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151

Making Sense of What is Going On in Israel (with Q&A)

Mar 18, 2024

1:06:01

Delivered 3/16/24 at Melava malka for Northeast Kollel, Bnai Israel Ohev Zedek, and Chelkeinu Initiative in Northeast PA 16:48 Civilians in Gaza 22:10 Balancing Obligations 26:50 Different Values in a Community 34:35 What/Should Those in Yeshiva do in Solidarity for Eretz Yisroel 41:02 Engaging with Anti Semitism 46:53 Mental Health – Rav or Therapist… Continue reading Making Sense of What is Going On in Israel (with Q&A)

152

The Jewish Family

Feb 23, 2024

14:30

Delivered 2/18/24 at The JFS Breakfast, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. Video of the program available here.

153

Q&A – Toras Shraga 5784

Feb 19, 2024

1:11:57

#Israel Trip 2024 02:06 Staying Motivated To Do Things That We Don’t Understand 05:46 Other Hashkafos 08:04 Army 11:13 Chassidus 16:49 Learning Sifrei Chassidus on Your Own 18:38 Cheshek in Torah 22:05 Sports 26:54 Orthodox Professional Athletes 29:22 Ben Torah in the Workplace 34:21 Getting Up for Shachris 36:17 Platonic Relationships 40:12 Giving Reasons… Continue reading Q&A – Toras Shraga 5784

154

Presenting the Big Picture of Torah (with Q&A) – Yishrei 5784

Feb 19, 2024

53:59

#Israel Trip 5784 #Mishpatim 18:22 Dressing “Yeshivish” 21:26 Conflict Between Bein Adam LaMakom and Bein Adam LaChaveiro 24:40 How You Gain From Yeshiva 26:33 Advising Who Are Less Observant 27:38 Chumros 31:21 Music 34:52 Yetzer Hara in Mashiach Times 37:07 Noach Lo Sheloh Nivra 40:09 Emunah Based on Logic 46:11 Evidence of Hashem 47:37… Continue reading Presenting the Big Picture of Torah (with Q&A) – Yishrei 5784

155

Reaching Understanding Through Action (with Q&A) – Reishit 5784

Feb 19, 2024

1:12:17

#Israel Trip 2024 #Mishpatim 13:24 Chumros 18:42 Washington Rally 25:26 The Israeli Army 32:02 Smoking 35:23 Biggest Mistake Boys with Modern Background Make 39:16 Choosing a Profession 42:11 Honoring Parents 47:24 Chabad 51:59 Top Lessons 56:40 Contradictions Between Torah and Science 1:00:32 Struggle with Belief in Hashem and Torah 1:03:47 Three Questions About Learning… Continue reading Reaching Understanding Through Action (with Q&A) – Reishit 5784

156

Emunah – Logic and Hakarah

Feb 16, 2024

30:11

Delivered at Netiv Aryeh #Israel Trip 5784

157

Q&A – Machon Yaakov 5784

Feb 16, 2024

1:00:25

Video available here 02:31 Bring Sechel into Emotional Emunah 10:27 Bitachon in Big Life Decisions 14:03 Difference Between a Rebbe and a Rav 18:20 Balance Jewish and Secular Education 23:11 Heter to Avoid Certain Mitzvos on the Path to Observance 24:26 What Parts of Torah are Metaphorical 29:22 What Are the Hardest Parts of… Continue reading Q&A – Machon Yaakov 5784

158

Developing a Love for Torah (with Q&A) – KBY 5784

Feb 16, 2024

1:04:06

#Israel Trip #Mishpatim 10:09 Going to College 17:09 Being Drawn to Philosophy 19:32 Pro-Israel Rally in Washington D.C. 28:23 Machokes in Hashkafa 31:32 Limudim Other than Gemorah 34:59 Learning Post-Yeshiva 35:40 How to Determine if You Are Shevet Levi 38:51 The Future of American Jewry 44:40 Making Aliyah 48:41 Hakaras HaTov to America 50:43… Continue reading Developing a Love for Torah (with Q&A) – KBY 5784

159

The Give and Take in Ruchniyos (with Q&A) – Mevaseret 5784

Feb 16, 2024

1:04:53

#Israel Trip 2024 #Mishpatim 14:01 Following Professional Sports 20:12 Joining the Army 23:04 How to Empathize with those in Pain 26:29 Chareidi Neighborhoods 28:30 External Changes 32:18 Guns 36:05 Growing Without Losing Our Personality 39:08 Relationship with Rebbeim 43:56 Jewish History Recommendation 52:26 Lack of Spiritual Feelings 54:48 Bridging Spiritual and General Knowledge 56:16… Continue reading The Give and Take in Ruchniyos (with Q&A) – Mevaseret 5784

160

Mishpatim Before and After Kabbalas HaTorah (with Q&A) – Gush 5784

Feb 16, 2024

1:06:58

#Israel 2024 #Terumah 11:51 Reaction to the Simchas Torah Tragedy 5784 16:38 Influence of Rebbeim 20:42 Sifrei Maharal 21:34 Learning as a Zchus for Others 23:06 The Sins of the Avos 26:49 Chareidim 28:29 Gemorah Building Character 36:00 Happiness 45:36 Inspiration 46:39 Why Jews Go Off the Derech 50:42 The Challenges of our Generation… Continue reading Mishpatim Before and After Kabbalas HaTorah (with Q&A) – Gush 5784

161

The Complete Tzurah of a Ben Torah (with Q&A) – Derech 5784

Feb 16, 2024

37:47

#Israel Trip 2024 #Terumah 12:40 Becoming a Ben Torah Through Gemorah Alone 15:04 Shleimus as it Applies to Girls 17:00 Marriage 18:11 Changing in a Marriage 19:23 Prioritizing Self Improvement 20:51 Dealing with Haughty Talmidim 25:46 Follow up Question to Dealing with Haughty Talmidim 28:33 Perfectionist 30:17 Yiridas HaDoros 34:16 How Should a Bachur… Continue reading The Complete Tzurah of a Ben Torah (with Q&A) – Derech 5784

162

We Will Always Be Different (with Q&A) – Aish Gesher 5784

Feb 16, 2024

57:12

#Israel Trip 2024 #Eretz Yisroel – Shmini Atzeres 5784 20:07 Gun Ownership 23:21 Proofs of Hashem 24:45 The Future of American Jewry 31:28 Concentration Camps 36:15 Sinas Chinam 43:00 Mental Health 48:58 Balancing Joy and Suffering 53:06 Connecting with Non-Religious Jews 54:49 Preparing for Summer Camp Role

163

Taam in Torah

Feb 11, 2024

27:03

Delivered 2/10/24, Motzei Shabbos Parshas Mishpatim at The Mir, Yersushalyaim #Israel Trip 2024

164

Everyone’s Place in the World of Torah (with Q&A)

Jan 16, 2024

44:12

Delivered at the Yarchai Kallah Bnei Torah 5784. Available here.

165

Understanding our Role and Staying Inspired (for Women)

Jan 9, 2024

52:27

Delivered Motzei Shabbos 1/5/24 for the women of Bais Torah U’Tefillah in West Hempstead, NY

166

Redeeming Hostages in Halacha

Jan 1, 2024

45:50

January 1, 2024 Federal Holiday Learning Program in Silver Spring

167

Asara B’Teves 5784 – The Darkness of Asara BiTeves (Afikei Mayim)

Dec 22, 2023

49:08

R’ Moshe Shapiro’s 7th Yartzeit

168

Kesher Nafshi 12 – Keynote Address

Dec 20, 2023

36:47

Delivered at Kesher Nafshi 12 12/17/23. Available here.

169

Fueling the Flame Strategies for Sustaining Our Passion (with Q&A)

Dec 18, 2023

1:44:02

At the Torah Umesorah Menahel Retreat May 2023. Available here. [29:27] Not Accepting Children Who Have No Other Options [36:41] Mental Health and Over Therapy [42:08] Finding Proper Mental Health Professionals [44:03] Providing Education for Parents [50:24] Gen Z [52:34] Youth at Risk [01:00:33] Balancing Different Types of Talmidim [01:07:48] Could Everyone be… Continue reading Fueling the Flame Strategies for Sustaining Our Passion (with Q&A)

170

Advice for Torah Study for a “Ben Torah for Life”

Dec 17, 2023

31:20

Delivered to the Kollel in Atlanta, GA 12/11/23. Available on their podcast

171

Congregation Beth Jacob Q&A

Dec 17, 2023

49:54

Congregation Beth Jacob, Atlanta, GA 12/11/23. Available on their podcast [00:08] Most influential Rebbe [06:26] Following the news in Eretz Yisroel [09:39] Creating a Yom Tefillah [14:07] Biggest Issue Facing American Jewry Today [23:02] Appropriate Hishtadlus for Fighting Anti-Semitism [27:54] Challenges of Living in America [31:04] Dealing with Family Members who Live Alternate Lifestyles… Continue reading Congregation Beth Jacob Q&A

172

Chanuka 5784 – Beis Hamikdash in the World of Ratzon Above Sechel

Dec 14, 2023

33:28

Delivered in YGW 12/13/23

173

Chanuka 5784 – Kohanim vs Yavan (R’ Moshe Shapiro)

Dec 13, 2023

40:16

Delivered 12/12/23 in Baltimore, MD

174

Chanuka 5784 – Drawing Out the Potential Light of Torah

Dec 13, 2023

39:59

Delivered at the new Torah Links building in Lakewood, NJ on 12/11/23

175

Chanuka 5784 – Darkness of Yavan, A Disconnected World

Dec 7, 2023

29:00

Delivered over Zoom to the YU Kollel in LA. From the Ramban’s sefer – Toras Hashem Temimah

176

I Am Asking For A Friend (Q&A with R’ Yosef Elefant)

Dec 1, 2023

1:33:55

Agudah Convention 2023, Moderated by Sruli Besser Available to watch here 04:29 How/do we act with simcha during these difficult times? 16:32 Inspiration for Shmiras Einayim (Vayimaein) 28:04 Gun ownership 32:22 Therapy and Kibud Av V’Eim 45:32 Parents and Married Children 53:32 Choosing Daas Torah 01:27:15 Mashiach

177

Helping Our Children Realize Themselves

Nov 7, 2023

53:38

Delivered 10/31/23 for Yeshiva Shaarei Tzion in partnership with Torah U’Mesorah

178

Mental Health Q&A – Torah Umesorah Convention 2023

Nov 5, 2023

1:08:53

Video here

179

The Tragedy in Eretz Yisroel – Q&A with YGW Alumni

Oct 13, 2023

1:07:58

Conducted over Zoom 10/11/23 together with Rabbi Eliyahu Reingold, Rosh Kollel in YGW.

180

Responding to an Eis Tzara

Oct 10, 2023

20:11

Delivered at the Communal Atzeres Tefillah for the situation in Israel in Young Israel Shomrei Emunah of Greater Washington. The full event can be viewed here.

181

Crisis in Israel – Bonding to Hashem through Tefillah

Oct 10, 2023

7:50

Delivered as part of an OU – Update and Chizuk broadcast on October 9, 2023. The full program is available to watch here.

182

Milamedai Talmidim, Navigating by the Stars (with Q&A)

Sep 28, 2023

49:08

Delivered for rebbeim of Talmudical Academy

183

Yom Kippur 5784 (Nesiv HaTeshuva)

Sep 22, 2023

22:00

Delivered on 9/21/23 to Ohr HaTorah, Dallas, TX

184

Sfas Emes – Rosh Hashana 5634

Sep 15, 2023

27:05

Part of the weekly Sfas Emes series

185

The Holocaust – The Destruction and Rebuilding of the World (with Q&A)

Sep 13, 2023

42:24

186

Bringing Students into the World of Holiness (with Q&A)

Aug 21, 2023

1:13:01

Delivered over Zoom to a Mechanchim Group 8/20/23 02:11 Bringing Students into the World of Holiness 22:41 Should we teach students to become a big talmid chacham or as great an Oved Hashem as possible? 33:30 Inspiring Girls 36:16 Most Important Messages for Students 45:39 Addressing Issues of “Toavah” 54:31 Talking to Students About… Continue reading Bringing Students into the World of Holiness (with Q&A)

187

Q&A – Yeshivas Mir Summer Camp (5783)

Aug 14, 2023

1:50:03

01:22 Entertainment and Relaxation 04:45 Echod Yotzei l’Horaah 08:18 Protesting the Light Rail 15:30 Building a Relationship with Hashem 17:54 Giving Honor to Someone Who Runs Away From It 23:55 Feelings About Someone Who Is Off the Derech 27:46 The Difficulty of Inyonei Kedusha 30:19 “Echta V’Ashuv” 34:11 Letting Loose 37:51 Do “Hurt People… Continue reading Q&A – Yeshivas Mir Summer Camp (5783)

188

Q&A – NCSY Kollel (5783)

Aug 11, 2023

41:57

Delivered at the NCSY Kollel, Israel 8/9/23 00:14 Introduction – Incorporating Torah into Life 09:01 Teaching Students About Controversy 12:03 Future of American Jewry 16:23 Biggest Challenge for High School Students 21:38 Feelings for Elul (and for Judaism in General) 24:30 When Learning is too Easy and Cheap 26:37 Challenging Students without Scaring Them… Continue reading Q&A – NCSY Kollel (5783)

189

Unity, While Disagreeing

Aug 11, 2023

18:51

Delivered at the NCSY Kollel, Israel 8/9/23

190

Kinnah 21 – Arzei Levanon – R’ Eliezer Zusia Portugal, The Skulener Rebbe

Jul 27, 2023

57:54

191

How to be a Trustworthy Steward of Hashem’s Bracha

Jul 17, 2023

36:28

Delivered Motzei Shabbos Matos Masei 5783 7/15/23 in Luxor Estates

192

Ashkenaz 01 – Addressing K’hal Adas Yisroel (Lauder Yeshurun)

Jul 14, 2023

31:58

On July 9 – 12, R’ Aaron led a group on a “Journey through Ashkenaz”, exploring 1000 years of Germany Jewry. On the first night, R’ Aaron spoke at the new K’hal Adas Yisroel, part of Lauder Yeshurun, in Berlin. He spoke about the centrality of work and effort in matters of Ruchniyos. For… Continue reading Ashkenaz 01 – Addressing K’hal Adas Yisroel (Lauder Yeshurun)

193

Avodas HaTefillah – Davening at Every Stage of Life

Jun 25, 2023

40:16

Delivered at the YU Community Kollel in Los Angeles 6/22/23. Also available here. R’ Aaron Begins at 06:35

194

Siyum on Meseches Bava Kama – The Value of the Shoresh

Jun 16, 2023

16:25

Siyum on Bava Kama in Mechinas Ner Yisroel

195

Hesped for R’ Gershon Edelstein – A Tzurah of Yashar

Jun 15, 2023

36:23

Delivered at YGW

196

Q&A – Miami (5783)

Jun 7, 2023

1:05:43

At Miami Parlor Meeting 5/2023 Learning Torah that is Practical [11:53] When Focus on One Thing in Ruchniyos Might be Affecting Others [16:54] Spiritual Connection vs. Intellectual [19:54] The Role of Chessed [31:57] The Mitzva to Know All of Torah [35:46] Learning Chumash [38:34] Basic Knowledge of Torah [40:19] Becoming a Marbitz Torah [41:43]… Continue reading Q&A – Miami (5783)

197

Shavuos 5783 – Seeing the Big Picture and Hearing the Details (Afikei Mayim)

May 22, 2023

43:26

Delivered in Baltimore. From the sefer Afikei Mayim from R’ Moshe Shapiro.

198

Shavuos 5783 – Seeing the Truth of Torah

May 14, 2023

14:22

Given for the Shabbaton of Bais Yaakov Machon Ora, Passaic, NJ

199

Siyum on Rambam – A World of Daas

May 9, 2023

27:58

Siyum on Rambam at Chabad in Silver Spring

200

Lag B’Omer 5783 – Naizer Tzitz

May 9, 2023

25:15

At YGW

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