01. Rosh Hashana

Should we fear the end times? A Jewish perspective on apocalyptic visions and the ultimate reckoning.

Why Teshuvah is inevitable. Learn why in the Rambam’s view, the entire Jewish people will eventually do teshuvah. As of this writing, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space for fourteen weeks. What started as a weeklong visit to the International Space Station for Wilmore and Williams may stretch many more months. Engineers on earth are working overtime to diagnose and correct the malfunctions of their Starliner spacecraft so it can return. I

Why Moshiach is the Core of the Liturgy. Why are so many of our daily requests about Moshiach? A recent survey found that close to 50% of Americans pray every day, and at least 37% of those believe that their prayers have been answered. They pray for health, prosperity, and the well-being of their loved ones. Some even pray for their favorite sports team to win or to find a good parking space. Jews are commanded to commune with G-d three times a day and voice various supplica

How the Creator sees Creation. This lesson explains that Moshiach came before, and is the purpose of creation. In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,  the author identifies one habit to help clarify vision, focus efforts, and align actions with desired outcomes: begin with the end in mind.  The ultimate project in all of history was G-d’s creation of the world. What was the end our Creator had in mind when He began? From Bereshit Rabbah,  a collection of Aggadic teaching