Until his death in 1999, Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg was Rosh Yeshiva of Ner Yisroel in Baltimore. For more than 50 years, Rabbi Weinberg taught in various capacities at Ner Yisroel, as well as traveling the world imparting his wisdom to thousands of eager listeners. He is the older brother and mentor of Rabbi Noah Weinberg, the dean and founder of Aish HaTorah.
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg carefully explains each point of the first five chapters of Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah by the Rambam. This series covers the six constant mitzvos, the function and makeup of specific elements of the universe, and the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem.
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg carefully explains each point of the first five chapters of Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah by the Rambam. This series covers the six constant mitzvos, the function and makeup of specific elements of the universe, and the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem.
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg carefully explains each point of the first five chapters of Hilchos Yesodei HaTorah by the Rambam. This series covers the six constant mitzvos, the function and makeup of specific elements of the universe, and the mitzvah of kiddush Hashem.
The mitzvah of 'vidui' is the crux of teshuvah. But for it to work it needs be said in a way that is meaningful. So are we being asked to feel a certain way here? And where does asking others mechilah fit in? Join Rav Yaakov Weinberg as he crystallizes our vision to recognize that all mitzvos come from Hashem, and in what ways bein adam l'Makom mitzvos differ from bein adam l'adam.
What brings about the cleansing of the teshuvah process? Rav Yaakov’s careful analysis of the Rambam’s words brings to light the details that makes teshuvah more comprehensible and effective. Learn how Yom Kippur gives kaparah, and hear a fascinating discussion on intent vs. action with a Korban Chatas.
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg adds new insight, and clarifies up to the middle of the 2nd perek of Rambam's Hilchos Teshuvah. An important Elul series on character correction.
Rabbi Yaakov Weinberg adds new insight, and clarifies up to the middle of the 2nd perek of Rambam's Hilchos Teshuvah. An important Elul series on character correction.
The Rambam seems to say that one who worships God from fear or from the desire to gain reward is not only mistaken, but may indeed be outright selfish. There are, however, contrary statements in the Torah that say otherwise. Rabbi Weinberg explores these opposing views to help us refine our Avodas Hashem.
The Rambam seems to say that one who worships God from fear or from the desire to gain reward is not only mistaken, but may indeed be outright selfish. There are, however, contrary statements in the Torah that say otherwise. Rabbi Weinberg explores these opposing views to help us refine our Avodas Hashem.
The Rambam seems to say that one who worships God from fear or from the desire to gain reward is not only mistaken, but may indeed be outright selfish. There are, however, contrary statements in the Torah that say otherwise. Rabbi Weinberg explores these opposing views to help us refine our Avodas Hashem.