A video by Rav Cherki on the subject of blowing the shofar. The main mitzva of Rosh Hashanah – the Jewish New Year – is to hear the sound of the shofar. The main point is that the mitzva is to listen, as opposed to other religions, where the important element is an image. Hearing maintains the purity of the ... Read More »
Rav Cherki – video message for Elul 5774
Rav Oury Cherki in a video message for the month of Elul 5774: Elul, before the start of a new year, is a time for repentance, which is a bit scary, even depressing. It requires man to do a self reckoning. However, together with the fear, the trembling, and the fright that goes with it, there is also great joy ... Read More »
The World is a Created Entity
In an article for New Year 5774 (2 of 2), Rav Cherki explains that the fact that the world was created is the basis for our optimistic feeling. Read More »
Truth and Other Important Values
In an article for New Year 5774 (1 of 2), Rav Cherki explains how human history shows how to combine conflicting values. Read More »
Elul – Repentance and Atonement
In an article for Elul 5773, Rav Cherki views repentance as a way of getting closer to G-d. Read More »
Message to Philippines Rosh Hashana 5773
Rav Oury Cherki sends New Year greetings to the Noahide communities in the Phillippines. Read More »
The Universal Lesson of Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashana has a universal message in addition to its specific meaning for the Jews. Read More »