Not quite a shiur, more of a ramble through questions and principles that help pull together the pieces of that fascinating and mysterious book, Sefer Yonah, with a special focus on Chapter 4 and its relationship to the rest of the book.
Yom Kippur
Session 102: Feet Together / Yom Kippur
In restraining the body — in the right way, the right time — we open ourselves up to greater spiritual light. Yom Kippur is a most powerful opportunity for this.
Session 67: Teshuva: Returning to our Roots with All our Hearts and All our Souls
in Shema
Real purity is not a return to the innocence of childhood. Real purity is born of the struggle to grow and learn from our mistakes. בכל לבבכם ובכל נפשכם — turning inspiration into resolve, and resolve into deed.
"In tefillah, you gather the strength of dedication for life, allowing this life to become the fulfillment of the Divine will, the furthering of Divine purpose — a contribution to the success of that purpose which God has set for humanity and Israel ...realizing that this is the purpose of the gifts God grants as a result of your wishes and strivings." (—R' S.R. Hirsch, Horeb, pg. 475)
This class builds a new angle of the Avoda of Teshuva on Yom Kippur upon the foundation of recognizing our inherent imperfection and vulnerability introduced in the YAYOE session on Chai-18.
Session 50: Bonus Track! Teshuva — Not Just for Elul
in Fundamentals
Bonus Track! A post-shiur discussion on practical Teshuva in daily life. Yes, you really can change your future… and your past.
Session 48: Even Unto Death — “U’VeChol Nafshecha U’VeChol Me’odecha” - ובכל נפשך
in Shema
Please listen to the prior classes on Shema (at least sessions 43-47, and preferably sessions 39-47) before hearing this session, as they provide necessary foundation work.
"U'VeChol Nafshecha U'VeChol Me’odecha" — "…with all your soul and with all your might." Ultimately, our love of G-d means that we will stand by Him even unto death. Rabbi Akiva died with the words of Shema on his lips, and love in his heart — because he prepared his entire life for the eventuality of dying Al Kiddush HaShem, for the sanctification of God's Name. ובכל נפשך ובכל מאדך
Session 44: What in Heaven's Name does "Baruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso" Mean? ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו
in Shema
What (on Earth) in Heaven's Name is the meaning of "Baruch Sheim Kevod Malchuso LeOlam Va'ed"?!
Just in time for Yom Kippur, we explore the mysterious power of this verse — stolen from the angels, whispered in a hush each day; and shouted out with glory and awe on Yom Kippur.
ברוך שם כבוד מלכותו לעולם ועד.
This shiur was given in Givat Ze’ev, Israel, with shout-outs of appreciation to the women of the weekly Davening Shiur in Santa Monica, CA!