BEYOND THE NEST

September 3rd, 2025

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Why does the Torah command us to send away a mother bird before taking her eggs or chicks? From the Mishnah and Rambam to Ramban, Maharal, the Hasidic masters, Rav Dessler, and Rav Kook, Rabbi Dunner shows how this mitzvah is far more than a law about bird nests — it’s a journey into compassion, exile and redemption, spiritual growth, and God’s infinite mercy.

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THE ROAD TO HELL

(For the SoundCloud audio, scroll down) “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” It’s one of those sayings we hear so often that it risks sounding trite. But... Read More

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