Rabbi Berel Wein is known throughout the Jewish world as an esteemed Rav and posek, witty speaker, seasoned author, and noted historian. His words of wisdom, anecdotes, and vignettes attract overflow crowds, whatever the venue.

Rabbi Wein has published numerous volumes about Jewish history, Jewish values, contemporary Jewish living, and musings and reflections. However, this is the first time a collection of his actual lectures has been published in English.

Some of these lectures were delivered in Yeshiva Shaarei Torah to the students of the yeshiva. Others were given in various forums over the years. What unites them all is Rabbi Wein’s ability to present poignant lifelong Torah values and lessons in a dynamic and engaging manner.

Reading these timeless talks will take you on a delightful journey — back to the past… on the way to eternity!

Rabbi Staum has done more than justice to many of the thoughts that I expressed in my lectures and has collected and edited them for this book. I am gratified that he has done so and I hope and am confident that the book will find resonance and meaning to those who read and study it.

Rabbi Berel Wein