This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe
This Jewish Life  - הרב יעקב וולבה
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751
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 […]
752
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 […]
753
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 […]
754
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 […]
755
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 […]
756
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
757
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
758
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.
759
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.
760
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 […]
761
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 […]
762
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. […]
763
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. […]
764
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 […]
765
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 […]
766
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 […]
767
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 […]
768
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?
769
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?
770
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Mar 9, 2015
52:30
The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.
771
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Kosher 101: BJC Edition
Mar 9, 2015
52:30
The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.
772
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.
773
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.
774
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.
775
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.
776
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Mar 9, 2015
1:56:50
A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.
777
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy
Mar 9, 2015
1:56:50
A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.
778
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?
779
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?
780
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
781
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
782
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 […]
783
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 […]
784
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.
785
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.
786
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.
787
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.
788
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 […]
789
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 […]
790
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.
791
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.
792
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 […]
793
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 […]
794
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Feb 2, 2015
1:39:22
795
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Exile and the Emergence of Moses
Feb 2, 2015
1:39:22
796
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Feb 2, 2015
1:33:03
797
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Bible, Talmud and Beyond: A Primer On Jewish Literature
Feb 2, 2015
1:33:03
798
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Feb 2, 2015
19:53
799
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women
Feb 2, 2015
19:53
800
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism
Feb 2, 2015
11:03
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