77 Lessons

The Link
Judaism values age, experience and, most importantly, links to the past, even more than it encourages the vitality and experiences of the young.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Elul 23 5781

Frustration
There is no question that the most prevalent and constant feeling during our lifetime is that of frustration. However, there is also a very bright silver lining that is to be found within this dark cloud of frustration.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Elul 5 5781

After Corona
I certainly feel it is safe to say that for most of Israel and its citizens, the year of Corona has passed. However, we are all aware that the year of Corona has left indelible scars on the population of our country.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Sivan 21 5781

Tragedies
We all know that tragedy eventually awaits us in one form or another, but we do not and cannot live our lives based on the fear of impending tragedies or inevitable troubles. Built into the human personality and character is the ability to withstand tragedy, and even, to a certain extent, overcome it.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Iyar 22 5781

The Depths of Winter
We really cannot complain about this past winter, for it was a winter of abundant rain, nevertheless, winter is winter, and the short days and long nights can be depressing, especially since this winter brought with it two severe lockdowns occasioned by the continuing ravages of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Adar 18 5781

Mutations
I am certain that all of us have become knowledgeable regarding the subject of mutations. In my opinion, mutations are not strictly limited to viruses. The truth is that all societies continually mutate.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Shvat 12 5781

My Book Library
An acquaintance of mine asked me why I have not yet begun to dispose of my library? After he left, I gave the matter some thought.
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Tevet 28 5781

Taking a Shot
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Tevet 22 5781

Stories
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Tevet 15 5780

Memories
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Kislev 6 5781

Unintended Consequences
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Cheshvan 21 5781

Lockdown Fever
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Cheshvan 2 5781

Open Orthodoxy
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Tishrei 25 5781

Return and Repentance
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Elul 10 5780

All Zoomed Out
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Elul 3 5780

Spiritual Fallout
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | Av 26 5780

IMPUDENCE AND IMPOTENCE
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | 5775

Great-Grandfatherhood
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | 5774

It Is Always Our Fault
Rabbi Berel Wein zt"l | 5774
