July 2025

     Rav Y. A. Rosenberg (1), quotes Rav Yitzchak Blazer:      “Let’s contemplate the difference between the people in those days and us. … Read More »Yiras Shomayim and the Churban

These are the words that Moshe spoke to all the Jews…[2] This is how the Torah introduces us to Moshe’s monologue reproaching his flock, shortly… Read More »Every Reproach Deserves a Chaser[1]

אֵיכָ֣ה …How has the city that was once so populous remained lonely! She has become like a widow! She that was great among the nations,… Read More »Here We Are

Last class, we began our in-depth textual analysis of the bracha of Modim, the seventeenth blessing of the Shemoneh Esrai. Today, we continue that analysis… Read More »Modim (cont.): At All Times of the Day

The GR”A explains the fundamental difference between Sefer Devarim and the rest of the Torah is the level of prophecy. He says that, for the… Read More »In His Words

This Shabbos, upon which we read Parshas Devarim, falls on the eve of Tisha B’Av–the date that both Temples were destroyed. On Tisha B’Av itself,… Read More »How?

Sefer Devorim begins with Moshe rebuking the Jews for their shortcomings during their 40-year trek through the desert. In an effort to preserve the honor… Read More »Enough is Enough

Shaarei Tefila The Gemara says that today, the gates of tefila are closed, but the gates of tears and ona’ah — one who is pained… Read More »Righteous anger and pain

Moshe displayed anger to the commanders of the army….Moshe said to them, “Have you let every female live?”[2] Moshe’s frustration was understandable. The job of… Read More »Sharing the Limelight[1]

These are the journeys of the Children of Israel who left the land of Egypt in their legions, under the charge of Moshe and Aaron.… Read More »Piloted by the Past