This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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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 […]

752

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 […]

753

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 […]

754

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 […]

755

Purity, Spiritual Contamination and Leprosy: Understanding Tazria and Metzora

Apr 30, 2015

1:07:26

*Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4/23/2015

756

Purity, Spiritual Contamination and Leprosy: Understanding Tazria and Metzora

Apr 30, 2015

1:07:26

*Congregation Beth Yeshurun 4/23/2015

757

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 […]

758

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 […]

759

Reflections of Genesis: Isaac’s Eternal Contribution to Jewish Life

Apr 27, 2015

1:03:14

760

Reflections of Genesis: Isaac’s Eternal Contribution to Jewish Life

Apr 27, 2015

1:03:14

761

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

762

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

763

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 […]

764

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 […]

765

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 […]

766

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 […]

767

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 […]

768

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 […]

769

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 […]

770

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 […]

771

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

772

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

773

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.

774

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.

775

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 […]

776

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 […]

777

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. […]

778

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. […]

779

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 […]

780

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 […]

781

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 […]

782

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 […]

783

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?

784

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?

785

Kosher 101: BJC Edition

Mar 9, 2015

52:30

The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.

786

Kosher 101: BJC Edition

Mar 9, 2015

52:30

The what, why and how of kosher in the modern era.

787

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.

788

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.

789

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.

790

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.

791

Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy

Mar 9, 2015

1:56:50

A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.

792

Potpourri of Jewish Philosophy

Mar 9, 2015

1:56:50

A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.

793

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?

794

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?

795

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

796

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

797

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 […]

798

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 […]

799

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?

Feb 23, 2015

56:25

We tackle the question of theodicy.

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