Rosh Hashana

Rav Shlomo Katz
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A collection of classes to prepare us for the new year -Rosh Hashana. Rav Shlomo takes on a journey to connect deeper with the avodah of Rosh Hashana through various texts from Rav Kook, the Aish Kodesh, Rav Tzadok HaKohen, Rebbe Nachman, and more.

  1. Rosh Hashana - When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome?

    09/17/2025

    Rosh Hashana - When Do Friends and Moments Become Awesome?

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    54 min

  2. 09/10/2025

    What Does G-d Think of Me? | Rosh Hashana Prep with the Tolna Rebbe (2)

    In this Elul shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David continue the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah, asking the most vulnerable question: “What does Hashem really think of me?” Through the pasuk “לא הביט און ביעקב ולא ראה עמל בישראל, ה׳ אלקיו עמו ותרועת מלך בו” we uncover a breathtaking teaching: when a Jew is מואס ברע—disgusted by the bad even if he still stumbles—and cultivates חיבוב מצווה, Hashem doesn’t fix His gaze on the fall. Instead, He sees the yearning, the effort, and the love. The Rebbe reads the halacha of בעליו עמו לא ישלם as a key to teshuvah: when the Master is “with you,” even your failures don’t define you. What matters most is whether your heart wants to be on the path of טוב, and whether mitzvot excite you enough to awaken the friendship of the King—ותרועת מלך בו. What you’ll hear: Why the Satan “gives up” when he sees our love of mitzvosHow disgust at רע can actually be a sign of deep healthWhy חיבוב מצווה brings reward even in this worldEntering Rosh Hashanah not with self-beating, but with holy anticipation----------For more Shuirim and Music from Rav Shlomo Katz, visit: https://ravshlomokatz.com Join Rav Shlomo Katz's WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KHKOhhPaeHx5Kb74WL9L9a?mode=ems_copy_t

    48 min

  3. 09/03/2025

    Confusing the Satan | Rosh Hashana Prep with the Tolna Rebbe (1)

    In this Elul shiur Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David begin a sweet journey into the Tolna Rebbe’s Torah on “לערבב את השטן – confusing the Satan.” Why do we blow shofar both “מיושב” and “מעומד”? What actually silences the מקטרג on Rosh Hashanah? Through Rashi and the Pnei Yeshua we discover a radical key: חיבוב מצווה—genuine love and longing for mitzvot—pushes us from teshuvah mi’yirah into teshuvah me’ahavah, where “זדונות נעשים לו כזכויות.” We also learn the Tolna Rebbe’s powerful reading of “יתיצב על דרך לא טוב, רע לא ימאס”: it’s not only what you do; it’s what you tolerate. Elul is not just סור מרע; it’s training the heart for עשה טוב, building holy anticipation and preparation so we can truly stand on a good path. What you’ll hear: Why liking a mitzvah may matter even more than merely doing itHow love-driven teshuvah flips debts into credits“Live and let live” vs. מואס ברע—why tolerance of רע is spiritually dangerousThe art of הכנה: turning Elul into daily training for תקיעת שופרDropping “pins” on moments of קדושה, so getting back up is fasterDedications: לע״נ ר׳ שלום ברודט זצ״ל • לע״נ בתיה פייגא בת ישראל לוי בן יוסף • לרפואה שלמה לאה שושנה בת מלכה ולשרה בת רחל פייגא • Sponsored by the Reinitz family in honor of my sister’s birthday—מזל טוב!

    55 min

  4. 07/03/2025

    Hashem Takes You as Seriously as You Take Yourself - Rosh Hashana

    What if the key to Rosh Hashana isn't about being perfect — but about being real? In this deeply moving pre-Rosh Hashana shiur, Rav Shlomo Katz shares personal stories, Chassidic insights, and the soul of what it means to crown Hashem as King — not just in the world, but in your life. From a missed moment at Madison Square Garden to the power of not laughing at your own spiritual yearning, this shiur cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of malchut. With teachings from the Piaseczner Rebbe, Rav Moshe Weinberger, and a powerful story from the Gerrer Rebbe, Rav Shlomo reminds us: Hashem takes you as seriously as you take yourself. If you've ever struggled with cynicism, felt disconnected from the Yomim Noraim, or wondered how to begin again… this is for you.

    1h 11m

  5. 07/03/2025

    Rebbe Nachman’s Emphasis on Rosh Hashana

    Rav Shlomo Katz explores Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s profound connection to Rosh Hashana—and why this day is considered the “head” of the entire year. Through moving insights, personal stories, and deep Torah, we’re guided into a mindset of renewal, clarity, and preparation for the new year. Why did Rebbe Nachman say, “My whole thing is Rosh Hashana”? Why are thousands willing to risk so much just to be in Uman during this time? And more personally: what spiritual “baggage” are we still holding on to that we shouldn’t carry with us into a new year? As the world around us feels increasingly chaotic, this is our opportunity to clear space in the mind, release old weight, and open the gates to a sweet, clear, and connected year ahead.

    33 min
  6. Rosh Hashana with Rav Kluger (1)

    07/03/2025

    Rosh Hashana with Rav Kluger (1)

    Why is Rosh Hashana considered to be a Yomtov? Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger,  we are led to the נקודה הפנימית of the beginning of the year.

    46 min

  7. 09/14/2023

    Rosh Hashana with Rav Kluger (2)

    Stay Calm, Be Normal, You Have the Title Again Based on the teachings of Rav Avraham Tzvi Kluger, on Rosh Hashana

    45 min

  8. 09/13/2023

    Rosh Hashana - Why Aren't We Freaking Out

    Based on the teachings of Rav Asher Weiss, we understand why there is a tremble on Rosh Hashana, but not a tremble that paralyzes us.

    36 min
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A collection of classes to prepare us for the new year -Rosh Hashana. Rav Shlomo takes on a journey to connect deeper with the avodah of Rosh Hashana through various texts from Rav Kook, the Aish Kodesh, Rav Tzadok HaKohen, Rebbe Nachman, and more.

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  • Creator
    Rav Shlomo Katz
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shirat David
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