Rosh Hashanah Audio Classes

Preparing ourselves for the upcoming New Year and ensuring that our good resolutions stay with us all year long

A five minute Rosh Hashanah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut.

Finding meaning in Prayer and its unique High Holiday theme

On Rosh Hashanah, G-d decides everything that's going to happen to everyone for the next year. If there was ever a time to get your requests for blessings in, this would be it. But, how?

A basic analysis of the "objective" of Rosh Hashanah, and why we combine the petition for G-d to be our King with personal requests – a review of the story of Chana.

The Kabbalah’s view on the High Holiday period and the build up there-to during the month of Elul.

"Avinu Malkeinu - Our Father Our King", from the prayers of the High Holidays; we ask G-d’s for His blessings. But are we referring to Him as our Father or as our King, apparently two entirely different forms of relationships: children or subjects?

The shofar's poignant sound is a keystone of the Rosh Hashanah experience. Hearing the shofar makes your spine tingle and can evoke powerful emotions. Here's a perspective that may fundamentally change how you experience the shofar this year.

Have you ever met a Rabbi who could give you a piece of his mind in just two minutes? Well, here it is….

Tradition says that no matter where you roam; with a Shofar you can always phone home. Discover the mystical secrets encrypted into this High Holiday Service hardware. This year, however, the three distinctive ring tones won't be heard. Find out why the sounds of silence will prevail instead.

Long live the King! What does the start of the year have to do with the crowning of G-d as the king of our world? Join us as we explore the four ways in Torah study in connection with this concept

When we run to catch a bus downtown, is our will to run, catch the bus or to get the business deal downtown? This class explores the inner will, the external will and what G-d has to do with all of this

A deeper look into eating pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah

A five minute Rosh Hashanah insight based on the wellsprings of Torah and Chassidut.

There are numerous customs and traditions for the high holidays. Are they merely observed due to “tradition” or are there some deeper meanings?

The Talmud teaches that G-d says to us on Rosh Hashanah: say before me themes of sovereignty and remembrances in order to make me king over you; and how, through shofar. What’s the meaning of this cryptic passage?

An in depth look at the holiday of Rosh Hashanah

A preview to the month of Tishrei and how we prepare our souls for the High Holiday Season.

Welcome to M-Cast, where we take a look at timely topics and see how they relate to the coming of Moshiach.

All truths come in paradox and the same is with Rosh Hashanah wherein great emphasis is placed on the simple recitation of the sacred words of Psalms.

The story of the great prophetess Chana is read as part of the Rosh Hashanah services. Many of the laws of prayer are derived from Chana’s conduct. But moreover, Chana also reveals the inner essence of prayer.

How can the shofar be your personal wake up call? Are Apples and Honey a prescription for a sweet New Year? And will “Visiting the Pond” help you land newfound wisdom?

If the Shofar is a Biblical commandment, why don't we blow the shofar if Rosh Hashanah coincides with Shabbat?

Holiness in time and space; an introduction to the festival of Rosh Hashanah

Five key steps to Teshuvah – how to re-invent yourself – in 21st Century language.

Discover the incredible code of “majesty, memory and symphony” woven into the tapestry we call the Rosh Hashanah service. Gain valuable insight into the timeless meaning “prayer induced renewal”.

Discover the incredible code of “majesty, memory and symphony” woven into the tapestry we call the Rosh Hashanah service. Gain valuable insight into the timeless meaning “prayer induced renewal”.

Rosh Hashanah is the grand day of Judgement. Each year we engage in a series of activities to “confuse” the Satan and stymie his prosecutorial attacks on high. But, after all these years, hasn’t he caught on?

This class presents the deeper meaning to the mitzvah of sounding the shofar.

A deeper look at the conflict between Sarah and Hagar, and between Yitzchok and Yishmael. This Rosh Hashanah Torah reading demonstrates the triumph of possibility over probability…