About the Author

Rabbi Eliezer Hirsch is the spiritual leader and founding rabbi of Mekor Habracha/Center City Synagogue in Philadelphia. Since its inception, under his guidance, the congregation has experienced remarkable growth and has significantly contributed to the flourishing Center City Jewish community.

Rabbi Hirsch received rabbinical ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore, Maryland and Yeshivas Ohr Reuven in Monsey, NY. During his two decades of study in Yeshiva, he forged close relationships with prominent Rabbinic leaders and received years of training from renowned halachic authorities.

He is also the author of Pesach Without the Pain: A Practical Guide to the Laws and Practices of Passover and The Book of Life: A Transformational Guide to the High Holidays. In his books, as well as his sermons and classes, Rabbi Hirsch connects the lessons of the Torah and Jewish holidays with insights for everyday life, emphasizing the Torah’s eternal relevance for Jews of all backgrounds.

For more Torah from Rabbi Hirsch, visit www.mekorhabracha.org.

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