Why Is There No Blessing Before Giving Charity? Protecting Human Dignity in Mitzvot
In this episode of Dear Rabbi, I address why Judaism doesn't require a blessing before giving charity, despite the general rule that we make blessings before performing mitzvot to thank God for the op...
6 Aug 20251min
Holocaust Kinna
Rabbi Moshe Heyman shares powerful insights on the Holocaust Kinna, examining how modern tragedy is woven into ancient Tisha B'av traditions. Explore this profound kinah that connects the Shoah to Jew...
3 Aug 202515min
October 7th Kinna
Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield shares meaningful insights on the October 7th Kinna, exploring themes of destruction and remembrance. Discover the deeper meaning behind this powerful Tisha B'av kinah and its...
3 Aug 20255min
Kinna #31 - Leaving Egypt vs leaving Jerusalem
Rabbi Levi Lebovitz shares insights on Kinna #31, exploring the stark contrast between leaving Egypt and leaving Jerusalem. Discover the deeper meaning behind these powerful Tisha B'av kinnot and thei...
3 Aug 20254min
Kinna #22 - Agony & pain
Rabbi Levi Lebovitz shares insights on Kinna #22, exploring unique themes and historical context. Discover the deeper meaning behind these powerful Tisha B'av kinnot and their place in Jewish liturgic...
3 Aug 20256min
Kinna #21 - The 10 martyrs
Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield shares insights on Kinna #21, focusing on Rabbi Akiva and the 10 Martyrs. Explore how ancient Tisha B'av kinah traditions connect to modern Jewish tragedy and resilience. A po...
3 Aug 20255min
Kinna #19 - The recognition that we are to blame
Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield shares insights on Kinna #19, exploring the complex emotions of mourning and faith. Discover how this powerful Tisha B'av kinah speaks to generations of Jewish suffering and s...
3 Aug 20254min
Kinna #16 - The evil Titus
Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield shares insights on Kinna #16, examining the destruction of the Temple, the evil Titus, and the precious young children who chose to die rather than live under Roman depravity....
3 Aug 20256min
