About the Author

Harry Rothenberg

Harry Rothenberg, Esq., a partner at The Rothenberg Law Firm LLP and magna cum laude graduate of Harvard Law School, is best known for his successes in the courtroom on behalf of victims of catastrophic injury. His firm is one of the leading personal injury law firms in the United States. Harry is equally passionate about speaking on Jewish topics. A sought-after lecturer for his crowd-pleasing talks, his favorite project is this popular weekly video blog about Jewish holidays and the Torah portion of the week.

 

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How do we merit extra blessings?

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How can we be “holy?”

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Get Busy Living

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G-d tells us that in addition to observing His commandments, we have to “live” by them. What does that mean?

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Never Surrender

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Why did the Jews believe the first message delivered by Moses but not the second one?

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Tell Me Something, Girl

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:Celebrating a gift from Heaven....

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Why do we read the names of the ten sons of Haman in one breath?

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No Hands In the Cookie Jar

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Why did Moses have to give an accounting of all the funds used to build the Mishkan?

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Leave Me Alone

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How and why did Moses gather all of the Jews together?

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Affluenza

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Watch out for those gods of gold....

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You CAN Take It With You

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Why does G-d command the Jewish people to take rather than give charity?

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Why are the Torah’s laws governing interpersonal conduct so important?

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A Game of Inches

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Moses reorganized his daily schedule. Can we do the same?

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Why was Moses so angry when he left Pharoah’s palace for the final time?A Slap Upside the Head

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Who is the greatest of all time?

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Stairway to Heaven

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No Jew Left Behind

No Jew Left Behind

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Bat Flip

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New Year's Day

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Trust the Process

Trust the Process

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All Hail the King

All Hail the King

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Aquaman

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No Go, Mo

No Go, Mo

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Why do we long for Israel?

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My Name Is Inigo Montoya

My Name Is Inigo Montoya

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What is most important to you?

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Yes, We Have No Bananas

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How long could you last without your favorite food?

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The Royals

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Were you invited to the royal wedding?

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Red Light/Green Light: Shavuot

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It’s time to release our chains.

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The Guaranteed Diet

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Here's a new diet, with guaranteed results.

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Tone It Down

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How did Moses convince Aaron to assume the role of High Priest?

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Who Kept the Dogs In?

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Why do we care whether or not the dogs barked when we left Egypt?

He’s the Boss

He’s the Boss

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Why do we get so distracted when we pray?

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McLovin

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Does it ever make sense to draw attention to yourself?

Birthday Blessings

Birthday Blessings

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Don't sleep on your birthday.

Philly Special

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On wings of Eagles....

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The Storyteller

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Who was the first Jew to tell his children the story of the Exodus?

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Superman & Moses: The Survivor

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Why do we call Moses by the name given to him by Pharaoh's daughter rather than the name his parents gave him?

If I Forget Thee

If I Forget Thee

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What kind of person would interrupt a funeral?

I Was ... Not Right

I Was ... Not Right

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How does Judah manage to say all the right things to the powerful "stranger" running the country of Egypt?

The Hidden Gift

The Hidden Gift

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What are the chances that Joseph was able to find a Jewish bride in Egypt?

Stay Thirsty My Friends

Stay Thirsty My Friends

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While impersonating his twin brother, Jacob brings his father a surprise gift.

Standing On One Foot

Standing On One Foot

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We need both feet firmly planted on the ground.

The Presidential Suite

The Presidential Suite

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When returning from Egypt, Abraham makes sure to stay in the same inns at which he stayed on his way there. Why?

Can You Hear the Screams?

Can You Hear the Screams?

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Noach follows G-d's precise instructions to build the ark. But how praiseworthy was that?

Care To Step Outside?

Care To Step Outside?

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Why does Sukkot take place so soon after Yom Kippur?

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