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1:12:05
The Case for Marriage (1:12:05)
This lecture has been lovingly sponsored in honor of the 65th Wedding Anniversary of Robert and Esther Bloch by their children, Chaim and Devorah Bloch. With the institution of marriage decaying at an alarming rate, it’s time for an honest discussion on love and relationships
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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35:23
Open Soul Surgery (35:23)
Real Chassidus for real living. In this lecture, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel, an expert in Chassidic philosophy, offers a poignant presentation about the anatomy and nature of the soul. He provides a step by step guide for self-improvement that can be applied in a real and practical way in one’s day to day life. .
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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59:53
The Transparent Self (Tanya, Chapter 18) (59:53)
In the classic chassidic text, the Tanya, the Alter Rebbe reveals the deepest levels of the soul. He explains that due to the spark of infinity in the soul of every Jew, everyone, regardless of their level of knowledge, is prepared to sacrifice their life for the sanctity of G-d’s Name, and to suffer harsh torture rather than deny G-d’s unity
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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4:37
Passover: My God, My Mother (4:37)
Rabbi Dov Yona Korn (4)
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56:29
The Systematic Beauty of the Jewish Calendar (56:29)
Here’s a chance to demystify the Jewish calendar and master its deeper meaning. Why don’t we just follow the secular calendar? Why do we glorify the moon? This class dissects the inner workings of the Jewish calendar to reveal the precision and certainty that it gives our year and our lives.
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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1:11:01
1+1=1 (1:11:01)
We are many and unique and yet, at our core, we are forever one. We don’t love our neighbor to glorify our own ego. When we come to another’s aid, we leave our own self behind. This seminar explores how to successfully uncover our inherent connection with others, to celebrate our diversity and to truly love others as we wish to be loved ourselves. You can visit Mrs
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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49:25
The Art of Listening (49:25)
Humility is “not thinking less of yourself, just thinking of yourself less." Rabbi Simon Jacobson, was a member of the Chozrim (A network of people charged with the awesome task of transcribing from memory, the Rebbe’s profound and academically exhaustive 4-8 hour talks for posterity)
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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8:12
Korech: The Significance of the Sandwich (8:12)
We are all one, despite our differences, our inner spiritual levels and our distinct personalities. Why do we eat the tasteless matzah together with the bitter herbs and attribute it to Hillel? Mrs. Gitty Rapoport begins with a description of the procedure of Korech and goes on to explanation behind it. .
Mrs. Gitty Rapoport (4)
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59:30
Jewish Werewolves (59:30)
The Jews and the moon. This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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1:01:41
King David's Secret (1:01:41)
King David, the defendent, accused of murder and adultery, was represented by Rabbi Mendy Gutnick as the defense attorney, in a mock trial in Australia. Rabbi Gutnick lays out the background of David's origins and his Cinderella status in his family
Rabbi Mendy Gutnick (6)
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59:08
From Good to Great (59:08)
This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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11:51
Lessons from Sinai (11:51)
Why is Sinai in the name of this group of scholars? Professor Lawrence Schiffman searches the writings of our sages and the Oral Torah for references to Sinai that apply to the Sinai Scholars Society.
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
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20:50
The Making of a Shofar (Workshop) (20:50)
Have you ever seen the making of a Shofar? Rabbi Baron takes you on a hands-on tour of the ins and outs of creating a real kosher shofar. This workshop took place at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Hillel Baron (3)
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50:41
King David: Ruler, Warrior, Poet and Scholar (50:41)
Relive the trials and triumphs of one of the most colorful personalities in Jewish history. Learn of David’s ferocious battles against the Philistines, hear the song of his harp, and follow the mighty king’s transformation into the sweet singer of Israel
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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26:34
16. Meditation: Awe of God (26:34)
Click Here to order Rabbi Gurkow's book; Reaching for G-d: The Jewish Book on Self Help.
Series: Living With Purpose
Rabbi Lazer Gurkow (23)
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1:40
G-d's Gifts (1:40)
Does recognizing your own talents make you arrogant? Take a lesson from Moses in this week's Torah portion.
Series: JLI Weekly Video
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29:55
Getting past Depression (29:55)
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2015
Aryeh Gurewitz (2)
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50:44
The Day of Jewish Unity (50:44)
A child can break a twig, but a bundle of twigs can resist the strongest man. Parshas Netzavim, read before Rosh Hashana, is about unity. Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein emphasizes the strength in numbers, where everyone recognizes the virtue and quality of the others. Even the unity of idol worshipers can be appreciated by G-d.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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48:25
The Three Gifts: A Marriage Parable (48:25)
What is the most important ingredient of a successful marriage? This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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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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14:02
Matzah: A Piece of God (14:02)
The physical act of eating matzah brings us to a higher spiritual state. Our hearts are drawn after our actions. What affect does the action of eating matzah on passover have? Join Rabbi Yoseph Vigler on a journey through a deep insight based onthe teachings of chassidut. .
Rabbi Yoseph Vigler (7)
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10:02
The Sin Offering (10:02)
In this short clip, Rabbi Ginsburgh discusses the categories of people required to bring sin offerings, who are listed in the beginning of the weekly Torah. These categories are understood to represent various dimensions within ourselves. By exploring our inner High Priest, Supreme Court, and king, we can rectify the unconscious origin of our sins.
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh (31)
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0:00
To Be Good or to Do Good? (0:00)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:48
Think small! (1:48)
Series: 90 second Dvar Torah
Benny Friedman (35)
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52:48
Kabbalah for Beginners Part 4 (52:48)
Series: Kabbalah for Beginners
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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2:34
The Secret to Humility (2:34)
What everyone gets wrong about being humble. Click here to discover the secret to happiness, success, tranquility, self-esteem and more...
Series: The Secret To...
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56:41
Tanya Chapter 30 Part 1 (56:41)
Being non-judgemental isn’t a favor to someone else, it’s plain honesty
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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19:52
The Psyche of the Idolater and Modern Man - Q&A (19:52)
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2015
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59:38
Tanya Chapter 30 Part 2 (59:38)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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53:22
Tanya Chapter 29 Part 2 (53:22)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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1:14
What Is Humility? (1:14)
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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57:08
Tanya Review: Chapters 29-34 (57:08)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)