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17:14
A Conversation with Michael Mukasey (17:14)
This fascinating interview with former judge and Attorney General of the United States, Michael Mukasey, gives a glimpse into some of his personal opinions and perspectives. He answers questions on a range of topics from his opinions on government policy concerning cellphone metadata and torture methods to his advice for achieving success as an American Jew
Michael Mukasey (4)
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16:41
Ch. 3 Mishna 2: Idle Conversation (16:41)
Series: Chapter Three
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (157)
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52:51
Healthcare Reform: A Jewish Perspective (52:51)
President Obama’s overhaul of the healthcare system has set off a firestorm of debate. Is it society’s responsibility to provide healthcare to all? Can citizens be forced into something for their own good? This analysis of the Jewish view of healthcare reform outlines Judaism’s vision of a free and healthy society
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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48:57
Golda Meir and the Foundations of Israel (48:57)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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27:25
The Lawyer and the Media (27:25)
Series: Winning at All Costs
Honorable Stanley R. Chesler (4)
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9:44
Jewish Politics (9:44)
Jews see themselves as a minority. If everyone functioned like the Jews, it would be a wonderful world. Democracy is modeled after the Jews with self accountability, and a moral code. When a nation has the power to create and be successful, then they must protect themselves from others who want to take it away from them
Professor Ruth Wisse (4)
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56:28
Does a Fetus Have Rights? (56:28)
If you aren’t Pro Life are you pro death? If you aren’t Pro Choice are you for no choice? What makes us a person and when do we become one? The National Jewish Retreat this past summer featured Rabbi Berel Bell delving into these questions. He is a Judge on the Montreal Beis Din as well as extremely knowledgeable about secular and medical ethics
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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25:59
Religion and Politics (25:59)
What does religion have to do with our great nation- the United States of America? And what does it mean for the upcoming 2012 election? Senator and former Vice-Presidential candiate Joe Lieberman explains the role of religion in the founding of this country and how religious tolerance is a fundamental and significant American principle whose value continues on into the new century
Senator Joseph Lieberman (2)
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32:42
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Yarmulke (32:42)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow american soldier's to wear Yarmulkes during their services.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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22:55
Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Public Menorah (22:55)
Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow menorahs to be lit in public spaces.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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57:29
The Rebbe and the Attorney: Personal Conversations (57:29)
Step inside the Rebbe’s private room as we join Mr. Nathan Lewin, as he reflects on his personal encounters with the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Learn the inside story of the famous “Chabad Library Case,” from the Rebbe’s legal counsel. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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18:00
George Washington’s Correspondence with the Jews of Newport - Segment 3 (18:00)
On August 17, 1790, Moses Seixas, the warden of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Yeshuat Israel, better known as the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, RI, penned an epistle to George Washington, welcoming the newly elected first president of the United States on his visit to that city
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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11:27
George Washington’s Correspondence with the Jews of Newport - Segment 1 (11:27)
This is the first segment with Dr Sarna discussion the historic events that ocured on August 17, 1790, when Moses Seixas, the warden of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Yeshuat Israel, better known as the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, RI, penned an epistle to George Washington, welcoming the newly elected first president of the United States on his visit to that city
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)