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15901
When Bad Things Happen To Good People: Jewish Perspectives On Pain, Suffering and Tragedy
When Bad Things Happen To Good People: Jewish Perspectives On Pain, Suffering and Tragedy
Oct 27, 2014
1:47:32
Jews are not strangers to suffering. Jewish History is most easily described as an endless litany of expulsion, dispersion, exile, antisemitism, pogrom, Inquisition, Holocaust, blood libels, Autos-da-fé, ghettoization and ceaseless economic and social marginalization. When a person of faith is confronted with suffering – and especially when the sufferer is a person of good moral character – […]
15902
When Bad Things Happen To Good People: Jewish Perspectives On Pain, Suffering and Tragedy
When Bad Things Happen To Good People: Jewish Perspectives On Pain, Suffering and Tragedy
Oct 27, 2014
1:47:32
Jews are not strangers to suffering. Jewish History is most easily described as an endless litany of expulsion, dispersion, exile, antisemitism, pogrom, Inquisition, Holocaust, blood libels, Autos-da-fé, ghettoization and ceaseless economic and social marginalization. When a person of faith is confronted with suffering – and especially when the sufferer is a person of good moral character – […]
15903
Men of the Great Assembly: How a Group of Great Visionaries Built a Thriving Judaism out of the Ashes of a Broken Nation
Men of the Great Assembly: How a Group of Great Visionaries Built a Thriving Judaism out of the Ashes of a Broken Nation
Nov 3, 2014
1:27:23
It is probably impossible for us to truly recognize the enormity of the existential challenges confronting the Jewish people during the beginning of the Second Commonwealth, circa 350 BCE. The nation was still reeling from the trauma of the destruction of the first Temple and the subsequent exile 70 years prior and had just narrowly […]
15904
Men of the Great Assembly: How a Group of Great Visionaries Built a Thriving Judaism out of the Ashes of a Broken Nation
Men of the Great Assembly: How a Group of Great Visionaries Built a Thriving Judaism out of the Ashes of a Broken Nation
Nov 3, 2014
1:27:23
It is probably impossible for us to truly recognize the enormity of the existential challenges confronting the Jewish people during the beginning of the Second Commonwealth, circa 350 BCE. The nation was still reeling from the trauma of the destruction of the first Temple and the subsequent exile 70 years prior and had just narrowly […]
15905
The Three Transcendentals: How Shabbos, The Sun and using the Restroom Provide Insight into Another World
The Three Transcendentals: How Shabbos, The Sun and using the Restroom Provide Insight into Another World
Nov 24, 2014
1:57:13
שלשה מעין עוה”ב, אלו הן: שבת, שמש, ותשמיש. תשמיש דמאי, אילימא תשמיש התטה, הא מכחש כחיש, אלא תשמיש נקבים (ברכות דף נז:) The Talmud does not dispense secrets like gumballs. Therefore the Aggadic secrets of the Talmud are masked in parables, fantastic stories, allusions and the like and only after much toil can one uncover their […]
15906
The Three Transcendentals: How Shabbos, The Sun and using the Restroom Provide Insight into Another World
The Three Transcendentals: How Shabbos, The Sun and using the Restroom Provide Insight into Another World
Nov 24, 2014
1:57:13
שלשה מעין עוה”ב, אלו הן: שבת, שמש, ותשמיש. תשמיש דמאי, אילימא תשמיש התטה, הא מכחש כחיש, אלא תשמיש נקבים (ברכות דף נז:) The Talmud does not dispense secrets like gumballs. Therefore the Aggadic secrets of the Talmud are masked in parables, fantastic stories, allusions and the like and only after much toil can one uncover their […]
15907
God and Man: The Balancing Act of Faith and Personal Responsibility
God and Man: The Balancing Act of Faith and Personal Responsibility
Nov 24, 2014
1:39:15
As Jews we believe that God is not only the Creator of the Universe, but also is constantly sustaining the world with spiritual and physical nourishment and individually supervising all humans. The extent of how involved God is with us in the most minute fashion is revealed when the Talmud declares “A person cannot bend […]
15908
God and Man: The Balancing Act of Faith and Personal Responsibility
God and Man: The Balancing Act of Faith and Personal Responsibility
Nov 24, 2014
1:39:15
As Jews we believe that God is not only the Creator of the Universe, but also is constantly sustaining the world with spiritual and physical nourishment and individually supervising all humans. The extent of how involved God is with us in the most minute fashion is revealed when the Talmud declares “A person cannot bend […]
15909
There are Prophets and there is Moses: The Qualifications, Screening and Content of Prophets and the 4 Distinctions between Moses and all other Prophets
There are Prophets and there is Moses: The Qualifications, Screening and Content of Prophets and the 4 Distinctions between Moses and all other Prophets
Dec 1, 2014
1:06:23
Belief in the idea that God communicates to man is an essential principle of our religion. In fact, various elements of prophecy comprise four of the thirteen principles of the Jewish faith that Maimonides enumerates as necessary for inclusion in the religion. What does prophecy mean? How does one become a prophet? How are claims of […]
15910
There are Prophets and there is Moses: The Qualifications, Screening and Content of Prophets and the 4 Distinctions between Moses and all other Prophets
There are Prophets and there is Moses: The Qualifications, Screening and Content of Prophets and the 4 Distinctions between Moses and all other Prophets
Dec 1, 2014
1:06:23
Belief in the idea that God communicates to man is an essential principle of our religion. In fact, various elements of prophecy comprise four of the thirteen principles of the Jewish faith that Maimonides enumerates as necessary for inclusion in the religion. What does prophecy mean? How does one become a prophet? How are claims of […]
15911
Ungracious Hosts: The Story of Greek and Roman Oppression of Jews (323 BCE – 66 CE)
Ungracious Hosts: The Story of Greek and Roman Oppression of Jews (323 BCE – 66 CE)
Dec 9, 2014
1:22:00
At the beginning of the Second Commonwealth Era the Jews were introduced to a reality that they were previously unexposed to; namely living in Israel under foreign rule. With relatively minor exceptions such as the successful Macabbean revolt in 67 BCE and the Bar Kochba Revolt in 132 CE, Israel will be thenceforth dominated by […]
15912
Ungracious Hosts: The Story of Greek and Roman Oppression of Jews (323 BCE – 66 CE)
Ungracious Hosts: The Story of Greek and Roman Oppression of Jews (323 BCE – 66 CE)
Dec 9, 2014
1:22:00
At the beginning of the Second Commonwealth Era the Jews were introduced to a reality that they were previously unexposed to; namely living in Israel under foreign rule. With relatively minor exceptions such as the successful Macabbean revolt in 67 BCE and the Bar Kochba Revolt in 132 CE, Israel will be thenceforth dominated by […]
15913
On Love and Relationships: Lessons from the Torah
On Love and Relationships: Lessons from the Torah
Dec 23, 2014
1:33:59
What does the Torah have to say about love? How can we be required to love God? Why is there an additional mitzvah to love a convert? This class was given in Cypress, TX at Shalom Cypress.
15914
On Love and Relationships: Lessons from the Torah
On Love and Relationships: Lessons from the Torah
Dec 23, 2014
1:33:59
What does the Torah have to say about love? How can we be required to love God? Why is there an additional mitzvah to love a convert? This class was given in Cypress, TX at Shalom Cypress.
15915
Lessons in Suffering from Jacob and Joseph
Lessons in Suffering from Jacob and Joseph
Dec 23, 2014
1:42:21
Jacob’s life was a seemingly endless streak of suffering and challenges. His own brother was hellbent on murdering him; his father in law tricked him into marrying the woman whom he did not desire to marry; his father in law also marginalized him professionally. Joseph’s life path follows a similar line: His brothers conspire to […]
15916
Lessons in Suffering from Jacob and Joseph
Lessons in Suffering from Jacob and Joseph
Dec 23, 2014
1:42:21
Jacob’s life was a seemingly endless streak of suffering and challenges. His own brother was hellbent on murdering him; his father in law tricked him into marrying the woman whom he did not desire to marry; his father in law also marginalized him professionally. Joseph’s life path follows a similar line: His brothers conspire to […]
15917
The Mission of Transmission: Why Jews must Believe that the entire Written and Oral Torah is Divine and how that is a Reasonable and Logical
The Mission of Transmission: Why Jews must Believe that the entire Written and Oral Torah is Divine and how that is a Reasonable and Logical
Dec 23, 2014
1:12:21
Maimonides, in including this as the ninth of the thirteen principles of faith, makes it abundantly clear: If you do not believe that every word of the Torah is true you have no place in the Jewish people. The Talmud further clarifies (Sanhedrin 99a) that even if someone acknowledges that all the Torah is divine […]
15918
The Mission of Transmission: Why Jews must Believe that the entire Written and Oral Torah is Divine and how that is a Reasonable and Logical
The Mission of Transmission: Why Jews must Believe that the entire Written and Oral Torah is Divine and how that is a Reasonable and Logical
Dec 23, 2014
1:12:21
Maimonides, in including this as the ninth of the thirteen principles of faith, makes it abundantly clear: If you do not believe that every word of the Torah is true you have no place in the Jewish people. The Talmud further clarifies (Sanhedrin 99a) that even if someone acknowledges that all the Torah is divine […]
15919
The Simple and Clear Reasons why Jews Reject Jesus and Christianity
The Simple and Clear Reasons why Jews Reject Jesus and Christianity
Dec 23, 2014
1:37:34
Jesus is not, and never was, the Messiah because he fulfilled none of the personal qualifications of Messiah, accomplished none of the necessary requirements of the Messiah and the Messianic Era is clearly not underway. Jesus is not, and never was, divine because assigning godly qualities to a man is anathema for Jews and against […]
15920
The Simple and Clear Reasons why Jews Reject Jesus and Christianity
The Simple and Clear Reasons why Jews Reject Jesus and Christianity
Dec 23, 2014
1:37:34
Jesus is not, and never was, the Messiah because he fulfilled none of the personal qualifications of Messiah, accomplished none of the necessary requirements of the Messiah and the Messianic Era is clearly not underway. Jesus is not, and never was, divine because assigning godly qualities to a man is anathema for Jews and against […]
15921
Exodus: Redemption as Everlasting Inspiration
Exodus: Redemption as Everlasting Inspiration
Feb 2, 2015
1:08:11
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Exodus: Redemption as Everlasting Inspiration
Exodus: Redemption as Everlasting Inspiration
Feb 2, 2015
1:08:11
15923
Ten Plagues: Ten Faith-Building Tools for Molding a Nation
Ten Plagues: Ten Faith-Building Tools for Molding a Nation
Feb 2, 2015
1:52:03
15924
Ten Plagues: Ten Faith-Building Tools for Molding a Nation
Ten Plagues: Ten Faith-Building Tools for Molding a Nation
Feb 2, 2015
1:52:03
15925
Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Feb 2, 2015
11:05
15926
Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Feb 2, 2015
11:05
15927
Q&A: Jewish Stance on Homosexuality
Q&A: Jewish Stance on Homosexuality
Feb 2, 2015
19:41
15928
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Feb 2, 2015
11:06
15929
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Feb 2, 2015
11:06
15930
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Feb 2, 2015
14:46
15931
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Feb 2, 2015
14:46
15932
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Feb 2, 2015
11:03
15933
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Feb 2, 2015
11:03
15934
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Feb 2, 2015
19:53
15935
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Feb 2, 2015
19:53
15936
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Feb 2, 2015
1:33:03
15937
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Feb 2, 2015
1:33:03
15938
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Feb 2, 2015
1:39:22
15939
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Feb 2, 2015
1:39:22
15940
On the Religious & Political Tension in the State of Israel
On the Religious & Political Tension in the State of Israel
Feb 2, 2015
1:55:37
Ever since the founding of the Jewish state tension between the political and societal elements in Israel and the religious implications of a Jewish state have existed. In truth, the Zionist dream was hotly divisive across a very broad spectrum of the Jewish world fifty years before Israel’s founding. Recently several issues in the Israeli […]
15941
On the Religious & Political Tension in the State of Israel
On the Religious & Political Tension in the State of Israel
Feb 2, 2015
1:55:37
Ever since the founding of the Jewish state tension between the political and societal elements in Israel and the religious implications of a Jewish state have existed. In truth, the Zionist dream was hotly divisive across a very broad spectrum of the Jewish world fifty years before Israel’s founding. Recently several issues in the Israeli […]
15942
Patience: The Gateway to Greatness
Patience: The Gateway to Greatness
Feb 9, 2015
1:53:49
Striving for character development and ethical refinement are included in the demands that the Almighty expects from every Jew. The very first step on the path to total character perfection is acquiring and refining our capacity to have patience.
15943
Patience: The Gateway to Greatness
Patience: The Gateway to Greatness
Feb 9, 2015
1:53:49
Striving for character development and ethical refinement are included in the demands that the Almighty expects from every Jew. The very first step on the path to total character perfection is acquiring and refining our capacity to have patience.
15944
Moses and Rabbi Akiva on Suffering and Tragedy
Moses and Rabbi Akiva on Suffering and Tragedy
Feb 16, 2015
1:09:06
The experience of pain and suffering is ubiquitous across all spectrum of human life. All of us, in some capacity, experience difficulties and challenges. Any measure of human suffering creates a dilemma for believers in a just God: How can a just God supervise over injustice? Why do bad things happen to good people? This […]
15945
Moses and Rabbi Akiva on Suffering and Tragedy
Moses and Rabbi Akiva on Suffering and Tragedy
Feb 16, 2015
1:09:06
The experience of pain and suffering is ubiquitous across all spectrum of human life. All of us, in some capacity, experience difficulties and challenges. Any measure of human suffering creates a dilemma for believers in a just God: How can a just God supervise over injustice? Why do bad things happen to good people? This […]
15946
Q&A: Suicide and Euthanasia in Jewish Law
Q&A: Suicide and Euthanasia in Jewish Law
Feb 23, 2015
10:04
What does Jewish Law say regarding suicide? What about physician assisted suicide? We briefly outline the central element of these laws, although we may revisit it at greater length in the future.
15947
Q&A: Suicide and Euthanasia in Jewish Law
Q&A: Suicide and Euthanasia in Jewish Law
Feb 23, 2015
10:04
What does Jewish Law say regarding suicide? What about physician assisted suicide? We briefly outline the central element of these laws, although we may revisit it at greater length in the future.
15948
Q&A How can there be Injustice in the World if there exists an Omnipotent Merciful God?
Q&A How can there be Injustice in the World if there exists an Omnipotent Merciful God?
Feb 23, 2015
56:25
We tackle the question of theodicy.
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Q&A How can there be Injustice in the World if there exists an Omnipotent Merciful God?
Q&A How can there be Injustice in the World if there exists an Omnipotent Merciful God?
Feb 23, 2015
56:25
We tackle the question of theodicy.
15950
An Epic Story of Survival and Heroism far away from the Terrible Plight that befell the Jews during the Holocaust
An Epic Story of Survival and Heroism far away from the Terrible Plight that befell the Jews during the Holocaust
Feb 23, 2015
1:24:44
Judaism teaches that God controls, supervises, manipulates and directs Jewish History. While we struggle to understand why the unprecedented genocide of the Holocaust had to happen, we know that God willed it. Of course this raises important and grave questions, which must be examined thoughtfully and sensitively. This class is a recounting of a largely unknown […]
15951
An Epic Story of Survival and Heroism far away from the Terrible Plight that befell the Jews during the Holocaust
An Epic Story of Survival and Heroism far away from the Terrible Plight that befell the Jews during the Holocaust
Feb 23, 2015
1:24:44
Judaism teaches that God controls, supervises, manipulates and directs Jewish History. While we struggle to understand why the unprecedented genocide of the Holocaust had to happen, we know that God willed it. Of course this raises important and grave questions, which must be examined thoughtfully and sensitively. This class is a recounting of a largely unknown […]
15952
Q&A: Why do other Religions preach to abide by the Ten Commandments when it’s origins lie in Judaism?
Q&A: Why do other Religions preach to abide by the Ten Commandments when it’s origins lie in Judaism?
Feb 24, 2015
10:50
15953
Q&A: Why do other Religions preach to abide by the Ten Commandments when it’s origins lie in Judaism?
Q&A: Why do other Religions preach to abide by the Ten Commandments when it’s origins lie in Judaism?
Feb 24, 2015
10:50
15954
Q&A: How did the People in the Biblical story live so long?
Q&A: How did the People in the Biblical story live so long?
Feb 24, 2015
25:15
Abraham died when he was 175; Isaac – 180; Jacob – 147; Moses an even 120. How did they live that long? Is there a secret elixir of life that they consumed? What was their diet?
15955
Q&A: How did the People in the Biblical story live so long?
Q&A: How did the People in the Biblical story live so long?
Feb 24, 2015
25:15
Abraham died when he was 175; Isaac – 180; Jacob – 147; Moses an even 120. How did they live that long? Is there a secret elixir of life that they consumed? What was their diet?
15956
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Mar 9, 2015
1:56:50
A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.
15957
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Mar 9, 2015
1:56:50
A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.
15958
Why does the Torah declare that you are only as Jewish as your mother is?
Why does the Torah declare that you are only as Jewish as your mother is?
Mar 9, 2015
8:18
The discussions of “Who is a Jew?”, and matrimonial vs. patrilineal descent with regards to the status of a child of a mixed marriage have been rife with misconceptions. The popular maxim of Judaism descending from the mother’s side is only partially true; what the Torah does indeed say is significantly more nuanced.
15959
Why does the Torah declare that you are only as Jewish as your mother is?
Why does the Torah declare that you are only as Jewish as your mother is?
Mar 9, 2015
8:18
The discussions of “Who is a Jew?”, and matrimonial vs. patrilineal descent with regards to the status of a child of a mixed marriage have been rife with misconceptions. The popular maxim of Judaism descending from the mother’s side is only partially true; what the Torah does indeed say is significantly more nuanced.
15960
A deeper look into the meaning behind many mitzvahs and profound insights in the mitzvah of tefilin
A deeper look into the meaning behind many mitzvahs and profound insights in the mitzvah of tefilin
Mar 9, 2015
36:20
Tefilin are two black leather boxes containing scrolls of sections of the Torah worn by Jews every day. What are some of the meanings behind this intriguing mitzvah, and how do these ideas dovetail with patterns of the totality of all 613 mitzvahs at large.
15961
A deeper look into the meaning behind many mitzvahs and profound insights in the mitzvah of tefilin
A deeper look into the meaning behind many mitzvahs and profound insights in the mitzvah of tefilin
Mar 9, 2015
36:20
Tefilin are two black leather boxes containing scrolls of sections of the Torah worn by Jews every day. What are some of the meanings behind this intriguing mitzvah, and how do these ideas dovetail with patterns of the totality of all 613 mitzvahs at large.
15962
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Mar 9, 2015
52:30
The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.
15963
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Mar 9, 2015
52:30
The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.
15964
Nation of the Book: The 17 Reasons why Jews Study Torah
Nation of the Book: The 17 Reasons why Jews Study Torah
Mar 9, 2015
1:47:43
This presentation was originally entitled: “The Ten Reasons Why Jews Study Torah”, but further research discovered more. The Torah has been the portable homeland of the Jewish people. Torah study has always been our national pastime. Why are we so obsessed with Torah study?
15965
Nation of the Book: The 17 Reasons why Jews Study Torah
Nation of the Book: The 17 Reasons why Jews Study Torah
Mar 9, 2015
1:47:43
This presentation was originally entitled: “The Ten Reasons Why Jews Study Torah”, but further research discovered more. The Torah has been the portable homeland of the Jewish people. Torah study has always been our national pastime. Why are we so obsessed with Torah study?
15966
How is this Religion different from all other Religions: How Judaism is an Evidence-based Faith
How is this Religion different from all other Religions: How Judaism is an Evidence-based Faith
Mar 23, 2015
1:45:53
The Talmud declares that someone who rejects the legitimacy of the Written Torah as being written by Moses as per the dictation of the Almighty has no portion in the World to Come. If someone accepts the Torah at large but argues that a single verse is not Divine – they have no portion in the […]
15967
How is this Religion different from all other Religions: How Judaism is an Evidence-based Faith
How is this Religion different from all other Religions: How Judaism is an Evidence-based Faith
Mar 23, 2015
1:45:53
The Talmud declares that someone who rejects the legitimacy of the Written Torah as being written by Moses as per the dictation of the Almighty has no portion in the World to Come. If someone accepts the Torah at large but argues that a single verse is not Divine – they have no portion in the […]
15968
What is the Soul and How do we Harness it’s Supernatural Powers?
What is the Soul and How do we Harness it’s Supernatural Powers?
Mar 23, 2015
1:22:43
Judaism teaches that man is comprised of half body half soul. Our souls are like stars and our body’s earth. We are partially angel and partially beast. Our soul is compared to the Almighty Himself and has unlimited power to propel us to greatness. Will we capitalize on the vast potential or will we falter when […]
15969
What is the Soul and How do we Harness it’s Supernatural Powers?
What is the Soul and How do we Harness it’s Supernatural Powers?
Mar 23, 2015
1:22:43
Judaism teaches that man is comprised of half body half soul. Our souls are like stars and our body’s earth. We are partially angel and partially beast. Our soul is compared to the Almighty Himself and has unlimited power to propel us to greatness. Will we capitalize on the vast potential or will we falter when […]
15970
The Jewish Mission to Fix the World
The Jewish Mission to Fix the World
Mar 30, 2015
1:30:13
Abraham’s greatest contribution was his realization of the existence of the Almighty via the faculties of his own intellect and his commitment to disseminating this God Principle to the masses. Abraham chose God and God in turn chose Abraham to be the progenitor of the people that will collectively complete the sacred mission that Abraham began. […]
15971
The Jewish Mission to Fix the World
The Jewish Mission to Fix the World
Mar 30, 2015
1:30:13
Abraham’s greatest contribution was his realization of the existence of the Almighty via the faculties of his own intellect and his commitment to disseminating this God Principle to the masses. Abraham chose God and God in turn chose Abraham to be the progenitor of the people that will collectively complete the sacred mission that Abraham began. […]
15972
The History Of Jewish Central Authority and the Sacred Mission to Transmit the Torah
The History Of Jewish Central Authority and the Sacred Mission to Transmit the Torah
Mar 30, 2015
1:34:32
The tool used by the Jewish people to fulfill their vital mission of Tikkun Olam is the Almighty’s holy Torah. The Torah alone enables us to be successful at the responsibility that only we can and must achieve. This is why preserving and accurately transmitting the Torah is of such paramount importance. If the Jews lose the […]
15973
The History Of Jewish Central Authority and the Sacred Mission to Transmit the Torah
The History Of Jewish Central Authority and the Sacred Mission to Transmit the Torah
Mar 30, 2015
1:34:32
The tool used by the Jewish people to fulfill their vital mission of Tikkun Olam is the Almighty’s holy Torah. The Torah alone enables us to be successful at the responsibility that only we can and must achieve. This is why preserving and accurately transmitting the Torah is of such paramount importance. If the Jews lose the […]
15974
The Four Kinds and how Chessed (Kindness) is the Premier Catalyst for Greatness
The Four Kinds and how Chessed (Kindness) is the Premier Catalyst for Greatness
Mar 30, 2015
1:50:31
The trait of Kindness is the recipe for happy and harmonious marriages, the key to great leadership and the principal principle of a man of faith. All these are contingent on Kindness. Find out why.
15975
The Four Kinds and how Chessed (Kindness) is the Premier Catalyst for Greatness
The Four Kinds and how Chessed (Kindness) is the Premier Catalyst for Greatness
Mar 30, 2015
1:50:31
The trait of Kindness is the recipe for happy and harmonious marriages, the key to great leadership and the principal principle of a man of faith. All these are contingent on Kindness. Find out why.
15976
The 13 Core Beliefs of Judaism
The 13 Core Beliefs of Judaism
Apr 14, 2015
1:18:48
Jewish Philosophy enumerates 13 principle beliefs that all Jews must believe in order to be a Jew. BBM – 2015
15977
The 13 Core Beliefs of Judaism
The 13 Core Beliefs of Judaism
Apr 14, 2015
1:18:48
Jewish Philosophy enumerates 13 principle beliefs that all Jews must believe in order to be a Jew. BBM – 2015
15978
How to get your Prayers Answered: An Exposition on the Philosophical and Practical aspects of Prayer and Liturgy
How to get your Prayers Answered: An Exposition on the Philosophical and Practical aspects of Prayer and Liturgy
Apr 14, 2015
1:35:15
Jews are obligated to pray to the Almighty 3 times daily and prayer is named by the Mishna as one of the three pillars that uphold the world. Yet the very principle of prayer is somewhat troubling. For example, when someone is sick the Jewish response is to beseech to God to provide a healing […]
15979
How to get your Prayers Answered: An Exposition on the Philosophical and Practical aspects of Prayer and Liturgy
How to get your Prayers Answered: An Exposition on the Philosophical and Practical aspects of Prayer and Liturgy
Apr 14, 2015
1:35:15
Jews are obligated to pray to the Almighty 3 times daily and prayer is named by the Mishna as one of the three pillars that uphold the world. Yet the very principle of prayer is somewhat troubling. For example, when someone is sick the Jewish response is to beseech to God to provide a healing […]
15980
Jewish Life Cycles: From Pre-Conception to Post-Mortem and Beyond
Jewish Life Cycles: From Pre-Conception to Post-Mortem and Beyond
Apr 15, 2015
1:27:44
What is foretold about man even before conception, and what is significant about that? The Talmud declares that a child studies the entire Torah in utero and as it enters the world an angel strikes it’s mouth and the child forgets it all. What can this possibly mean? What is the nature of the oath administered to […]
15981
Jewish Life Cycles: From Pre-Conception to Post-Mortem and Beyond
Jewish Life Cycles: From Pre-Conception to Post-Mortem and Beyond
Apr 15, 2015
1:27:44
What is foretold about man even before conception, and what is significant about that? The Talmud declares that a child studies the entire Torah in utero and as it enters the world an angel strikes it’s mouth and the child forgets it all. What can this possibly mean? What is the nature of the oath administered to […]
15982
Reflections of Genesis: How the Forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Built the Spiritual Profile of Our Nation
Reflections of Genesis: How the Forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Built the Spiritual Profile of Our Nation
Apr 15, 2015
1:04:09
The narratives of Genesis mustn’t be read and understood as important stories or historical context; The Torah in it’s entirety is instructive. The manner in which the Forefathers are presented in the Torah and the content of those narratives and dialogues are reflective of the lessons that they exemplified and perfected that the Torah wants us […]
15983
Reflections of Genesis: How the Forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Built the Spiritual Profile of Our Nation
Reflections of Genesis: How the Forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Built the Spiritual Profile of Our Nation
Apr 15, 2015
1:04:09
The narratives of Genesis mustn’t be read and understood as important stories or historical context; The Torah in it’s entirety is instructive. The manner in which the Forefathers are presented in the Torah and the content of those narratives and dialogues are reflective of the lessons that they exemplified and perfected that the Torah wants us […]
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The Golden Calf: A Scriptural Analysis
The Golden Calf: A Scriptural Analysis
Apr 27, 2015
1:31:33
The Jewish attitude to Torah study has always been to not accept the words on a simplistic and superficial level. We view the text of the Torah as having infinite depth and subtle nuances and meanings. In this class we will attempt to dissect and unravel perhaps the most challenging episodes in the Torah: the […]
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The Golden Calf: A Scriptural Analysis
The Golden Calf: A Scriptural Analysis
Apr 27, 2015
1:31:33
The Jewish attitude to Torah study has always been to not accept the words on a simplistic and superficial level. We view the text of the Torah as having infinite depth and subtle nuances and meanings. In this class we will attempt to dissect and unravel perhaps the most challenging episodes in the Torah: the […]
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Why, Pray Tell? The Centrality of Prayer in Jewish Practice and Harnessing it’s Unlimited Power
Why, Pray Tell? The Centrality of Prayer in Jewish Practice and Harnessing it’s Unlimited Power
Apr 27, 2015
1:52:55
Moses prayed 515 times to God that He rescind His decree of banning Moses from entering Israel. After this relentless prayer assault Moses ceased praying. Why would Moses stop after 515 and not continue and what does that teach us about the effectiveness of prayer? *Shalom Cypress, April 15, 2015
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Why, Pray Tell? The Centrality of Prayer in Jewish Practice and Harnessing it’s Unlimited Power
Why, Pray Tell? The Centrality of Prayer in Jewish Practice and Harnessing it’s Unlimited Power
Apr 27, 2015
1:52:55
Moses prayed 515 times to God that He rescind His decree of banning Moses from entering Israel. After this relentless prayer assault Moses ceased praying. Why would Moses stop after 515 and not continue and what does that teach us about the effectiveness of prayer? *Shalom Cypress, April 15, 2015
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Reflections of Genesis: Isaac’s Eternal Contribution to Jewish Life
Reflections of Genesis: Isaac’s Eternal Contribution to Jewish Life
Apr 27, 2015
1:03:14
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Reflections of Genesis: Isaac’s Eternal Contribution to Jewish Life
Reflections of Genesis: Isaac’s Eternal Contribution to Jewish Life
Apr 27, 2015
1:03:14
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The Afterlife in Jewish Thought, Tradition and Literature
The Afterlife in Jewish Thought, Tradition and Literature
Apr 30, 2015
1:54:07
We find many references scattered throughout Jewish writings regarding Olam Haba, the next world. What exactly this place is, why we ought to strive to get there and how we go about achieving that goal are matters of immense intrigue and importance. This discussion centers around one of the more peculiar and mysterious Talmudic statements regarding Olam […]
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The Afterlife in Jewish Thought, Tradition and Literature
The Afterlife in Jewish Thought, Tradition and Literature
Apr 30, 2015
1:54:07
We find many references scattered throughout Jewish writings regarding Olam Haba, the next world. What exactly this place is, why we ought to strive to get there and how we go about achieving that goal are matters of immense intrigue and importance. This discussion centers around one of the more peculiar and mysterious Talmudic statements regarding Olam […]
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Purity, Spiritual Contamination and Leprosy: Understanding Tazria and Metzora
Purity, Spiritual Contamination and Leprosy: Understanding Tazria and Metzora
Apr 30, 2015
1:07:26
*Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4/23/2015
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Purity, Spiritual Contamination and Leprosy: Understanding Tazria and Metzora
Purity, Spiritual Contamination and Leprosy: Understanding Tazria and Metzora
Apr 30, 2015
1:07:26
*Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4/23/2015
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Yom HaAtzmaut Special: How Israel Unites Jews of all kinds
Yom HaAtzmaut Special: How Israel Unites Jews of all kinds
Apr 30, 2015
1:14:41
Patterns in Jewish History, like cliches, repeat themselves. We are told that disunity, discord and disassociation brought down the Second Commonwealth of Israel nearly 2000 years ago. Implied is that unity will be the quality that is necessary to reestablish Jewish sovereignty and stability in Israel. The story of Zionism is one of disparate Jews […]
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Yom HaAtzmaut Special: How Israel Unites Jews of all kinds
Yom HaAtzmaut Special: How Israel Unites Jews of all kinds
Apr 30, 2015
1:14:41
Patterns in Jewish History, like cliches, repeat themselves. We are told that disunity, discord and disassociation brought down the Second Commonwealth of Israel nearly 2000 years ago. Implied is that unity will be the quality that is necessary to reestablish Jewish sovereignty and stability in Israel. The story of Zionism is one of disparate Jews […]
15996
The Ugliest Guy Ever
The Ugliest Guy Ever
Apr 30, 2015
1:17:35
Talmud Taanis 20: A Person should always be soft like a reed and not stiff like a cedar. There was a story with Rabbi Eliezer the son of Rabbi Shimon who was coming from Migdal Gedor from the house of his Rabbi, and he was riding on a donkey and traveling on the edge of […]
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The Ugliest Guy Ever
The Ugliest Guy Ever
Apr 30, 2015
1:17:35
Talmud Taanis 20: A Person should always be soft like a reed and not stiff like a cedar. There was a story with Rabbi Eliezer the son of Rabbi Shimon who was coming from Migdal Gedor from the house of his Rabbi, and he was riding on a donkey and traveling on the edge of […]
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Reflections of Genesis Part 3: Jacob
Reflections of Genesis Part 3: Jacob
Apr 30, 2015
1:04:29
*TORCH Breakneck through the Bible, BJC Houston 4/28/2015
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Reflections of Genesis Part 3: Jacob
Reflections of Genesis Part 3: Jacob
Apr 30, 2015
1:04:29
*TORCH Breakneck through the Bible, BJC Houston 4/28/2015
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Israel: Bible to Bibi
Israel: Bible to Bibi
Apr 30, 2015
1:16:25
What makes the Holy Land holy and it’s history from 3,800 years ago to modern Israel. *TORCH Bar and Bat Mitzvah Series 2015, Meyerland Minyan 4/27/2015