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Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#40 - Season Six ConclusionWe conclude another season of the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva podcast.2024-10-1301 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#00 - Season Five IntroWelcome back to the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva Podcast. Season Four begins tomorrow, IYH.2023-08-1701 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#00 - Season Four IntroWelcome back to the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva Podcast. Season Four begins tomorrow, IYH.2022-08-2701 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#00 - Season Three IntroWelcome back to the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva Podcast. Season Three begins tomorrow, IYH.2021-08-0801 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#21 - 21 Elul - Never Forgetting our Sins and Overcoming Sins in Similar SituationsRabbeinu Yonah describes the 18th Ikar HaTeshuva and then introduces the 19th Ikar HaTeshuva.2020-09-1004 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#20 - 20 Elul - Preventing Punishment and Sanctifying the Name of HashemRabbeinu Yonah explains why truth and kindness can be so advantageous to the Shav.2020-09-0906 min
Zman Kehilla LaKol#251 - Parshat Nitzavim-VaYeilech - Start Strong, Finish StrongWhen did the Mitzvah of HaKhel take place? In 2010, we tried to understand a fundamental Machloket between Rashi and the Ibn Ezra.2020-09-0911 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#19 - 19 Elul - Pursuing Truth and KindnessRabbeinu Yonah introduces the 17th Ikar HaTeshuva. The Shav must pursue truth and kindness, but not in the way we may have thought.2020-09-0804 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#18 - 18 Elul - Rectifying Before ConfessionRabbeinu Yonah notes that we must make all of our fixes before we stand in confession of our sins. Rabbeinu Yonah also helps us understand Pesukim regarding this matter.2020-09-0708 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#17 - 17 Elul - Fixing What We CanRabbeinu Yonah introduces the 16th Ikar HaTeshuva.2020-09-0604 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#16 - 16 Elul - Additional Reasons for the Shav to PrayRabbeinu Yonah concludes his discussion regarding what the Shav should pray for amid his or her Teshuva.2020-09-0505 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#15 - 15 Elul - What the Shav Should Pray ForRabbeinu Yonah gives us additional ideas as to what the Shav should Daven for amid their Teshuva.2020-09-0404 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#14 - 14 Elul - PrayerRabbeinu Yonah introduces the 15th Ikar HaTeshuva.2020-09-0306 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#13 - 13 Elul - The Folly of Avoiding ConfessionRabbeinu Yonah talks of the foolishness of not confessing our sins and how it often leads to the opposite of that which such a person looks to accomplish.2020-09-0204 minZman Kehilla LaKol#250 - Parshat Ki TaVo - The Celebration of the BikkurimIn 2018, we learned a beautiful idea of Rabbi J.J. Schacter which attempts to explain an interesting difference between the gift of Bikkurim and all of the other gifts required of the Jewish farmer.2020-09-0209 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#12 - 12 Elul - ConfessionRabbeinu Yonah introduces the 14th Ikar HaTeshuva and explains how it really starts the second main part of the Teshuva process.2020-09-0104 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#11 - 11 Elul - Aveirot Lead to AveirotRabbeinu Yonah continues to elaborate on the fourth reason to attribute severity to minor transgressions.2020-08-3105 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#10 - 10 Elul - Repent Soon, Defeat the Yetzer HaRa EarlyRabbeinu Yonah elaborates on the fourth reason to attribute severity to minor transgressions.2020-08-3005 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#09 - 9 Elul - Four Reasons to Attribute Severity to Minor TransgressionsRabbeinu Yonah introduces the 13th principle of Teshuva.2020-08-2906 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#08 - 8 Elul - Understanding the Severity of Our SinsRabbeinu Yonah introduces the 12th principle of Teshuva.2020-08-2804 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#07 - 7 Elul - Searching Through Our ActionsWe discuss the 11th Ikar HaTeshuva.2020-08-2704 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#06 - 6 Elul - Doing Good With the BadWe discuss the 10th Ikar HaTeshuva.2020-08-2604 minZman Kehilla LaKol#249 - Parshat Ki TeiTzei - Returning Lost Items During WarIn 2014, we learned a beautiful idea of Rav Henoch Lebowitz built on a very surprising Ibn Ezra.2020-08-2610 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#05 - 5 Elul - Students of Avraham AvinuWe conclude our discussion of the ninth Ikar HaTeshuva.2020-08-2506 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#04 - 4 Elul - The Declaration Made By Breaking the Desire For the PhysicalRabbeinu Yonah adds two additional reasons as to why the Shav must break the desire for the physical.2020-08-2406 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#03 - 3 Elul - Losing One's Family and Friends to Pursue DesireRabbeinu Yonah adds additional reasons for the Shav to break the desire for the physical.2020-08-2305 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#02 - 2 Elul - The Foolishness of Being Driven By DesireRabbeinu Yonah continues to explain why the Shav must break the desire for the physical.2020-08-2205 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#01 - 1 Elul - Control Over Desire Leads to Control Over ActionsRabbeinu Yonah gives additional reasons for the person engaging in Teshuva to break the desire for the physical.2020-08-2105 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#00 - Season Two IntroWelcome back to the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva Podcast.2020-08-2001 minZman Kehilla LaKol#248 - Parshat Shoftim - So Easily SwayedIn 2014, we looked to Rav Pam to help us understand some interesting Gemaras about bribery2020-08-1911 minZman Kehilla LaKol#247 - Parshat Re'eh - Lo TaAsun KeinIn 2019, we learned a beautiful piece from the Agra D'Kalla about the proper approach to our Avodat Hashem.2020-08-1211 minZman Kehilla LaKol#246 - Parshat Eikev - They Are So Much GreaterIn 2014, we tried to understand why a certain command was introduced with a question.2020-08-0513 minZman Kehilla LaKol#245 - Parshat VaEtChanan - Jump at the OpportunityIn 2012, we tried to understand why Moshe took the time to do something that he wouldn't be able to see to fruition.2020-07-2912 minZman Kehilla LaKol#244 - Parshat Devarim - Stronger, Holier, and Better TogetherIn 2015, we derived a beautiful idea from Rav Yaakov Kamenetsky and the Meshech Chochma regarding the strength of the community.2020-07-2211 minZman Kehilla LaKol#233 - Parshat Matot-Masei - When They ReturnIn 2019, we learned a Ritva that noted a very important lesson from a Machloket in a Mishna about the unintentional killer.2020-07-1511 minZman Kehilla LaKol#232 - Parshat Pinchas - Midyan v. MoavHashem commands us to attack Midyan for their involvement in the episode of Baal Pe'or. The Moavim were just as involved if not more. Why aren't we commanded to attack them too?2020-07-0812 minZman Kehilla LaKol#231 - Parshat Chukat-Balak - Bilam's SinIn 2012, we looked to Rav Elchanan Wasserman to help us understand why Bilam made Hashem so angry.2020-07-0111 minZman Kehilla LaKol#230 - Parshat Korach - Are You Listening?In 2019, we noted a critical element missing from one side of the Moshe and Korach debate.2020-06-2410 minZman Kehilla LaKol#229 - Parshat Sh'lach - Yes We CanIn 2018, we turned to the Eish Kodesh to help us understand Kalev's strange argument in response to the spies.2020-06-1714 minZman Kehilla LaKol#228 - Parshat B'HaAlot'cha - Never RepeatedThe Mei HaShiloach helps us understand an interesting Midrash regarding Aharon's behavior.2020-06-1010 minZman Kehilla LaKol#227 - Parshat Naso - Moshe's MishkanRashi emphasizes an important point from an interesting formulation in the Parsha.2020-06-0310 minZman Kehilla LaKol#226 - Shavuot - The Offer Was Still On the TableIn 2019, we noted a strange detail in a famous Midrash.2020-05-2608 minZman Kehilla LaKol#225 - Parshat B'Midbar - Fleeting Moments of SanctityRav Kook emphasizes a very important theme found in Sefer B'Midbar. In 2018, we discussed what it meant to us.2020-05-2013 minZman Kehilla LaKol#224 - Parshat B'Har-B'Chukotai - The Investment of SacrificeWhat does "Im B'Chukotai TeiLeichu" mean?2020-05-1310 minZman Kehilla LaKol#223 - Parshat Emor - And They Did As Hashem Commanded MosheIn 2018, we learned a very powerful Meshech Chochma with a brilliant read of the very end of the Parsha.2020-05-0611 minZman Kehilla LaKol#222 - Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim - The Only Way to Become KadoshIn 2019, we quoted Rav Moshe Weinberger as to the special presentation of the Mitzvah of Kedoshim T'Hiyu.2020-04-2910 minZman Kehilla LaKol#221 - Yom HaAtzmaut - Where We Can See HashemAn interesting inconsistency in the Birkat HaMazon gives us more to celebrate on Yom HaAtzmaut.2020-04-2612 minZman Kehilla LaKol#220 - Parshat Tazria-Metzora - Healthy But UnhealthyRav Moshe tries to understand why a seeming sign of health is actually the exact opposite.2020-04-2309 minZman Kehilla LaKol#219 - Parshat Sh'mini - The Eighth DayWhy does the Torah refer to the grand opening of the Mishkan as the Eighth Day?2020-04-1308 minZman Kehilla LaKol#218 - Shvii/Acharon Shel Pesach - The Importance of the QuestionsIn 2019, we tried to understand the bizarre ending of the Seder.2020-04-1310 minZman Kehilla LaKol#217 - Shabbat Chol HaMoed Pesach - Call Us and We Will RunThe Radomsker Rebbe reframes a Pasuk in Shir HaShirim.2020-04-0607 minZman Kehilla LaKol#216 - Pesach - Daven For Others at the SederRav Lau helps us understand a strange Tefillah at the beginning of the Seder.2020-04-0510 minZman Kehilla LaKol#215 - Parshat Tzav - Everyday, the First DayRav Moshe Feinstein asks why there is a daily requirement for the Kohen Gadol to offer the Korban of a first day Kohen.2020-04-0109 minZman Kehilla LaKol#214 - Parshat VaY'Kra - It's Not My Bag!In 2017, we turned to the Dubno Maggid to help us understand a Pasuk in the Haftarah of Parshat VaY'Kra.2020-03-2513 minZman Kehilla LaKol#213 - Parshat VaYaKhel-Fikudei - Hashem, Come to Us!The Rambam and the Ramban argue regarding the role of the Mishkan/Mikdash. What does that mean for us during this time of isolation?2020-03-1909 minZman Kehilla LaKol#212 - Parshat Ki TiSa - The Danger of Cheit HaEigelIn 2014, we tried to understand why Moshe was so shocked when he got to the bottom of Har Sinai.2020-03-1111 minZman Kehilla LaKol#211 - Purim - Daniel's DemotionThe Meshech Chochma tries to explain the background of one of the minor characters in Megillat Esther.2020-03-0809 minZman Kehilla LaKol#210 - Parshat T'Tzaveh - For Whom the Bells TollIn 2019, we tried to understand who was supposed to hear the bells on the Me'il of the Kohen Gadol.2020-03-0408 min
Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#40 - Season One ConclusionWe conclude our first season of Shaarei Teshuva.2019-10-0900 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#39 - 10 Tishrei - Breaking the Desire For the PhysicalRabbeinu Yonah brings the ninth Ikar HaTeshuva, breaking our desire for th ephysical and material2019-10-0906 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#38 - 9 Tishrei - Humility in ActionRabbeinu Yonah introduces the eighth Ikar HaTeshuva, the need to express our humility in our actions.2019-10-0804 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#37 - 8 Tishrei - Humility Before OthersRabbeinu Yonah concludes his discussion of the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva by noting that humility is needed not only before Hashem.2019-10-0704 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#36 - 7 Tishrei - The Tillage of the Wicked is Sin(s)Rabbeinu Yonah notes two different concerns brought about by pride and haughtiness.2019-10-0604 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#35 - 6 Tishrei - The Opposite of HumilityRabbeinu Yonah notes that humility is not only the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva. It is also important to prevent other sins.2019-10-0606 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#34 - 5 Tishrei - Walking Modestly With Your GodRabbeinu Yonah continues his discussion regarding the Pesukim in Micha (6:6-8) and how they relate to the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-10-0406 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#33 - 4 Tishrei - How Can I Approach HashemRabbeinu Yonah looks to Pesukim in Micha (6:6-8) to extract ideas related to the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-10-0305 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#32 - 3 Tishrei - How HumbleRabbeinu Yonah explains to us how we know that we have reached the level of humility required for this Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-10-0205 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#31 - 2 Tishrei - Hashem Helps the HumbleRabbeinu Yonah has noted the importance of humility as part of the Teshuva process. Here he notes how Hashem looks to help those who show humility2019-10-0105 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#30 - 1 Tishrei - Humbling and Lowering OurselvesRabbeinu Yonah introduces us to the seventh Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-09-3004 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#29 - 29 Elul - How to Attain EmbarrassmentRabbeinu Yonah tells us how to acquire these feelings of Busha.2019-09-2905 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#28 - 28 Elul - Embarrassment Before HashemRabbeinu Yonah continues to explain the importance of Busha in the Teshuva process.2019-09-2907 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#27 - 27 Elul - EmbarrassmentRabbeinu Yonah begins his discussion of Busha, the sixth Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-09-2704 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#26 - 26 Elul - Three Pesukim in Mishlei pt. 3Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss three Pesukim in Mishlei (28:12-14) that highlight the first five Ikarei HaTeshuva. We focus today on the third Pasuk, Pasuk 14 which hints to the fifth Ikar of Daaga.2019-09-2606 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#25 - 25 Elul - Three Pesukim in Mishlei pt. 2Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss three Pesukim in Mishlei (28:12-14) that highlight the first five Ikarei HaTeshuva. We focus today on the second half of Pasuk 13 which hints to the second Ikar of Azivat HaCheit.2019-09-2505 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#24 - 24 Elul - Three Pesukim in Mishlei pt. 1Rabbeinu Yonah evaluates three Pesukim in Sefer Mishlei (28:12-14) to sum up the five Ikarei Teshuva that he has discussed so far. WE focus on the first Pasuk and a half that hints to Charata, Yagon, and Tzzar B'Maaseh.2019-09-2408 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#23 - 23 Elul - An Additional WorryRabbeinu Yonah adds an additional concern for us to worry about as part of the fifth Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-09-2305 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#22 - 22 Elul - What if it Wasn't Enough?Rabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss how we need to be worried that our Teshuva may not be enough.2019-09-2207 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#21 - 21 Elul - WorryRabbeinu Yonah introduces the fifth Ikar HaTeshuva. He discusses how it differs from Yagon and what we should be worried about.2019-09-2205 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#20 - 20 Elul - No Pain No KapparahRabbeinu Yonah continues his discusion of the fourth Ikar HaTeshuvah.2019-09-2007 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#19 - 19 Elul - Physical SufferingRabbeinu Yonah introduces the fourth Ikar HaTeshuva, Tzaar B'Maaseh, physical pain.2019-09-1905 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#18 - 18 Elul - What Truly Makes Us SadRabbeinu Yonah notes that Yagon is much more powerful when it is channeled over specific matters.2019-09-1804 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#17 - 17 Elul - Close to the KingRabbeinu Yonah further explains why Hashem is so moved by Yagon.2019-09-1704 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#16 - 16 Elul - The Greater the Sorrow the Greater the TeshuvaRabbeinu Yonah continues his discussion of the third Ikar HaTeshuva. He explains how more sorrow can influence greater forgiveness from Hashem.2019-09-1605 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#15 - 15 Elul - Sorrow Over Our SinsRabbeinu Yonah introduces us to the third Ikar HaTeshuva, Yagon, Sorrow. He discusses how it differs from regret.2019-09-1505 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#14 - 14 Elul - Straightening the PathRabbeinu Yonah finishes his discussion of the second Ikar HaTeshuva.2019-09-1505 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#13 - 13 Elul - Leaving Sins --> RegretRabbeinu Yonah continues to discuss the second Ikar HaTeshuva, Azivat HaCheit. He tells us that some times leaving sin must come before regret.2019-09-1306 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#12 - 12 Elul - Regret --> Leaving SinsRabbeinu Yonah begins his discussion of the second Ikar HaTeshuva, Azivat HaCheit. He teaches us that sometimes regret must come before leaving our sins.2019-09-1205 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#11 - 11 Elul - Additional Reasons to Regret Our SinsWe continue our discussion of the first Ikar HaTeshuva, Charata. Rabbeinu Yonah gives us additional reasons as to why we should regret our sins.2019-09-1105 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#10 - 10 Elul - Reasons to Regret Our SinsRabbeinu Yonah discusses the first Ikar HaTeshuva, Charata. He lists a number of reasons as to why we should regret our sins.2019-09-1005 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#09 - 9 Elul - The Many Steps of TeshuvaRabbeinu Yonah tells us that the complete Teshuva process involves many steps, but each step will accomplish something without the others.2019-09-0907 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#08 - 8 Elul - Same Sin, Different SinRabbeinu Yonah reminds us that there is no leniency for a person who violates the same sin multiple times.2019-09-0908 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#07 - 7 Elul - We Must Commit to the Entire TorahRabbeinu Yonah warns us about a person who is not careful regarding even one specific Aveira. Again, all of this is discussed within the context of ensuring that we engage in Teshuva immediately so that we don't repeat sins.2019-09-0806 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#06 - 6 Elul - The Danger of Repeating SinsRabbeinu Yonah continues to warn us of the danger of repeating our sins which is an outgrowth of not engaging in Teshuva immediately. He offers two different potential consequences of repeating sins.2019-09-0605 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#05 - 5 Elul - Another Reason Not to Delay TeshuvaRabbeinu Yonah's continues to give us reason to engage in Teshuva immediately.2019-09-0506 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#04 - 4 Elul - Why People Delay TeshuvaRabbeinu Yonah reminds us of some of the faulty reasoning behind those of us who delay our engagement in the Torah process.2019-09-0405 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#03 - 3 Elul - The Mistake of Delaying TeshuvaRabbeinu Yonah reminds us of the great folly of delaying our engagement in the Teshuva process.2019-09-0405 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#02 - 2 Elul - Different Motivations for Teshuva & Hashem's HelpRabbeinu Yonah reminds us of the potency of Teshuva no matter the motivation. He also reminds us that we are promised help when we start the process.2019-09-0406 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#01 - 1 Elul - The Gift of TeshuvaRabbeinu Yonah begins his Sefer with a description of the great gift of Teshuva.2019-09-0404 minBeachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva#00 - Introduction to the Shaarei Teshuva PodcastAn introduction to the Beachwood Kehilla Shaarei Teshuva Podcast. We discuss Rabbeinu Yonah and what may have encouraged him to write this Sefer.2019-09-0403 minZman Kehilla LaKol#00 - Introducing the Zman Kehilla LaKol PodcastWords of introduction regarding our new Podcasting project.2016-09-2903 min