Rabbi Benjamin Yudin, spiritual leader of Congregation Shomrei Torah in Fairlawn, New Jersey, called in live from the Holy Land to JM in the AM to deliver his weekly Torah address. Rabbi Yudin discussed this week’s double Torah portion reading of Mattos & Masei, as well as the upcoming observance of the 9 Days which begin on Sunday night with Rosh Chodesh Av. Rabbi Yudin elaborated on the various laws and customs of this period of mourning, the saddest time in the Jewish calendar year. In his elucidation of the Torah portions, Rabbi Yudin explained the importance of proper intention in our relationship with the Almighty.