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46:30
Mesorah: The Tug-of-War of Halachic Development (46:30)
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Menny Chazanow (2)
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52:16
The Rebbe's Six Big Ideas that Transformed Jewish Life (52:16)
People often wonder how a group of rabbis and rebbetzins, most often without college degrees or education, have created thriving centers of Jewish life throughout the world. Join us as we delve into how Chabad's success is built on five powerful ideas that inspired a generation of Shluchim and learn how these foundational concepts can change your life
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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50:29
Seeing Beneath the Labels (50:29)
“The job of a Rebbe is to bring souls to Torah, not to win arguments.” This was the response Dr. Shmuel Klatzkin received from the Rebbe as to why he did not address the philosophical challenges that were posed to him. This message touched him deeply and has shaped his understanding of Jewish unity. In this moving lecture, Dr
Series: Soul Encounters
Dr. Shmuel Klatzkin (7)
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15:18
Lesson Six: The Dark Ages of Kabbalah (15:18)
After the passing of a generation of mystics and the disappearance of the Zohar, a dark age of Kabbalah ensues. As part of his series “Intro to Kabbalah”, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes the small trickle of mystics who carried the torch of kabbalah from the times of the Rashbi until the re-emergence of the Zohar
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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18:56
Lesson One: Introduction to Kabbalah (18:56)
Kabbalah is thought to have roots as old as Judaism itself. In this fascinating new series, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel uncovers the origin of Jewish mysticism and traces its development throughout Jewish history. In this first installment, we learn about the mystics' deep and enriching approach to Torah learning and observance
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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18:56
Ch. 1 Mishna 1: Chain of Transmissions (18:56)
Series: Chapter One ,Judaism Decoded Lesson 1
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (157)
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6:54
But Zaidy Made us Laugh (6:54)
This concert took place at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dudu Fisher (25)
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2:07
What is the Difference Between Tallit and Tzitzit? (2:07)
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (3)
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2:16
What Should be the Greatest Concern to Jews Today? (2:16)
Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved
Michael Medved (13)
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1:37
What Does Being Jewish Mean To You? (1:37)
Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved
Michael Medved (13)
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57:44
From Sinai to Cyberspace: The History and Development of Jewish Law (57:44)
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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6:07
Parshat Beshalach (6:07)
Who is smarter, the elderly grandfather or the grandchild who shows him how to use his cell phone? In Parshat Beshalach Serach directed Moshe where to find Yosef’s coffin, to take out of Egypt for burial
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)
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42:10
How Do You Know the Torah Is True? (42:10)
A one person revelation narrative creates a credibility trap door. Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen lays out the 3 possibilities of how the narrative could proceed. His fascinating presentation leaves no doubt of the validity of Jewish history.
Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen (4)
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15:10
The Jewish View on the Afterlife (15:10)
The animal soul, concerned with food and pleasure can be harnessed by the G-dly soul to accomplish more in this world. Rabi Aaron L. Raskin speaks on a number of topics in this video. He begins with a brief overview of the open and the hidden periods of Jewish mysticism. Next he discusses the ultimate purpose of the soul in this world and what happens afterwards
Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin (16)
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8:29
Mame Loshon - Yiddish as a First Language - (Part 2 of 3) (8:29)
Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the author of the best-selling book Toward a Meaningful Life and heads The Meaningful Life Center (www.meaningfullife.com), which bridges the secular and the spiritual, through a wide variety of live and on-line programming
Series: Mame Lashon
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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49:53
The Challenge of the Jew in the 21st Century (49:53)
Apathy, assimilation, and disenfranchisement: the challenges we face in the years to come. How do we cope with changes in our society? Can we grow while learning to take risks and ride the waves of an ever-shifting world?.
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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23:40
Documentary or Divine? Debunking Myths about the Torah's Origin (23:40)
How do we know that the Torah is divine? Do claims of Torah's divinity hold up in the face of Biblical criticism like the Documentary Hypothesis? Join Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman for an exploration of this fascinating - and controversial - subject.
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 6
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman (3)
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10:59
3. Claim What Is Yours (10:59)
In this series, Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik explores the topic of education - both self-education and the education of our children - in light of the 12 essential Torah verses that the Lubavitcher Rebbe chose as fundamental in the instruction of a child. This segment's verse: 1
Series: Re-parenting Your Inner Child
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)