This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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

Apr 27, 2015

1:03:14

752

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

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

754

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 […]

755

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 […]

756

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 […]

757

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 […]

758

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 […]

759

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 […]

760

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 […]

761

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 […]

762

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

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

764

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.

765

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.

766

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 […]

767

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 […]

768

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. […]

769

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. […]

770

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 […]

771

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 […]

772

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 […]

773

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 […]

774

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?

776

Kosher 101: BJC Edition

Mar 9, 2015

52:30

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

777

Kosher 101: BJC Edition

Mar 9, 2015

52:30

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

778

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.

779

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.

780

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.

781

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.

782

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.

784

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?

786

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

788

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 […]

789

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 […]

790

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.

792

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.

794

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 […]

796

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.

798

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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