When Erev Rosh Chodesh Elul coincides with a legal holiday, as it did this year, it represented a tremendous opportunity for spiritual growth, and Agra d’Pirka was sure not to miss it. A stellar program of acclaimed maggidei shiur offered a wide variety of shiurim in multiple communities, each one a unique learning opportunity for klal Yisroel. With the Yomim Nora’im approaching, Agra d’Pirka continues to inspire, representing a Torah revolution whose time has come.
In our community, at Khal Ahavas Yisroel Tzemech Tzedek, Rav Yissochor Frand encouraged the audience to shift into Elul’s mindset, connecting the concept of Elul to the orei miklat. He explained that while an ir miklat was a physical place of refuge, Chodesh Elul serves as a spiritual ir miklat, a time to pause, reflect, and realign ourselves with our values. Rav Yirmiyahu Benyowitz followed with an in-depth shiur on the detailed halachos of tekiyas shofar, discussing the number of required tekios, the significance of each blast, and the reasons for the additional sounds. The shiurim brought together about 100 attendees, ranging from everyday Agra d’Pirka lomdim to rabbeim and baalei batim who seized the opportunity for growth.
As we move into the Yomim Nora’im, followed by the Yomim Tovim and the winter season, Agra d’Pirka’s impact is poised to grow even further. Those who join the program, whether in person or through virtual access, will undoubtedly benefit from the wealth of Torah and inspiration it offers. For more updates and information, contact cfuhrer@agradpirka.org or call 212-661-9400.
