Charlie Harary

Video: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

It takes time to prepare for important events.

I remember when I got engaged, I was standing with my new fiance when someone asked us when our wedding was (we had not yet set a date). I answered, “Not sure, maybe a few weeks” and then turned to my bride and asked “I mean, how long can it take to plan a wedding?” She looked at me like I had horns (it’s amazing how naive a college guy can be). Little did I know that I was going to quickly learn how long it takes to plan a wedding.

Why did it take so long? Because it takes time to prepare for important events.

When we talk about important Jewish events, few can compare to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays. They serve as the commencement and culmination of a ten day period in which the Creator of the Universe, in spiritual sense, gets close to each of us. As you can imagine, these uber important events need some real prep time. As such, Elul, the month we are in, is that time.

But how do we prepare? For most of us, the High Holidays feel more like a criminal defense trial than a homecoming. Our preparation, if any, is usually filled with fear, guilt and anxiety as “Judgement Day” approaches.

But maybe there is another approach. This video discussing what I believe is the way to prepare for the High Holidays by answering the question “What’s love got to do with it?”

Hope you enjoy and would love to hear from you.

12 Responses to “Video: What’s Love Got to Do With It?”

  1. September 08, 2011 at 9:39 pm, Miry Mrkovits said:

    It was very inspirational. I needed a little push and you give it over in a possitive way so thank you!

  2. September 09, 2011 at 5:16 am, dani'el kannan said:

    Hi Charlie,

    Thank you so much for your “What love’s gotto to do with it ” vide

    My shallow initial thoughts was Tina Turner….

    But i just honestly the way the video was edited and produced…Who is the director?

    But getting back to the message…yes, i am married too, have children and yes, i do remember very vividly how my children will come running & screaming….”Daddy’s home….”

    in fact my son, who is 19 & my daughter, 16, may not still scream but they still make that announcement…and i am grateful…

    but your message, is about our Creator…and yes, do we really welcome him…

    You see Charlie, before i go any further…i am a believer in the G_D of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph….and Jesus Christ….

    But i saw your article somewhere in Aish.com and began to follow you….subscribed actually…that is why i received your Video…

    Actually Charlie, i dont write too well but all i want to say is I love what you do and truly appreciate your effort…

    i am truly encouraged by it….

    please keep up the great work….

    i am a Christian like i said but my belief is that “we got to learn to love one another here on earth who we see daily, before we can love G_D…..who we don’t see but can know through His creation and all around us…

    Peace and love you, Charlie….

    dani’el kannan
    Malaysia

  3. September 11, 2011 at 6:42 pm, Liza said:

    I absolutely loved it!
    it gave me an entirely to an refreshing prospective about elul and tishrei.
    the only thing left to say is -SHENIZKEH!

  4. September 18, 2011 at 4:00 pm, Ellen said:

    It brought tears, again. When nothing else gets through to me, you do. Charlie, this gift you have of being able to get through so clearly, to so many of us, is priceless. Thank you for all the late hours and time away from your own family you must spend putting these videos together. Each one is a gem.
    K’siva v’chasima tova.

  5. September 26, 2011 at 11:51 pm, Jessica Shapiro said:

    Charlie,,

    Your exuberance, honesty and genuineness lift me up like no other person can. Thank you so much for sharing this video. K siva v chasima tova to you and your family

  6. September 27, 2011 at 11:40 pm, y-oh-y said:

    What is the source for this teaching

  7. September 28, 2011 at 1:06 am, Tziporah said:

    This is so refreshing! Thank you for providing a new perspective! It makes it easier to open my heart and daven when looking at it this way. Ksivah Vichasimah tova!

  8. June 03, 2012 at 7:37 pm, michael said:

    are you Ashkenazi>???

  9. September 07, 2012 at 8:28 am, Esther said:

    What an important message, and such a well done video. In your latest shiur on torahanytime about this topic you did such a wonderful job on expounding on the topic and revealing the truth of it to the extent that it’s simply undeniable. You always bring whatever you speak about to such a reefreshingly practical place that it just touches your heart. Brought me to real tears because you force me to realize that deep down I do know just how right you truly are. Love is the bottom line. And that’s so beautiful. And SO important. And it’s so easy to forget, so Thank You for reminding us all!!
    Ksiva v’chasima tova

  10. September 07, 2012 at 10:55 am, Charlie Harary said:

    Thank you Esther. Appreciate your kind words. You’re absolutely right, its all about Love. Ksiva VeChasima Tova.

  11. September 07, 2012 at 10:55 am, Charlie Harary said:

    Half and Half (Father is SY; Mother is Hungarian)

  12. September 21, 2012 at 1:48 pm, Mushka said:

    Your videos are beautiful. I heard about your videos today, and just watched about five, the most recent one being this one.
    I thank you and commend you for the time and effort, for the depth, for the love, for the message, within your videos.
    I am quite curious to know where you learn these views, or if they are your own. Either way, you are doing wonderful work. Have a Gmar Chasimah Tovah!

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