Rabbi Ya’akov Trump serves as the Rabbi of the vibrant community of the Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst. Part of his mission is to share his passion for the Torah and its relevance in contemporary times. His innovation has led to numerous engaging programs in his community and beyond. He is a featured speaker on YUTorah.org, has his own Nach Yomi website, has produced a number of podcasts including Nach Yomi, Aliya Yomi and Epilogues. He recently released an App on both the App Store and Google Play. He is the on the executive board of the RCA as vice president for the New York area. He was listed in the City and State magazine in the Faith 100 of 2023. He was also nominated for the Marquis Who’s Who of America 2023 volume. Rabbi Trump is a current fellow at the Krauthammer Fellowship of 2023-24 with the Tikvah Fund. Rabbi Trump sits on the board of the Vaad of the Five Towns and Far Rockway.
Journey through Nach - Shoftim 20: When Justice Goes Too Far
How does a nation united in the pursuit of justice end up nearly destroying one of its own tribes?
In the aftermath of the tragedy at Givah, the tribes of Israel gather to demand accountability. But Binyamin's refusal to surrender the perpetrators sets the stage for a devastating civil war. Even after seeking Divine guidance, Israel suffers staggering losses, raising a troubling question: were they fighting the right war in the first place?
In this episode of Journey Through Nach, Rabbi Ya'akov Trump explores the dangers of tribal loyalty, the difference between seeking God's guidance and asking the right questions, and the disturbing parallels between Israel's battles against its enemies and its war against itself. Shoftim 20 challenges us to consider what happens when the pursuit of justice loses sight of its purpose.
15 Oct 2026
A Prayer Out of Place?
Why do Jews around the world follow the same prayer schedule for rain, even when their climates and seasons are completely different?
From the ancient communities of Babylon to the Jews of medieval Europe, Brazil, and Australia, the question of when to say *Vesein Tal Umatar* has sparked centuries of halachic debate. What happens when a community desperately needs rain, but the established prayers don't call for it?
Rabbi Ya'akov Trump traces the fascinating history of this question, examining the Rosh's attempts to reconcile halacha with local needs and the deeper tension between adapting Jewish practice to changing circumstances and preserving a tradition shared across generations.
8 Oct 2026
Journey through Nach - Shoftim 19: Who Needs Enemies?
What happens when a nation becomes its own worst enemy?
In one of the darkest chapters of Tanach, the horrifying story of Pilegesh B'Givah exposes a society coming apart from within. What begins with a troubled relationship ends in an act of unimaginable cruelty that threatens to tear the nation apart.
In this episode of Journey Through Nach, Rabbi Ya'akov Trump explores the disturbing parallels between Givah and Sodom, the consequences of unchecked anger, and what happens when a society loses its moral compass and the leadership needed to hold it together.
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