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16501
Tri-Annual Pilgrimages (#88, 488-90)
Tri-Annual Pilgrimages (#88, 488-90)
Jan 11, 2022
47:56
When our nation was fortunate enough to have a Temple, the highlight of the year was the tri-annual pilgrimage to the Temple on the Three Festivals. Throngs of Jews from every corner of the globe would stream to Jerusalem to celebrate and grow with their brethren. The descriptions of the festivities make our heart yearn […]
16502
Tri-Annual Pilgrimages (#88, 488-90)
Tri-Annual Pilgrimages (#88, 488-90)
Jan 11, 2022
47:56
When our nation was fortunate enough to have a Temple, the highlight of the year was the tri-annual pilgrimage to the Temple on the Three Festivals. Throngs of Jews from every corner of the globe would stream to Jerusalem to celebrate and grow with their brethren. The descriptions of the festivities make our heart yearn […]
16503
First Fruits (#91, 606)
First Fruits (#91, 606)
Jan 17, 2022
24:43
When the Temple was extant, there were many more mitzvos that were applicable above what we can do today. One of these mitzvos is the requirement to bring the first fruits to Jerusalem and to give it to the Kohen. The procedure of this mitzvah is fascinating and intriguing. – – – – – – […]
16504
First Fruits (#91, 606)
First Fruits (#91, 606)
Jan 17, 2022
24:43
When the Temple was extant, there were many more mitzvos that were applicable above what we can do today. One of these mitzvos is the requirement to bring the first fruits to Jerusalem and to give it to the Kohen. The procedure of this mitzvah is fascinating and intriguing. – – – – – – […]
16505
Milk and Meat (#92, 113) & TORCH Fundraiser (giveTORCH.org)
Milk and Meat (#92, 113) & TORCH Fundraiser (giveTORCH.org)
Feb 15, 2022
42:44
Please support The Mitzvah Podcast and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and The Mitzvah Podcast and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16506
Milk and Meat (#92, 113) & TORCH Fundraiser (giveTORCH.org)
Milk and Meat (#92, 113) & TORCH Fundraiser (giveTORCH.org)
Feb 15, 2022
42:44
Please support The Mitzvah Podcast and the annual TORCH fundraiser at giveTORCH.org Every donation will be TRIPLED Show your support for TORCH and The Mitzvah Podcast and donate to the annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16507
Special: An Interview About My New Book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp
Special: An Interview About My New Book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp
Feb 17, 2022
36:28
In conjunction with our annual fundraiser this week at giveTORCH.org (every donation is tripled), we are releasing a special interview conducted by the TORCH Board President, Dan Kullman, about my new book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp. Please consider contributing to our annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org.
16508
Special: An Interview About My New Book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp
Special: An Interview About My New Book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp
Feb 17, 2022
36:28
In conjunction with our annual fundraiser this week at giveTORCH.org (every donation is tripled), we are releasing a special interview conducted by the TORCH Board President, Dan Kullman, about my new book, Upon A Ten-Stringed Harp. Please consider contributing to our annual fundraiser at giveTORCH.org.
16509
We Have Been Blessed With a Baby Boy
We Have Been Blessed With a Baby Boy
Mar 20, 2022
40:55
With deep appreciation to the Almighty for all the goodness that He has bestowed upon us, I’m happy to share that my wife, Chaya, and I were blessed with a beautiful baby boy on Monday, March 14. Thank God, both Mom and baby are doing fabulous! In this special edition of the podcast, I share […]
16510
We Have Been Blessed With a Baby Boy
We Have Been Blessed With a Baby Boy
Mar 20, 2022
40:55
With deep appreciation to the Almighty for all the goodness that He has bestowed upon us, I’m happy to share that my wife, Chaya, and I were blessed with a beautiful baby boy on Monday, March 14. Thank God, both Mom and baby are doing fabulous! In this special edition of the podcast, I share […]
16511
Canaanite Policy (#93-4, 425, 528)
Canaanite Policy (#93-4, 425, 528)
May 2, 2022
48:37
Our nation has some enemies. The arch foe of our people are the Amalekites. That nation is hellbent upon our destruction. The ancient Canaanites were cut from the same cloth. These barbarous, idolatrous nations spelled an existential threat to our people and our continuity. In this set of mitzvos, we outlined the Canaanite policy. How […]
16512
Canaanite Policy (#93-4, 425, 528)
Canaanite Policy (#93-4, 425, 528)
May 2, 2022
48:37
Our nation has some enemies. The arch foe of our people are the Amalekites. That nation is hellbent upon our destruction. The ancient Canaanites were cut from the same cloth. These barbarous, idolatrous nations spelled an existential threat to our people and our continuity. In this set of mitzvos, we outlined the Canaanite policy. How […]
16513
Building a Temple (#95)
Building a Temple (#95)
May 9, 2022
40:24
The epicenter of Jewish life is the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. In the Temple, the presence of God was palpable and undeniable. Ever since the Sinai Revelation, our nation has had a Mitzvah to build a temple to God in our midst. Even today, while politically untenable, this Mitzvah stands. – – – – – […]
16514
Building a Temple (#95)
Building a Temple (#95)
May 9, 2022
40:24
The epicenter of Jewish life is the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. In the Temple, the presence of God was palpable and undeniable. Ever since the Sinai Revelation, our nation has had a Mitzvah to build a temple to God in our midst. Even today, while politically untenable, this Mitzvah stands. – – – – – […]
16515
Poles of the Ark (#96)
Poles of the Ark (#96)
May 16, 2022
31:39
The Ark was the most iconic of the vessels of the Temple. Housed in the Holy of Holies, visited only once a year by the High Priest on Yom Kippur, the Ark represents the epicenter of holiness of our people. A series of nested boxes containing the tablets etched by God, covered by cherubs hewn […]
16516
Poles of the Ark (#96)
Poles of the Ark (#96)
May 16, 2022
31:39
The Ark was the most iconic of the vessels of the Temple. Housed in the Holy of Holies, visited only once a year by the High Priest on Yom Kippur, the Ark represents the epicenter of holiness of our people. A series of nested boxes containing the tablets etched by God, covered by cherubs hewn […]
16517
The Showbreads (#97)
The Showbreads (#97)
May 23, 2022
29:25
Three vessels resided in the Tabernacle’s/Temple’s Sanctuary: The Menorah, the Golden Alter, and the Table. The top of the table were two stacks of showbreads, six breads on either stack for a total of 12. These breads were ever present atop the table. – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16518
The Showbreads (#97)
The Showbreads (#97)
May 23, 2022
29:25
Three vessels resided in the Tabernacle’s/Temple’s Sanctuary: The Menorah, the Golden Alter, and the Table. The top of the table were two stacks of showbreads, six breads on either stack for a total of 12. These breads were ever present atop the table. – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16519
Kindling the Menorah (#98)
Kindling the Menorah (#98)
May 30, 2022
28:20
The Menorah is the vessel of the Temple that we are most familiar with. The seven-branched candelabra, engraved with intricate embellishments, was lit each night in the Temple. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider sponsoring a podcast […]
16520
Kindling the Menorah (#98)
Kindling the Menorah (#98)
May 30, 2022
28:20
The Menorah is the vessel of the Temple that we are most familiar with. The seven-branched candelabra, engraved with intricate embellishments, was lit each night in the Temple. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Sponsorship: Please consider sponsoring a podcast […]
16521
Priestly Garments (#99-101)
Priestly Garments (#99-101)
Jun 20, 2022
30:58
Visiting the Temple was an experience of a lifetime. The vessels, the holiness, the songs of the Levites, the sacrifices that atone and cleanse, and the priests – direct descendants of Aaron – bedecked in all their resplendent glory. These mitzvos tell us how the family of the priests must dress while on duty. – […]
16522
Priestly Garments (#99-101)
Priestly Garments (#99-101)
Jun 20, 2022
30:58
Visiting the Temple was an experience of a lifetime. The vessels, the holiness, the songs of the Levites, the sacrifices that atone and cleanse, and the priests – direct descendants of Aaron – bedecked in all their resplendent glory. These mitzvos tell us how the family of the priests must dress while on duty. – […]
16523
Kohanic Offering Consumption (#102, 134)
Kohanic Offering Consumption (#102, 134)
Jul 5, 2022
25:28
Sacrifices are a great mystery to us. We have never seen the Temple in action and we have never witnessed a sacrifice being processed. Yet sacrifices and their myriad laws comprise a large portion of Torah law. This Mitzvah orients around the consumption of certain meat of certain sacrifices by certain people. Surprisingly, what we […]
16524
Kohanic Offering Consumption (#102, 134)
Kohanic Offering Consumption (#102, 134)
Jul 5, 2022
25:28
Sacrifices are a great mystery to us. We have never seen the Temple in action and we have never witnessed a sacrifice being processed. Yet sacrifices and their myriad laws comprise a large portion of Torah law. This Mitzvah orients around the consumption of certain meat of certain sacrifices by certain people. Surprisingly, what we […]
16525
Incense (#103-4,110)
Incense (#103-4,110)
Jul 25, 2022
29:36
The most satisfying aroma ever experienced in the history of humanity was the product of the incense offered in the Temple twice every day. A concoction of 11 different spices, mixed with precise proportions and with an irreplicable formula, the wafting aroma permeated Jerusalem and it’s environs. – – – – – – – – […]
16526
Incense (#103-4,110)
Incense (#103-4,110)
Jul 25, 2022
29:36
The most satisfying aroma ever experienced in the history of humanity was the product of the incense offered in the Temple twice every day. A concoction of 11 different spices, mixed with precise proportions and with an irreplicable formula, the wafting aroma permeated Jerusalem and it’s environs. – – – – – – – – […]
16527
Half-Shekel (#105)
Half-Shekel (#105)
Aug 1, 2022
23:25
In Temple times, every military-age male Jew was required to contribute a half shekel coin to the Temple coffers each year. These donations would fund the yearly supply of communal sacrifices and other related expenses in the Temple. The annual head tax would also serve the vital function of determining the population size. Counting Jews […]
16528
Half-Shekel (#105)
Half-Shekel (#105)
Aug 1, 2022
23:25
In Temple times, every military-age male Jew was required to contribute a half shekel coin to the Temple coffers each year. These donations would fund the yearly supply of communal sacrifices and other related expenses in the Temple. The annual head tax would also serve the vital function of determining the population size. Counting Jews […]
16529
Washing Extremities (#106)
Washing Extremities (#106)
Oct 24, 2022
26:53
Before the priests walked into the Temple Sanctuary and before they performed any holy service, they were required to wash their hands and feet, typically from the copper Laver that was situated between the outer Altar and the entrance to the Sanctuary. – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16530
Anointment Oil (#107-9)
Anointment Oil (#107-9)
Nov 7, 2022
15:07
Before the inauguration of the Tabernacle, Moshe was told to concoct a special anointment oil to be used for the anointment of Aaron and his priest sons and for all the Temple components, vessels, and accoutrements. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16531
Anointment Oil (#107-9)
Anointment Oil (#107-9)
Nov 7, 2022
15:07
Before the inauguration of the Tabernacle, Moshe was told to concoct a special anointment oil to be used for the anointment of Aaron and his priest sons and for all the Temple components, vessels, and accoutrements. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16532
Idolatrous Wine (#111)
Idolatrous Wine (#111)
Nov 17, 2022
22:39
Of the many laws related to idolatry is a law governing wine and other items used for idolatrous practices. Said items to not be consumed. The Sages extend this prohibition in manifold ways. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16533
Idolatrous Wine (#111)
Idolatrous Wine (#111)
Nov 17, 2022
22:39
Of the many laws related to idolatry is a law governing wine and other items used for idolatrous practices. Said items to not be consumed. The Sages extend this prohibition in manifold ways. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16534
Olah Sacrifice (#115)
Olah Sacrifice (#115)
Nov 23, 2022
31:26
Sacrifices constitute and important part of Jewish life and practice. Absent the Temple, we cannot offer sacrifices, but we can study them. In this episode we look at the Olah (Elevation) sacrifice. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please […]
16535
Olah Sacrifice (#115)
Olah Sacrifice (#115)
Nov 23, 2022
31:26
Sacrifices constitute and important part of Jewish life and practice. Absent the Temple, we cannot offer sacrifices, but we can study them. In this episode we look at the Olah (Elevation) sacrifice. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please […]
16536
Mincha Offering (#116)
Mincha Offering (#116)
Dec 19, 2022
22:00
The second category of sacrifices featured in Leviticus is actually not one that deals with animal sacrifice. Meal offerings are brought from flour and oil. Not including meal offerings that accompanied animal sacrifices, there are 12 different types of meal offerings. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16537
Mincha Offering (#116)
Mincha Offering (#116)
Dec 19, 2022
22:00
The second category of sacrifices featured in Leviticus is actually not one that deals with animal sacrifice. Meal offerings are brought from flour and oil. Not including meal offerings that accompanied animal sacrifices, there are 12 different types of meal offerings. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16538
Leaven and Honey in Offerings (#117)
Leaven and Honey in Offerings (#117)
Jan 11, 2023
24:30
Meal offerings brought in the Temple must not include – with some exceptions – leaven or honey. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – This Mitzvah Podcast is sponsored by my dear friend and study partner Shaya Gamzon in honor […]
16539
Leaven and Honey in Offerings (#117)
Leaven and Honey in Offerings (#117)
Jan 11, 2023
24:30
Meal offerings brought in the Temple must not include – with some exceptions – leaven or honey. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – This Mitzvah Podcast is sponsored by my dear friend and study partner Shaya Gamzon in honor […]
16540
Salt in Sacrifices (#118-9)
Salt in Sacrifices (#118-9)
Feb 14, 2023
19:17
One of the many processes and rituals done with sacrifices in the Temple is the mandatory salting of all sacrifices. Both animal sacrifices and meal offerings must be salted before brought upon the altar. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16541
Salt in Sacrifices (#118-9)
Salt in Sacrifices (#118-9)
Feb 14, 2023
19:17
One of the many processes and rituals done with sacrifices in the Temple is the mandatory salting of all sacrifices. Both animal sacrifices and meal offerings must be salted before brought upon the altar. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16542
Sin Sacrifices (#120-1)
Sin Sacrifices (#120-1)
Feb 22, 2023
30:56
There are many different types of sacrifices featured in Temple-era Jewish life. A communal or an individual sin sacrifice is the subject of this Mitzvah. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a […]
16543
Sin Sacrifices (#120-1)
Sin Sacrifices (#120-1)
Feb 22, 2023
30:56
There are many different types of sacrifices featured in Temple-era Jewish life. A communal or an individual sin sacrifice is the subject of this Mitzvah. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a […]
16544
Variable Sin Sacrifice (#123)
Variable Sin Sacrifice (#123)
Mar 13, 2023
22:07
Most sacrifices follow a designated protocol which remains unchanged irrespective of the financial wherewithal of the person bringing the sacrifice. This mitzvah is the exception. There are some sins regarding whom the sacrifice brought atone for the sin is means-tested. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16545
Variable Sin Sacrifice (#123)
Variable Sin Sacrifice (#123)
Mar 13, 2023
22:07
Most sacrifices follow a designated protocol which remains unchanged irrespective of the financial wherewithal of the person bringing the sacrifice. This mitzvah is the exception. There are some sins regarding whom the sacrifice brought atone for the sin is means-tested. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16546
Bird Sin Sacrifice (#124)
Bird Sin Sacrifice (#124)
Mar 20, 2023
25:21
The bird sin sacrifice, brought by a person who cannot afford to bring a more expensive sacrifice, is processed and slaughtered in an unusual fashion. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a […]
16547
Bird Sin Sacrifice (#124)
Bird Sin Sacrifice (#124)
Mar 20, 2023
25:21
The bird sin sacrifice, brought by a person who cannot afford to bring a more expensive sacrifice, is processed and slaughtered in an unusual fashion. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a […]
16548
Oil and Frankincense in a Sinner’s Meal Offering (#125-6)
Oil and Frankincense in a Sinner’s Meal Offering (#125-6)
Mar 27, 2023
21:26
A sinner’s meal offering is a bit different from a typical meal offering: Oil and Frankincense, integral ingredients in most meal offerings, are omitted. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation […]
16549
Oil and Frankincense in a Sinner’s Meal Offering (#125-6)
Oil and Frankincense in a Sinner’s Meal Offering (#125-6)
Mar 27, 2023
21:26
A sinner’s meal offering is a bit different from a typical meal offering: Oil and Frankincense, integral ingredients in most meal offerings, are omitted. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation […]
16550
Misappropriation of the Sacred (#127, 447)
Misappropriation of the Sacred (#127, 447)
May 15, 2023
18:53
Misappropriating Temple property is a very bad idea. The sacrifices, the animals, the vessels, the property, the money used for update and maintenance – all items that are included in the temple coffers cannot be misused. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16551
Misappropriation of the Sacred (#127, 447)
Misappropriation of the Sacred (#127, 447)
May 15, 2023
18:53
Misappropriating Temple property is a very bad idea. The sacrifices, the animals, the vessels, the property, the money used for update and maintenance – all items that are included in the temple coffers cannot be misused. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16552
Uncertain Guilt Offerings (#128)
Uncertain Guilt Offerings (#128)
Jun 19, 2023
25:01
This sacrifice is offered when someone is uncertain if they violated a sin or not. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts […]
16553
Uncertain Guilt Offerings (#128)
Uncertain Guilt Offerings (#128)
Jun 19, 2023
25:01
This sacrifice is offered when someone is uncertain if they violated a sin or not. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts […]
16554
Definite Guilt Offering (#129)
Definite Guilt Offering (#129)
Jul 3, 2023
22:31
Unlike the previous mitzvah that required a sacrifice for an uncertain violation, in this mitzvah, we learn about a guilt offering for someone who definitely violated a transgression. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts […]
16555
Definite Guilt Offering (#129)
Definite Guilt Offering (#129)
Jul 3, 2023
22:31
Unlike the previous mitzvah that required a sacrifice for an uncertain violation, in this mitzvah, we learn about a guilt offering for someone who definitely violated a transgression. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – DONATE: Please consider supporting the podcasts […]
16556
Ashes of the Altar (#131)
Ashes of the Altar (#131)
Jul 17, 2023
19:43
The first activity performed in the Temple each day was the removal of the ashes from the previous day’s sacrifices. Before today’s sacrificial schedule can commence, the Altar must be cleared from the ashes of yesterday’s sacrifices. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16557
Ashes of the Altar (#131)
Ashes of the Altar (#131)
Jul 17, 2023
19:43
The first activity performed in the Temple each day was the removal of the ashes from the previous day’s sacrifices. Before today’s sacrificial schedule can commence, the Altar must be cleared from the ashes of yesterday’s sacrifices. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
16558
Beware of the Two Cliffs: How to navigate the perils of Self Perfection
Beware of the Two Cliffs: How to navigate the perils of Self Perfection
Feb 10, 2014
45:28
Any pursuit of self perfection and character refinement will invariably be accompanied by two frightening and formidable challenges: 1. Body-Backlash; when the body rejects the agenda of the soul. 2. Heightened Haughtiness; when someone ascends to Mount Pious and declares himself mayor and looks down condescendingly upon others. These two dangers must be approached very […]
16559
Maimonides on Reward and Punishment Part 1
Maimonides on Reward and Punishment Part 1
Feb 10, 2014
33:32
Rambam on גן עדן, משיח, תחיית המתים, ועוה”ב. Definitions and perspectives.
16560
Maimonides on Reward and Punishment Part 1
Maimonides on Reward and Punishment Part 1
Feb 10, 2014
33:32
Rambam on גן עדן, משיח, תחיית המתים, ועוה”ב. Definitions and perspectives.
16561
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 4
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 4
Feb 10, 2014
1:09:17
Humans have a physiological innate need to live for something; to have meaning. Our needs go beyond the physical. In Judaism we say that this need is the yearning of the soul for soulful nourishment the same way bodies scream out for their unmet needs. Rabbi Wolbe teaches the Torah’s methods of how to utilize […]
16562
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 4
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 4
Feb 10, 2014
1:09:17
Humans have a physiological innate need to live for something; to have meaning. Our needs go beyond the physical. In Judaism we say that this need is the yearning of the soul for soulful nourishment the same way bodies scream out for their unmet needs. Rabbi Wolbe teaches the Torah’s methods of how to utilize […]
16563
The Torah before Sinai
The Torah before Sinai
Feb 13, 2014
8:15
Rabbi Wolbe addresses an interesting topic: The status of the Torah before it was given. Did Abraham have Torah? Did the Torah exist before the universe did?
16564
The Torah before Sinai
The Torah before Sinai
Feb 13, 2014
8:15
Rabbi Wolbe addresses an interesting topic: The status of the Torah before it was given. Did Abraham have Torah? Did the Torah exist before the universe did?
16565
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 5
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 5
Apr 28, 2014
49:21
In the finale of the series we seek the greatest pleasure of them all.
16566
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 5
Man, Judaism and the Pursuit of Pleasure Part 5
Apr 28, 2014
49:21
In the finale of the series we seek the greatest pleasure of them all.
16567
Going Kosher in Three Easy Steps!
Going Kosher in Three Easy Steps!
Apr 28, 2014
40:02
If you are ready to go kosher you have come to the right place. Rabbi Wolbe outlines the three easy step involved in transforming from a kosher novice to complete kosher observance. Kosher has never been simpler.
16568
Going Kosher in Three Easy Steps!
Going Kosher in Three Easy Steps!
Apr 28, 2014
40:02
If you are ready to go kosher you have come to the right place. Rabbi Wolbe outlines the three easy step involved in transforming from a kosher novice to complete kosher observance. Kosher has never been simpler.
16569
The Ten Commandments of Parenting
The Ten Commandments of Parenting
Apr 28, 2014
1:40:04
A parent who brings a child to this world has accepted upon himself/herself the responsibilities of raising that child to be a happy, healthy and stable adult. This axiomatic idiom has been an unfortunate causality of today’s society. In America today only 63% of children grow up together with both biological parents. As Jews we […]
16570
The Ten Commandments of Parenting
The Ten Commandments of Parenting
Apr 28, 2014
1:40:04
A parent who brings a child to this world has accepted upon himself/herself the responsibilities of raising that child to be a happy, healthy and stable adult. This axiomatic idiom has been an unfortunate causality of today’s society. In America today only 63% of children grow up together with both biological parents. As Jews we […]
16571
What happens after you die
What happens after you die
May 4, 2014
1:42:53
Thinking and contemplating about our own demise is perhaps the most powerful tool we can use to change the way we think about life. When we realize that we too will swallow that bitter pill of death, our life and values appear in a new light. But what actually happens when we die? And what […]
16572
What happens after you die
What happens after you die
May 4, 2014
1:42:53
Thinking and contemplating about our own demise is perhaps the most powerful tool we can use to change the way we think about life. When we realize that we too will swallow that bitter pill of death, our life and values appear in a new light. But what actually happens when we die? And what […]
16573
The 5 C’s of every happy and harmonious marriage
The 5 C’s of every happy and harmonious marriage
May 5, 2014
1:32:12
It is well documented that modern humans fail at marriage at alarming rates. In the United States for example, in any given year the amount of divorces are roughly half the amount of marriages pegging the divorce rate around 50%. Shockingly, 5 out of 10 couples who commit to stay married to each other “until […]
16574
The 5 C’s of every happy and harmonious marriage
The 5 C’s of every happy and harmonious marriage
May 5, 2014
1:32:12
It is well documented that modern humans fail at marriage at alarming rates. In the United States for example, in any given year the amount of divorces are roughly half the amount of marriages pegging the divorce rate around 50%. Shockingly, 5 out of 10 couples who commit to stay married to each other “until […]
16575
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 1
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 1
May 5, 2014
1:27:17
Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]
16576
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 1
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 1
May 5, 2014
1:27:17
Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]
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A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 2
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 2
May 5, 2014
1:25:59
Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]
16578
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 2
A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 2
May 5, 2014
1:25:59
Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]
16579
The Golden Ticket
The Golden Ticket
May 5, 2014
56:47
Every adult Jew is obligated to perform all 248 positive and 365 negative mitzvahs of the Torah. The sheer volume of mitzvahs can seem overwhelming and that raises a question: why would God in His Infinite wisdom see it necessary to task us with the performance of so many mitzvahs? Would not one mitzvah suffice? […]
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The Golden Ticket
The Golden Ticket
May 5, 2014
56:47
Every adult Jew is obligated to perform all 248 positive and 365 negative mitzvahs of the Torah. The sheer volume of mitzvahs can seem overwhelming and that raises a question: why would God in His Infinite wisdom see it necessary to task us with the performance of so many mitzvahs? Would not one mitzvah suffice? […]
16581
The Three Loves
The Three Loves
May 5, 2014
52:44
Three times in the Torah we are commanded to experience the emotion of love: “Thou shall love your fellow as yourself” (Leviticus 19, 18) “Thou shall love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt” (Deuteronomy 10, 19) “Thou shall love Hashem your God with all your hearts, with all your soul […]
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The Three Loves
The Three Loves
May 5, 2014
52:44
Three times in the Torah we are commanded to experience the emotion of love: “Thou shall love your fellow as yourself” (Leviticus 19, 18) “Thou shall love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt” (Deuteronomy 10, 19) “Thou shall love Hashem your God with all your hearts, with all your soul […]
16583
Breakneck through the Bible – Spouse Selection (Genesis Chapters 24-25)
Breakneck through the Bible – Spouse Selection (Genesis Chapters 24-25)
May 6, 2014
1:28:07
Spousal selection is a perplexing and vexing part of life for most people; at least if the rates of failure in marriage are indeed what they are reported to be. The average person does not now where to start, what to do, what to look out for and how not to make a grievous and […]
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Breakneck through the Bible – Spouse Selection (Genesis Chapters 24-25)
Breakneck through the Bible – Spouse Selection (Genesis Chapters 24-25)
May 6, 2014
1:28:07
Spousal selection is a perplexing and vexing part of life for most people; at least if the rates of failure in marriage are indeed what they are reported to be. The average person does not now where to start, what to do, what to look out for and how not to make a grievous and […]
16585
Mussar and the anatomy of change
Mussar and the anatomy of change
May 19, 2014
1:19:59
Human all have a collection of positive and negative character traits. Judaism teaches us that we must perfect our character and acquire all the good characteristics and rid ourselves of our negative character maladies. But religiosity is not the only reason why change is imperative. Relationship breakdown only occurs due to bad character. Proper parenting […]
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Mussar and the anatomy of change
Mussar and the anatomy of change
May 19, 2014
1:19:59
Human all have a collection of positive and negative character traits. Judaism teaches us that we must perfect our character and acquire all the good characteristics and rid ourselves of our negative character maladies. But religiosity is not the only reason why change is imperative. Relationship breakdown only occurs due to bad character. Proper parenting […]
16587
Life Begins Before Conception (Jewish Life Cycles Part 1)
Life Begins Before Conception (Jewish Life Cycles Part 1)
Jun 10, 2014
1:27:48
Us Jews are privy to the most valuable thing on Earth: The Almighty’s precious Torah. All too often we neglect to realize the enormity of this reality, but if you stop for a second and truly analyze it you will recognize how astonishing it is. Mere mortal humans, the most fallible and feeble of all […]
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Life Begins Before Conception (Jewish Life Cycles Part 1)
Life Begins Before Conception (Jewish Life Cycles Part 1)
Jun 10, 2014
1:27:48
Us Jews are privy to the most valuable thing on Earth: The Almighty’s precious Torah. All too often we neglect to realize the enormity of this reality, but if you stop for a second and truly analyze it you will recognize how astonishing it is. Mere mortal humans, the most fallible and feeble of all […]
16589
Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Soul
Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Soul
Jun 13, 2014
59:25
The words of our Sages in the Talmud were written with the utmost precision and exactitude. Thus, when encountering perplexing statements in the Talmud (as in the subject of this class) it is a grave error to consider that the authors made a mistake or even to only study the statement superficially without straining to understand […]
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Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Soul
Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Soul
Jun 13, 2014
59:25
The words of our Sages in the Talmud were written with the utmost precision and exactitude. Thus, when encountering perplexing statements in the Talmud (as in the subject of this class) it is a grave error to consider that the authors made a mistake or even to only study the statement superficially without straining to understand […]
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Bar Mitzvah and Beyond (Jewish Life Cycles Part 2)
Bar Mitzvah and Beyond (Jewish Life Cycles Part 2)
Jul 8, 2014
1:30:03
Click HERE for part 1 We continue our exploration of the themes and insights of the progression of a Jewish life.
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Bar Mitzvah and Beyond (Jewish Life Cycles Part 2)
Bar Mitzvah and Beyond (Jewish Life Cycles Part 2)
Jul 8, 2014
1:30:03
Click HERE for part 1 We continue our exploration of the themes and insights of the progression of a Jewish life.
16593
The Jewish Year
The Jewish Year
Jul 8, 2014
1:15:12
The deeper meaning and insight into the various holidays and festivals in the Jewish calendar.
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The Jewish Year
The Jewish Year
Jul 8, 2014
1:15:12
The deeper meaning and insight into the various holidays and festivals in the Jewish calendar.
16595
The Humble Man with a Mind of a Thousand Men
The Humble Man with a Mind of a Thousand Men
Jul 8, 2014
1:00:36
There is a fine line between arrogance and a keen understanding of the brutal facts; between humility and delusion. Did Moses – the humblest of men – know that he was the Jewish greatest prophet? Is the smartest guy in the room allowed to know that fact without transgressing on the severe sin of גאוה, haughtiness? […]
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The Humble Man with a Mind of a Thousand Men
The Humble Man with a Mind of a Thousand Men
Jul 8, 2014
1:00:36
There is a fine line between arrogance and a keen understanding of the brutal facts; between humility and delusion. Did Moses – the humblest of men – know that he was the Jewish greatest prophet? Is the smartest guy in the room allowed to know that fact without transgressing on the severe sin of גאוה, haughtiness? […]
16597
Illuminating and Practical Ancient Wisdom that can save your Relationships
Illuminating and Practical Ancient Wisdom that can save your Relationships
Jul 9, 2014
51:54
While humans have seemingly progressed, improved and evolved in many areas of life, in the arena of relationships we are comparatively neanderthals, and we are regressing. Surprisingly, a 3300 year old document will succinctly instruct and guide us in four sentences more successfully than all the relationships and self help books in Barnes and Noble.
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Illuminating and Practical Ancient Wisdom that can save your Relationships
Illuminating and Practical Ancient Wisdom that can save your Relationships
Jul 9, 2014
51:54
While humans have seemingly progressed, improved and evolved in many areas of life, in the arena of relationships we are comparatively neanderthals, and we are regressing. Surprisingly, a 3300 year old document will succinctly instruct and guide us in four sentences more successfully than all the relationships and self help books in Barnes and Noble.
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Envy and Faith
Envy and Faith
Jul 11, 2014
49:35
Jewish law makes a strange distinction regarding the prohibition of envy: Envy of someone else’s physical, material and intellectual gifts and successes is prohibited, while envy of another’s spiritual achievements are permitted and encouraged. What is the rationale for that distinction and why does it mirror the prohibition of arrogance? We also learn that of […]
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Envy and Faith
Envy and Faith
Jul 11, 2014
49:35
Jewish law makes a strange distinction regarding the prohibition of envy: Envy of someone else’s physical, material and intellectual gifts and successes is prohibited, while envy of another’s spiritual achievements are permitted and encouraged. What is the rationale for that distinction and why does it mirror the prohibition of arrogance? We also learn that of […]