Author: Rabbi Roodyn

Rabbi Roodyn attended City of London School for boys, is a graduate of Yeshivat Kerem B'Yavneh and the London School of Economics. He holds a Bsc (hons) in Government. He spent time learning the Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem and received a broad Semicha from Rav Yitzchak Berkovits whose Kollel he attended for a number of years. He is currently the Educational Director of both Jewish Futures and Klal-Chazon. He is a member of the Federation Beis Din's ShailaText team. He was recently appointed Rabbi of Finchley Federation Synagogue, London. He is married to Yael and they live in Hendon, London with their eight children.

113:1 Threefold Praise

November 8, 2016

פרק קיג א) הַלְלוּי’הּ הַלְלוּ עַבְדֵי ה’ הַלְלוּ אֶת שֵׁם ה’: Halleluyah! Praise, you servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. The commentaries all note that the word הללו appears three times in this short pasuk. The Radak explains that this is to tell us that we are obligated to praise Hashem … More 113:1 Threefold Praise

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Overview of Hallel (1)

November 6, 2016

Rav Hirsch provides us with  an overview of the chapters of Tehillim that comprise Hallel. These themes will be discussed in greater depth as we embark on our journey through these beautiful pesukim. Chapter 113 הללוי’ה הללו עבדי ה’ emphasises the unique nature of the Jewish concept of G-d. Chapter 114בצאת ישראל  deals with the … More Overview of Hallel (1)

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Shem Cham and Yefes – Building Blocks for a New World

November 3, 2016

  אֵלֶּה תּוֹלְדֹת נֹחַ נֹחַ אִישׁ צַדִּיק תָּמִים הָיָה בְּדֹרֹתָיו אֶת הָאֱלֹהִים הִתְהַלֶּךְ נֹחַ: וַיּוֹלֶד נֹחַ שְׁלשָׁה בָנִים אֶת שֵׁם אֶת חָם וְאֶת יָפֶת: These are the generations of Noach, Noach was a righteous man he was perfect in his generations; Noah walked with God. And Noach begot three sons: Shem, Cham, and Yafes.   … More Shem Cham and Yefes – Building Blocks for a New World

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