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56:48
The Journey of a Blessing (56:48)
Join us for an exploration of the mechanics of prayer and blessings. If our lot is predetermined, is there any point in praying? What exactly happens when someone is given a blessing? How does a blessing interact with the predetermined plan G-d has in place? This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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49:15
The Kohen Family Chronicles (49:15)
Following the life of the fictional Kohen family, we will delve into the unexpected and intriguing issues of purity and impurity facing the modern Kohen in the 21st Century. Topics will include airplane flights. museums, hospitals, organ transplants, the Kohen medical student, the Kohen gene and more. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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50:01
Jewish Medical Ethics Update 2018 (50:01)
In this annual lecture, we will analyze the Jewish legal ramifications of the latest advances and stories from the world of medicine. From genetics to gene editing, to mitochondrial DNA, to transplanting animal organs, to questioning the very definition of death itself, prepare to be astounded at the pace of change. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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59:50
Tanya Chapter 41 Part 3 (59:50)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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44:43
Jewish Medical Ethics update 2015 (44:43)
Science in the 21st century is progressing at a dizzying pace. In this session we will discuss up-to-the-minute advances and news in the world of medicine and examine them in a Jewish legal context. Topics will include genetic testing and engineering, new frontiers in prenatal testing, organ transplantation after cardiac death, 3-D printing of organs and body parts, and head transplants
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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52:46
How Advances in Medicine Affect the Performance of a Mitzvah (52:46)
The Redemption of the Firstborn traces its origin to the times of the Torah, and this important mitzvah remains faithfully observed to this day. With advances in medicine in the 21st century, a number of new questions have arisen as to how to apply and properly observe this mitzvah
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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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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12:19
Jewish Leadership: To Be Learned, or To Be Good? (12:19)
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (40)
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38:17
Inside the Third Beis Hamikdash (38:17)
Mrs. Etty Bogomilsky gives a comprehensive description of the Beis Hamikdash and who will build it.
Mrs. Etty Bogomilsky (2)
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11:51
Redemption of the Firstborn - Part 2 (11:51)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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1:14:01
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… (1:14:01)
When the Jewish women contributed their copper mirrors for use in the construction of the Tabernacle, Moses rejected them but G-d loved it and accepted them. Explore the duality and mystery of the mirrors. This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Rivkah Kotlarsky (2)
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21:02
Lesson for the Home from the Beit Hamikdash (21:02)
Women and the Holy Temple.
Mrs. Tziporah Vogel (1)
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18:28
Lessons in Education (18:28)
Examining Torah laws and prohibitions, Mrs. Lieberman gleans deep insights into Jewish education. This class was given at Machon Chana's Yeshivacation program in Crown Heights, New York. YeshivaCation is a learning program which takes place twice a year- during the winter and spring breaks
Series: Are You a Teacher
Mrs. Sarah Lieberman (8)
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8:10
Parsha Power: Terumah (8:10)
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)