The Two-Headed Year

The Two-Headed Year

“…This month shall be to you the head of the months; to you it shall be the first of the months of the year…” – Shemos 12:2 הַחֹדֶשׁ הַזֶּה לָכֶם רֹאשׁ חֳדָשִׁים רִאשׁוֹן הוּא לָכֶם לְחָדְשֵׁי הַשָּׁנָה – שמות יב, ב The Jewish calendar year has two starting points. Rosh Hashana, on the 1st of Tishrei, marks the start of […]

March 22, 2020 at 2:20 AM 0 comments

Elul – What should I focus on during the month of Elul?

Elul – What should I focus on during the month of Elul?

With a few weeks before Rosh Hashana we all want to know what I need to focus on during this auspicious time. In this video Rabbi Anava is pointing out some important details. Duration of class: 59:21              

August 31, 2019 at 3:57 PM 0 comments

Who made YOU a judge? A powerful message before Rosh Hashana

Who made YOU a judge? A powerful message before Rosh Hashana

  Duration of class:55:33              

September 7, 2018 at 1:30 AM 0 comments

Laws (Halacha) of Rosh Hashana and much more…

Laws (Halacha) of Rosh Hashana and much more…

  Duration of class:55:00              

September 6, 2018 at 1:24 AM 0 comments

Is your Teshuvah check list complete? – Rosh Hashana

Is your Teshuvah check list complete? – Rosh Hashana

Are you ready for Rosh Hashana? Duration of class: 1:21:29            

September 5, 2018 at 2:58 AM 0 comments

The Time Machine

The Time Machine

“…Return, you mischievous children…. (Yirmiyahu 3:22) ״….שובו בנים שובבים….״ – ירמיהו ג,כב׳   The Talmud (Yoma 86a) interprets this verse as saying that if you return to G-d out of love, your sins of the past will be reckoned by G-d as mere immaturity and foolish mischief. Commenting on this passage, Rashi observes that the effects of teshuva, repentance, are […]

September 25, 2017 at 1:24 AM 2 comments

Find and Go Seek….

Find and Go Seek….

“….Seek G-od when he is found, Call him when he is near……” (Yeshayahu 55:6) ״….דרשו ה׳ בהמצאו קראהו בהיותו קרוב….״ – ישעיהו נה׳, ו׳ The Talmud (Rosh Hashanah 18a) states that the time when “G-d is found” (which is thus the best time to “seek Him”) is the ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Simply understood, this means […]

September 24, 2017 at 1:05 AM 2 comments

The mystical meaning of the Simanim (Signs) of Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana, Jewish New Year Holiday, Honey, apple, pomegranate, hala on a wooden table

  Duration of class: 1:06:50              

September 20, 2017 at 9:38 AM 0 comments

Basic laws and traditions we follow on Rosh Hashana – Shana Tova

Basic laws and traditions we follow on Rosh Hashana – Shana Tova

Basic laws and traditions we follow on Rosh Hashana Duration of class: 49:54                

September 20, 2017 at 9:09 AM 0 comments

Head of the Year

Head of the Year

“Reign over the entire universe in your glory.” (Rosh Hashana liturgy) מְלוֹךְ עַל הָעוֹלָם כֻּלּוֹ בִּכְבוֹדֶךָ – תפילות ראש השנה The body’s highest faculties are situated in the head, in the brain. The brain also contains the vitality of all the other parts of the body. Moreover, even as the other limbs of the body operate individually, the brain controls […]

September 19, 2017 at 5:58 AM 0 comments

We’re blessed on Rosh Hashana so why pray?

26 Apr 2005, JERUSALEM, Israel --- Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men pray during Passover prayers at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City April 26, 2005.  --- Image by © OLEG POPOV/Reuters/Corbis

On Rosh Hashana we get blessed for the entire year, so why do we need to continue praying after Rosh Hashana everyday? Duration of class: 1:03:00              

September 17, 2017 at 6:39 AM 0 comments

The World’s Belated Birthday…

The World’s Belated Birthday…

“…..This day is the start of your handiwork, a remembrance if the first day…..” (Musaf prayer of Rosh Hashana) ״…זה היום תחילת מעשיך זכרון ליום ראשון….״ The first day of creation was not on Rosh Hashana, but five days earlier, on the 25th of Elul (see Vayikra Rabba 29). Only the 6th day of creation, the day that the first […]

September 17, 2017 at 1:12 AM 1 comment

How can i stay inspired in Avodat Hashem?

How can i stay inspired in Avodat Hashem?

In this lecture Rabbi Anava teaches us how we can remain inspired in our Avodat Hashem without getting deflated and when we do what the proper response on our part should be.            

November 9, 2016 at 1:38 AM 0 comments

Sensitive Time

Sensitive Time

“…On Rosh Hashana they will be inscribed…” – Rosh Hashana Liturgy בְּרֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה יִכָּתֵבוּן – תפילת מוסף דר”ה Rosh Hashana marks the start of the new Jewish year. Yet, the name of this holiday in Jewish tradition, Rosh Hashana, does not mean “the start of the year,” but “the head of the year.” As explained in Chassidus, this name demonstrates that […]

October 1, 2016 at 9:07 AM 0 comments

It’s Not Just the Jewish New Year

It’s Not Just the Jewish New Year

The name Rosh Hashana, meaning “head of the year”, tells us that this holiday is not only the day on which a new year on the Jewish calendar begins, and when our deeds of the last year are judged. If it were, names like “Start of the Year” or “The New Year” would be more appropriate than “Head of the […]

October 1, 2016 at 3:04 AM 0 comments

How can we really get ready for the New Year?

How can we really get ready for the New Year?

In this lecture Rabbi Anava teaches us the steps we must take to erase our wrongdoing for good thereby ensuring we are really ready for the New Year and all it’s blessings!            

September 26, 2016 at 2:58 AM 0 comments

Getting ready for the new year – During the month of Elul

Getting ready for the new year – During the month of Elul

In this lecture Rabbi Anava teaches us the step by step process on how to prepare for the awesome days of Elul leading into Rosh Hashana & Yom Kippur so we can attain the utmost from this most auspicious time.            

September 21, 2016 at 2:31 AM 0 comments

Elul – Preparing For Rosh Hashana

Elul, Teshuva, What Is The Best way To Prepare For Rosh Hashana? For More Information On This Event, Please click Here:  http://www.atzmut.com/contact-us/

September 7, 2016 at 12:15 PM 0 comments

Preparing the right way for Rosh Hashana

Preparing the right way for Rosh Hashana

With Rosh Hashana approaching, we really need to know how to take advantage  of this special time. In this video you get some insights how to utilize this holy day          

August 12, 2015 at 5:20 PM 2 comments

Powerful message to enter the new year

Powerful message to enter the new year

Powerful message to enter the new year and carry with you all year round.        

September 30, 2014 at 4:11 AM 2 comments