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What is Simchat Torah really about? Why do we dance with a closed Torah instead of studying it? How is Shemini Atzeret connected to Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and the entire High Holiday season?In this masterclass, we explore:The Torah sources for Shemini Atzeret.Midrash and Zohar on the meaning of the “eighth day.” Why Simchat Torah is the culmination of Elul, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot.The difference between connecting to Hashem through mitzvot versus through our very essence.The joy of intimacy with Hashem expressed through dancing.A weekly class for 5 weeks. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on September 17, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Why does Sukkos come right after Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? What does the sukkah teach us about essential unity, and how do the Four Kinds reveal unity in diversity?In this class we explore the hidden essence of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, how it becomes revealed on Sukkos, the meaning of the Midrash about the lulav, and why the greatest celebration of the year was about pouring water.Learn how to step into your sukkah with awareness, hold your lulav with intention, and discover Hashem even in the ordinary “water moments” of life.A weekly class for 5 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on September 10, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this Tanya class we explored the unique roles of Torah, mitzvos, and prayer. Through mitzvos, we fulfill G-d’s will and accomplish His purpose in creation. Through Torah study, we bring G-d close to us in the most intimate way. And through prayer, we reach upward and draw ourselves closer to Him.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live September 9, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

What is the true purpose of Yom Kippur? Why do we fast, pray, and gather together on this holiest day of the year? And what makes the final prayer, Ne’ilah, so unique and powerful? In this masterclass, Rabbi Pinchas Adler takes us on a journey through: Torah and Talmudic sources on the purpose of Yom KippurThe symbolism of “seven, eight, and essence”The role of the Kohen Gadol in the Holy of HoliesThe meaning of the five prayers of Yom Kippur and the five levels of the soulThe deepest secret of Ne’ilah: when the doors close to the world and only the Jewish soul and God remain.Yom Kippur is not just about forgiveness. It’s about essence meeting essence — the core bond between the Jewish people and Hashem.A weekly class for 5 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on September 3, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Rosh Hashanah is one of the most celebrated days in the Jewish year — but what is it really about? Is it the Day of Judgment? The birthday of the world? The creation of man? Or simply the mitzvah of blowing the shofar?In this High Holidays Masterclass, we explore how all of these elements connect, revealing three dimensions of Rosh Hashanah:Malchuyot — crowning God as King, the detailed judgment of the year.Zichronot — God’s remembrance of creation and His infinite kindness.Shofarot — the essence of the soul crying out, reaching God’s very essence.Discover why the Torah only calls it Yom Teruah, why the shofar must be a simple ram’s horn, and how the essence of your soul is revealed on this day.Takeaway: The shofar is not just a sound — it’s your essence calling out to God. And when your essence is revealed, God’s essence is drawn into the world, recreating it anew with blessing and life.A weekly class for 5 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on August 27, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class, we discussed the surprising reason why our sages equate Charity to all other Mitzvot (hint: it's not because they needed to fundraise)A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live August 26, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Walk away with a new understanding of how this month can help you reset, refocus, and draw closer to God. This masterclass will give you the tools to make the High Holidays more meaningful and transformative than ever before.A weekly class for 5 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on August 20, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

This class reveals how our actions today change the world’s spiritual energy and draw the Messianic era closer.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live August 19, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class we discussed why praying and studying out loud is so important.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live August 12, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class we discussed the end goal for which God created the world what does it look like.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live July 29, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

The prophets speak of a “new Torah” that will be revealed in the era of Moshiach. But how can that be? Doesn’t Judaism teach that the Torah can never be changed?In this deep and thought-provoking final class, Rabbi Pinchas Adler explores the fascinating concept of Torah innovation in the Messianic era — and what it means for your Torah study today.You’ll learn:– Why the Torah of MoshWe will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on July 23, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

This class focuses more on why Hashem created the world, and why this world is the ultimate purpose of all creation.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live July 22, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class we discussed how our knowledge of the messianic era, gives us inspiration in our observance of the positive and negative commandments. A weekly class for 3 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on July 16, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class we discussed how Mitzvot are superior to Torah to bring the divine presence into our lives.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live July 15, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Why does Judaism place such importance on studying about Moshiach?In this opening session, Rabbi Pinchas Adler explores why learning about Moshiach isn’t just about preparing for the future — it’s about understanding the bigger picture of Torah, mitzvot, and your Jewish purpose today.Drawing on Maimonides’ 13 Principles of Faith and the idea that we live with a goal in mind, this class sets the stage for a deeper journey into what Moshiach means — and why it matters now.A weekly class for 3 weeks. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded live on July 9, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class, we explored why simply feeling Jewish, identifying as a Jew in one's heart, or having general spiritual sentiments are not enough — and why the mitzvot are essential for G-d.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live July 8, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this chapter we get to the big question. Why are we here?A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live June 17, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

In this class we discussed the importance of Torah study and charity. How they make us a home for Hashem.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live June 10, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Today, we spoke about why spirituality is not enough today.A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live May 27, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler

Today, we spoke about How G-d's happiness can be your happiness. A weekly class. Learn the practical and mystical fundamentals of living a life of purpose and meaning. We will be using this text ⁠⁠https://a.co/d/1PmaeD7⁠⁠. Join every class, or join a single class, as each will be filled with ways to live your life purposefully.Recorded Live May 20, 2025Rabbi Pinchas Adler