Living the Jewish Calendar with Rav Shlomo Katz

Tammuz | The Spiritual Power of Sight

Rav Shlomo Katz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:58:32 -0700

In this special Rosh Chodesh Tammuz teaching, Rav Shlomo Katz and the chevra of Shirat David explore the deeper spiritual work of the month through the lens of Reuven, the tribe associated with Tammuz and the sense of sight.

Drawing from the teachings of Rav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, Rebbe Nachman, and Chassidus, Rav Shlomo uncovers a powerful challenge: when we look at another Jew, what do we actually see?

Why does Tammuz correspond to vision? Why were we given two eyes? And how can learning to see the good in others actually help awaken the good within them?

As we enter the weeks that eventually lead toward Tisha B'Av, Rav Shlomo offers a practical and uplifting path forward: using our right eye to see the greatness in others, and our left eye to honestly examine ourselves.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 Opening and Sponsor Acknowledgments
01:02 Rosh Chodesh Tammuz Overview
09:05 Flip Camera Story and Symbolism
11:58 Why Two Ears? Seeking Balance
14:25 Right and Left Eye Teachings
17:10 Closing Call to Action for Tammuz

Adar | The Ultimate Month of Transition

Rav Shlomo Katz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:07:12 -0700

Adar is much more than just a time for happiness—it is a powerful "month of transition".

Rav Shlomo Katz delves into the spiritual seasons of our lives, explaining the shift from the "winter" of feeling distant from God to the "summer" of face-to-face clarity.

Drawing on teachings from Reb Shlomo Carlebach, this episode reveals how to find the strength to hold on during the "in-between" times of divine concealment, and how to train your soul to naturally gravitate toward joy in preparation for the true revelation of Purim.

Shevat | Giving Over the Heart

Rav Shlomo Katz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:05:58 -0700

In this short but profound episode for Rosh Chodesh Shevat, Rav Shlomo Katz explores Moshe Rabbeinu's final 37 days of teaching the Jewish people. Discover how Moshe didn't just repeat the Torah, but shared his heart (the Hebrew word Lev equals 37) and his personal relationship with it. Learn how we can open the gates of our own hearts to pass down a living, deeply personal experience of Torah to the next generation, transforming spiritual stumbling blocks into stepping stones along the way.

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Elul | The Art of Asking with Holy Selfishness

Rav Shlomo Katz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:04:22 -0700

As we enter the month of Elul, Rav Shlomo Katz challenges us to engage in "holy selfishness" by having the courage to ask God for more. Elul is profoundly connected to the concept of love—both loving our neighbor who is right in front of us, and awakening an "awakening from below" toward Hashem.

Through powerful insights and a moving tale of the Baal Shem Tov, Rav Shlomo teaches us why the ultimate request we can make of God—which He will always say yes to—is to ask for more Emunah (faith) and closeness, reminding us that we should never carry our spiritual burdens without inviting our Divine Partner.