steve Berkson takes us on a journey of discovery and learning how to covenant with our Creator and Father, which, from time to time, requires us to turn around and return to His Word so that we can have a sure entrance into His Kingdom. Learn more about MTOI: https://mtoi.org | The MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-app Follow MTOI: https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: admin@mtoi.org (423) 250-3020 Join us LIVE (all times Eastern): • Torah Study, Fridays 7:30 pm • Shabbat Service, Saturdays 1:15 pm Streaming available on YouTube, Rumble, MTOI App, and mtoi.org

The Lubavitcher Rebbe emphasizes the critical importance of Torah study alongside prayer and charity as fundamental practices, especially during Shabbos Shuva. These elements work harmoniously to purify and elevate a person's soul, leading to inner repentance and spiritual growth. https://www.torahrecordings.com/likutei-sichos/002/020_001

The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas VaYeilech - Shabbas Shuva & Yom Kippur  Do We Jews Really Want a Different Future?  Plus  A T'Shuva Litmus Test  & The Ability to Open Our Mouths 

A recording made after Shabbos of this year's Shabbos Shuva Drasha.

The Shmuze - Rabbi Schoonmaker - Shuva Yisrael by Shapell's Rabbeim

Shabbos Shuva Drasha 5786- If not higher by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Shiur given by Rabbi Heshy Friedman on Parsha. Shiur given in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey NY.

Vayelech - Shabbos Shuva - Yom Kippur 5786 - moonLight of Emuna - R' Dov Elias by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Self-Creation

Eve Harow spent this very difficult day with @SidRosenberg the amazing radio show host, in Israel on a One Israel Fund sponsored trip. The car graveyard outside Tekuma, the Shuva soldiers corner, bomb shelters, road 232, a rocket attack, Sderot and an interview with Sid for his greater NY area audience. Eve followed Trump (too long, not included) which was a first. Prayers to all fighting the good fight. The week has just begun…

This episode is the Hashkafah portion of the Shabbos Shuva Drashah. In it we discuss how the Aseres Yemay Teshuvah were granted to us, Beinonim, for the express purpose of getting us out of that role!

Harav Yussie Zakutinsky Shlita

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Shabbos Shuva Drasha 5785: Finding The Lost Spark by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

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1)     Some further feedback re. wearing a wristwatch on Yomtov:[1] 2)    At an event I drank some wine. Later soup is served. Do I say a brocho for the soup?[2] 3)    Many of us are accustomed to light a special candle (or: 3 candles) for Shabbos Shuva. This year, Erev Shabbos Shuva is Rosh haShono. May one light the Shuva candle?[3] 4)    Is Sushi acceptable for Eruv Tavshilin?[4] 5)    May the Cholent for Shabbos Shuva be half-cooked at sunset?[5] 6)    Thinking ahead to Succos: May one trap a bee on Shabbos or Yomtov?[6] 7)    One who lived in Eretz Yisroel and emigrated to Chutz loOretz for legitimate reasons. What if/when those reasons no longer apply?[7] 8)    I Daven Shacharis at a small Ashkenaz minyan. Today, as they were to start Shmoine Esrei, I was holding at Oz Yoshir. Should I skip something? Any other advice?[8] 9)    A Ger whose father was Jewish, would prefer being called to the Torah by his father's name rather than “ben Avraham”, but will accept either Psak. What's the din?[9] 10)  Having repositioned a Mezuza – due to Heker Tzir, should one say a brocho?[10] 11)  Feedback on the saga of the measure of flour needed for separating with a brocho?[11] https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9764852268?omn=87994703865 Index to previous Panorama Shiurim: Panorama Index 2 - Google Docs [1] ספר השיחות תרפ"ט ע' 38. זכרונות של סבי ע"ה משמע"צ תרפ"ח; שמח"ת תרצ"ב (העה"ת מונטריאל פג-פה); סיפור על ר"י כ"ץ; עם ר"מ הארליג (בית חיינו ה ע' 448).   [2] סדר ברכת הנהנין פ"א הכ"א. וראה קצות השלחן סי' נג הע' כז; שערי הברכה פי"ח הע' לב. [3] ראה שוע"ר סי' רסא ס"ב; קצור שו"ע סי' צח ס"א; מסגרת השלחן שם; ביאור הלכה סי' תקיד ד"ה נר, וש"נ לשו"ת כתב סופר [או"ח סי' סה]. אלא דאינהו מיירי ביו"ט עצמו ואילו נדו"ד הוא על סמך העירוב תבשילין. בס' עירוב תבשילין הערוך (סי' ג ס"ז) התיר להדליק נר יארצייט לשבת רק ע"י נכרי. [4] ראה שוע"ר סי' תקכז סי"א שצ"ל תבשיל שמלפתים בו את הפת. [5] כ"כ להקל בפרי מגדים, וכדבריו נפסק בקשו"ע סי' קב ס"ג ובמשנ"ב סי' תקכז סק"ג. אבל אדה"ז לא הזכיר כלום מזה. [6] ראה פסקי תשובות סי' רטז אות יב ובהע' 107 שם. [7] ראה אנציקלופדי' תלמודית כרך ב ע' רכד.{לחפש בשיחות ק' אודות תל' הקבוצה, שהיתר "ללמוד תורה" שייך כל זמנם בחו"ל.} [8] ראה שוע"ר סי' נב. אין היתר דילוג בברכת קר"ש – ראה קצש"ע סי"ד ס"ז. אם יתפלל עם הש"ץ מלה במלה מצטרף לט' עונים (אשי ישראל פט"ו ס"ד, בשם הגרש"ז אוירבך). [9] ראה שו"ת מנחת יצחק ח"א סי' קלו. [10] בשו"ע [11] בשנת תש"ג ותש"ד הופיע מטעם המל"ח לוח לתלמידים צעירים, כעין לוח 'היום יום'. בלוח היו שאילות, והתשובות עליהן התפרסמו בירחון Talks & Tales. ביום כ"ה סיון תש"ד יש השאלה: "האם אתה איך מצות חלה מתקיימת בימינו?" ברם המענה הנוכחי אינו מופיע בירחון הנ"ל, וניתוסף על ידי המהדיר בשנת תשע"ג! (תודה להר"מ רוטנברג נ"י)

The regular Torah portion now includes the very last few in the Book of Deuteronomy, the life of Moses himself, and thus some of his final admonitions, including the second, and final, "Song of Moses," in parsha "Ha'azinu," chapter 32 of Debarim. This week is also the Sabbath that falls between the sounding of the shofar, Yom Teruah, that begins the Fall Feasts of Yah, the the tenth day of the seventh month, and "holiest day of the year," Yom Kippur, of the Day of Atonement...sometimes called "Shabbat Shuva," or the Sabbath of Return. It's also a time of GREAT 'Misunderstanding' for most of 'xtianity,' that has been taught one of the Biggest Lies in all human history - that the Creator of the Universe and Author of Scripture 'did away with' His own Written "law" (actually, 'Instruction,' - His Word) and didn't mean it when He said - repeatedly - to keep MY feasts (moedim, and Appointed Times) "forever" - wherever your end up. The Erev Shabbat reading and overview is about that Song of Moses itself, chapter 32: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/SSM-9-22-23-Ha-azinu-Yom-Kippur-Deut-32-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 The "Shabbat Shuba" teaching addresses that misunderstanding, and the whole point of the Sabbath of RETURN directly. And this year, even more than others before it, given the Evil now rampant in the world, is a particularly poignant reminder of why He has told us to remember His "Appointed Times." There is, however, one question that always seems to come up regarding the commandment to observe the "Day of Atonement,' Yom Kippur, by "afflicting our souls." Most of us have been told that might mean to fast for the entire day. But why not just say that? Could there be more? And - just MAYBE - does an understanding there start to tie literally everything together? "Ha-azinu: Yom Kippur, Shabbat Shuva, - and 'afflicting our souls' " https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/WT-CooH-Ha-azinu-Shabbat-Shuva-and-Anah-our-Nefeshkem-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part teaching is here:

Rabbi Rebecca Schatz's Shabbat Teaching at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, September 23, 2023. (Youtube)

Shabbat Shiva Rabbi Stiel 09/22/23

Scriptures From Rabbi Ken's Message:  Hosea 14:2-10, Zechariah 1:3-4, 1 John 4:10; 19, Lamentations 5:21, Song of Songs 1:4, Psalm 80 4; 8; 10, 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, Psalm 50:23, Luke 15:1-3; 11-32, Hosea 2:8-9, Isaiah 65:24, Isaiah 61:3, 1 Corinthians 3:21-23, Ephesians 1:7. Be sure to check our Digital Bulletin often to keep updated on our announcements, events and more! https://koldodi.updates.church/?fbclid=IwAR2SzjT96MW2vACmNdw6V4uIcvNVMZ9rDfMV2CJUY2dxMYzDL9o-I9OK-bo

Shabbos Shuva 5784- The Nechama Before Yom Kippur by Rabbi Avi Zakutinsky

Pastor Amer Olson teaches at Olive Tree Congregation in Prospect Heights, IL.

Pastor Amer Olson teaches at Olive Tree Congregation in Prospect Heights, IL.

This Shabbat is called Shabbat Shuva – the Shabbat of teshuva. We know we don't repent for our sins on Shabbat, so why is it called the Shabbat of Repentance? The Yesod v'Shoresh HaAvodah brings the Chazal which says, whoever keeps Shabbat according to halacha will be forgiven for all his sins. At this time, we all need forgiveness. Our avonot have been piling up over the course of the year. If we will keep this Shabbat with all of its details, abstaining from melacha and business talk, sanctify the day with Torah study and enjoy the Shabbat the way it is meant to be enjoyed - that will be our zechut and that will give us mechila. During these days, teshuva is the mitzvah at hand. We need to think about what we did wrong and sincerely repent. As we know, in Hashem's infinite mercy, He cleanses us from our sins through different forms of yissurin. Every little inconvenience we experience in this world helps us remove the blemishes from our souls. It's called kapara. The best way to remove those blemishes without yissurin is by doing teshuva. But there are certain averot that require more than teshuva for the sins to get erased. Yissurin come and finish off the job. We know yissurin help us immensely, we would much rather experience the temporary hardships in this world, rather than the eternal ones in the Next World. But we would also prefer to be cleansed without having to experience any pain at all. Rabbenu Yonah, in the fourth chapter of Sha'areh Teshuva gives us wondrous advice on how to avoid yissurin in this world and still get full atonement. Everyone wishes they could just end all the hardships they are experiencing, and this advice will help. First, he writes, giving tzedaka saves from yissurin and if a person can't afford tzedaka, getting others to give will accomplish even more. Acts of kindness also take away yissurin. If someone invests his own time and energy into helping other people, that will take away from the suffering he was supposed to have. Whether he spends his time visiting a sick patient or helping someone organize an event for charity, or helping others with shidduchim and the like, every moment invested in chesed wards off yissurin. Torah study also takes the place of yissurin. Look at how kind Hashem is! Not only is learning Torah enjoyable, not only do we get rewarded for it, it even takes the place of suffering a person was supposed to get. Then Rabbenu Yonah writes further, if a person is already experiencing different types of hardship, but instead of complaining about it, he says, “Hashem I know this is best for me, I accept what you are doing to me with love.” That is a segula to prevent, in his words, “היסורין הרבים הראויים לבוא עליו - the abundant of afflictions that should have befallen him.” And he quotes a pasuk in Tehilim to prove it. This is an amazing segula. If someone, let's say, has been out of a job and suffering tremendously from it, it might very well be possible for his own good that he needs to be out of a job for a few more months, but if he'll say, “Hashem, thank You for putting me through this. It must be I needed this to cleanse myself. And in Your infinite kindness, You're allowing me to purify myself in this world.” Those words, with sincerity, can remove the necessity for the additional months of being jobless. Those words are so powerful, they take the place of the potential suffering that should have come. Then Hashem will open his eyes to find a job to work at. The same is true for all yissurin. Accepting them with happiness stops the remainders from coming. The main thing is, we want to be the pure children of Hashem we are supposed to be. If we could make teshuva, keep Shabbat properly, do additional good deeds and be satisfied with the way Hashem deals with us, we'll become purified and we will be able to enjoy this world and the Next. Shabbat Shalom.

Shiur given by Rabbi Heshy Friedman on Parsha. Shiur given in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey NY.

The constant search to find yourself is solved through the very significant concept of Teshuva.

"Abandon your religion of sacrifices (golden calf), and try a religion of prayer!"

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It's a time for personal change, but Chazal tell us a person has a hard time seeing his own flaws. Some suggestions for gaining greater insight. Based on ideas from Mishlei, Rav Yisrael Salanter, the Baal Shem Tov, and Rav Mendel Kaplan. Gmar Chasimah Tovah

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Chelek 24 Parshas Ha'azinu - Shabbos Shuva

The joy within rebuke; the simcha of Teshuvah.

Amy Woodall is joined by Renee Smith to explore the power of taking responsibility and driving change in the workplace. Renee highlights the impact of simple actions like greeting, building trust, and making connections over time. They introduce the Shuva technique, focusing on making others feel seen, heard, understood, valued, and appreciated. Together, they discuss the significance of formal connections, holding space for emotions, and celebrating achievements to foster a loving and supportive work culture. Tune in to discover how consciousness and embracing imperfections can contribute to personal and professional growth, and learn about Renee's journey towards creating a loving workplace. Additional Resources  Connect with Amy on LinkedIn Schedule a Time to Talk with Renee Book Renee as a Keynote Check Out Renee's Speaker Reel Renee's Website Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network