This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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Tikkun Olam or what it means to be Jewish

Sep 15, 2014

28:20

Tikkun Olam, fixing the world, has been the rallying cry of the Jewish national mission for millenia. We live in a flawed and broken world and our people were entrusted with the sacrosanct and vital responsibility of fixing it. In this presentation we discuss where the world’s flaws lie, and, taking a lesson out of […]

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Logic, Evidence and Proofs to the Veracity of the Torah

Sep 11, 2014

1:18:24

Only two potential answers really exist to the question of who wrote the Torah: 1. The traditional perspective of it being written by Moses as per the dictation of God. 2. It not being written by Moses as per the dictation of God. In recent times a third option was invented that it was divinely […]

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Logic, Evidence and Proofs to the Veracity of the Torah

Sep 11, 2014

1:18:24

Only two potential answers really exist to the question of who wrote the Torah: 1. The traditional perspective of it being written by Moses as per the dictation of God. 2. It not being written by Moses as per the dictation of God. In recent times a third option was invented that it was divinely […]

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Tackling Temptation: How to Unleash your Willpower, Unbind your Inhibitors and Unlock your Potential

Sep 8, 2014

1:11:03

“I created a yetzer ra (evil inclination) and I created the Torah as an antidote” – (Talmud Kiddushin 30b) The essence of man is his capacity for free will; to make moral decisions; to favor his mind and intellect or to favor his bodily instinct – and the world is the playground where these decisions […]

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Tackling Temptation: How to Unleash your Willpower, Unbind your Inhibitors and Unlock your Potential

Sep 8, 2014

1:11:03

“I created a yetzer ra (evil inclination) and I created the Torah as an antidote” – (Talmud Kiddushin 30b) The essence of man is his capacity for free will; to make moral decisions; to favor his mind and intellect or to favor his bodily instinct – and the world is the playground where these decisions […]

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Half a Marriage

Sep 5, 2014

38:07

A guiding principle in Jewish philosophy is that when God does something He does it perfectly. Hence, when God gives us instructions for living, aka the Torah, it is the complete book of instructions, instructions for how to live life and what to do in ever possible life scenario or situation regardless of how remote […]

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Half a Marriage

Sep 5, 2014

38:07

A guiding principle in Jewish philosophy is that when God does something He does it perfectly. Hence, when God gives us instructions for living, aka the Torah, it is the complete book of instructions, instructions for how to live life and what to do in ever possible life scenario or situation regardless of how remote […]

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An Honest, Reasonable and Rational Examination of the Veracity of the Torah

Sep 3, 2014

1:22:25

The debate over the authorship of the Torah is a very important one; and not only for us Jews but the majority of humanity accepts this document as the dictation of God to Moses. In this class we continue our quest to logically assess both sides of the arguments as to the authenticity of the […]

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An Honest, Reasonable and Rational Examination of the Veracity of the Torah

Sep 3, 2014

1:22:25

The debate over the authorship of the Torah is a very important one; and not only for us Jews but the majority of humanity accepts this document as the dictation of God to Moses. In this class we continue our quest to logically assess both sides of the arguments as to the authenticity of the […]

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Are the Miracles, Revelations and Prophecies of the Torah Myths or Realities?

Aug 29, 2014

1:08:10

The Torah weaves law and instruction with dialogue and narrative; often miraculous and supernatural events and stories like the Exodus narrative of the Ten Plagues, the splitting of the sea into 12 walkable dry paths and the momentous national prophecy at the foot of Mount Sinai. Supernatural narratives are not unique to our religion; rather […]

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Are the Miracles, Revelations and Prophecies of the Torah Myths or Realities?

Aug 29, 2014

1:08:10

The Torah weaves law and instruction with dialogue and narrative; often miraculous and supernatural events and stories like the Exodus narrative of the Ten Plagues, the splitting of the sea into 12 walkable dry paths and the momentous national prophecy at the foot of Mount Sinai. Supernatural narratives are not unique to our religion; rather […]

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Man of the Millennium: A Biographical Sketch of Maimonides

Aug 25, 2014

1:28:16

“From Moshe till Moshe no one arose like Moshe” This epithet which is engraved on the tombstone of Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon, the Rambam, sheds light on the enormity of his impact and influence upon the Jewish people. The mere claim that the Rambam’s contributions and leadership was surpassed only by Moshe Rabbeinu is a testament […]

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Man of the Millennium: A Biographical Sketch of Maimonides

Aug 25, 2014

1:28:16

“From Moshe till Moshe no one arose like Moshe” This epithet which is engraved on the tombstone of Rabbi Moshe Ben Maimon, the Rambam, sheds light on the enormity of his impact and influence upon the Jewish people. The mere claim that the Rambam’s contributions and leadership was surpassed only by Moshe Rabbeinu is a testament […]

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A History of the Torah

Aug 14, 2014

1:17:06

No mission is as critical to the success of humanity as the mission that began at the Mount Sinai and continues to this very day of transmitting the Torah from generation to generation accurately. After all, the Torah is what differentiates the Jewish people from the nations of the world; it is what we mean […]

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A History of the Torah

Aug 14, 2014

1:17:06

No mission is as critical to the success of humanity as the mission that began at the Mount Sinai and continues to this very day of transmitting the Torah from generation to generation accurately. After all, the Torah is what differentiates the Jewish people from the nations of the world; it is what we mean […]

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Breakdown of Aggada and Halacha in Talmud and an insight into Talmudic disagreements

Aug 11, 2014

20:05

There is an important difference between the Aggadic portions of the Talmud – the ethical and philosophical sections, and the Halacha/law portions. Also, learn why the study of the Babylonian Talmud supersedes the study of the Jerusalem Talmud, despite that fact the the latter was written 180 years earlier.

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Breakdown of Aggada and Halacha in Talmud and an insight into Talmudic disagreements

Aug 11, 2014

20:05

There is an important difference between the Aggadic portions of the Talmud – the ethical and philosophical sections, and the Halacha/law portions. Also, learn why the study of the Babylonian Talmud supersedes the study of the Jerusalem Talmud, despite that fact the the latter was written 180 years earlier.

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Jewish Jurisprudence

Aug 11, 2014

9:30

Learn about some of the fine details about how courts are constructed, how evidence is presented in Jewish courts, and the incredible efforts that the Torah demands from us to ensure that a just verdict is reached.

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Jewish Jurisprudence

Aug 11, 2014

9:30

Learn about some of the fine details about how courts are constructed, how evidence is presented in Jewish courts, and the incredible efforts that the Torah demands from us to ensure that a just verdict is reached.

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What does Judaism say about war and when/how are they supposed to be fought?

Aug 11, 2014

7:28

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What does Judaism say about war and when/how are they supposed to be fought?

Aug 11, 2014

7:28

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A potpourri of end of life medical issues in Jewish Law

Aug 11, 2014

8:14

What does Judaism say about organ donations, DNRs and euthanasia?

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A potpourri of end of life medical issues in Jewish Law

Aug 11, 2014

8:14

What does Judaism say about organ donations, DNRs and euthanasia?

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Orthodox, Conservative and Reform: What are they and what are the differences.

Aug 11, 2014

13:54

Historically, the Jewish people remained almost completely free of sectarianism, and that is one of the reasons for our continued survival as a people and as a religion against all odds throughout the millennia. Yet in the 19th Century several modern splinter sects sprang up, namely the Reform, the Conservative, and to a lesser extent, the […]

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Orthodox, Conservative and Reform: What are they and what are the differences.

Aug 11, 2014

13:54

Historically, the Jewish people remained almost completely free of sectarianism, and that is one of the reasons for our continued survival as a people and as a religion against all odds throughout the millennia. Yet in the 19th Century several modern splinter sects sprang up, namely the Reform, the Conservative, and to a lesser extent, the […]

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What are the six Jewish fast days and what do they commemorate?

Aug 11, 2014

6:42

Ever wonder why we fast on the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Tisha b’av, and on the happiest – Yom Kippur? Listen and learn all about the four minor and two major Jewish fasts.

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What are the six Jewish fast days and what do they commemorate?

Aug 11, 2014

6:42

Ever wonder why we fast on the saddest day of the Jewish calendar, Tisha b’av, and on the happiest – Yom Kippur? Listen and learn all about the four minor and two major Jewish fasts.

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Breakneck through the Bible (Genesis Chapter 31)

Aug 11, 2014

1:02:10

Learn about Jacob informing his wives’ about his proposed clandestine flight away from his father in law’s home. What lessons can we deduce from the peculiar methods Jacob employs when trying to convince Leah and Rachel of the merits of leaving?

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Breakneck through the Bible (Genesis Chapter 31)

Aug 11, 2014

1:02:10

Learn about Jacob informing his wives’ about his proposed clandestine flight away from his father in law’s home. What lessons can we deduce from the peculiar methods Jacob employs when trying to convince Leah and Rachel of the merits of leaving?

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Why are Jews so obsessed with Torah study?

Aug 7, 2014

1:12:25

For more than three millennia now the Jews have remained steadfastly dedicated to Torah study. Even during times when 99% of their non-Jewish neighbors were illiterate, every man, woman and child in the Jewish community was able to read and write – and well versed in Torah. Jewish societies have historically valued Torah knowledge and study […]

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Why are Jews so obsessed with Torah study?

Aug 7, 2014

1:12:25

For more than three millennia now the Jews have remained steadfastly dedicated to Torah study. Even during times when 99% of their non-Jewish neighbors were illiterate, every man, woman and child in the Jewish community was able to read and write – and well versed in Torah. Jewish societies have historically valued Torah knowledge and study […]

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Jewish History and Perspective Part 1 – Abraham to Solomon

Jul 29, 2014

1:17:48

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Jewish History and Perspective Part 1 – Abraham to Solomon

Jul 29, 2014

1:17:48

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The Three Loves & A Guaranteed Formula To Love And Happiness

Jul 29, 2014

1:40:45

What if there was a repeatable and formulaic method to achieving happiness? What if there was a systematic step-by-step instruction manual to acquiring, sustaining and deepening our relationships? Indeed, the manual for living – the Torah – takes our hand and guides us to achieving what we desire most.

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The Three Loves & A Guaranteed Formula To Love And Happiness

Jul 29, 2014

1:40:45

What if there was a repeatable and formulaic method to achieving happiness? What if there was a systematic step-by-step instruction manual to acquiring, sustaining and deepening our relationships? Indeed, the manual for living – the Torah – takes our hand and guides us to achieving what we desire most.

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Envy and Faith

Jul 11, 2014

49:35

Jewish law makes a strange distinction regarding the prohibition of envy: Envy of someone else’s physical, material and intellectual gifts and successes is prohibited, while envy of another’s spiritual achievements are permitted and encouraged. What is the rationale for that distinction and why does it mirror the prohibition of arrogance? We also learn that of […]

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Envy and Faith

Jul 11, 2014

49:35

Jewish law makes a strange distinction regarding the prohibition of envy: Envy of someone else’s physical, material and intellectual gifts and successes is prohibited, while envy of another’s spiritual achievements are permitted and encouraged. What is the rationale for that distinction and why does it mirror the prohibition of arrogance? We also learn that of […]

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Illuminating and Practical Ancient Wisdom that can save your Relationships

Jul 9, 2014

51:54

While humans have seemingly progressed, improved and evolved in many areas of life, in the arena of relationships we are comparatively neanderthals, and we are regressing. Surprisingly, a 3300 year old document will succinctly instruct and guide us in four sentences more successfully than all the relationships and self help books in Barnes and Noble.

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Illuminating and Practical Ancient Wisdom that can save your Relationships

Jul 9, 2014

51:54

While humans have seemingly progressed, improved and evolved in many areas of life, in the arena of relationships we are comparatively neanderthals, and we are regressing. Surprisingly, a 3300 year old document will succinctly instruct and guide us in four sentences more successfully than all the relationships and self help books in Barnes and Noble.

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The Humble Man with a Mind of a Thousand Men

Jul 8, 2014

1:00:36

There is a fine line between arrogance and a keen understanding of the brutal facts; between humility and delusion. Did Moses – the humblest of men – know that he was the Jewish greatest prophet? Is the smartest guy in the room allowed to know that fact without transgressing on the severe sin of גאוה, haughtiness? […]

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The Humble Man with a Mind of a Thousand Men

Jul 8, 2014

1:00:36

There is a fine line between arrogance and a keen understanding of the brutal facts; between humility and delusion. Did Moses – the humblest of men – know that he was the Jewish greatest prophet? Is the smartest guy in the room allowed to know that fact without transgressing on the severe sin of גאוה, haughtiness? […]

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The Jewish Year

Jul 8, 2014

1:15:12

The deeper meaning and insight into the various holidays and festivals in the Jewish calendar.

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The Jewish Year

Jul 8, 2014

1:15:12

The deeper meaning and insight into the various holidays and festivals in the Jewish calendar.

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Bar Mitzvah and Beyond (Jewish Life Cycles Part 2)

Jul 8, 2014

1:30:03

Click HERE for part 1 We continue our exploration of the themes and insights of the progression of a Jewish life.

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Bar Mitzvah and Beyond (Jewish Life Cycles Part 2)

Jul 8, 2014

1:30:03

Click HERE for part 1 We continue our exploration of the themes and insights of the progression of a Jewish life.

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Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Soul

Jun 13, 2014

59:25

The words of our Sages in the Talmud were written with the utmost precision and exactitude. Thus, when encountering perplexing statements in the Talmud (as in the subject of this class) it is a grave error to consider that the authors made a mistake or even to only study the statement superficially without straining to understand […]

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Eternal Sunshine for the Spotless Soul

Jun 13, 2014

59:25

The words of our Sages in the Talmud were written with the utmost precision and exactitude. Thus, when encountering perplexing statements in the Talmud (as in the subject of this class) it is a grave error to consider that the authors made a mistake or even to only study the statement superficially without straining to understand […]

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Life Begins Before Conception (Jewish Life Cycles Part 1)

Jun 10, 2014

1:27:48

Us Jews are privy to the most valuable thing on Earth: The Almighty’s precious Torah. All too often we neglect to realize the enormity of this reality, but if you stop for a second and truly analyze it you will recognize how astonishing it is. Mere mortal humans, the most fallible and feeble of all […]

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Life Begins Before Conception (Jewish Life Cycles Part 1)

Jun 10, 2014

1:27:48

Us Jews are privy to the most valuable thing on Earth: The Almighty’s precious Torah. All too often we neglect to realize the enormity of this reality, but if you stop for a second and truly analyze it you will recognize how astonishing it is. Mere mortal humans, the most fallible and feeble of all […]

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Mussar and the anatomy of change

May 19, 2014

1:19:59

Human all have a collection of positive and negative character traits. Judaism teaches us that we must perfect our character and acquire all the good characteristics and rid ourselves of our negative character maladies. But religiosity is not the only reason why change is imperative. Relationship breakdown only occurs due to bad character. Proper parenting […]

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