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1:29:11
It’s My Body (1:29:11)
In a world that increasingly judges people on their external beauty, our society has become consumed with appearances
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:20:35
Curious Tales of the Talmud, Lesson 5: The Great Oven Debacle (1:20:35)
Curious Tales of the Talmud: Finding Personal Meaning in the Legends of our Sages Judaism is full of deeply resonant and transformative wisdom. Some of its most profound ideas about life, the universe, the soul, and our relationship with G-d are encrypted in an unusual place-within peculiar and nonsensical Talmudic tales
Series: Curious Tales of the Talmud
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:12:11
Criminal Confessions and Torture: Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in Talmudic and Modern Law (1:12:11)
As terror threats loom, we face difficult choices regarding torture and force in our justice system. How do U.S. and Jewish law approach these tough questions? In this lecture, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe will address issues involving police and judicial applications of duress
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:00:25
Can a Jew be for Jesus? - Part 2 (1:00:25)
In part 2 of Rabbi Dr. Immanuel Schochet’s lecture, he dissects passages from the Bible often quoted by Christian missionaries and exposes the fallacy of their interpretations. He tells the story of the Jewish victims of missionary groups and sharply condemns the immorality of missionaries preying on ignorant Jews
Series: Can a Jew be for Jesus?
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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59:59
The Final Moment: Defining Death and Respecting Life (59:59)
What is the definition of death? Modern medicine still grapples with this question, challenged by medical advances that continually prolong life. In Jewish law, knowing when a patient has deceased is vital to understanding when treatment can be withdrawn, as well as other grave issues
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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55:43
The Matzah Debate: Round or Square (55:43)
Do you go round or square on Pesach? Rabbi Avraham Bergstein teaches the history of baking matzah, and the significance of the shape, from the cakes that Avraham served the visiting angels, to the disputes about machine matzahs. Included is a video within the video of a machine matzah bakery, which shows the procedure from the strenuous cleaning, through all the processes involved.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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52:27
Abortion and Jewish Law: Understanding The Classical Sources (52:27)
Although it now inflames modern political debate, abortion has occupied Jewish legal writings for centuries. With both sensitivity and firmness, Jewish authorities have tackled some of the most difficult challenges of this agonizing procedure
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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52:09
Modern Politics and Talmudic Discourse (52:09)
When you advocate for a cause, you want people to listen. Learn from our sages how to speak about the things you believe in in a way that will actually open hearts and change minds. This presentation was featured at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Nina Litvak (1)
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39:58
When is Jealousy a Virtue? (39:58)
Jealousy is the driving force in our world. Rabbi Dr. Daniel Hershkowitz posits that jealousy provides a natural incentive to succeed.
Rabbi Dr. Daniel Hershkowitz (2)
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38:19
Torah: The Real Thing (38:19)
Why are Jews so preoccupied with Torah study? With a whole world to discover, why do young and old spend their free time poring over ancient texts? By understanding the cosmic fireworks that explode each time we hit the books and sit down to study we are able to appreciate why Torah learning plays such a pivotal role in Jewish life
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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31:06
Gun Control: A Halachic Exposition (31:06)
There are many debates raging today or the issue of gun control. What are the problems with allowing people to bear arms and what are the solutions? In this video, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe presents us with a Halachic exposition on the gun control debate , and what the Torah's views are on all aspects of the puzzle. Next on Contemporary issues: The Great Health Care Debate.
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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30:35
Can a Jew be for Jesus? - Q&A (30:35)
Rabbi Dr. Schochet addresses questions from the audience with his usual candor and wit.
Series: Can a Jew be for Jesus?
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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28:22
The Great Health Care Debate (28:22)
In this segment, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe discuss the great health care debate going on not only in the United States, but worldwide. People are divided over whether society is obligated to provide health care to all people. This ties in with another dimension of the health care debate, which is the level of responsibility we have toward our fellow human beings
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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18:37
The Presidential Election 2012 (18:37)
Mr. William Kristol (3)
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13:55
Lesson Eight: The Rediscovery of the Zohar (13:55)
The re-appearance of the Zohar during the middle ages led to much controversy over its authenticity and how it would affect Jewish practice. This intriguing segment in Rabbi Yossi Paltiel’s “Intro to Kabbalah” deals with the discovery of what was claimed to be salvaged remnants of the ancient Zohar
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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9:01
The Jewish American Position on Protective Edge Q & A (9:01)
This short clip presents Mr. Shahar Azani, Mr. Bruce Backman and Dr. Simcha Leibovich answering questions from their audience about the recent war in Gaza and the protrayal of Israel in the media. This Q&A took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Simcha Leibovich (5)