Parashah Roundup: Ha’azinu-Shabbos Shuvah 5772

Posted by: Steve Brizel in Legacy, Parashah Roundup Sep 26, 11 1 Comment

by Steve Brizel

R Berel Wein discusses the ongoing relevance of the mixed messages in this week’s Parsha: link

R Hershel Shachter explains why HaShem and Klal Yisrael are unique and isolated, and why increased Torah study is one of the first steps towards Teshuvah: link

R Yissocher Frand reminds us of the importance of studying history, but not blindly applying its rules to contemporary events: link

R Yitachak Etshalom and R Asher Brander analyze the relevance of Shiras Haazinu to the Yamim Noraim: link 1 (PDF), link 2

R Ezra Bick explores the various elements and themes of Shiras Haazinu: link

The Nesivos Shalom suggests that we listen to HaShem;s voice, even when we cannot here it: link

R Shlomoh Riskin suggests that as we enter Yom HaKippurim, we focus on our responsibilities and roles as parents, spouses and children, regardless of our age: link

R Sir Jonathan Sacks discusses why the Torah is compared to rain: link

R Baruch Simon discusses how to achieve taharas halev on the inside and outside: link (audio), and how to have Avodas HaShem with Ahavah and Yirah: link (audio)

Shloshim Yom Kodem Department

Rav Soloveitchik ZL explores many aspects of Rosh HaShanah., and Yom HaKippurim: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio), link 3 (audio), link 4 (audio), link 5 (audio), link 6 (audio), link 7 (audio), link 8 (audio), link 9 (audio), and the Kedushas HaYom of Yom Tov: link 10 (audio), link 11 (audio), link 12 (audio), link 13 (audio), link 14 (audio), link 15 (audio), link 16 (audio), link 17 (audio), link 18 (audio), link 19 (audio), as well as Mitzvas Lulav BaYom Rishon: link 20 (audio), link 21 (audio), Mitzvah HaBaah BaAverah: link 22 (audio), link 23 (audio), link 24 (audio), link 25 (audio), link 26 (audio), link 27 (audio), and other aspects of Hilcos Sukkos: link 28 (audio), link 29 (audio), link 30 (audio), link 31 (audio), link 32 (audio), link 33 (audio)

R Herschel Schachter discusses Inyannei Rosh HaShanah: link (audio), and the Yamim Noraim: link (audio), and why we must serve HaShem in His way: link (audio)

R Mayer Twersky reminds us that our search for Teshuvah cannot be self centered, and examines Teshuvah MeYirah: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio)

R Aharon Lichtenstein analyzes the meaning of Yom HaZikaron: link

R Ezra Bick discusses the Thirteen Midos: link 1, link 2, link 3, link 4, link 5, link 6, link 7, link 8, link 9, link 10

R Matisyahu Solomon discusses many aspects of Teshuvah: link (audio)

R Asher Weiss discusses Malciyos, Zicronos and Shofaros: link (audio) and what it means to live one’s life according to Ratzon HaShem: link, and how to find inspiration in the age of information: link (audio), and Naanuim of Arbaah Miniim: link (audio)

R Nossan Scherman discusses changing times during the course of a Sichas Musar given at YU: link (audio)

R Zvi Hersh Weinreb suggests how to set goals and find oneself: link (audio)

R Hershel Schachter discusses Bchiras Yirael, Limud HaTorah and Ahavas HaShem: link (audio)

R Baruch Simon and R Yonasan Sacks discuss many aspects of Tekias Shofar: link 1 (audio), link 2

R Zvi Sobolofksy discusses the elements of Teshuvah, Tefilah and Tzedakah: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio)

R Dovid Miller discusses how to create an “Am” during Chodesh Elul: link (audio)

R Michael Rosensweig explores the dual nature of Rosh HaShanah: link (audio)

R Azarya Berzon discusses the themes and motifs of Slichos: link(audio)

Rebbitzen Smadar Rosensweig discusses Teshuvah and Tahara, and preparing for the Yamim Noraim: link (audio)

R Avishai David and R Daniel Z . Feldman discuss Inyanei Yom HaKippurim: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio) and asking Mechilah before Yom HaKippurim: link 3 (audio)

R Yonasan Sacks discusses the Chamesha Inuyim: link (audio)

R Zvi Sobolofksy discusses Simcha on Yom HaKippurim: link (audio)

R Avigdor Nevenzal discusses the relationship between Yom HaKippurim and Matan Torah: link

R David Brofsky analyzes many aspects of Hilcos Sukkah: link 1, link 2, link 3, link 4, link 5, link 6, link 7, link 8, link 9, Hilcos Yom Tov, Eruv Tavshilin, Yom Tov Sheni, and Chol HaMoed: link 10, link 11, link 12, link 13, link 14, link 15, link 16, link 17, link 18, link 19, link 20