This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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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 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

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 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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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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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

Mar 9, 2015

52:30

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

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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

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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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.

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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.

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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

Mar 9, 2015

1:56:50

A wide ranging discussion of major items in Jewish Philosophy.

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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?

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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?

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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?

Feb 24, 2015

10:50

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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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: 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

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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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

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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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

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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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

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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Exile and the Emergence of Moses

Feb 2, 2015

1:39:22

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Exile and the Emergence of Moses

Feb 2, 2015

1:39:22

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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

Feb 2, 2015

1:33:03

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Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women

Feb 2, 2015

19:53

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Q&A: Ultra Orthodox Mistreatment of Women

Feb 2, 2015

19:53

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Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism

Feb 2, 2015

11:03

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Q&A: Root Causes Of Antisemitism

Feb 2, 2015

11:03

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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

Feb 2, 2015

14:46

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Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?

Feb 2, 2015

11:06

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Q&A: Who Gets Into Heaven?

Feb 2, 2015

11:06

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Q&A: Jewish Stance on Homosexuality

Feb 2, 2015

19:41

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