This Jewish Life · Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe

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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 […]

853

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.

857

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?

861

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 […]

863

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.

873

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 […]

885

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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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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Breakneck through the Bible – Spouse Selection (Genesis Chapters 24-25)

May 6, 2014

1:28:07

Spousal selection is a perplexing and vexing part of life for most people; at least if the rates of failure in marriage are indeed what they are reported to be. The average person does not now where to start, what to do, what to look out for and how not to make a grievous and […]

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Breakneck through the Bible – Spouse Selection (Genesis Chapters 24-25)

May 6, 2014

1:28:07

Spousal selection is a perplexing and vexing part of life for most people; at least if the rates of failure in marriage are indeed what they are reported to be. The average person does not now where to start, what to do, what to look out for and how not to make a grievous and […]

891

The Three Loves

May 5, 2014

52:44

Three times in the Torah we are commanded to experience the emotion of love: “Thou shall love your fellow as yourself” (Leviticus 19, 18) “Thou shall love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt” (Deuteronomy 10, 19) “Thou shall love Hashem your God with all your hearts, with all your soul […]

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The Three Loves

May 5, 2014

52:44

Three times in the Torah we are commanded to experience the emotion of love: “Thou shall love your fellow as yourself” (Leviticus 19, 18) “Thou shall love the foreigner, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt” (Deuteronomy 10, 19) “Thou shall love Hashem your God with all your hearts, with all your soul […]

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The Golden Ticket

May 5, 2014

56:47

Every adult Jew is obligated to perform all 248 positive and 365 negative mitzvahs of the Torah. The sheer volume of mitzvahs can seem overwhelming and that raises a question: why would God in His Infinite wisdom see it necessary to task us with the performance of so many mitzvahs? Would not one mitzvah suffice? […]

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The Golden Ticket

May 5, 2014

56:47

Every adult Jew is obligated to perform all 248 positive and 365 negative mitzvahs of the Torah. The sheer volume of mitzvahs can seem overwhelming and that raises a question: why would God in His Infinite wisdom see it necessary to task us with the performance of so many mitzvahs? Would not one mitzvah suffice? […]

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A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 2

May 5, 2014

1:25:59

Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]

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A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 2

May 5, 2014

1:25:59

Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]

897

A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 1

May 5, 2014

1:27:17

Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]

898

A Journey through the Jewish Calendar in Thought and Practice Part 1

May 5, 2014

1:27:17

Join Rabbi Wolbe and his trustful comrades as they attempt to unlock the wonderful meaning and insight of the Jewish calendar. This presentation will succeed in shattering the childish and simplistic understandings of the Jewish holidays that most of us have harbored since our youth, and infuse the holidays and rituals of the Jewish year […]

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The 5 C’s of every happy and harmonious marriage

May 5, 2014

1:32:12

It is well documented that modern humans fail at marriage at alarming rates. In the United States for example, in any given year the amount of divorces are roughly half the amount of marriages pegging the divorce rate around 50%. Shockingly, 5 out of 10 couples who commit to stay married to each other “until […]

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The 5 C’s of every happy and harmonious marriage

May 5, 2014

1:32:12

It is well documented that modern humans fail at marriage at alarming rates. In the United States for example, in any given year the amount of divorces are roughly half the amount of marriages pegging the divorce rate around 50%. Shockingly, 5 out of 10 couples who commit to stay married to each other “until […]

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