Rosh Hashana

47: The Voice of the Shofar on Rosh Hashana

"The root of the root of the Shofar on Rosh Hashana is the selfsame breath which God blew into the nostrils of Adam at the creation of humanity." (— Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner)

The call of the Shofar "brings you through your innermost self to God." (— Rabbi S. R. Hirsch)

Time is the structure in our lives that allows us to think of our lives as having meaning, mission, purpose. Time allows us to think about our past, commit to our future, and make choices in the present. 

16: Receiving with Purpose: Melech HaOlam and the Avoda of Rosh HaShana

Handout: Melech HaOlam

The practical preparation you need for your Avoda on Rosh Hashana.

“Whenever you say to God,
ברוך אתה ה’ אלקינו מלך העולם,

you subject all the powers of your being
to the fulfillment of the Divine Will,
to the Divine service of the deed.” 

— Rav Hirsch, Horeb, pg. 475

P.S.! Post Shiur Discussion: Bonus! A full-length Q&A Track follows the shiur, with practical thoughts adn kavanos for Rosh Hashana, Hamlachas Hashem, and listening to the Shofar!

15: "Elokeinu" / Rosh HaShana

"Hashem is Master of all powers, personally supervising and guarding every step of my way."

A brief bonus discussion follows the body of the shiur, connecting what we are learning to a greater understanding of our avoda on Rosh Hashana.

P.S.! Post Shiur Discussion: A brief bonus discussion follows the body of the shiur, connecting what we are learning to a greater understanding of our avoda on Rosh Hashana.