Time for Torah: By Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Zt"l

The Uniqueness of Mitzvas Sukkos

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on סוכות.  Discussed:   The Bach teaches that there are three Mitzvos that have a special requirement to know the reason behind the

Sukkos Part 2: The Joy of the Baal Teshuva

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on סוכות. We continue the theme of the last Shiur.  Discussed:   Why do we pray in Avinu Malkeinu to inscribe us in the Book of Meri

Sukkos Part 1: Why in Tishrei?

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on סוכות.  Discussed:   The Vilna Gaon's answer to the famous question; why is Sukkos celebrated in Tishrei?  A second Vilna Gaon, w

The Fallen Sukkah of Dovid

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on סוכות.  Discussed:  The connection between Sukkos, Moshiach, and the end of days. The Vilna Gaon's approach for why we celebrate

Sukkos - The Correlation between Emunah and Hashgacha Pratis

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on סוכות.

The Gain of the Pain - The Incredible Gift of Yom Kippur

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on יום כיפור.Discussed: • The Chinuch writes that Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur sustain the world because it enables us to gain yearly at

Yom Kippur: Asking Forgiveness - The Consequences of Causing Others' Pain

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on יום כיפור.Discussed: • R' Chaim Shmulevitz highlights the need to resolve Bein Adam Lchaveiro issues before Yom Kippur, otherwise,

Yom Kippur: Understanding How Kapparos Work

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on יום כיפור.

Yom Kippur: The Deeper Meaning of Viduy

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on יום כיפור.

Rosh Hashana: The Mitzvah of Shofar

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ראש השנה‎.   Discussed:   Numerous reasons why we blow the Shofar on Rosh Hashana, and the underlying themes of these different a

Rosh Hashana: Shofar - The Cry of the Soul רצוננו לעשות רצונך

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ראש השנה‎. Discussed: Why does the Torah call Rosh Hashana a Yom Teruah (referring to Shofar), which is only one of the Mitzvos

Rosh Hashana: The Gift of G-d's Sovereignty

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on ראש השנה‎.

Yomim Noraim: Segulos to Merit a Favorable Judgement

Shiur From Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl' on ימים נוראים. Discussed:  The Gemara teaches that for those who forgo the grievances against them, Hashem reciprocates and will ov

Understanding and Appreciating the Tefillos of the Yomim Noraim

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on Elul.

Parshas Vayelech: Torah is Available to Everybody but Acquired only with Dedication

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת וילך.

Parshas Netzavim: Returning All the Way to Hashem

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת נצבים-וילך. Discussed: Lessons we can learn from Moshe Rabeinu and R' Yisrael Salanter on their last day of life. The Sforn

Parshas Ki Savo: Bikurim and the Beginning of the Year

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תבא. Discussed: • What does the Medrash mean that the world was created on account of Mitzvas Bikurim? • Understanding the

Parshas Ki Savo: The Double Edged Sword of Prosperity

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תבא. Discussed:  • A deeper look into the Parsha of Bentching: why does the Torah only have a Mitzvah to make a ברכה after

Parshas Ki Savo: The Curses Preserve Klal Yisrael - Authority of Chachamim Part 3

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תבא, continuing the topic of Rabbinic Authority.

Parshas Ki Tetzei: Ben Sorer U'moreh in Modern Society

Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on פרשת כי תצא. Discussed: Understanding some of the underlying causes for Ben Sorer U'moreh and how these issues are prevalent in