Harry’s Video Blog
Great Place to Live: Parshat Shelach
Sharing a very timely, important lesson.
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.
The Story of Harry Rothenberg, Esq. on Meaningful People
Ohr Somayach alumnus, Harry Rothenberg Esq. speaks on meaningful people.
Fresh Snow: Parshat Beha’alotcha
Why does the phrase “Children of Israel” appear 5 times in the same passage (Numbers 8:19)?
The Tapestry: Parshat Naso
Why does the Torah repeat the details for the 12 identical offerings brought by the tribal leaders?
The Leak at the Supreme Court Shavuot
Does prayer work?
G-D Time: Parshat Bechukotai
G-D Time: Parshat Bechukotai
Which Chat Are You On?: Parshat Behar/Lag Ba’Omer
Story time: Lessons from a funeral.
Travel Advisory: Parshat Emor
Something to think about while traveling….
Counting Weeks: Sefirat HaOmer
What is the significance of counting the weeks in addition to the days between Passover and Shavuot?
Look-alikes: Parshat Acharei Mot
Let my twins know if you like their joke. (Bloopers are at the end.)
Dayenu: Passover
How would it “have been enough for us” if G-d had not parted the sea or taken us through it on dry land?
The Next Door Neighbor: Parshat Metzora
Choose your neighbors carefully.
The Slap at the Oscars: Parshat Tazria
What timely lesson can we learn from a slap seen around the world?
Food Fight! Parshat Shemini
Arguments are inevitable. But we have control over whether and how they end.
How Much Is Enough?: Purim
What can we learn from the Purim story and current events?
Oops, My Bad: Parshat Vayikra
We all make mistakes.
Beware of Fish: Adar
What is the significance of the astrological sign of the Jewish month of Adar?
The Bike Path: Parshat Vayakhel
Watch out for alligators…
The Bat-Signal: Parshat Ki Tisa
How confident are you when you pray?
Savile Row: Parshat Tetzaveh
Do we have our priorities in the proper order?
Showdown At the OK Corral: Parshat Terumah
What happens when a “big shot” shows up at the Western Wall?
Deja Vu All Over Again: Parshat Mishpatim
Ever feel like you have been here before?
Humble Pie: Parshat Yitro
Moses shows us that we have to run away from, not toward honor.
Catty: Parshat Beshalach
How did the "manna" from Heaven get its name?
4 Strikes and You’re Not Out?: Parshat Bo
What can we learn from some very unexpected prayers?
The Ambassadors: Parshat Vaera
Why does Moses repeat an argument that he made previously at the burning bush?
Slow News Day: Parshat Shemot
Why is it remarkable that we hear so little about Moses’ early years?
Elvis Is in the Building: Parshat Vayechi
Why does Jacob’s blessing to Joseph begin so strangely?
The Playbook: Parshat Vayigash
Here is Joseph’s manual for how to act and not to act after you have been wronged by someone.
Challenges and Opportunities: Chanukah
Challenges and Opportunities: Chanukah
Dad, Not Dude: Parshat Vayeishev
Be careful. People are watching.