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Succos/Simcha Beis Hashoeva – Face to Face
18 Oct 2019

Succos/Simcha Beis Hashoeva – Face to Face

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

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The Succos Reader 5780
11 Oct 2019

The Succos Reader 5780

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

Click here to download PDF (for single sided printers) Click here to download PDF (double sided) Between Yom Kippur & Succos Forgiven in Thirds To understand the special energy of these days between Yom Kippur and Succos: The midrash Rabbah … Continued

The Yom Kippur Reader 5780
8 Oct 2019

The Yom Kippur Reader 5780

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

Click here to download PDF (for single sided printers) Click here to download PDF (for double sided printers) ערב יום כיפור General Introduction to Yom Kippur The essence of Yom Kippur is that Hashem created for the Jewish people one … Continued

Parsha sheet: Shabbos Shuva – The Point of Return
4 Oct 2019

Parsha sheet: Shabbos Shuva – The Point of Return

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Parsha, Parsha Sheet, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur | 0

Click here to download PDF Shabbos & Teshuva To understand the source for Shabbos Shuva, how it is a fundamental landmark in the Aseres Yemei Teshuva, and how it is what empowers Yom Kippur:  The Midrash (Bereishis Rabba 22:28) says … Continued

Rosh Hashana – Inner Workings
27 Sep 2019

Rosh Hashana – Inner Workings

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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The Rosh Hashana Reader 5780
27 Sep 2019

The Rosh Hashana Reader 5780

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

Click here to download PDF (for single sided printers) Click here to download PDF (for double sided printers) FIRST NIGHT OF ROSH HASHANA מעריב The ספר החיים Book of the Living The judgment on Rosh HaShanah is multi-leveled.  First and … Continued

Ki Savo/Selichos – New Beginnings
19 Sep 2019

Ki Savo/Selichos – New Beginnings

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, Chagim, High Holidays, Parsha, Rosh Hashannah | 0

 

Lulav & Succah – in grasp and over the head
28 Sep 2018

Lulav & Succah – in grasp and over the head

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

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Parsha sheet: Haazinu-Succos-Hoshana Rabba-Simchas Torah – The Story of Life
21 Sep 2018

Parsha sheet: Haazinu-Succos-Hoshana Rabba-Simchas Torah – The Story of Life

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, High Holidays, Hoshana Rabba, Parsha, Parsha Sheet, Simchas Torah | 0

Click here to download PDF Haazinu – the essence of a sefer Torah The Rambam states (Hilchos sefer Torah 7:1) that the essence of the obligation to write a sefer Torah is actually to write the Parsha of Haazinu but … Continued

Yom Kippur – Equalization
18 Sep 2018

Yom Kippur – Equalization

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

The Avodah of Aseres Yemei Teshuva and Yom Kippur in general and in a leap year in particular. Dedicated to the Refuah shleima of Shulamis bas Sara Sosha. If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, … Continued

Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah – Attaining Stability in the Face of Change
7 Sep 2018

Nitzavim/Rosh Hashanah – Attaining Stability in the Face of Change

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Parsha, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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Parshas Breishis and the current events of October 2017
15 Oct 2017

Parshas Breishis and the current events of October 2017

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 01 Bereishis, Chagim, High Holidays, Parsha, Simchas Torah | 0
Hoshana Rabba – Can’t get to 8 before you go through 7
15 Oct 2017

Hoshana Rabba – Can’t get to 8 before you go through 7

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Hoshana Rabba, Video | 0
Our eyes – a message for Simchas Torah
15 Oct 2017

Our eyes – a message for Simchas Torah

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Simchas Torah, Video | 0
The Seal, the Kvittel & the Arava – understanding Hoshana Rabbah
11 Oct 2017

The Seal, the Kvittel & the Arava – understanding Hoshana Rabbah

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Simchas Torah | 0

Delivered Leill Hoshana Rabbah 5778 in the White Shul If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, and are having difficulty playing the shiur, then try the below YouTube version.  

Sasson v Simcha
8 Oct 2017

Sasson v Simcha

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

Delivered at a SIMCHAS Beis Hashoeva lavishly hosted by our Chaver Reb Shai SASSON If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, and are having difficulty playing the shiur, then try the below YouTube version.  

Meet the Ushpizin
4 Oct 2017

Meet the Ushpizin

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

   

The Amnesty Between Yom Kippur and Sukkot
2 Oct 2017

The Amnesty Between Yom Kippur and Sukkot

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos, Video, Yom Kippur | 0
Yom Kippur, Tu B’Av and Purim
1 Oct 2017

Yom Kippur, Tu B’Av and Purim

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Purim, Rosh Hashannah, Tu B'Shvat, Yom Kippur | 0

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Yom Kippur – Getting out of the Bechira Box
1 Oct 2017

Yom Kippur – Getting out of the Bechira Box

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur | 0

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Aseres Yemei Teshuva – Condensed Time
25 Sep 2017

Aseres Yemei Teshuva – Condensed Time

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah, Video, Yom Kippur | 0
Tzom Gedaliah – Liberating the Soul to Dominate the Body
24 Sep 2017

Tzom Gedaliah – Liberating the Soul to Dominate the Body

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, Fasts, High Holidays | 0

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The Beauty of Law and Order – Final address before Rosh Hashana 5778
20 Sep 2017

The Beauty of Law and Order – Final address before Rosh Hashana 5778

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0
Shofar – Blasting Through Cosmic and Personal Blockage
18 Sep 2017

Shofar – Blasting Through Cosmic and Personal Blockage

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur – Rebuilding the Head-Heart Continuum
13 Sep 2017

Rosh Hashana to Yom Kippur – Rebuilding the Head-Heart Continuum

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur | 0

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Rosh Hashana – Different vs. New
5 Sep 2017

Rosh Hashana – Different vs. New

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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Shoftim/Elul – The Battei Dinim (Rabbinical courts) will save the USA (and the world)
25 Aug 2017

Shoftim/Elul – The Battei Dinim (Rabbinical courts) will save the USA (and the world)

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Parsha | 0

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Shoftim/Elul – Chisiling a Heart of Stone into Tablets
25 Aug 2017

Shoftim/Elul – Chisiling a Heart of Stone into Tablets

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Parsha | 0

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Understanding the Concept of Simchas Beis Hashoeva
23 Oct 2016

Understanding the Concept of Simchas Beis Hashoeva

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Simchas Torah, Sukkos | 0

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Simchas Torah: Convergence to Infinity
16 Oct 2016

Simchas Torah: Convergence to Infinity

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

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Hoshana Rabbah: The Jew with No Frills – Part 2
16 Oct 2016

Hoshana Rabbah: The Jew with No Frills – Part 2

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

The proper attitude for doing for others is not “I have what to offer” but to do good because I want to do good. Whatever I have to offer is really from God. This is the attribute of David HaMelech. … Continued

Hoshana Rabbah: The Jew with No Frills – Part 1
16 Oct 2016

Hoshana Rabbah: The Jew with No Frills – Part 1

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

The Arba Minim (4 species) – the lulav, etrog, aravot, and hadasim – represent our ability to perform and accomplish. The 7 Noahide laws represent the other nations’ ability to perform and accomplish. On Hoshana Rabbah we show our deeds are … Continued

Succos: The Regel That’s an Extension of the Yomim Noraim
16 Oct 2016

Succos: The Regel That’s an Extension of the Yomim Noraim

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Sukkos | 0

Sukkot was given before the sin of the Golden Calf. Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana only came about afterwards, as a result of the sin. How are they connected? If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a … Continued

Yom Kippur: All Time
11 Oct 2016

Yom Kippur: All Time

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

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Yom Kippur: Cleansing the Cosmos
11 Oct 2016

Yom Kippur: Cleansing the Cosmos

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

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Yom Kippur: Fission
11 Oct 2016

Yom Kippur: Fission

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

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Yom Kippur: Over the Edge of Time and Space
11 Oct 2016

Yom Kippur: Over the Edge of Time and Space

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

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Aseres Yemei Teshuva and Shabbos: The Portal (Full Length Maamar)
7 Oct 2016

Aseres Yemei Teshuva and Shabbos: The Portal (Full Length Maamar)

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

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Shabbos Shuva: Riding the Wave of Destiny
7 Oct 2016

Shabbos Shuva: Riding the Wave of Destiny

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Yom Kippur | 0

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Rosh Hashanah: Pledge of Allegiance
29 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: Pledge of Allegiance

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

Rosh Hashanah is not mentioned in the Torah as a day of judgment. In the Torah Rosh Hashanah is identified as a day of zikaron (remembering) & of shofar. If you’re viewing this on a portable device, such as a phone, … Continued

Rosh Hashanah: Settling with Din Out of Court
29 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: Settling with Din Out of Court

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

There are many aspects to Rosh Hashanah: it’s the beginning of the year, it’s a day of judgement, & it’s the day we coronate Hashem as King. What is the connection between these seemingly different aspects of the day? If … Continued

Rosh Hashanah: Chok vs. Mishpat
29 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: Chok vs. Mishpat

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

On Rosh Hashanah we are judged as we are now (like Yishmael). It seems hard to believe that we can just be good for 48 hours and receive a good judgement! At the same time, we say in davening that … Continued

Rosh Hashanah: Thought of Creation
29 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: Thought of Creation

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

Rosh Hashanah is a peculiar holiday: when one is going to court they are usually scared, yet we enter Rosh Hashanah confident we will be judged favorably!?! Further, this attitude seems to contradict other aspects of the day! If you’re … Continued

Rosh Hashanah: Address for 5667 (2007)
28 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: Address for 5667 (2007)

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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Rosh Hashanah: Penetrating the Inner Chambers
28 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: Penetrating the Inner Chambers

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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Rosh Hashanah: In vs. Out
28 Sep 2016

Rosh Hashanah: In vs. Out

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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HILCHOS TESHUVA 3: Tshuva – To Fix Free Will
10 Sep 2016

HILCHOS TESHUVA 3: Tshuva – To Fix Free Will

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HILCHOS TESHUVA 2: Halachik Tshuva vs. Hashem’s Kindness
10 Sep 2016

HILCHOS TESHUVA 2: Halachik Tshuva vs. Hashem’s Kindness

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rambam, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur | 0

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HILCHOS TESHUVA 1: Is It a Mitzvas Aseh to Do Teshuva?
10 Sep 2016

HILCHOS TESHUVA 1: Is It a Mitzvas Aseh to Do Teshuva?

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rambam, Rosh Hashannah, Yom Kippur | 0

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Shoftim: Elul – Building the GPS (short audio)
9 Sep 2016

Shoftim: Elul – Building the GPS (short audio)

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: 05 Devarim, Audio, Chagim, High Holidays | 0

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The Power of Elul
4 Sep 2016

The Power of Elul

by Rabbi Yochanan Bechhofer | posted in: Audio, Chagim, High Holidays, Rosh Hashannah | 0

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