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12201
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 1
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 1
Jan 12, 2016
34:17
12202
God, Faith and Emunah Part 2
God, Faith and Emunah Part 2
Jan 12, 2016
1:35:55
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12203
God, Faith and Emunah Part 2
God, Faith and Emunah Part 2
Jan 12, 2016
1:35:55
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12204
God, Faith and Emunah Part 3
God, Faith and Emunah Part 3
Jan 19, 2016
1:20:55
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12205
God, Faith and Emunah Part 3
God, Faith and Emunah Part 3
Jan 19, 2016
1:20:55
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12206
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 2
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 2
Jan 19, 2016
57:58
12207
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 2
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 2
Jan 19, 2016
57:58
12208
Jewish Philosophy Throughout History
Jewish Philosophy Throughout History
Jan 27, 2016
1:02:50
Christian Support Of Zionism, Messianism and Anti Semitism
12209
Jewish Philosophy Throughout History
Jewish Philosophy Throughout History
Jan 27, 2016
1:02:50
Christian Support Of Zionism, Messianism and Anti Semitism
12210
The Jewish Obsession with Torah Study
The Jewish Obsession with Torah Study
Jan 27, 2016
47:50
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 1
12211
The Jewish Obsession with Torah Study
The Jewish Obsession with Torah Study
Jan 27, 2016
47:50
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 1
12212
Torah Study: Jewish Intimacy
Torah Study: Jewish Intimacy
Jan 27, 2016
52:03
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 2
12213
Torah Study: Jewish Intimacy
Torah Study: Jewish Intimacy
Jan 27, 2016
52:03
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 2
12214
God, Faith and Emunah Part 4
God, Faith and Emunah Part 4
Jan 27, 2016
1:40:51
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12215
God, Faith and Emunah Part 4
God, Faith and Emunah Part 4
Jan 27, 2016
1:40:51
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12216
God, Faith and Emunah Part 5
God, Faith and Emunah Part 5
Jan 31, 2016
1:31:48
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12217
God, Faith and Emunah Part 5
God, Faith and Emunah Part 5
Jan 31, 2016
1:31:48
with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
12218
Filling Gaps in our Spiritual Avatar: How Torah Study Angelifies Humans
Filling Gaps in our Spiritual Avatar: How Torah Study Angelifies Humans
Feb 3, 2016
42:15
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 3
12219
Filling Gaps in our Spiritual Avatar: How Torah Study Angelifies Humans
Filling Gaps in our Spiritual Avatar: How Torah Study Angelifies Humans
Feb 3, 2016
42:15
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 3
12220
Bridging the Unbridgeable: How Torah, Mitzvahs and Science bring us to Emunah – Special Guest Lecture by Eric L. Pines
Bridging the Unbridgeable: How Torah, Mitzvahs and Science bring us to Emunah – Special Guest Lecture by Eric L. Pines
Feb 7, 2016
1:27:55
Eric L. Pines, Esq. is a member of the Maryland, California, and Texas State Bars, and founder of Pines Federal, a law firm specializing in Employment Law for Government and Military Employees. Mr. Pines’ firm represents federal employees from all branches of the U.S. Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the VA as well as other federal agencies. Mr. […]
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Bridging the Unbridgeable: How Torah, Mitzvahs and Science bring us to Emunah – Special Guest Lecture by Eric L. Pines
Bridging the Unbridgeable: How Torah, Mitzvahs and Science bring us to Emunah – Special Guest Lecture by Eric L. Pines
Feb 7, 2016
1:27:55
Eric L. Pines, Esq. is a member of the Maryland, California, and Texas State Bars, and founder of Pines Federal, a law firm specializing in Employment Law for Government and Military Employees. Mr. Pines’ firm represents federal employees from all branches of the U.S. Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the VA as well as other federal agencies. Mr. […]
12222
Think: How Torah Study Unleashes our most Potent Power
Think: How Torah Study Unleashes our most Potent Power
Feb 10, 2016
46:37
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 4
12223
Think: How Torah Study Unleashes our most Potent Power
Think: How Torah Study Unleashes our most Potent Power
Feb 10, 2016
46:37
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 4
12224
A Traditional Response to Higher Bible Criticism
A Traditional Response to Higher Bible Criticism
Feb 15, 2016
1:17:23
In the 19th Century a collection of German scholars promulgated a theory as to the authorship of the Torah- the Documentary Hypothesis. How does it differ from the traditional Jewish perspective and can we reconcile their evidence? In this podcast Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe presents a traditional Jewish response to Bible Criticism.
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A Traditional Response to Higher Bible Criticism
A Traditional Response to Higher Bible Criticism
Feb 15, 2016
1:17:23
In the 19th Century a collection of German scholars promulgated a theory as to the authorship of the Torah- the Documentary Hypothesis. How does it differ from the traditional Jewish perspective and can we reconcile their evidence? In this podcast Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe presents a traditional Jewish response to Bible Criticism.
12226
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 3
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 3
Feb 17, 2016
42:22
12227
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 3
Alei Shur Vaad: Emunah Part 3
Feb 17, 2016
42:22
12228
The Only Antidote to The Deadliest Disease: The Battle of Torah and the Yetzer Ra
The Only Antidote to The Deadliest Disease: The Battle of Torah and the Yetzer Ra
Feb 17, 2016
50:21
ת”ר ושמתם סם תם נמשלה תורה כסם חיים משל לאדם שהכה את בנו מכה גדולה והניח לו רטיה על מכתו ואמר לו בני כל זמן שהרטיה זו על מכתך אכול מה שהנאתך ושתה מה שהנאתך ורחוץ בין בחמין בין בצונן ואין אתה מתיירא ואם אתה מעבירה הרי היא מעלה נומי כך הקב”ה אמר להם לישראל בני […]
12229
The Only Antidote to The Deadliest Disease: The Battle of Torah and the Yetzer Ra
The Only Antidote to The Deadliest Disease: The Battle of Torah and the Yetzer Ra
Feb 17, 2016
50:21
ת”ר ושמתם סם תם נמשלה תורה כסם חיים משל לאדם שהכה את בנו מכה גדולה והניח לו רטיה על מכתו ואמר לו בני כל זמן שהרטיה זו על מכתך אכול מה שהנאתך ושתה מה שהנאתך ורחוץ בין בחמין בין בצונן ואין אתה מתיירא ואם אתה מעבירה הרי היא מעלה נומי כך הקב”ה אמר להם לישראל בני […]
12230
The Three Atheists: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Three Atheists: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Feb 25, 2016
1:11:58
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The Three Atheists: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
The Three Atheists: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Feb 25, 2016
1:11:58
12232
Reversing Birth: How Torah Enables us to Reverse the Curse of Life
Reversing Birth: How Torah Enables us to Reverse the Curse of Life
Feb 25, 2016
47:45
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 6
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Reversing Birth: How Torah Enables us to Reverse the Curse of Life
Reversing Birth: How Torah Enables us to Reverse the Curse of Life
Feb 25, 2016
47:45
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 6
12234
The Four Ways that Torah Connects us to our Creator
The Four Ways that Torah Connects us to our Creator
Mar 4, 2016
52:09
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 7
12235
The Four Ways that Torah Connects us to our Creator
The Four Ways that Torah Connects us to our Creator
Mar 4, 2016
52:09
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 7
12236
Rabbi Akiva Ben Yosef: A Biographical Sketch
Rabbi Akiva Ben Yosef: A Biographical Sketch
Mar 14, 2016
1:31:13
12237
Rabbi Akiva Ben Yosef: A Biographical Sketch
Rabbi Akiva Ben Yosef: A Biographical Sketch
Mar 14, 2016
1:31:13
12238
Food and Eating in Jewish Philosophy: More than Bagels and Deli
Food and Eating in Jewish Philosophy: More than Bagels and Deli
Mar 16, 2016
57:20
12239
Food and Eating in Jewish Philosophy: More than Bagels and Deli
Food and Eating in Jewish Philosophy: More than Bagels and Deli
Mar 16, 2016
57:20
12240
Life, Death and Suicide: A Jewish Perspective in the Face of Tragedy
Life, Death and Suicide: A Jewish Perspective in the Face of Tragedy
Mar 16, 2016
45:14
12241
Life, Death and Suicide: A Jewish Perspective in the Face of Tragedy
Life, Death and Suicide: A Jewish Perspective in the Face of Tragedy
Mar 16, 2016
45:14
12242
Sinai 2.0: How Purim Reinvigorated our Nation and Lessons of Love and Relationships
Sinai 2.0: How Purim Reinvigorated our Nation and Lessons of Love and Relationships
Mar 22, 2016
54:00
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Sinai 2.0: How Purim Reinvigorated our Nation and Lessons of Love and Relationships
Sinai 2.0: How Purim Reinvigorated our Nation and Lessons of Love and Relationships
Mar 22, 2016
54:00
12244
Does Judaism Really go through the Mother: Demystifying Patrilineal and Matrilineal Descent
Does Judaism Really go through the Mother: Demystifying Patrilineal and Matrilineal Descent
Mar 29, 2016
14:34
12245
Does Judaism Really go through the Mother: Demystifying Patrilineal and Matrilineal Descent
Does Judaism Really go through the Mother: Demystifying Patrilineal and Matrilineal Descent
Mar 29, 2016
14:34
12246
Conquering the Endgame: How Torah Study Engenders Character Change and Transformation
Conquering the Endgame: How Torah Study Engenders Character Change and Transformation
Mar 29, 2016
53:53
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 8
12247
Conquering the Endgame: How Torah Study Engenders Character Change and Transformation
Conquering the Endgame: How Torah Study Engenders Character Change and Transformation
Mar 29, 2016
53:53
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 8
12248
Humanity’s Sole Hope: How Torah Guides the World to it’s Destiny and Saves it from Destruction
Humanity’s Sole Hope: How Torah Guides the World to it’s Destiny and Saves it from Destruction
Mar 30, 2016
52:53
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 9
12249
Humanity’s Sole Hope: How Torah Guides the World to it’s Destiny and Saves it from Destruction
Humanity’s Sole Hope: How Torah Guides the World to it’s Destiny and Saves it from Destruction
Mar 30, 2016
52:53
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 9
12250
For it is our Life: How Torah Sustains our Better Half
For it is our Life: How Torah Sustains our Better Half
Apr 13, 2016
55:20
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 10
12251
For it is our Life: How Torah Sustains our Better Half
For it is our Life: How Torah Sustains our Better Half
Apr 13, 2016
55:20
Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 10
12252
Rashi: A Biographical Sketch of The Consummate Teacher of Israel
Rashi: A Biographical Sketch of The Consummate Teacher of Israel
Apr 17, 2016
1:45:50
12253
Rashi: A Biographical Sketch of The Consummate Teacher of Israel
Rashi: A Biographical Sketch of The Consummate Teacher of Israel
Apr 17, 2016
1:45:50
12254
The Three Loves: The Torah’s Timeless Guidance to Obtaining, Maintaining and Deepening our Relationships
The Three Loves: The Torah’s Timeless Guidance to Obtaining, Maintaining and Deepening our Relationships
May 9, 2016
1:40:14
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The Three Loves: The Torah’s Timeless Guidance to Obtaining, Maintaining and Deepening our Relationships
The Three Loves: The Torah’s Timeless Guidance to Obtaining, Maintaining and Deepening our Relationships
May 9, 2016
1:40:14
12256
The Shabbat Prayers, Meaning and Structure
The Shabbat Prayers, Meaning and Structure
May 15, 2016
1:45:03
12257
The Shabbat Prayers, Meaning and Structure
The Shabbat Prayers, Meaning and Structure
May 15, 2016
1:45:03
12258
The Greatest Force of Progress in Human History
The Greatest Force of Progress in Human History
May 22, 2016
49:23
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The Greatest Force of Progress in Human History
The Greatest Force of Progress in Human History
May 22, 2016
49:23
12260
Creating New Worlds with Torah
Creating New Worlds with Torah
May 23, 2016
53:35
This is the last of 11 lectures on why Jews study Torah. Part 1: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-jewish-obsession-with-torah-study/ Part 2: http://rabbiwolbe.com/torah-study-jewish-intimacy/ Part 3: http://rabbiwolbe.com/filling-gaps-in-our-spiritual-avatar-how-torah-study-angelifies-humans/ Part 4: http://rabbiwolbe.com/think-how-torah-study-unleashes-our-most-potent-power/ Part 5: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-only-antidote-to-the-deadliest-disease-the-battle-of-torah-and-the-yetzer-ra/ Part 6: http://rabbiwolbe.com/reversing-birth-how-torah-enables-us-to-reverse-the-curse-of-life/ Part 7: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-four-ways-that-torah-connects-us-to-our-creator/ Part 8: http://rabbiwolbe.com/conquering-the-endgame-how-torah-study-engenders-character-change-and-transformation/ Part 9: http://rabbiwolbe.com/humanitys-sole-hope-how-torah-guides-the-world-to-its-destiny-and-saves-it-from-destruction/ Part 10: http://rabbiwolbe.com/for-it-is-our-life-how-torah-sustains-our-better-half/ Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 11
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Creating New Worlds with Torah
Creating New Worlds with Torah
May 23, 2016
53:35
This is the last of 11 lectures on why Jews study Torah. Part 1: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-jewish-obsession-with-torah-study/ Part 2: http://rabbiwolbe.com/torah-study-jewish-intimacy/ Part 3: http://rabbiwolbe.com/filling-gaps-in-our-spiritual-avatar-how-torah-study-angelifies-humans/ Part 4: http://rabbiwolbe.com/think-how-torah-study-unleashes-our-most-potent-power/ Part 5: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-only-antidote-to-the-deadliest-disease-the-battle-of-torah-and-the-yetzer-ra/ Part 6: http://rabbiwolbe.com/reversing-birth-how-torah-enables-us-to-reverse-the-curse-of-life/ Part 7: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-four-ways-that-torah-connects-us-to-our-creator/ Part 8: http://rabbiwolbe.com/conquering-the-endgame-how-torah-study-engenders-character-change-and-transformation/ Part 9: http://rabbiwolbe.com/humanitys-sole-hope-how-torah-guides-the-world-to-its-destiny-and-saves-it-from-destruction/ Part 10: http://rabbiwolbe.com/for-it-is-our-life-how-torah-sustains-our-better-half/ Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 11
12262
The Torah as a Divine Document: An Analysis of Higher Bible Criticism and why the Authorship of the Torah Matters
The Torah as a Divine Document: An Analysis of Higher Bible Criticism and why the Authorship of the Torah Matters
May 23, 2016
1:01:50
This is the first lecture that revolves around the question of who wrote the Torah and how can we prove our conclusions. In the first session we clarify what the traditional belief is regarding the authorship of the Written and Oral Torah and engage with contemporary critics who question it. Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi […]
12263
The Torah as a Divine Document: An Analysis of Higher Bible Criticism and why the Authorship of the Torah Matters
The Torah as a Divine Document: An Analysis of Higher Bible Criticism and why the Authorship of the Torah Matters
May 23, 2016
1:01:50
This is the first lecture that revolves around the question of who wrote the Torah and how can we prove our conclusions. In the first session we clarify what the traditional belief is regarding the authorship of the Written and Oral Torah and engage with contemporary critics who question it. Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi […]
12264
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice: An Analysis of the Jewish Legal and Ethical Arguments for and against Fetal Termination
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice: An Analysis of the Jewish Legal and Ethical Arguments for and against Fetal Termination
May 23, 2016
1:08:18
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Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice: An Analysis of the Jewish Legal and Ethical Arguments for and against Fetal Termination
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice: An Analysis of the Jewish Legal and Ethical Arguments for and against Fetal Termination
May 23, 2016
1:08:18
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A Traditional Jewish Response to Higher Bible Criticism Part 2
A Traditional Jewish Response to Higher Bible Criticism Part 2
May 26, 2016
55:55
We continue in our efforts to expose the fallacies of the claims of the Bible Critics. It indeed is preposterous to be intellectually honest and well informed on the issues and believe that their conclusions hold water. Part One: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-torah-as-a-divine-document-an-analysis-of-higher-bible-criticism-and-why-the-authorship-of-the-torah-matters/ Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 13
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A Traditional Jewish Response to Higher Bible Criticism Part 2
A Traditional Jewish Response to Higher Bible Criticism Part 2
May 26, 2016
55:55
We continue in our efforts to expose the fallacies of the claims of the Bible Critics. It indeed is preposterous to be intellectually honest and well informed on the issues and believe that their conclusions hold water. Part One: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-torah-as-a-divine-document-an-analysis-of-higher-bible-criticism-and-why-the-authorship-of-the-torah-matters/ Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 13
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The Golden Ticket Revisited: How Mitzvahs Make Eternal Legacies
The Golden Ticket Revisited: How Mitzvahs Make Eternal Legacies
Jun 1, 2016
1:23:39
A fundamental core belief of our nation is that observance of mitzvahs bring a person to Olam Haba – imprecisely translated as the afterlife. How exactly does that work?
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The Golden Ticket Revisited: How Mitzvahs Make Eternal Legacies
The Golden Ticket Revisited: How Mitzvahs Make Eternal Legacies
Jun 1, 2016
1:23:39
A fundamental core belief of our nation is that observance of mitzvahs bring a person to Olam Haba – imprecisely translated as the afterlife. How exactly does that work?
12270
The Millions of Eyewitness Testimonies to The Veracity, Accuracy and Historicity of the Torah
The Millions of Eyewitness Testimonies to The Veracity, Accuracy and Historicity of the Torah
Jun 2, 2016
51:00
The binary question of the authorship of the Torah is the most critical question that every Jew must encounter in their lives. The answer to that question governs every action and decision that we will be making afterwards. Unfortunately, most people do not ever investigate and ponder that question properly. In Part 3 of our […]
12271
The Millions of Eyewitness Testimonies to The Veracity, Accuracy and Historicity of the Torah
The Millions of Eyewitness Testimonies to The Veracity, Accuracy and Historicity of the Torah
Jun 2, 2016
51:00
The binary question of the authorship of the Torah is the most critical question that every Jew must encounter in their lives. The answer to that question governs every action and decision that we will be making afterwards. Unfortunately, most people do not ever investigate and ponder that question properly. In Part 3 of our […]
12272
Innovating the Torah Nation: Why Some Changes to Jewish Life and Practice Succeed while Others Fail
Innovating the Torah Nation: Why Some Changes to Jewish Life and Practice Succeed while Others Fail
Jun 5, 2016
1:46:50
Torah, in its Oral and Written formats, has and always will be the national pastime of the Jewish nation. Traditionally, it has been the yearnings of young Jews and chief determinant of greatness of Jewish Leaders. Over the course of Jewish history there have been several movements that challenged that belief and attempted to alter the […]
12273
Innovating the Torah Nation: Why Some Changes to Jewish Life and Practice Succeed while Others Fail
Innovating the Torah Nation: Why Some Changes to Jewish Life and Practice Succeed while Others Fail
Jun 5, 2016
1:46:50
Torah, in its Oral and Written formats, has and always will be the national pastime of the Jewish nation. Traditionally, it has been the yearnings of young Jews and chief determinant of greatness of Jewish Leaders. Over the course of Jewish history there have been several movements that challenged that belief and attempted to alter the […]
12274
Spiritual Shortcuts to Greatness: How to Change the World in One Hour
Spiritual Shortcuts to Greatness: How to Change the World in One Hour
Jun 7, 2016
1:04:27
The Talmud records three episodes where individuals acquired Olam Haba in one instant. In these stories we learn a formula for accomplishing the work of a lifetime in one day. Let us be prepared to seize the once in a lifetime opportunities to dramatically transform our world with one act of selfless dedication and commitment! […]
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Spiritual Shortcuts to Greatness: How to Change the World in One Hour
Spiritual Shortcuts to Greatness: How to Change the World in One Hour
Jun 7, 2016
1:04:27
The Talmud records three episodes where individuals acquired Olam Haba in one instant. In these stories we learn a formula for accomplishing the work of a lifetime in one day. Let us be prepared to seize the once in a lifetime opportunities to dramatically transform our world with one act of selfless dedication and commitment! […]
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Why Shavuos is The Holiday of the Giving of the Torah
Why Shavuos is The Holiday of the Giving of the Torah
Jun 8, 2016
1:14:47
Shavous is the date when the Jews stood at the foot of Mount Sinai and heard the Ten Commandments. Ten mitzvahs out of the 613 that they would ultimately receive is only 3% of the total. Why would this day be enshrined as the day of receiving the Torah when they actually received only a small fraction […]
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Why Shavuos is The Holiday of the Giving of the Torah
Why Shavuos is The Holiday of the Giving of the Torah
Jun 8, 2016
1:14:47
Shavous is the date when the Jews stood at the foot of Mount Sinai and heard the Ten Commandments. Ten mitzvahs out of the 613 that they would ultimately receive is only 3% of the total. Why would this day be enshrined as the day of receiving the Torah when they actually received only a small fraction […]
12278
Overwhelming Evidence to the Divinity of the Torah and its Ramifications
Overwhelming Evidence to the Divinity of the Torah and its Ramifications
Jun 15, 2016
56:10
The reality of the Torah being divine and immutable can be agitating and frankly a bit terrifying. As the word of God, every word of the Torah is true and obligatory, and that may trigger cognitive dissonance if we do not behave in a way that reflects that reality. It is vital to recognize that only two […]
12279
Overwhelming Evidence to the Divinity of the Torah and its Ramifications
Overwhelming Evidence to the Divinity of the Torah and its Ramifications
Jun 15, 2016
56:10
The reality of the Torah being divine and immutable can be agitating and frankly a bit terrifying. As the word of God, every word of the Torah is true and obligatory, and that may trigger cognitive dissonance if we do not behave in a way that reflects that reality. It is vital to recognize that only two […]
12280
Three Avenues to Eternity
Three Avenues to Eternity
Jun 19, 2016
1:35:00
Performance of Mitzvahs earns a person a portion in Olam Haba. How does that work? In this podcast we examine various Jewish sources that establish the three distinct ways someone can achieve Olam Haba via mitzvahs.
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Three Avenues to Eternity
Three Avenues to Eternity
Jun 19, 2016
1:35:00
Performance of Mitzvahs earns a person a portion in Olam Haba. How does that work? In this podcast we examine various Jewish sources that establish the three distinct ways someone can achieve Olam Haba via mitzvahs.
12282
Is Believing in the Supernatural Irrational? How to Build a Rational Life Philosophy
Is Believing in the Supernatural Irrational? How to Build a Rational Life Philosophy
Jun 24, 2016
54:53
This part 6 of the Proofs of Torah series, and Part 17 of the Torah Series overall. In this podcast we analyze and investigate select Torah verses and ponder the feasibility of human authorship. Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 17
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Is Believing in the Supernatural Irrational? How to Build a Rational Life Philosophy
Is Believing in the Supernatural Irrational? How to Build a Rational Life Philosophy
Jun 24, 2016
54:53
This part 6 of the Proofs of Torah series, and Part 17 of the Torah Series overall. In this podcast we analyze and investigate select Torah verses and ponder the feasibility of human authorship. Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 17
12284
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Abraham and Sarah
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Abraham and Sarah
Jun 27, 2016
1:31:02
Abraham and Sarah are the biological, theological and ideological forebears of our nation. The story of their lives and accomplishments is the story of the Jewish people and, more broadly, the story of human progress and morality throughout history. What propelled them to greatness? What methods did they employ to disseminate their message? What is […]
12285
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Abraham and Sarah
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Abraham and Sarah
Jun 27, 2016
1:31:02
Abraham and Sarah are the biological, theological and ideological forebears of our nation. The story of their lives and accomplishments is the story of the Jewish people and, more broadly, the story of human progress and morality throughout history. What propelled them to greatness? What methods did they employ to disseminate their message? What is […]
12286
Inspiration to Perspiration: Simple Instructions to Change the World
Inspiration to Perspiration: Simple Instructions to Change the World
Jun 28, 2016
1:11:52
Every person who has ever changed the world, from the great Sage Rabbi Akiva to Travis Kalanick the founder of UBER, has been guided by two core life skills. These two learnable qualities are the underpinnings of every transformational change and improvement that humanity achieved. They are what separates the people who are inspired to […]
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Inspiration to Perspiration: Simple Instructions to Change the World
Inspiration to Perspiration: Simple Instructions to Change the World
Jun 28, 2016
1:11:52
Every person who has ever changed the world, from the great Sage Rabbi Akiva to Travis Kalanick the founder of UBER, has been guided by two core life skills. These two learnable qualities are the underpinnings of every transformational change and improvement that humanity achieved. They are what separates the people who are inspired to […]
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Proofs of Divinity of Torah Part 7
Proofs of Divinity of Torah Part 7
Jun 29, 2016
51:30
In this 7th and final episode of our examination of the evidence to try and determine if the Torah is indeed the unadulterated word of God, we explore the interrelationship of the Written and Oral Torah and ask if such cohesion and precision can be the product of a human. PART 1: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-torah-as-a-divine-document-an-analysis-of-higher-bible-criticism-and-why-the-authorship-of-the-torah-matters/ PART 2: http://rabbiwolbe.com/a-traditional-jewish-response-to-higher-bible-criticism-part-2/ PART 3: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-millions-of-eyewitness-testimonies-to-the-veracity-accuracy-and-historicity-of-the-torah/ […]
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Proofs of Divinity of Torah Part 7
Proofs of Divinity of Torah Part 7
Jun 29, 2016
51:30
In this 7th and final episode of our examination of the evidence to try and determine if the Torah is indeed the unadulterated word of God, we explore the interrelationship of the Written and Oral Torah and ask if such cohesion and precision can be the product of a human. PART 1: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-torah-as-a-divine-document-an-analysis-of-higher-bible-criticism-and-why-the-authorship-of-the-torah-matters/ PART 2: http://rabbiwolbe.com/a-traditional-jewish-response-to-higher-bible-criticism-part-2/ PART 3: http://rabbiwolbe.com/the-millions-of-eyewitness-testimonies-to-the-veracity-accuracy-and-historicity-of-the-torah/ […]
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A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Isaac and Rebecca
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Isaac and Rebecca
Jul 4, 2016
1:25:50
The Torah is scant on details regarding the lives of Isaac and Rebecca. Their story does not include a great many anecdotes of their challenges nor does it highlight their accomplishments and greatness. To the contrary, the Torah seems to harshly criticise Isaac as in when it is said that he preferred Esau because he made […]
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A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Isaac and Rebecca
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Isaac and Rebecca
Jul 4, 2016
1:25:50
The Torah is scant on details regarding the lives of Isaac and Rebecca. Their story does not include a great many anecdotes of their challenges nor does it highlight their accomplishments and greatness. To the contrary, the Torah seems to harshly criticise Isaac as in when it is said that he preferred Esau because he made […]
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Oral Torah: An Introduction
Oral Torah: An Introduction
Jul 10, 2016
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In this first of a series on Oral Torah we begin with asking the very basic questions: What is the Oral Torah comprised of? How does the Oral Torah relate to the Written Torah? How can we be certain of its veracity? Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 19
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Oral Torah: An Introduction
Oral Torah: An Introduction
Jul 10, 2016
55:00
In this first of a series on Oral Torah we begin with asking the very basic questions: What is the Oral Torah comprised of? How does the Oral Torah relate to the Written Torah? How can we be certain of its veracity? Core Beliefs of Judaism with Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe – Torah Part 19
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A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Jacob and his Wives
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Jacob and his Wives
Jul 10, 2016
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Jacob is termed in Jewish literature as the “choicest of the forefathers”. What were his defining character traits? What were the dominant episodes and themes of his life? What does his journey teach us about Jewish history? We answer these questions and ponder the qualities of his illustrious wives and their collective eternal legacies in this […]
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A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Jacob and his Wives
A Biographical Sketch and A Character Analysis of Jacob and his Wives
Jul 10, 2016
1:42:08
Jacob is termed in Jewish literature as the “choicest of the forefathers”. What were his defining character traits? What were the dominant episodes and themes of his life? What does his journey teach us about Jewish history? We answer these questions and ponder the qualities of his illustrious wives and their collective eternal legacies in this […]
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Nine Reasons why the Oral Torah was not Codified for 1500 Years
Nine Reasons why the Oral Torah was not Codified for 1500 Years
Jul 19, 2016
55:16
3300 years ago, over a period of 40 years, Moses gave the Jewish nation the Torah that he received from God. It consisted of a Written Torah and an Oral Torah together. For 1500 years the Oral Torah was maintained as such; faithfully and accurately transmitted exclusively orally from generation to generation. Beginning with the publication […]
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Nine Reasons why the Oral Torah was not Codified for 1500 Years
Nine Reasons why the Oral Torah was not Codified for 1500 Years
Jul 19, 2016
55:16
3300 years ago, over a period of 40 years, Moses gave the Jewish nation the Torah that he received from God. It consisted of a Written Torah and an Oral Torah together. For 1500 years the Oral Torah was maintained as such; faithfully and accurately transmitted exclusively orally from generation to generation. Beginning with the publication […]
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The Transmission of the Oral Torah without Mistakes
The Transmission of the Oral Torah without Mistakes
Jul 20, 2016
1:03:33
A fundamental principle of our religion is that the Torah that we have today is the same as the Torah given by God to Moses. Is this a dogmatic belief a leap of faith? How can we be assured that there was no corruption of the Oral Torah over the 1500 years that it was […]
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The Transmission of the Oral Torah without Mistakes
The Transmission of the Oral Torah without Mistakes
Jul 20, 2016
1:03:33
A fundamental principle of our religion is that the Torah that we have today is the same as the Torah given by God to Moses. Is this a dogmatic belief a leap of faith? How can we be assured that there was no corruption of the Oral Torah over the 1500 years that it was […]
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The Temple in Jerusalem and its Sacrifices in Jewish Life, Thought and Destiny
The Temple in Jerusalem and its Sacrifices in Jewish Life, Thought and Destiny
Jul 25, 2016
1:19:49
The Second Temple was destroyed 1,946 years ago by Titius and the Romans. Yet the Temple never left our collective consciousness. We invoke it in our prayers, mourn its destruction and hope and yearn for its return. Why do we need a Temple and what is the meaning behind sacrifices?