Thoughts from Kyle

Recorded Erev Shabbos at Ohr Shlomo in Pomona, NY

I shared this piece from R’ Nachman Biderman (brother of R’ Meilech) on the various opinions of the definition of the mitzvah of Sefiras HaOmer in our days between Mincha and Ma’ariv in shul.

Given between Mincha and Ma’ariv at Ateres Mordechai, Thornhill. (July 30, 2023)

Words of inspiration before Mincha at Kehal Yereim of Thornhill

Words of inspiration before reading the traditional liturgy of Tisha B’Av morning which traverses the various tragedies throughout Jewish history. Given at Kahal Yereim of Thornhill

Words of inspiration before the reading of Eichah/Lamentations at Kahal Yereim of Thornhill

A dvar Torah and Siyum prior to the start of the Super Bowl for bnei Torah who committed to living a life of holiness and connection to their Creator.

The first of a series of short shiurim in preparation for Chanukah and the ongoing battle against assimilation and apathy.

Does G-d really care about me? What’s the mission statement of the Jewish people? What’s my role to play, my mission in life? How do I find that out? 

Why do we end the Shemoneh Esrei talking about peace? Why is universal peace so important? Is it attainable?

Why do we praise HaShem at both the beginning and end of the Shemoneh Esrei? Does G-d need our praise?

What is the service in the Beis HaMikdash? Isn’t it cruel? The rationale behind korbanos.

Does G-d listen to our prayers? Why do we pray? Why do we pray that Hashem hears our voices, have mercy, and accept our prayers?

Who and what is Mashiach? Why do we need him? 

When will Yerushalayim be restored? Is it really necessary? What does the restoration actually mean? 

Why are our leaders so important? Can one become a true tzaddik or tzaddeikis? What are real tzaddikim today?

Why do we care what others do? Do we really hate heretics and our enemies that much?

Is Torah law the right system of justice? Do we really want it to be restored? 

What is this whole idea of returning? Are the Jews really going back to Eretz Yisrael? Discussing the centrality of Israel in Jewish thought and practice. 

What’s the deal with parnassah, livelihood? What about hishtadlus, putting in your own effort? Is learning in a Kollel for everyone?

Trying to answer some really deep questions such as why do bad things happen to good people and does HaShem really heal all Jews?

Understanding the fundamental Jewish concepts of both the world to come and the end of days.

Discussing the purpose of Schar v’Onesh (reward and punishment). 

This talk explains the Jewish belief that no matter what, anyone can change!

 There is so much to say, and this talk did not even touch on some of the potential questions that arise. 

There is an infinite amount to say on this topic, but this is the quickest and clearest way to present such an important idea.

This talk deals with the power of Hashem, and miracles in ancient times and even today.

Exploring the concepts of chosenness and antisemitism. Though there’s much more to say, this is just a little bit on the topic. 

The official introduction to the series explaining what the Shemoneh Esrei is, as well as its beginning line.