Ari Shishler

Understanding Rashi’s commentary on the participation of the tribal leaders in counting the nation. A lesson on how each of us has unique qualities, and how that's what makes our nation whole.

Radical unity and radical spiritual growth, and the buildup to the Giving of the Torah.

Is there any point in saying Viduy (confession) if we don't intend to change? Are we guaranteed to do Teshuvah in the end? We learn about all of this in the section of the rebuke.

How can we ensure our spiritual growth commitments are sustainable? A profoundly spiritual understanding of a halacha in Rambam on the limitations for acquisitions of futures.

Learn when a mitzvah is boosted to a unique level of perfection. The key is a perplexing statement in the Zohar about the confluence of Shemitah and the seventh year for a slave.

Learn the unique nature of this Yom Tov and how it’s intrinsically linked to life in the Sukkah—this teaches us how to live connected to Hashem.

Examine the words of the Rambam and uncover the different levels of Simcha on Sukkos. Doing Judaism with joy is a big deal.

When one gives up their life for Hashem but miraculously survives, is that considered Kiddush Hashem?

Learn the power of words to speak about people in a way that unleashes their potential.

Learn about the Kohen Gadol's Yom Kippur uniform, Rashi's unique perspective, and a lesson in getting close to Hashem.