Harry’s Video Blog
The Story of Harry Rothenberg, Esq. on Meaningful People
Ohr Somayach alumnus, Harry Rothenberg Esq. speaks on meaningful people.
Harry Rothenberg, Esq., a partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP https://www.injurylawyer.com/ and magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School and an alumnus Ohr Somayach, is best known for his successes in the courtroom on behalf of victims of catastrophic injury. Harry is equally passionate about speaking on Jewish topics. A sought-after lecturer for his crowd-pleasing talks, Harry’s signature project is this popular weekly video blog about Jewish holidays and the Torah portion of the week.
Sleep With One Eye Open: Parshat Vayishlach
Antisemitism can appear anywhere, at anytime.
An Unexpected Guest: Parshat Vayeitzei
You never know who might show up to a class.
In Your Eye, Adolf: Parshat Toldot
Greetings from Berlin.
The Long Ride: Parshat Chayei Sarah
Don’t regret a good deed after doing it.
The Wedding Singer: Parshat Vayeira
Sharing a lesson from my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding last night.
LOL: Parshat Lech Lecha
Why does the Torah use the same verb to describe Abraham’s laughter of joy and Sarah’s laughter of disbelief?
Mister Miracle: Parshat Noach
G-d performed an open miracle to save Abraham in his youth. So why isn’t the story included in the Torah?
Hostage Release: Parshat Bereishit
We are our brothers’ keepers.
The Check Up: Sukkot
A great story in honor of the Sukkot holiday.
Not Guilty: Yom Kippur
A judge made a shocking mistake in a recent murder trial.
The Base Stealer: Rosh Hashana
Let’s run through the stereotypes.
Reward and Punishment: Parshat Ki Tavo
An unusual choice teaches us important lessons.
Sensitivity Training: Parshat Ki Teitzei
A lesson and a story about sensitivity to others.
Did the Yankees Draft an Antisemite?: Elul
Introducing shortstop Core Jackson.
Pat Yourself on the Back: Parshat Eikev
Can we take credit for our successes?
If Appropriate: Parshat Va’Etchanan
Be careful what you pray for….
The Rooster’s Comb: Tisha B’Av
Let it go.
The Highwayman: Parshat Pinchas
Be a hero.
How Bad Do You Want It?: Parshat Balak
How powerful is the force of will?
How ‘Bout Them Apples?: Parshat Chukat
A story. And a lesson.
Connect the Dots: Parshat Korach
Thank the IDF. And its not-so-secret benefactor.
Spycraft: Parshat Shelach
Did the Mossad have extra help during Operation Rising Lion?
The Unlikely Prophets: Parshat Beha’alotcha
What are we asked when we get to Heaven?
No, You First: Parshat Naso
A lesson in sensitivity.
Light Up the Night: Shavuot
Introducing the angel of light.
It’s up to You: Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
Why does G-d permit certain things that we should not do?
En Fuego: Lag Ba’Omer
Why do we light bonfires on Lag Ba’Omer?
The Strike Zone: Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
A change in Major League Baseball leads to an interesting result, and a lesson.
Flush the Losh: Parshat Tazria-Metzora
Words are more powerful than we realize.
Ask the Rabbi: Parshat Shemini
Do you have your Rabbi on speed dial?