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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.
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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.
7403
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 […]
7404
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 […]
7405
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 […]
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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 […]
7407
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 […]
7408
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 […]
7409
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
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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
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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
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Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Feb 2, 2015
11:05
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Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Q&A: Nuclear Iran
Feb 2, 2015
11:05
7415
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Feb 2, 2015
11:06
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Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?
Feb 2, 2015
11:06
7417
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Feb 2, 2015
14:46
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Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Q&A: Mixing Fish, Meat and Poultry with Cheese
Feb 2, 2015
14:46
7419
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Feb 2, 2015
11:03
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Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Feb 2, 2015
11:03
7421
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Feb 2, 2015
19:53
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Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Feb 2, 2015
19:53
7423
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Feb 2, 2015
1:33:03
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Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Feb 2, 2015
1:33:03
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Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Feb 2, 2015
1:39:22
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Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Feb 2, 2015
1:39:22
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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 […]
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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 […]
7429
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.
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
7433
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.
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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.
7435
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.
7437
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 […]
7438
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 […]
7439
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
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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
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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?
7442
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?
7443
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Mar 9, 2015
1:56:50
A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.
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Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Mar 9, 2015
1:56:50
A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.
7445
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.
7446
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.
7447
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.
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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.
7449
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Mar 9, 2015
52:30
The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.
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Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Mar 9, 2015
52:30
The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.
7451
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?
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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?
7453
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 […]
7454
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 […]
7455
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 […]
7456
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 […]
7457
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. […]
7458
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. […]
7459
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 […]
7460
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 […]
7461
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.
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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.
7463
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
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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
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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 […]
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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 […]
7467
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 […]
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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 […]
7469
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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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 […]
7471
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 […]
7472
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 […]
7473
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 […]
7479
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 […]
7483
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 […]
7484
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 […]
7485
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
7487
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
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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
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Q&A: Evolution and Age of the Universe
Q&A: Evolution and Age of the Universe
May 11, 2015
19:55
A simplistic reading of Genesis, interpolated from Adam to present day, results in a universe that is less than 6,000 years old. Scientific methods date the universe as being 13.8 billion years old, a discrepancy that is decidedly beyond the margin of error. How do we reconcile our faith with what science has empirically concluded? Perhaps a simplistic […]
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Q&A: Evolution and Age of the Universe
Q&A: Evolution and Age of the Universe
May 11, 2015
19:55
A simplistic reading of Genesis, interpolated from Adam to present day, results in a universe that is less than 6,000 years old. Scientific methods date the universe as being 13.8 billion years old, a discrepancy that is decidedly beyond the margin of error. How do we reconcile our faith with what science has empirically concluded? Perhaps a simplistic […]
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Q&A: Angels and Feminism
Q&A: Angels and Feminism
May 11, 2015
24:41
A discussion that began by examining what exactly an angel is gracefully meandered into a different topic.
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Q&A: Angels and Feminism
Q&A: Angels and Feminism
May 11, 2015
24:41
A discussion that began by examining what exactly an angel is gracefully meandered into a different topic.
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Q&A: Execution for Shabbos Desecration?
Q&A: Execution for Shabbos Desecration?
May 11, 2015
28:40
The Torah rules that a Jew who desecrates the Shabbat by performing one of the 39 prohibited categories of work is executed. Should we really round up and detain all the Jews driving to shul on Shabbos, try them and execute them? The punishment seems excessive for the crime.
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Q&A: Execution for Shabbos Desecration?
Q&A: Execution for Shabbos Desecration?
May 11, 2015
28:40
The Torah rules that a Jew who desecrates the Shabbat by performing one of the 39 prohibited categories of work is executed. Should we really round up and detain all the Jews driving to shul on Shabbos, try them and execute them? The punishment seems excessive for the crime.
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Mother’s Day Special: Lessons in Gratitude and Appreciation
Mother’s Day Special: Lessons in Gratitude and Appreciation
May 11, 2015
1:21:02
Unfortunately and ironically, we often appreciate the least the people to whom we owe the most. If a total stranger gave you $235,000 – the amount it costs parents to raise a child to the age of 18 – you would be eternally indebted to him/her. But our parents contribution to us extends far beyond […]
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Mother’s Day Special: Lessons in Gratitude and Appreciation
Mother’s Day Special: Lessons in Gratitude and Appreciation
May 11, 2015
1:21:02
Unfortunately and ironically, we often appreciate the least the people to whom we owe the most. If a total stranger gave you $235,000 – the amount it costs parents to raise a child to the age of 18 – you would be eternally indebted to him/her. But our parents contribution to us extends far beyond […]
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Tikkun Olam: The Mission Statement of the Jewish People
Tikkun Olam: The Mission Statement of the Jewish People
May 20, 2015
48:06
Tikkun Olam is Hebrew for fixing the world. Implied is that we live in a broken world. What about our world is broken? How do we go about fixing it? Why are the Jewish people uniquely suited to accomplish this vital task? What tools are we entrusted with to help us achieve this supreme goal?
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Tikkun Olam: The Mission Statement of the Jewish People
Tikkun Olam: The Mission Statement of the Jewish People
May 20, 2015
48:06
Tikkun Olam is Hebrew for fixing the world. Implied is that we live in a broken world. What about our world is broken? How do we go about fixing it? Why are the Jewish people uniquely suited to accomplish this vital task? What tools are we entrusted with to help us achieve this supreme goal?
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The History of Jewish Settlement in Israel
The History of Jewish Settlement in Israel
Jun 15, 2015
50:46
It has been more than 3,800 years since God promised Abraham that his children would inherit the Land of Israel, then called Canaan. Ever since that fateful declaration the Land of Israel has not departed the hearts, minds and consciousnesses of Jews worldwide. We have settled, been expelled and resettled the Land multiple times. What […]
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The History of Jewish Settlement in Israel
The History of Jewish Settlement in Israel
Jun 15, 2015
50:46
It has been more than 3,800 years since God promised Abraham that his children would inherit the Land of Israel, then called Canaan. Ever since that fateful declaration the Land of Israel has not departed the hearts, minds and consciousnesses of Jews worldwide. We have settled, been expelled and resettled the Land multiple times. What […]