Entering Rosh Hashanah with Rav Shlomo Katz
A collection of classes to prepare us for the new year -Rosh Hashanah. Rav Shlomo takes on a journey to connect deeper with the avodah of Rosh Hashanah through various texts from Rav Kook, the Aish Kodesh, Rav Tzadok HaKohen, Rebbe Nachman, and more.
The Ba’al Shem Tov’s Secret to Entering Rosh Hashanah
What happens when Elul doesn't go the way we planned?
We enter the month with plans, kabbalos, hopes for who we're going to become. Then suddenly, Selichos is almost here. Rosh Hashanah is around the corner. And somehow, we're still us.
In this shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David return to a mashal from the Ba’al Shem Tov about a fox, a group of animals, and their journey to face the lion they had rebelled against. The fox begins the journey armed with hundreds of brilliant parables to appease the ki...
Rosh Hashana - When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome?
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What Does G-d Think of Me? | Rosh Hashana Prep with the Tolna Rebbe (2)
In this Elul shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah, asking the most vulnerable question: “What does Hashem really think of me?”
Through the pasuk “לא הביט און ביעקב ולא ראה עמל בישראל, ה׳ אלקיו עמו ותרועת מלך בו” we uncover a breathtaking teaching: when a Jew is מואס ברע—disgusted by the bad even if he still stumbles—and cultivates חיבוב מצווה, Hashem doesn’t fix His gaze on the fall. Instead, He sees the yearning, the effort, and the love.
The Rebbe reads the halacha of בעליו עמו לא ישלם as a key to teshuvah: when the Master is “with you,” even your failures don’t define you. What matters most is whether your heart wants to be on the path of טוב, and whether...
Confusing the Satan | Rosh Hashana Prep with the Tolna Rebbe (1)
In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin a sweet journey into the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah on “לערבב את השטן – confusing the Satan.”
Why do we blow shofar both “מיושב” and “מעומד”? What actually silences the מקטרג on Rosh Hashanah?
Through Rashi and the Pnei Yeshua we discover a radical key: חיבוב מצווה—genuine love and longing for mitzvot—pushes us from teshuvah mi’yirah into teshuvah me’ahavah, where “זדונות נעשים לו כזכויות.” We also learn the Tolna Rebbe’s powerful reading of “יתיצב על דרך לא טוב, רע לא ימאס”: it’s not only what you do; it’s what you tolerate. Elul is not just סור מרע; it’s training the heart for עשה טוב, building holy anticipation and preparation so we can truly stand on a good path.
Hashem Takes You as Seriously as You Take Yourself - Rosh Hashana
What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being perfect — but about being real?
In this deeply moving pre-Rosh Hashana shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares personal stories, Chassidic insights, and the soul of what it means to crown Hashem as King — not just in the world, but in your life. From a missed moment at Madison Square Garden to the power of not laughing at your own spiritual yearning, this shiur cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of malchut.
With teachings from the Piaseczner Rebbe, Rav Moshe Weinberger, and a powerful stor...
Rebbe Nachman’s Emphasis on Rosh Hashana
Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s profound connection to Rosh Hashana—and why this day is considered the “head” of the entire year. Through moving insights, personal stories, and deep Torah, we’re guided into a mindset of renewal, clarity, and preparation for the new year.
Why did Rebbe Nachman say, “My whole thing is Rosh Hashana”? Why are thousands willing to risk so much just to be in Uman during this time? And more personally: what spiritual “baggage” are we still holding on to that we shouldn’t carry with us into a new year?
As t...
Rosh Hashana with Rav Kluger (1)
Why is Rosh Hashana considered to be a Yomtov?
Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, we are led to the נקודה הפנימית of the beginning of the year.
Rosh Hashana with Rav Kluger (2)
Stay Calm, Be Normal, You Have the Title Again
Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, on Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana - Why Aren't We Freaking Out
Based on the teachings of Rav Asher Weiss, we understand why there is a tremble on Rosh Hashana, but not a tremble that paralyzes us.
Intense Rosh Hashana Prep with the Piasetnzer Rebbe
Based on two sentences from the Piasetzner Rebbe, we learn of three essential layers of root work when it comes to getting to the core of Tshuvah.
Rabbi Naftali Carlebach ob'm - Hearing exactly what I need to hear from the Shofar
The awesome gift which waits for every Jew who listens to the Shofar. A teaching from Rabbi Naftali Carlebach , father of Reb Shlomo Carlebach.
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Rosh Hashanah - Starting off the Year with Pure Thoughts
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Rav Kook's Rosh Hashana Drasha at the Churva Shul, 1933 - Part 2
Rav Kook's Rosh Hashana sermon at the Churva shul in the old city of Jerusalem, 1933
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Rosh Hashana, Where Were You This Year
Some Post Rosh Hashana Thoughts, 5781
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Rosh Hashana - I Need My Abba, I Need My King
Hashem is both a father and a king, but he is always a father first. beautiful piece of Torah, based on the teachings of Reb Asher Weiss shli'ta.
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Preparing Rosh Hashana - Purity Of Thoughts (1)
A few practical ideas as to how one should approach with impure thoughts, as a prep for Rosh Hashana. Based on the teachings of Reb Ya'akov Meir Shechter.
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Rosh Hashana - Moving In To A New Home
Taking advantage of the opportunity of the last few days of the year... what are we choosing to shlep into the new year with us? What are we willing (and even happy) to leave behind?
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Rosh Hashana Prep - I Want To See A Better World
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Rosh Hashana - Who Are My Real Friends
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A Shana Tova Ends Up Being Metuka
Based on the teachings of R' Tzadok Hakohen of Lublin, wishing someone a shana tova umetuka means much much more than we generally think. Join us as Reb Tzadok brings a whole new world to this beautiful blessing.
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Rosh Hashana - That Moment When My Neshama Thanks Me
The Shofar of Rosh Hashana is very different from the Shofar of Elul. When acknowledging this difference, a brand new world opens for us, setting the stage for the most epic moment of our year to take place.
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The Deep Simplicity of Rosh Hashanah
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R Tzadok Hakohen - Not Limiting G-d on Rosh Hashana
The attribute of Gevura/Pachad is generally associated with Yitzchak Avinu. However, in the shmone esre of the Yamim Nora'im, Pachad/Fear/Gevura falls under the bracha of Ya'akov Avinu. Reb Tzadok brings this all to light.
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Rosh Hashanna w/Rav Kook in the Churva, 1933 Part 1
A description of Rav Kook's appearance at the Churva shul in the old city of Jerusalem, Rosh Hashana, 1933
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Rosh Hashanah - How Do You Crown the King
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The Incredible Opportunity of Rosh Hashanah
the whole inyan of Rosh Hashanah is the ability to listen to the voice of the shofar.what stands in my way from fulfilling this mitzvah.
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Rav Kook's Shofar Crying
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Rosh Hashanah - What does it mean to Crown Hashem as King
With a little help from the Bilvavi and Evyatar Banai, we spent time learning the deep yet simple concepts of Hamlachat Hashem, crowning Hashem as our King, which is the essential focus of our Rosh Hashana avoda.
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Rosh Hashana - Just Show Up - אבוא אל המלך
The anxiety towards Rosh Hashana davening does not need to paralyze us. As long as we remember what the point of it all is.
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