Rabbi Shmuel Hain is Rabbi of Young Israel Ohab Zedek of North Riverdale/Yonkers, as well as Rosh Beit Midrash at SAR High School.

Shmuel Hain is a rabbi, the son of a rabbi, so the apple didn't fall from the tree when he decided to enter the rabbinate.

He learned invaluable lessons from his father that he was able to apply to his own career, but he’s a different variety of apple, bringing his own flavor and unique style of sermon to the pulpit.

Rabbi Hain has a very specific philosophy about the purpose of a Drasha nowadays - vs how it used to be a generation ago.

He’s very intentional about the content and delivery style of his sermon - because to him, it’s a springboard to connect with his congregants and get them to reach out to him to discuss any challenges they may be going through in their own lives. 

But probably the most effort Rabbi Hain puts in to his speaking is for the life cycle events, like at a bar or bat mitzvah 

Rabbi Hain is an expert in the Jewish laws of death and mourning.

In this interview, he candidly describes his impetus for mastering those skills - with knowledge and compassion.

We also discuss what the goal is of a successful eulogy, and the importance of being your authentic self with your congregation.

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