Jewish Holidays

A fresh look at Chanukah’s deeper message, revealing how the miracle of light mattered even more than the stunning military victory. Why Torah is true illumination, transforming us from within, unlike...

Why is it important to rise early for Selichot? Discover the deeper spiritual meaning behind this practice, how the shofar calls us to awaken from complacency, and what Jewish teachings reveal about r...

Why is the Vilna Gaon’s yahrzeit celebrated during Sukkot? Discover how his profound teachings transformed our understanding of the holiday, from the return of the Clouds of Glory and the restoration...

Sukkot highlights the special bond between Hashem and the Jewish people. This teaching explains how giving tzedakah before the holiday reflects the idea of being Hashem’s beloved children.

Why do we take an etrog, lulav, hadassim and aravot on Sukkot—and what are we really doing when we hold them together? In this fascinating Sukkot class, Rabbi Goldwicht reveals the connection between...

Why do we repeat Vidui on Yom Kippur, eat symbolic foods on Rosh Hashanah, and avoid blowing the shofar when Rosh Hashanah falls on Shabbat? This class explores the deeper meaning behind familiar High...

The Jewish calendar follows a remarkably precise set of rules. Discover the Rambam’s explanation of why Rosh Hashanah is postponed on certain days, how the birth of the new moon determines the calenda...

This inspiring story follows a rising musician who sacrificed fame, record deals, and financial security to honor his commitment to Shabbat and Jewish life. After being dropped by his label for refusi...

A powerful and thought-provoking lecture about how to carry the light of the holiday into everyday life. The talk explores the ongoing spiritual battle to preserve Jewish identity in a world filled wi...

In this powerful Chanukah talk, explore the deeper spiritual meaning behind the holiday and the battle between external appearances and inner holiness. Through insights from Torah, Kabbalah, and Jewis...