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1:19:46
Empowering our Children (1:19:46)
Watch an eye-opening lecture by Rabbi YY Jacobson and be riveted by his inimitable wit and humor as he shares Torah insights, anecdotes and guidance on how to provide our children with a loving and positive upbringing that produces emotionally healthy and well balanced adults
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:12:16
Brokenness and Longing (1:12:16)
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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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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1:08:04
The Challenge of Modernity (1:08:04)
Connect to Torah Cafe daily to maintain and build your connection to G-d and overcome the challenge of modernity. Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson speaks to the Neshei Chabad Women's Midwinter Convention, with his usual engrossing style
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:06:05
Human Genome Editing, Paradoxes, and Mind-Body Perspectives (2002) (1:06:05)
Is human genome editing ethical? How do we deal with the ubiquities paradoxes in life and religion? And, can we effect celestial events that determine our fate? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Professor Robert Pollack (1)
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1:03:14
Ensuring the Jewish Future (1:03:14)
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:00:50
Parshas Terumah: A Forest of Hope (1:00:50)
G-d lived in a mobile home. Rabbi Reuven Wolf takes us through the parsha and the Rashi's to show how to live our lives with joy.
Rabbi Reuven Wolf (14)
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1:00:02
Why Do Bad Things Happen in G-d's World? (1:00:02)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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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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59:28
Do Angels Really Exist? (59:28)
We have all seen Hollywood's depiction of angels in white with wings, but are angels really real? Where do they come from? Are they all good? Is there a guardian angel for me? Are they greater than us humans? Join Rabbi Moshe Krasnanski as he delves into the Jewish view on this topic and addresses these questions and more
Rabbi Moshe Krasnianski (10)
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59:24
Ufaratzta: The Prophecy (59:24)
This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Vayeitzei, speaks of our forefather Jacob's sleep at the foot of the Temple Mount. His dream at that holy site encapsulates the journey of his descendants, the Jewish People. "Ufaratzta: You will break through and spread out." What is the meaning of this promise?.
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan (31)
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58:16
A Chasid in Camouflage: My Encounter with the Lubavitcher Rebbe (58:16)
When Rabbi Benjamin Blech was asked by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to go on a speaking tour in the Far East, he balked. The counsel the Rebbe gave Rabbi Blech changed his outlook on Jewish identity forever, and inspired his philosophy of a Jewish solidarity that disregards our individual differences. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
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57:15
Accessing your Well of Creativity (57:15)
Marvelous creative forces stir in the well of human nature. Yet all too often we bring only a portion of ourselves to our families, to our spouses, to our children, to our Jewishness
Rabbi Dov Greenberg (57)
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56:45
Why Cry on the neck? (56:45)
This in-depth class on the weekly Parsha provides a textual analysis of a verse about the reunion of Joseph and his brother Benjamin. It explores various commentaries in order to give a broader and deeper understanding of the text.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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55:52
Being a Jew in the World (55:52)
The foundations of the civilized world are Cain and Seth, and one of them murdered his brother. Rabbi Sholom Lipskar describes the lineage of the Jews and some of the evil people who are very distant relatives, descendents of Abraham, and Isaac. The Jews have the sacred mission to imbue civilization with holiness, and to recognize and accept everyone else for their own mission in the world
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (14)
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55:23
Rachel, Leah, and Jacob: A Struggle of Cosmic Forces (55:23)
Tricked by his father-in-law, Jacob married not just two wives, but two sisters! In this environment, he and his wives raised the twelve tribes of Israel. This text-based, quick-paced study uncovers the profound strata of meaning within one of the most enigmatic stories in the Bible. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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53:44
Is G-d in Heaven or on Earth? (53:44)
The Psalmist says, "The heavens are for G-d, and the Earth is for mankind." But is this the case? What does a spiritual G-d want to do with a physical Earth? Can there be something about this world we are not seeing? This lecture was delivered at the 15th 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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52:46
Nurturing Self Esteem (52:46)
Dr. Norman Blumenthal (2)
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52:31
Try to Mail a Letter in Israel (52:31)
When White House correspondent Helen Thomas told David Nesenoff to “Go home!” he moved to Israel to discover the foibles and oddities of Israeli life. He also learned the true reason for Israel’s existence and her place in the world. This is a story for every Jew who has a piece of Israel in their heart. These are stories of Israel as you’ve never heard about it before
David Nesenoff (3)
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49:52
Blind Faith or Free Choice? (49:52)
There is so much about religion that remains utterly incomprehensible. From commandments that we do to life cycle events and everything in between, can a Jew ever think for himself or must he just obediently comply? Must we readily accept or can we ever challenge? Are we programmed robots or free spirits? This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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49:11
An Insight into the Book of Bereshit and the Compelling Life Lessons (49:11)
Bereshit, the Book of Genesis, is arguably the most studied text ever published. How is Genesis continually able to generate new insights into humanity and what might it teach us today? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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48:41
Do You Know Where your Children Are? (48:41)
Raising children is always a challenge. But In our fast-paced world with technological advances beyond our wildest dreams, have the rules changed? How do we keep our kids and grandkids on track in the era of smartphones and Snapchat? This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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47:43
One Nation under G-d, Indivisible (47:43)
E Pluribus Unum – out of many, one is stamped on our coinage. These words reflect a vision of diverse states and peoples unified as one nation. Yet today, Americans are sharply divided. Appreciating the souls' mystical origins can help us better understand our differences, learn how to bridge them, and reap the benefits of a deeper unity
Rabbi Nochum Mangel (4)
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46:43
Mummies, Midwives and Makkos (46:43)
With the Exodus from Egypt as our point of departure, we explore issues in Jewish medical ethics - including the plagues, embalming, organ donation, multi-gestational pregnancies and anesthesia for childbirth. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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46:25
Jewish Leaders: Holy Heroes or Human Beings (46:25)
In this session Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet presents portraits of figures from Jewish history such as Adam, the Patriarchs, and Moses. We will be exploring what made them unique
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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42:48
The Ethics of Voyeurism: Personal, Corporate, and National Spying in Jewish Law (42:48)
Does monitoring your employees' email violate their right to privacy? How about a government spying on its citizens? Learn the Jewish legal view on privacy, spying, and snooping. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)
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39:53
Chassidic Perspectives on Prayer (39:53)
Where does it say we need to pray? Rabbi Shloma Majeski gives the source for prayer, and chassidic insights into the Pirkei Avos discussion on prayer. The Amidah, analagous to the spine which holds the whole body together, is the backbone of prayer, the nerve center of Yiddishkeit.
Rabbi Shloma Majeski (8)
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38:47
The Lunar Woman: Rosh Chodesh in Jewish Literature (38:47)
Mrs. Chanie Baron (2)
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31:24
Tanya Chapter 13 Part 3 (31:24)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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26:16
Illuminating Your Body (26:16)
This presentation is the second in a seriesabout internalizing messages of Chanukah: bringing light into ourselves and to the world around us. This inspiring and motivational lecture by Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein, offers insights into making the right decisions at significant crossroads in our life.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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25:50
Lessons from our Matriarchs (25:50)
Did Sarah have an easy life, with wealth and servants? She lived a nomadic existence accompanying her husband Avraham on his journey to change the world view. Mrs. Sarah Korn shares her relationship with our grandmothers, Sarah, Rivkah, Rochel and Leah
Mrs. Sarah Korn (4)
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23:48
The Pre Exodus Story (23:48)
Passover is coming, get the real scoop on the history behind it. Rabbi Menachem Wolf masterfully recounts the story of Joseph; his childhood; his relationship with his father and brothers; and the moving story from Genesis, right up to the advent of the Jewish slavery in Egypt. Stay tuned for the rest of the story.
Series: Survivor: Egypt
Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)
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15:28
The 7th of Cheshvan (15:28)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
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11:21
The Kabbalah of the Matriarchs (11:21)
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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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)
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10:33
Why Does G-d Send Us Challenges? (10:33)
Rabbi Shmuel Reichman (71)
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10:19
Parshat Vayeitzei (10:19)
Series: Torah in Ten
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
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9:09
Torah Lights: Yaakov and the Wagons (9:09)
Parshat Yayigash begins with Yaakov's despair and ends with his jubilation. Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin relates the story of the parshah and the reunion of the family based on repentance and forgiveness. Produced by Ohr Torah Stone.
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (40)
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8:35
Like Father, Like Son (Vayechi) (8:35)
In this fascinating take on a famous biblical story, Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet points to apuzzling element in the sale of Josephas a slave and his subsequent long separation from his father: Why didn’t Joseph try to communicate with Jacob and let him know that he is alive?The answer to this question as well as other aspects of this unique father and son relationship provides a universal life-lesson about passing quick judgment and misinterpreting others’actions
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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8:32
To Love Like a Brother (8:32)
Series: Soul Encounters
Chief Rabbi David Lau (1)
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8:20
Parshat Vayechi (8:20)
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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8:18
Dvar Torah at the Kinus Hashluchim 5773 (8:18)
Rabbi Eli Rosenfeld (1)
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7:36
Wrestling with the Divine (Vayishlach) (7:36)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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6:51
Education, Education, Education (Toldot) (6:51)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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6:48
The Jewish Stance on Polygamy (6:48)
Was Jacob polygamous? And is polygamy a good thing?.
Series: Moment of Wisdom
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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6:39
Winning is Not Winning (6:39)
What is the definition of "winning"? Have you won if you haven't made it to the top of the class or the team? Did Jacob win the battle against the angel even though he clearly didn't defeat it?.
Rabbi Shlomo Farhi (10)
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6:32
Opening Remarks: Kinus Hashluchos Banquet 5772 (6:32)
Mrs. Shternie Gruzman (1)
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6:28
Perils of Parenting (6:28)
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter will give some tips for parents on how to make the job a bit easier.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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6:10
Parsha Power, Vayigash: Cry for Them, Pray for Them (6:10)
Parsha Power offers a practical insight into the current Torah portion... in less than 10 minutes! This is a weekly class given by Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Sacramento, California. For more classes and information about Rabbi Mendy Cohen's synagogue, check out: www.sacjewishlife.org.
Rabbi Mendy Cohen (74)
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6:07
Parsha Power: Vayishlach (6:07)
Parsha Power offers a practical insight into the current Torah portion... in less than 10 minutes! This is a weekly class given by Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Sacramento, California. For more classes and information about Rabbi Mendy Cohen's synagogue, check out:www.sacjewishlife.org.
Rabbi Mendy Cohen (74)
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5:42
Parsha Power: Toldot (5:42)
Parsha Power offers a practical insight into the current Torah portion... in less than 10 minutes! This is a weekly class given by Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Sacramento, California. For more classes and information about Rabbi Mendy Cohen's synagogue, check out:www.sacjewishlife.org.
Rabbi Mendy Cohen (74)
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5:42
Parsha Power, Vayechi: Why Was Egypt So Wonderful? (5:42)
Parsha Power offers a practical insight into the current Torah portion... in less than 10 minutes! This is a weekly class given by Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Sacramento, California. For more classes and information about Rabbi Mendy Cohen's synagogue, check out: www.sacjewishlife.org.
Rabbi Mendy Cohen (74)
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5:34
A Lasting Impact (5:34)
Parshat Vayechi begins with the words "And Jacob lived..." even though this is the Parsha in which he passes on. Why is that? And what does this teach us about man's ability to leave a lasting impact even after they move on?.
Rabbi Shlomo Farhi (10)
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5:29
Parsha Power: Vayetzei (5:29)
Parsha Power offers a practical insight into the current Torah portion... in less than 10 minutes! This is a weekly class given by Rabbi Mendy Cohen of Sacramento, California. For more classes and information about Rabbi Mendy Cohen's synagogue, check out:www.sacjewishlife.org.
Rabbi Mendy Cohen (74)
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4:50
The Years of a Perfect Life (4:50)
In this segment, Harav Yitzchak Ginsburgh, expert on Jewish Mysticism, discusses the concept life-span in Jewish tradition. He expounds on the meaning behind the number of years in the lives of the patriarchs and matriarchs, whose lives were considered to have achieved a level of perfection. Rabbi Ginsburgh focuses particularly on the life span of Sara, our foremother, who lived 127 years
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh (31)
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4:42
Holy Use: Relating to Resources Sustainably (4:42)
In this video, Rabbi Yonatan Neril argues that our forefathers have been reusing objects and elevating the physical for thousands of years, which is a path we must try to follow in today's disposable society. These materials are posted as part of Canfei Nesharim’s “Year of Jewish Learning on the Environment,” in partnership with Jewcology.com. Learn more at www
Rabbi Yonatan Neril (5)
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4:39
Hearing in the Darkness (4:39)
Rabbi Shmuel Reichman (71)
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4:10
Why Did Rivkah Tell Jacob To Trick Isaac? (4:10)
When Rivkah heard that Yitzchak wished to bless Esav, she devised a covert strategy wherein she ordered Yaakov to disguise himself, whereupon he would pretend that he was his brother so that his blind father would bless him instead
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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3:38
Mayanot Moment: Parshat Pinchas (3:38)
Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner (4)
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3:29
Long Term Thinking (3:29)
Be wise and use the present to prepare for the future. This is what Rabbi Abraham Twersky learns from this week's Torah Portion. Produced by: Visual Torah.
Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)