Around the Calendar with Drisha

Yom Kippur 5774: ”Kol Nidre: An Analysis of Its True Significance” with Rabbi David Silber

Kol Nidre, a nullification of vows, is one of the prayer highlights of the year. Why? We will explore the nature of Kol Nidre and uncover the great significance of this prayer.

High Holidays 5774: ”Confronting Personal Failure Towards Teshuvah” with Rabbi Daniel Fridman

Recognizing personal failure is critical in the process of teshuvah. This podcast attempts to define the precise role confrontation with personal failure plays in the broader process of teshuvah, based on sources in Mikrah, Hazal and Rambam.

Rosh HaShanah 5774: ”Thoughts on Rosh HaShana” with Rabbi David Silber

Shavuot 5773: ”Thoughts on Shavuot” with Rabbi David Silber

Pesach 5773: ”Thoughts on Passover” with Rachel Friedman

Pesach 5773: ”Thoughts on the Passover Haggadah” with Rabbi David Silber

Purim 5773: ”Thoughts on Megillat Esther” with Rabbi David Silber

David Silber shares his insights on Megillat Esther.

Purim 5773: ”Esther, Queen of Persia or Jewish Queen?” (4/4) with Dr. Aaron Koller

Becoming a covenantal people involves choosing who will be in the group and who will be out. Not surprisingly this results in an interest in group boundaries and anxiety about blurring those lines.

Purim 5773: ”Esther, Queen of Persia or Jewish Queen?” (3/4) with Dr. Aaron Koller

Becoming a covenantal people involves choosing who will be in the group and who will be out. Not surprisingly this results in an interest in group boundaries and anxiety about blurring those lines.

Purim 5773: ”Esther, Queen of Persia or Jewish Queen?” (2/4) with Dr. Aaron Koller

Becoming a covenantal people involves choosing who will be in the group and who will be out. Not surprisingly this results in an interest in group boundaries and anxiety about blurring those lines.