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Chanukah Finale: The Talmud on our Festival of Lights!
Chanukah Finale: The Talmud on our Festival of Lights!
Dec 23, 2016
48:20
A Torah class by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan on Gemara Shabbos which discusses #Chanukah
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Concluding Climax: Ma'amer on Zot Chanukah
Concluding Climax: Ma'amer on Zot Chanukah
Dec 30, 2016
33:12
מאמר ביום השמיני - מוצש"ק פ' מקץ, ליל זאת חנוכה ה'תשמ"ו http://www.he.chabad.org/library/article cdo/aid/3140069
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Right On
Right On
Dec 7, 2018
23:56
Ma’amer Moment: Chanukah ~’מאמר ד״ה נר חנוכה מצוה כו~ 5746 - 1985 "Right On" Why correct Menorah placement radically departs from Judaism’s right of way.
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TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN
TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN
Dec 1, 2021
1:29:56
Special Chanukah Series: LOVE, LIGHTS, HANUKKAH! : What actually sparked the entire story of Chanukah? In this first episode we will focus on the almost never talked about beginning of what is historically known as the Hasmonean or Maccabean Revolt. Analyzing ancient Midrashic, Talmudic and even medieval Rabbinic sources points us towards a little-known, and rather shocking historic narrative. It will also shine a spotlight on Chanukah heroes almost no one has ever heard of! Watch this learn why although the story of the Maccabean Revolt and the wonders of Chanukah military struggle and the iconic of the tiny jug of oil that miraculously burned for eight days are common knowledge the origins of these watershed events weren’t well illuminated. There’s got to good reason for the cover-up... my guess may be no better than yours, yet a talk the Rebbe once delivered to a group of schoolchildren may provide just the insight we need! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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BRIGHT VICTORY
BRIGHT VICTORY
Dec 2, 2021
1:18:03
Special Chanukah Series: LOVE, LIGHTS, HANUKKAH! Episode Two: : What, precisely does Our Festival of Lights Commemorate and Celebrate? In this second episode we will focus on the formal ordination of the festival called Chanukah,. and the enactment of its sacred observances established by our Sages. This penetrating and insightful analysis of the traditional sources including Talmudic and medieval Rabbinic writings will highlight two significantly divergent, yet ultimately authentic approaches to the Torah underpinning of our Jewish Festival of Lights. Whatever you level of Jewish knowledge, literacy background this presentation will reveal surprising dimensions of our religious observance of Chanukah. In point form: Were we directed to be party to Joyous Spirits, or are these spiritual festivities to be experienced and enjoyed in the spirit of a Joyous Party as well? Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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MUDDY WATER
MUDDY WATER
Dec 3, 2021
1:30:13
Special Chanukah Series: LOVE, LIGHTS, HANUKKAH! : Fascinating secrets of our Festival of Lights are embedded into the Talmud's account of Chanukah as well as in the Al Hanissim prayer formula. This fourth and final episode of the series mines the unique syntax of both as well as the names and materials that appear in the narrative. This incredible presentation will dig deep to uncover the "real dirt" on Chanukah, because in truth it far broader than just Tainted Oil! Drawing on a wide range of sources insightful pieced together a new panorama emerges. Here we will hydrate and moisten the fertile soil of the story so that fresh growth can blossom! Ultimately, Chanukah goes far beyond a courageous battle against a brutal occupation by a Foreign Power. In fact, it was (and in many ways still is!) an ideological struggle over the very Soul of Israel. The enemy sought (and still seeks!) to extinguish our Flame by Dirtying our Water. Chanukah is about our miraculous victory against those very dark forces. Then, and forever! Rabbi Mendel Kaplen
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KINDLING FLAMES
KINDLING FLAMES
Dec 21, 2022
1:23:42
Special Chanukah Series: LOVE, LIGHTS, HANUKKAH! : Fascinating secrets of our Festival of Lights are embedded into the Talmud's account of Chanukah as well as in the Al Hanissim prayer formula. More than 2,000 years ago the secrets of our Festival of Lights were encoded into a prayer formula. The coder was recently deciphered, and the incredible story is now available to the public! This exciting third episode of the series sets out to decode the text of an ancient prayer formula and reveal the mysterious secret of light in contains. This penetrating and insightful analysis of the traditional text of Al HaNissim through a prism of copious sources will illuminate the story you thought you knew, bathing it in a whole new light. Here's a hint: Was there More than 1 Menorah Lit in the Original Story? The Holiday Liturgy speaks of “Kindled Flames” in “Holy Courtyards.” Yet the Temple Menorah only glowed behind closed doors. This anomaly will light up new pathways of understanding about how and why we originally lit things up, very differently than we tend to think of.
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Talmud on Chanukah Burning the Mitzvah Oil
Talmud on Chanukah Burning the Mitzvah Oil
Dec 21, 2022
51:48
A Torah class by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan on gemara shabbos which discusses #Chanukah
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Talmud on Chanukah Holiday Infused Grace
Talmud on Chanukah Holiday Infused Grace
Dec 21, 2022
49:49
A Torah class by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan on Gemara Shabbos which discusses #Chanukah
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THE GATES OF DARKNESS
THE GATES OF DARKNESS
Dec 25, 2022
1:16:04
Special Chanukah Series: LOVE, LIGHTS, HANUKKAH! : Designed to illuminate the meaning of our Jewish Festival of Lights by highlighting little known details of the Historical, Theological and Spiritual underpinnings of Chanukah. The observance of the Jewish Festival of Lights, known as Chanukah revolves primarily around the kindling of the Menorah, as established by our Sages from the very beginning. Clearly, this Mitzvah occupies a central space in the observance and celebration of this outstanding holiday. Interestingly, the Halacha governs not only the timing and fueling of this glowing commemoration, but also, it's placement. Our Sages not only pressed for public placement -- at the outer gateways of our homes -- they further identified the left side as most appropriate. The creation of an all-encompassing entrance way appears to account for this arrangement, yet, to be sure this sinister space seems out of step and place. The ensuing exploration of the jurisprudence governing this anomaly brings other possibilities to light. Upon encountering additional difficulties, we are led to newfound insight about the Menorah's message, which sheds much light -- ultimately illuminating the issue and leading us on to incredible discoveries! Whatever you level of Jewish knowledge, literacy background this presentation will present a fascinating fresh understanding of the Menorah and the powerful rays it projects into the darkness! The Fifth Episode of our special holiday series has been generously sponsored by Gail and Marty Bergman to honour and elevate the soul of her late mother, Marilyn Godel, (Miriam bat Arye Leib) whose Shloshim is observed on this Fifth day of Chanukah.
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Rabbi Shimon’s Day of Joy
Rabbi Shimon’s Day of Joy
May 3, 2018
24:02
“Rabbi Shimon’s Day of Joy” Discover the reason for widespread celebrations on Lag B’omer!
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Solving the Mystery of Lag B’Omer Bonfires
Solving the Mystery of Lag B’Omer Bonfires
May 22, 2019
1:13:29
Custom and Convention! Lag B’Omer Edition Solving the Mystery of Lag B’Omer Bonfires Traditions around the celebratory observance of the 33rd day of the Omer are atypical of the normative Yiddishkeit experience; especially the blazing bonfires that burn in Meron and across Israel. The remarkable volume of non-sectarian participation, and its widespread nature, beg clarification. Tracing the earliest known sources, we arrive at a surprising conclusion. Incredibly insightful and awe-inspiring teachings are woven to form a rich tapestry of wisdom, understanding and knowledge; clarifying what we’re celebrating and why we are all so fired up about it!
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“Rock On Rabbi Shimon” A Lag B’Omer Special!
“Rock On Rabbi Shimon” A Lag B’Omer Special!
May 23, 2019
23:28
Lag B’Omer Special! "Rock On Rabbi Shimon" How a Pile of Stones became a Paradigm of Rashbi’s achievements.
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Colored Eggs on Lag B’Omer?
Colored Eggs on Lag B’Omer?
May 13, 2020
1:17:19
Colored Eggs on Lag B’Omer? Is that really a Jewish custom or was it “borrowed” from another faith system in Europe?
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THE FUGITIVE
THE FUGITIVE
May 1, 2022
1:39:27
TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Episode One Tractate Shabbat, Page 33 b The narration begins with the Rabbis of the Talmud searching for origins about a most unusual leadership title, conferred upon one of the great sages of the day. Following the backstory, we are lead us into a clandestine Rabbinic Round Table about the Roman Occupation of Judea. The range of opinions are rooted in differing schools of Torah thinking, and there's nothing noteworthy to raise any flags -- that is, until word gets out -- and things get heated when the brutal occupational regime receives a report. Rome's reaction and retribution comes swiftly. Rewarding one Rabbi by raising him to great prominence, they forcibly exile another for his silence, and then put a price on the head of a third. Slated for execution, the Rabbi and his son go into hiding and then, running for their lives, they ultimately find refuge and respite in a hidden cave. Many miracles ensue! This is the first Episode in a three-part mini study-series linked to Lag B'Omer. Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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THE EMERGENCE
THE EMERGENCE
May 9, 2022
1:21:27
TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Episode Two Tractate Shabbat, Page 33 b After 12 long years of safe solitude, study, and spirituality a still voice breaks the silence. The storm clouds have lifted, and the Decree of Death is rescinded. The Holy Fugitives may now Emerge from the dark cave into the sun-drenched fields. Yet their intense otherworldly spiritual pursuit and miraculous experiences has exacted a heavy toll. The attempted return to normative life and society proves to be destructive. Like strangers from a different galaxy, they cannot relate to people's pedestrian pursuits. They lash out in frustration, and then things get too heated when their blazing gaze causes fiery destruction. Directed by Heavenly voice, they return to the Cave. Finally, after another full year of isolation comprising many months of rehabilitative introspection a more constructive re-emergence ensues! Fiery damage is swiftly undone, as they move into a constructive state of being. Ultimately, a surprise whimsical encounter with a myrtle-bearing man on the cusp of Shabbat serves to ground them and a healthy balance is restored. Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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THE BIG FIX
THE BIG FIX
May 17, 2022
1:06:25
TOM’S TALMUD TISCH: Episode Three Tractate Shabbat, Page 33b-34a After 12 long years of tortuous solitude, study, and Rabbi Shimon Emerges with a Battered Body and Soul on Fire! Discover how a Day at the Spa to Heal a Serrated Skin revealed a Soaring Soul. Yet this Saintly Man intuitively knows that personal Miraculous Deliverance ow behooves Reparative Kindness for the public. Taking a cue from the Patriarch Jacob, our Hero understands that the recipient of Divine Largesse should do something to help others. So, Bar Yochai set out to Purify Alleyways and Marketplaces! This is the third Episode of a three-part mini study-series linked to Lag B'Omer. Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Yud Bais Tammuz Farbrengen - Live from Camp Gan Yisrael in HALIBURTON (Toronto)
Yud Bais Tammuz Farbrengen - Live from Camp Gan Yisrael in HALIBURTON (Toronto)
Jul 18, 2016
37:48
Liberation of R. Yosef Yitzchak (1927) On the 12th of Tammuz of 1927, the sixth Lubavitcher rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, was officially granted release from his sentence of exile to Kastroma in the interior of Russia. Twenty-seven days earlier, the Rebbe had been arrested by agents of the GPU and the Yevsektzia ("Jewish Section" of the Communist Party) for his activities to preserve Judaism throughout the Soviet empire and sentenced to death, G-d forbid. International pressure forced the Soviets to commute the sentence to exile and, subsequently, to release him completely. The actual release took place on Tammuz 13, and Tammuz 12-13 is celebrated as a "festival of liberation" by the Chabad-Lubavitch community. Tammuz 12 is also Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak's birthday
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Part 2: Yud Bais Tammuz Farbrengen - Live From Camp Gan Yisrael In HALIBURTON (Toronto)
Part 2: Yud Bais Tammuz Farbrengen - Live From Camp Gan Yisrael In HALIBURTON (Toronto)
Jul 18, 2016
1:12:57
Liberation of R. Yosef Yitzchak (1927) On the 12th of Tammuz of 1927, the sixth Lubavitcher rebbe, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, was officially granted release from his sentence of exile to Kastroma in the interior of Russia. Twenty-seven days earlier, the Rebbe had been arrested by agents of the GPU and the Yevsektzia ("Jewish Section" of the Communist Party) for his activities to preserve Judaism throughout the Soviet empire and sentenced to death, G-d forbid. International pressure forced the Soviets to commute the sentence to exile and, subsequently, to release him completely. The actual release took place on Tammuz 13, and Tammuz 12-13 is celebrated as a "festival of liberation" by the Chabad-Lubavitch community. Tammuz 12 is also Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak's birthday
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11 Nissan - Anniversary of the Rebbe’s Birth
11 Nissan - Anniversary of the Rebbe’s Birth
Apr 5, 2020
26:24
Yud Alef Nissan Farbrangen Anniversary of the Rebbe’s Birth
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Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen
Apr 19, 2020
28:04
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen - Rosh Chodesh/Bais Iyar
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen - Rosh Chodesh/Bais Iyar
Apr 26, 2020
42:40
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen Rosh Chodesh/Bais Iyar Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen
May 3, 2020
38:44
Motzie Shabbos Farbrangen Parshat Acharei-Kedoshim
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Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
May 17, 2020
33:49
Motzei Shabbos Farbrangen Parshat Behar-Bechukotai Shabbos Chazak!
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Farbrangen Motzie Chag HaShavuot
Farbrangen Motzie Chag HaShavuot
May 31, 2020
47:53
Farbrangen Motzie Chag HaShavuot
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Motzei Shabbos Parshat Naso Farbrangen
Motzei Shabbos Parshat Naso Farbrangen
Jun 7, 2020
40:08
Motzei Shabbos Parshat Naso Farbrangen
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Motzei Shabbat Beshalach Zoombrengen
Motzei Shabbat Beshalach Zoombrengen
Feb 1, 2021
25:25
Motzei Shabbat Beshalach Zoombrengen - Story From The Heavenly Court
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Motzie Shabbat Mivarchim Zoombrengen
Motzie Shabbat Mivarchim Zoombrengen
Feb 7, 2021
34:38
Motzie Shabbat Mivarchim Zoombrengen
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Telepathic Connection Between Rebbes And Chassidim
Telepathic Connection Between Rebbes And Chassidim
Feb 18, 2021
21:36
Motzei Shabbat Mishpatim Zoombrengen - Telepathic Connection Between Rebbes And Chassidim
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Zoombrengen And Stories Of Tzadikim Motzei Shabbat Zachor 5781
Zoombrengen And Stories Of Tzadikim Motzei Shabbat Zachor 5781
Feb 21, 2021
35:51
Zoombrengen and Stories of Tzadikim — Motzei Shabbat Zachor 5781
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Motzei Shabbat Mivarchim HaChodesh Chazak Zoombrengen
Motzei Shabbat Mivarchim HaChodesh Chazak Zoombrengen
Mar 14, 2021
43:45
Motzei Shabbat Mivarchim HaChodesh Chazak Zoombrengen Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Motzai Shabbos Vayikra Zoombrengen
Motzai Shabbos Vayikra Zoombrengen
Mar 22, 2021
48:10
Motzai Shabbos Vayikra Zoombrengen - 2 Melave Malka Stories Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Motzai Shabbos Shmini 5781 Zoombrengen
Motzai Shabbos Shmini 5781 Zoombrengen
Apr 12, 2021
28:20
Motzai Shabbos Shmini 5781 Zoombrengen
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YUD TES KISLEV - LIGHT OF MY LIFE
YUD TES KISLEV - LIGHT OF MY LIFE
Nov 24, 2021
1:37:09
: ~ ' ! This is a SPECIAL EPISODE focused of explaining the Meaning and Importance of YUD TES KISLEV ~ Known as the Rosh HaShanah of Chassidus. A textual inspirational study of the extraordinary opening of “HaYom Yom” the Rebbe’s first compilation that conveys the essential illuminating teachings of Chabad Chassidut in byte-size daily downloads! In this unique episode we will explore and clarify many of central tenets of Chabad Lubavitch Torah teachings and elucidate some of its foundational ideas and ideals.
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BOOK CLUB
BOOK CLUB
Dec 10, 2021
1:08:34
Didan Notzach, (a Midrashic term meaning “Victory is Ours”), representing victory of all things good and the triumph of all Holy Endeavors. Be it Resolved: Holy Books have Souls. Owning and using them helps Ours! The events leading up to Didan Notzach, challenged the idea of a Tzadik’s living legacy and lasting influence, even after their terrestrial passing. The ownership of a library seemed to be a technical detail. Yet, ultimately it became clear that The Rebbe saw the Seforim as the very crux of the issue. A fascinating explanation of why that is provides us lessons for life! Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Ma'amer on Sukkot: The 4 which are 1!
Ma'amer on Sukkot: The 4 which are 1!
Oct 14, 2016
38:36
Ma'amer on Sukkot: The 4 which are 1! by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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Temporarily Permanent: A Sukkot Meditation...
Temporarily Permanent: A Sukkot Meditation...
Oct 19, 2016
17:17
Temporarily Permanent: A Sukkot Meditation... by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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The Very Best Way to Shake it Up!
The Very Best Way to Shake it Up!
Oct 20, 2016
21:44
The Very Best Way to Shake it Up! by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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When Unity = Joy! Sukkot Ma'amer Continued...
When Unity = Joy! Sukkot Ma'amer Continued...
Oct 21, 2016
25:33
מאמר ולקחתם לכם 5743/1983 Part Two (of Two)
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The Sukkah and the Holiday of Sukkot (Lesson One)
The Sukkah and the Holiday of Sukkot (Lesson One)
Sep 11, 2017
49:37
Tractate Sukkah opens with a discussion of the technical halachik parameters, including the dimensions and other properties essential for a valid and kosher sukkah. In this class we explore why it's the holiday’s primary mitzvah—from which the very festival derives its name. We also establish the defining character of this temporary hut-like enclosure, where we spend as much time as possible during the holiday, as we touch on some of the important jurisprudence associated with the sukkah.
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Does Your Sukkah Measure Up? (Lesson Two)
Does Your Sukkah Measure Up? (Lesson Two)
Sep 11, 2017
1:03:50
Does Your Sukkah Measure Up? : The Talmud on a Kosher Sukkah. Having initiated our study of tractate Sukkah with the first Mishna that provided general details of the parameters and dimensions required for a kosher Sukkah, in this second class we begin the classic Talmudic investigation of the Mishna’s rulings. First, by contrasting the Sukkah with a Halachik mechanism for Shabbat known as Eruv, and then by seeking the rationale for the unusual height restrictions imposed on the Sukkah.
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Sukkah Builders' Code (Lesson Three)
Sukkah Builders' Code (Lesson Three)
Sep 11, 2017
52:48
Sukkah Builders' Code: The Talmud on a Sukkah’s Height. Our opening studies of tractate Sukkah gave us Halachic attributes and dimensions required for a kosher Sukkah and some of the rationale. In this class we’ll further investigate the logic behind the Sukkah’s height restrictions—even discovering how size can actually become the defining feature of the essential Sukkah.
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Building a Sukkah on Torah Perceptions of Life (Lesson Four)
Building a Sukkah on Torah Perceptions of Life (Lesson Four)
Sep 11, 2017
48:20
Building a Sukkah on Torah Perceptions of Life : The Talmud on how a Sukkah is built. After effectively presenting three distinctly different rationales for the Sukkah’s height restrictions, the Talmud seeks to better clarify the technical jurisprudence and ultimately the spiritual philosophies that motivate each school of thought. This analysis ultimately sheds new light on what may comprise the Sukkah’s essential meaning and message. This is a mind-building class equally develops a spiritual outlook on life itself!
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Head, Shoulders and Table (Lesson Five)
Head, Shoulders and Table (Lesson Five)
Sep 11, 2017
1:04:46
Head, Shoulders and Table: The Talmud on a sukkah’s minimum size. In this class we discuss disputed dimensions required for our temporary holiday hut-like enclosure. The supposition is made that the argument wasn’t ever about the Sukkah size, but rather a unique situational setting. As the finer points are analyzed, a new depth and understanding for this very special mitzvah are revealed.
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Sukkah Size Matters (Lesson Six)
Sukkah Size Matters (Lesson Six)
Sep 11, 2017
1:03:45
Sukkah Size Matters: The Talmud on a sukkah’s minimum size. The Talmud continues its analytical discussion about divergent opinions regarding the required dimensions of the sukkah. As the careful analysis focuses on the specific syntax the Sages of the Mishnah employed; competing and even contradictory messages begin to emerge. In an unusual move, the resolution is found in a broader application of the different methodologies which ultimately manage to encompass both the size and possible settings.
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Temporary Home Alone (Lesson Seven)
Temporary Home Alone (Lesson Seven)
Sep 15, 2017
1:04:02
Temporary Home Alone: The Talmud on a sukkah’s size: As the discussion regarding Sukkah size continues to evolve, the Talmud embarks on a broad overview of nearly a dozen mitzvah dimensions whose common denominator is the inclusion of a home as a key component. This wide-ranging legal litany ultimately serves to best frame a profound understanding of the Sukkah’s unique transient nature, which sets it apart from all other human dwellings and residential definitions.
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Home Alone Hypotheses (Lesson Eight)
Home Alone Hypotheses (Lesson Eight)
Sep 18, 2017
45:01
Home Alone Hypotheses : The Talmud on a sukkah’s temporary constitution. Page 3b. After drawing a broad distinction between the multiple paradigms of permanent Halachic homes and the intrinsically transient Sukkah, the Talmud's narrative returns to the varied differentiations, found within the seemingly homogeneous list of legal residences. A careful analysis of their governing jurisprudence yields a profound new understanding of the underlying Torah principles to the Sukkah dynamic.
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Home Alone III (Lesson Nine)
Home Alone III (Lesson Nine)
Sep 18, 2017
50:24
Home Alone III: Residences Redefined: The Talmud on a sukkah’s temporary constitution. The Talmud's previous analysis established distinctions between biblically ordained Halachic homes and a Sukkah. Now we must define when its character is man-made in nature, and biblical grammar is no longer in play. Our Sages delve deeply to clarify the legal definition of residences that sets the Sukkah apart based purely on jurisprudence and somewhat abstract legal theory. The newfound meaning of house vs. shelter reveals much about humans and their homes!
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Temporary Permanence
Temporary Permanence
Oct 2, 2017
24:17
Deciphering the paradoxical and oxymoronic spirit of the Sukkah.
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Holiday Harvest
Holiday Harvest
Oct 3, 2017
28:46
How the Holy Land’s old agricultural cycle still today characterizes our holidays!
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Lulav Organic GPS
Lulav Organic GPS
Oct 4, 2017
25:16
Why the Lulav and Etrog is best taken within the sacred Sukkah environment.
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Dancing With The Stars
Dancing With The Stars
Oct 10, 2017
29:29
"Dancing with the Stars” The meaning behind Dancing with the Torah instead of studying it! "I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that this is literally a fundamental teaching that we're gonna learn today..." (Rabbi Mendel Kaplan).
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Home Alone IV (Finale)
Home Alone IV (Finale)
Aug 3, 2018
58:37
TALMUD: Tractate Sukkah - Lesson Ten Home Alone Finale: Singular Sacred Spaces : The Talmud on the Sukkah’s “size and space” Learn the Talmud’s final analysis of the unique nature of Sukkah’s “size and space” vs. requirements for other shelters and dwellings. In the previous classes we engaged in comparisons between the Sukkah and other dwellings, ultimately redefining residences from both a biblical as well as rabbinical legal perspective. In this final analysis we examine Halachik huts, houses and courtyards to gain valuable insight into the unique nature of Sukkot’s ritual holiday hut; and along the way pick up information on a slew of mitzvah observance as well as Jewish civil law.
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Sukkah Size Matters
Sukkah Size Matters
Aug 10, 2018
1:00:02
TALMUD: Tractate Sukkah Lesson Eleven "Sukkah Size Matters" Discover differing approaches to shrinking Sukkah size challenges!
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What Matters?
What Matters?
Aug 17, 2018
56:53
TALMUD: Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twelve "What Matters?" Sukkah too tall or too small? Some sizing structural strategies to keep your Holiday Hut kosher!
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Sukkah Rescue Reno
Sukkah Rescue Reno
Aug 24, 2018
49:40
TALMUD: Tractate Sukkah Lesson Thirteen "Sukkah Rescue Reno" Structural additions and creative walls keep oversized Sukkah kosher.
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Sukkah: I’m Diggin’ It
Sukkah: I’m Diggin’ It
Sep 14, 2018
40:44
TALMUD: Tractate Sukkah Lesson Fourteen “Sukkah: I’m Diggin’ It” How to dig deep to make a Sukkah kosher?
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Ma’amer Moment: Cloudbusting
Ma’amer Moment: Cloudbusting
Sep 21, 2018
30:10
Ma’amer Moment: Sukkat ~’מאמר ד״ה בסוכות תשבו וכו׳~5741 - 1980 "Cloudbusting" See how Yom Kippur’s proverbial clouds of incense become Sacred Sukkah shelter.
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Awe Transforms to Joy
Awe Transforms to Joy
Sep 23, 2018
21:41
"Awe Transforms to Joy” How the rejoicing of Sukkot arises from the Days of Awe that precede it.
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Name That Sukkah
Name That Sukkah
Sep 27, 2018
17:35
“Name That Sukkah” Discover why these holy days, dedicated to G-d, carry the name Sukkot. (Leviticus 23:34)
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Season of Rejoicing
Season of Rejoicing
Sep 27, 2018
16:19
“Season of Rejoicing” Why the festival of Sukkot places greater emphasis on the need to rejoice! Deuteronomy 16:11
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Four Species Bound
Four Species Bound
Sep 28, 2018
17:14
Ma’amer Moment: Sukkat יום ב' דחג הסוכות, ה'תשמ''ד ~ולקחתם לכם ביום הראשון פרי עץ הדר כפות תמרים~ "Four Species Bound” From Chasidic perspective, the 4 kinds together all project profound oneness.
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Highs’ and Lows’ of Our Happy Holiday Huts
Highs’ and Lows’ of Our Happy Holiday Huts
Sep 6, 2019
45:29
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Fifteen Highs’ and Lows’ of Our Happy Holiday Huts...
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Shades of (Virtual) Reality: Creating Shelter —Theoretically!
Shades of (Virtual) Reality: Creating Shelter —Theoretically!
Sep 13, 2019
57:36
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Sixteen Shades of (Virtual) Reality: Creating Shelter — Theoretically! In our previous lesson we learned about opposing schools of thought regarding the application of the halachik maxim “Gud Asik” (the theoretical extension of an incomplete partition into a fully walled area) thereby creating an “enclosure” that satisfies Sukkah requirements. Due to the opaque nature of the example illustrating the different opinions, one Sage (Rav Huna) uniquely defined the nature of the dispute. Here, the Talmud effectively disproves his supposition; ultimately providing remarkable clarity regarding the theorem of these virtual partitions. (Talmud tractate Sukkah 4b)
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Virtual Angles vs. Actual Walls
Virtual Angles vs. Actual Walls
Sep 22, 2019
45:41
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Seventeen Virtual Angles vs. Actual Walls Creative Ways to Create a Happy and Kosher Hut that’s fit for the Holiday!
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Sukkah Size by Heavenly Heights!
Sukkah Size by Heavenly Heights!
Oct 6, 2019
39:29
Talmud Tractate Sukkah Lesson Eighteen Sukkah Size by Heavenly Harmony
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Synthesis of Smoke and Fire
Synthesis of Smoke and Fire
Oct 16, 2019
30:24
Ma’amer Moment: Sukkot ~מאמר ד״ה בסוכות תשבו ~ 5741-1980 Synthesis of Smoke and Fire ~ How Yom Kippur Korbanot are Distilled into Sukkot Shelter
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Organic Oneness
Organic Oneness
Oct 18, 2019
23:00
Ma'amer Moment: Sukkot Organic Oneness: A deeper look into the intrinsic nature of our Sukkot Observances! מאמר ד״ה ולקחתם לכם 5744-1983
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TALMUD - Tractate Sukkah Lesson Nineteen Taf/Page 5A
TALMUD - Tractate Sukkah Lesson Nineteen Taf/Page 5A
Aug 9, 2020
43:20
Sukkah Size and Sacred Sanctuary Items
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty
Aug 17, 2020
58:29
(Pg 5a) Discovering The Heights Of Our Holiday Hut! Should we, the Jewish People be Seeking Sources for Holy Heights in Rome, and is the Kohen Gadol’s Gold Diadem in the Vatican today?
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-One - How High can You Get in the Sukkah
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-One - How High can You Get in the Sukkah
Aug 23, 2020
50:19
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-One Decorative Royal Rim or Table Top Frame? Judaism’s Kingly Gold Table as a Source of Sacred Shelter Size. Plus let’s just Face it, and a Monster Bird too!!
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Two - Seeing Faces Of Angles, Or Cherubic Faces?
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Two - Seeing Faces Of Angles, Or Cherubic Faces?
Aug 31, 2020
56:49
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Two Pg 5b , ? The Talmud on Sukkot and the Heights of its defining Holiday Hut! Practical lessons we can learn from the Flying Heavenly Angles and Winged Golden Cherubim?
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Three - High Holy Hollow, Or Sacred Shelter
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Three - High Holy Hollow, Or Sacred Shelter
Sep 7, 2020
1:03:35
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Three , ? Eyes on Sanctuary Ceilings and Winged Cherubic Space! Our seasonal study-series on Talmud is now focused on Sukkot and the Heights defining Holiday Hut
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah - Can Fruit Of The Land Be Made To Measure
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah - Can Fruit Of The Land Be Made To Measure
Sep 16, 2020
1:09:50
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Lesson Twenty-Four Can Fruit of the Land be Made to Measure? Discovering how the Seven Species of Eretz Yisrael Size-Up!
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah - Discovering The Fruity Measures Of A Holy Land!
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah - Discovering The Fruity Measures Of A Holy Land!
Sep 22, 2020
1:00:17
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah 6a Lesson Twenty-Five Discovering the Fruity Measures of a Holy Land! Our seasonal study-series on Talmud is now focused on Sukkot and its defining Holiday Hut. This class is focused on how the Seven Species of Eretz Yisrael Size-Up —in relations to the Heights of Sukkah!
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TALMUD Tractate Sukkah - Holy Land Measures!
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah - Holy Land Measures!
Sep 30, 2020
1:01:27
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah Pg6a Lesson Twenty-Six ! Olive, Date & PomegranateSeeing How the Seven Species of Eretz Yisrael Size-Up for Sanctity!
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Sukkah Secrets! Sources And Origins. Seasonal Celebration. Mitzvahs Meaning And Motif!
Sukkah Secrets! Sources And Origins. Seasonal Celebration. Mitzvahs Meaning And Motif!
Oct 1, 2020
1:29:59
The Sukkah, built under Open Skies was designed to Open Our Minds, Uplift Our Hearts and Set Our Souls Free!
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Made In The Shade Discover Dark Secrets Of The Sukkah Covering A.K.A. Schach!
Made In The Shade Discover Dark Secrets Of The Sukkah Covering A.K.A. Schach!
Oct 1, 2020
1:17:45
Decoding the deeper meaning of Sukkot and revealing the dark Secrets of the Schach by viewing them through the illuminating prism of Chassidus!
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Absolute Immersion And The Nature Of Separation
Absolute Immersion And The Nature Of Separation
Oct 7, 2020
1:04:42
TALMUD Tractate Sukkah pg 6 a-b Lesson Twenty-Seven The Naked Truth on Absolute Immersion and the Nature of Separation. Sources of Skin Separations from Purifying Waters!
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Organically One Discovering Four Kinds That Collectively Equal One!
Organically One Discovering Four Kinds That Collectively Equal One!
Oct 7, 2020
1:18:04
How The “Four Kinds” we are commanded to take on Sukkot naturally add up to One. This class Reveals the deepest Mitzvah Meaning and Motifs!
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Strange Spiritual Satisfaction
Strange Spiritual Satisfaction
Apr 15, 2018
37:32
TANYA CHAPTER 27 Part Three "Surprise Spiritual Satisfactions!" See for yourself how seeming spiritual shortcomings should actually be sources of personal satisfaction and success!
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Satisfaction, Inc.
Satisfaction, Inc.
Apr 22, 2018
31:02
TANYA CHAPTER 27: Part Four "Satisfaction, Inc!" Learn more on how seemingly spiritual shortcomings are about satisfaction & success.
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Get Shorty
Get Shorty
May 6, 2018
29:07
TANYA CHAPTER 27: Part Five "Get Shorty" How spiritual shortcomings were specifically designed for Divine satisfaction.
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Liberating Restraint
Liberating Restraint
May 13, 2018
32:38
TANYA CHAPTER 27: Part Six "Liberating Restraint" Harnessing the power of restraint uniquely catalyzes divine satisfaction.
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The Loyalists
The Loyalists
May 27, 2018
31:08
TANYA CHAPTER 27: Part Seven (of Seven) “The Loyalists” Our relationship with HaShem involves mutual commitment and reflexive loyalty.
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Thought Police
Thought Police
Jun 3, 2018
32:20
TANYA CHAPTER 28: Part One "Thought Police" What to do when bad thoughts invade your divine service while Davening.
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Focus on Davening
Focus on Davening
Jun 10, 2018
36:31
TANYA: CHAPTER 28 Part Two "Focus on Davening: Why mind-wandering weirdness during Davening actually proves nothing!
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Clean Your Mind
Clean Your Mind
Jun 24, 2018
29:11
TANYA: CHAPTER 28 Part Three "Clean Your Mind" Why engaging in inappropriate thought policing is like mud wrestling!
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Healing EDD
Healing EDD
Jul 1, 2018
32:47
TANYA CHAPTER 29 Part One "Healing EDD" Diagnosing and dealing with spiritual Emotional Detachment Disorder!
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Overcoming EDD!
Overcoming EDD!
Jul 9, 2018
34:47
TANYA CHAPTER 29 Part Two "Overcome EDD!" Discover the secrets to healing our spiritual Emotional Detachment Disorder!
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Who Am I?!
Who Am I?!
Jul 15, 2018
34:33
TANYA CHAPTER 29 Part Three "Who Am I" Learn why healing Emotional Detachment Disorder requires serious self discovery.
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Self & Health
Self & Health
Jul 29, 2018
32:33
TANYA CHAPTER 29 Part Four "Self & Health" Why honest self-evaluation is required to heal Emotional Detachment Disorder.
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Just Beat It
Just Beat It
Aug 6, 2018
35:10
TANYA CHAPTER 29 - Part Five "Just Beat It" How self-inflicted torment can actually lead to a more holistic inner balance.
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The Real Deal
The Real Deal
Aug 12, 2018
32:59
TANYA CHAPTER 29 Part Six "The Real Deal" How honest self-evaluation and personal reckoning is required for Real Teshuvah to set you free.
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An Honest Reckoning — Accounting of Souls
An Honest Reckoning — Accounting of Souls
Aug 19, 2018
34:26
TANYA CHAPTER 29 Part Seven "Accounting of Souls" How and why we should make a reckoning of our true spiritual state.
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What Dreams Are Made Of
What Dreams Are Made Of
Aug 26, 2018
29:37
TANYA: CHAPTER 29 Part Eight "What Dreams Are Made Of" An honest reckoning of our true spiritual state must include dreams!
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Be It Ever So Humble
Be It Ever So Humble
Oct 7, 2018
22:05
TANYA CHAPTER 30 - Part One "Be It Ever So Humble" Chapter 30 opens with a strong dose of nonjudgmental humbleness.
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Don’t Judge Me
Don’t Judge Me
Oct 14, 2018
16:40
TANYA CHAPTER 30: Part Two "Don’t Judge Me" Continuing to develop the theme of nonjudgmental humbleness.
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Get the Low Down
Get the Low Down
Oct 21, 2018
24:31
TANYA CHAPTER 30: Part Three "Get the Low Down" Why you may be humbled by a lowly sinner even if you’re “Orthodox”.
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Divine Presence
Divine Presence
Oct 28, 2018
18:50
TANYA CHAPTER 30: Part Four "Divine Presence" How you may be falling short in divine service even if you’re uber-Orthodox!