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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.
 


 

No Pain, No Gain

Time to hit the spiritual gym.

 

No Need to Flex

Stop showing off.

 

John Doe

An unforgettable lesson from a forgettable fellow.

 

Welcome to the Palace

An afternoon at Versailles

 

The Rabbi’s Audition

Cheaters never prosper.

 

What is Microlooting?

Theft is theft, no matter what it is called.

 

Building the Jewish Future

We need more Jewish babies.

 

Blast Off: Sefiras HaOmer

Lessons (and pictures!) from NASA’s Artemis II mission.

 

The Taste of Freedom

What did the original matzah taste like?

 

Your Name is Your Mission

Are you living up to your name?

 

Who Inspires You?

We all need inspiration.

 

Double Magnum

Good luck opening that bottle.

 

How to Buy Auto Insurance

I’m not selling auto insurance. I’m teaching you what to buy.

 

Return of the Last Hostage

The body of the last hostage returns on very appropriate week. 

 

Or Else!

Don’t give up on anyone.

 

Ribbit

Were the Egyptian magicians actually able to replicate the first two plagues?

 

Pick On Somebody Your Own Size

Bullies beware.

Parsha: Just Between Us

The art of teaching a lesson. And don’t put aluminum foil in a microwave. 😎

 

Sydney Strong: Chanuka

If we cower in fear, they win.

 

Who Is Watching Us?

Our everyday actions can inspire others.

 

Sleep With One Eye Open

Antisemitism can appear anywhere, at anytime.

 

An Unexpected Guest

You never know who might show up to a class.

 

The Long Ride

Don’t regret a good deed after doing it.

 

In Your Eye, Adolf

Greetings from Berlin.

 

The Wedding Singer

Sharing a lesson from my son and daughter-in-law’s wedding last night.

 

LOL

Why does the Torah use the same verb to describe Abraham’s laughter of joy and Sarah’s laughter of disbelief?

 

Mister Miracle

G-d performed an open miracle to save Abraham in his youth. So why isn’t the story included in the Torah?

 

Hostage Release

We are our brothers’ keepers.

 

The Check Up

A great story in honor of the Sukkot holiday.

 

NOT Guilty: Yom Kippur

A judge made a big mistake in a recent murder trial.

 

The Base Stealer

Let’s run through the stereotypes.

 

Reward and Punishment

An unusual choice teaches us important lessons.

 

Sensitivity Training

A lesson and a story about sensitivity to others. 

 

Did the Yankees Draft an Antisemite?

Introducing shortstop Core Jackson.

 

Pat Yourself on the Back

Can we take credit for our successes?

 

Pat Yourself on the Back

Can we take credit for our successes?

 

If Appropriate

Be careful what you pray for….

 

The Rooster’s Comb: Tisha B’Av

Let it go.

 

The Highwayman

Be a hero.

 

How Bad Do You Want It?

How powerful is the force of will?

 

How ‘Bout Them Apples?

A story. And a lesson.

 

Connect the Dots

Thank the IDF. And its not-so-secret benefactor.

 

Spycraft

Did the Mossad have extra help during Operation Rising Lion?

 

The Unlikely Prophets

What are we asked when we get to Heaven?

 

No, You First

A lesson in sensitivity.

 

Light Up the Night: Shavuot

Introducing the angel of light.

 

It’s Up to You

Why does G-d permit certain things that we should not do?

 

En Fuego: Lag Ba’Omer

Why do we light bonfires on Lag Ba’Omer?

 

The Strike Zone

A change in Major League Baseball leads to an interesting result, and a lesson.

 

Flush the Losh

Words are more powerful than we realize.

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