An expert on childrearing, Rabbi Orlowek is the author of "My Child, My Disciple", and "My Disciple, My Child". An acclaimed educator and counsellor, he is presently mashgiach in Yeshivas Torah Ohr in Jerusalem.
In this class, Rabbi Orlowek describes himself as a messenger boy bringing pearls of wisdom from both the exalted rabbis of the past and the great rabbis in the present. Within a structure of motivation, implementation and measuring goals, he shares inspiration, stories and practical advice for accepting more responsibility to change something this Rosh Hashanah.
The two most crucial points to prepare for Rosh Hashanah are first to recognize what your top virtues are, and secondly, to realize how really important you are in this world. Learn how to zero in on your potential and self worth in order to appreciate exactly what your goals are for the big day.
On Rosh Hashana, what prerequisite is there to know before we proclaim Hashem our King? Rabbi Orlowek explains the intent, and how this elevates the Almighty's stature in our heart.
How is it possible to fear Hashem and at the same time feel His chesed, love and compassion? Rabbi Orlowek unravels how this contrary dynamic works by comparing it to the parent-child relationship. Uniting these two seemingly opposite emotions is a time honored formula for making God our King on Rosh Hashanah.
Rabbi Orlowek explains how Rosh Hashanah, an intense day of awe and reverence, is also a day of simcha and chesed. The connection between Rosh Hashanah and chesed holds the secret to our preparation for success on this day.
How possible is it to be joyful while being scrutinized? Follow a fascinating class by Rabbi Orlowek as he shows why physical pain is good for a person, and why opting for no-pain makes no sense at all. Applying this truth to spiritual goals will help us appreciate how sweet and good the face judgement is on Yom HaDin.
If you've decided you need to change, the very first step is to know in which area, where to start and to what degree. With his uncanny understanding of human nature, Rabbi Orlowek paves the way for getting your direction clear - and to stay on track. Hear the vital first steps you need for regaining your confidence and your ability to change.
Turn whatever fear and love for God you've earned during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur into the joy of Sukkos. Rabbi Orlowek weaves the three holidays together - culminating in Simchas Torah.
Year after year we make resolutions to become a better person, but usually end up with the same character flaws we’ve been carrying all those years. Why can't we get it right, or better, Rabbi Orlowek asks why does Hashem forgive us every year for the same transgressions we apologized for the year before?
Moments of Divine Judgement are fearsome and make us wonder what the coming year has in store for us. Is it possible that during those moments we can be full of joy? Rabbi Orlowek clearly describes how closeness to God is all that counts, and how it can draw your desire for judgment in a ways that open new possibilities.