Episode Three: Guidance On How to Approach Simchas Torah in Light of Last Year’s Tragedy
As we navigate the days of Chol Hamoed Sukkos, a time of joy and reflection, many are grappling with how to properly mark the first year since the devastating tragedy that unfolded on Simchas Torah last year. The massacre that claimed the lives of so many Jews left an indelible mark on Klal Yisroel, and the pain is still deeply felt.
To provide clarity and direction during this challenging time, we turned to Hagaon Rav Elya Brudny, chaver, Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, and rosh yeshiva of Mirrer Yeshiva, and Hagaon Rav Yitzchok Sorotzkin, chaver, Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah, and rosh yeshiva of Mesivta of Lakewood.
We are privileged to share with you their words of Torah wisdom, which provide insight and guidance as we strive to process last year’s tzarah and the ensuing challenging year, while developing the proper approach to the remaining days of Yom Tov.
Episode Two: The Scourge of Machklokes: Fights, Divorces, and the Pursuit of Shalom, A Conversation with Dayan Aharon Dovid Dunner
Agudath Israel of America introduces the second episode of its compelling new initiative, Torah Perspectives, designed to provide profound wisdom and valuable insights from gedolei Yisroel and prominent rabbonim. This video series aims to address contemporary issues through the timeless lens of Torah, offering guidance, inspiration, and chizuk to the wider Jewish community.
In this episode, once again hosted by Rabbi Yitzchok Hisiger, Agudath Israel’s Director of Torah Initiatives, we are zocheh to hear from Dayan Aharon Dovid Dunner, rav of Adass Yisroel Tottenham of London and dayan with the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations, speaking on the topic of “The Scourge of Machklokes: Fights, Divorces, and the Pursuit of Shalom.”
Dayan Dunner, with his usual eloquence, delves into the destructive nature of machlokes and its pervasive impact on both personal relationships and the broader community. Drawing from Torah sources and his extensive experience in dealing with communal issues, as well as his consultations with gedolei hador on this very topic, he highlights the consequences of disputes, the ripple effects they can cause, and the importance of pursuing shalom in all aspects of life – and he shares a number of fascinating stories to make his points.
Episode One: A Yid’s Response to the Challenge of Antisemitism Today, A Conversation with Rav Elya Brudny and Rav Lipa Geldwerth
Agudath Israel of America presents a compelling new initiative, Torah Perspectives, to provide profound wisdom and valuable insights from gedolei Yisroel and prominent rabbonim, addressing contemporary issues through the timeless lens of Torah, offering guidance, inspiration, and chizuk to the wider Jewish community.
Inaugural Episode:
“A Yid’s Response to the Challenge of AntisemitismToday”
with
Hagaon Rav Elya Brudny shlit”a
and
Hagaon Rav Lipa Geldwerth shlit”a