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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.
 


 

Public Enemy #1

Insults can lead to devastating responses.

 

Grudge Match

Why did Abraham risk his life to save his nephew Lot?

 

The Embassy

Set foot in a sukkah and get transported....

 

The Godfather

We have more responsibility than we realize on Yom Kippur.

 

Wide Awake

This is your wake up call.

 

Happy Wife, Happy Life

Why is the first year of marriage so important?

 

If I Forget Thee, Jerusalem

Why was it so important for the Jews to eat a portion of their crops in Jerusalem?

 

Who Loves Ya,, Baby?

Someone Upstairs really loves you....

 

Your BFF: Tisha B’Av

Let’s not repeat the sin of the spies.

 

No Hermits Allowed

Why was Joshua chosen to succeed Moses?

 

Don’t Make Me Angry

Why wasn’t Moshe allowed to enter the Promised Land?

 

Lots of Potential

Korach made a tragic miscalculation that we all need to avoid.

 

Hidden Figures

There’s a hidden figure in this week’s Torah portion from whom we can all learn a lesson.

 

Never Grow Up

Youth isn’t only for the young.

 

There is No Beer In Heaven

We are not here to be monks.

 

No Pain, No Gain

Toil has its rewards.

 

Just Desserts

How do we merit extra blessings?

 

Joey Chestnut

How can we be “holy?”

 

Get Busy Living

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

 

Never Surrender

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

 

Tell Me Something, Girl

:Celebrating a gift from Heaven....

 

Jimmy Olsen’s Watch: Purim

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

 

No Hands In the Cookie Jar

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

 

Leave Me Alone

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

 

Affluenza

Watch out for those gods of gold....

 

You CAN Take It With You

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

 

The Bionic Man

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

 

A Game of Inches

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

 

A Slap Upside the Head

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

 

The G.O.A.T

Who is the greatest of all time?

 

The Human Torch

 

First Steps

 

Peek-a-boo: Chanukah

 

Stairway to Heaven

 

Stronger Than Hate

 

No Jew Left Behind

 

Bat Flip

 

New Year's Day

 

Trust the Process

 

All Hail the King

 

Aquaman

 

No Go, Mo

Why do we long for Israel?

 

What Are We Missing?: Tisha B’Av

 

My Name Is Inigo Montoya

 

All the Money In the World

What is most important to you?

 

What’s Your Launch Angle?

 

Yes, We Have No Bananas

How long could you last without your favorite food?

 

The Royals

Were you invited to the royal wedding?

 

Red Light/Green Light: Shavuot

It’s time to release our chains.

 

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