The Rosh Yeshiva speaks about the difference between the prayers of Yitzchak (Isaac) and Rivkah
(Rebecca) mentioned in Parashas Toldos, and explains the concept of the difference between a
Tzaddik ben Tzaddik (a righteous person who is a child of a righteous person) and Tzaddik ben Rasha
(a righteous person who is a child of wicked person), their prayers, and more.
The Rosh Yeshiva speaks about the spiritual reality involved in how Avraham could send his son
Yishmaeil (Ishmael) and his mother away, and related considerations about family life today.
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses why a person cannot be a prophet in his native place and the reality of
influencing the world for HaShem.
The Rosh Yeshiva introduces the winter zeman (period of learning) at Diaspora Yeshiva with the importance of beginning with the right intentions, setting the right goals, and tracking results.
The Rosh Yeshiva explains the secret that Shlomoh HaMelech (King Solomon) teaches us in Mishlei (Proverbs) 4:19-20 on how not to stumble with the wicked, and to do teshuvah (return/repent).
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the Redemption and the coming of the Messiah in relation to the
Teshuvah of the Jewish people.
Why teshuva (repentance) is not a “mitzvah” but a reality in correcting our mistakes and in bringing
the Geulah (Redemption).
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the prohibition on rejoicing when our enemies among the nations fall, such as with Israeli pager bombs.
The Rosh Yeshiva discusses the subject of Chalav Akum (Milk of Idolaters), beginning with the Mishnah on page 39b of Maseches Avodah Zarah and related sources.
The Rosh Yeshiva relates the account of the Chofetz Chaim’s grandson, about what he witnessed of his grandfather during the month of Elul.
