We will aim to enrich the Yamim Noraim experience by studying the development of select t'fillot.  We will study relevant Mishnayot in Rosh Hashana and Yoma and then trace how our Machzor evolved based on the Mishnaic formula for the t'fillot.

Along with the Golem, the Maharal of Prague was a seminal influence on Modern Chasidut, and the philosophy of Rav Kook. His novel approach to Jewish learning and his understanding of the nature of Torah, are as compelling as they are provocative. In this class we will be using his text Gevurat Hashem (The Book of Power). read more

Maimonides is considered one of the greatest philosophers in Jewish History. His work "The Laws of Repentance" summarizes all the procedures and essence of Teshuva. Elul, the month leading up to Rosh Hashana, is a period of reflection on the past year, repentance for our actions, and resolve for future growth. Rabbi Chaim Brovender, Rosh Yeshiva of WebYeshiva, will be examining Maimonides' teachings on repentance, and discussing read more

This class will study Maimonides' major philosophical work, The Guide for the Perplexed.  It is considered to be the most influential book of medieval Jewish philosophy.

While much attention is paid to Rambam's views of repentance, his Laws deal with many other central topics of Jewish faith, in his eyes relevant to full repentance. By analyzing his perspective of sins that are more serious or significant than others, his ideas about free will and pre-determination, and his view of the reward we are promised for mitzvot, we hope to come to a read more

Pirkei Avot ("The Ethics of Our Fathers") is one of the best known and most cited of Jewish texts. This beloved tractate of the Mishna composed of ethical maxims of the Rabbis is familiar for such  maxims as "If I am only for myself, who am I?" (1:14) and "Say little and do much" (1:15). Rabbi Brovender will examine and teach a different chapter of Pirkei Avot each week, following read more