Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

381 Videos

“It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll” – Elul

Elul is a time of spiritual growth, but can we really grow by leaps and bounds? Please click below to see additional formats:

The World’s Most Infectious Plague – Parshat Chukat

The most infectious disease in the world isn’t Bubonic Plague; it isn’t Anthrax; it isn’t even Covid 19. The world’s most infectious disease in this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Chukat. Please click below to see additional formats:

Parshat Vayeshev -What is Life?

Can philosophy answer the question “What is life all about? Rabbi Sinclair suggests there is a way to self-knowledge and God-knowledge which goes beyond philosophy and yet is within the reach of each one of us. Please click below to see additional formats:

Inheritance and Bequest – Parshat Re’eh

The only thing we have to give is the giving itself – everything else belongs to G-d Please click below to see additional formats:

Is There A New Israel? – Purim

In the Purim story, Achashverosh, Ahasuerus, dresses himself as the High Priest in the Holy Temple. What did he hope to gain by doing this?

The Apprentice – Parshat Re’eh

In the ancient world, when grieving for a dead person, idol worshippers would make a bald spot in their hair between the eyes. The Torah explicity forbids this practice in Parshat Re'eh. Why?

It’s Nothing? Parshat Vayigash

Saying sincerely, "I forgive you" is sometimes more difficult than saying "Sorry." But it's just as important.

Counting Up to One (Jewish Understanding)

Please click below on “show more” to see additional formats: Rabbi Sinclair’s book on the weekly Parsha – https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/The-Color-of-Heaven-54p652.htm Rabbi Sinclair’s on-line art gallery – http://www.seasonsofthemoon.com/

The Lives of Sarah – Leading a Double Life (Weekly Parsha – Chayei Sarah)

Please click below on “show more” to see additional formats: Rabbi Sinclair’s book on the weekly Parsha – https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/The-Color-of-Heaven-54p652.htm Rabbi Sinclair’s on-line art gallery – http://www.seasonsofthemoon.com/

Finding Your Path – Mesilas Yesharim PT 9 (Jewish Understanding)

Please click below on “show more” to see additional formats: Rabbi Sinclair’s book on the weekly Parsha – https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/The-Color-of-Heaven-54p652.htm Rabbi Sinclair’s on-line art gallery – http://www.seasonsofthemoon.com/

The Jews Run the World! – Parshat Va’etchanan

Every person is priceless. A smile says, ‘You matter.’ A hello says, 'I noticed you – I didn’t cancel you.' A nod says, ‘You are in my world - I didn’t remove you from my radar. I respect you because you have a neshama – even when you make choices I wouldn’t make; even when you’re wrong.'