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1:11:00
King David and the Psalms II (1:11:00)
King David: a king, a warrior, a poet and a scholar. Relive the trials and triumphs of the most colorful personality in Jewish history. Through this interactive lesson, you will discover why our people have turned to the Psalms for solace and strength throughout the ages. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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1:06:01
Voltaire vs. The Tanya: Two Roads Diverged in the Jungle of History (1:06:01)
In 1789, as the soil of Europe was transformed with the French Revolution and the ensuing Emancipation, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi was writing a short book that would redefine the soul of Judaism for the new era
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:05:28
Organ Donation (1:05:28)
Who decides the moment of death, how is it determined, and how does this determination affect us all? Rabbi Berel Bell, an expert on medical issues in Jewish law, gives a history of the determination of what is death and what is life
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:01:36
Hazardous Medical Procedures (1:01:36)
Oftentimes healers will recommend surgery or other high-risk procedures – with possibly fatal implications – as remedies for various ailments and conditions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:01:03
The Mixed Blessings of “The American Dream” (1:01:03)
A century ago, Jewish immigrants arrived on these shores in quest of hope and opportunity. Along the way, they lost much of their Jewish identity
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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58:02
The Fascinating World of Scribal Arts (58:02)
Ever since Moses scribed the first Torah Scroll some 3,300 years ago, a very precise tradition has been handed down from generation to generation as to how the letters of our Sefer Torahs, Tefilin and Mezuzot are to be inked on parchment. In addition to being a sacred mitzvah, this fine process has helped ensure the preservation and authenticity of our original texts throughout the millennia
Rabbi Moshe Eliezer Liberow (1)
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56:48
Torah - Today's Hot Button Issues (56:48)
This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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56:20
You, God and the Universe: Explorations in Tanya (56:20)
Who are we, why are we here and what’s in it for G-d? Drawing on landmark texts from the classic Chassidic work, the Tanya, this workshop will plumb some of the most fundamental questions that every thinking human being grapples with on some level every day. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan (18)
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55:27
Debunking the Myths of the Talmud (55:27)
This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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54:07
The Right Thing To Say (54:07)
Judaism has its own unique way of speaking to the significant moments of our lives. Be it the blessings of “Mazel Tov” shared at a simcha or, Heaven forefend, the expressions of comfort and condolence conveyed in a house of mourning, the right ideas and sentiments in the right place at the right time can make a world of difference
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)
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52:36
A Journey through the World of Prayer (52:36)
Discover and understand why the early Talmudic sages and Chassidic masters spent most of their day engaged in prayer, and what it meant for the rest of the community. An in depth study of the meaning, components and structure of the daily and Shabbat prayers. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan (18)
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47:54
Creating Software for the Soul (47:54)
In Freudian theory, there’s the “id”, the dimension of one’s psyche that is totally unconscious and serves as the source of one’s instinctual impulses. In Torah, by contrast (lehavdil), there’s the “Neshomoh”, the soul, that spark of G-d that carries within it the essence of who we are and the potential to which we can aspire
Mrs. Rivkie Block (1)
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47:47
Virtue of Sin (47:47)
While never a path one would intentionally embark upon, this study of Judaism’s perspective on sin will offer revealing insights on the nature of the relationship between G-d and man, and the essential ties that bind. Moreover, it will explore the uplifting paths to repentance, renewal and redemption that are always accessible to all
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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45:55
Lessons in Leadership (45:55)
Every period in Jewish history can be defined by the leaders who served as conduits conveying the will of G-d and providing direction and inspiration to the nation. Throughout the millennia, Israel has been led by prophets, kings and sages, and composites of all of these
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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45:35
Uzzah and the Ark: What Went Wrong? (45:35)
This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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39:49
Jewish Ethics on the Battlefield (39:49)
With the civilized world now grappling with underlying moral and legal issues relating to waging war, this workshop will address some of the topic’s most agonizing and gut-wrenching questions from the perspective of Jewish law, including: When is war justified? What are the dynamics of legitimate peace treaties? How are POWs to be treated? What about harm to innocent civilians (i.e
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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35:58
Heroines of the Torah (35:58)
Heroines in Jewish history are not only held up as role models worthy of emulation, but as personalities whose very beings are interwoven within the fabric of our identity, history and destiny
Mrs. Channah S. Broyde (1)
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34:14
Bringing the Divine Presence into Our Marriage (34:14)
Dr. Michael Grossman and Dr. Barbara Grossman, noted relationship experts and counselors, lead a discussion on infusing G-d into our marital relationships
Dr. Barbara Grossman (3)
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32:36
Ten Commandments (32:36)
What is it about the "Big 10”? Why were those commandments singled out from amongst the rest of the 613 commandments? This workshop will offer a critical analysis of the wording and structure of the Ten Commandments with an eye to pinpointing their relevance and centrality to the entirety of the human experience. You can visit Mrs
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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32:23
Judaism and the World We Live In (32:23)
For centuries Jews have looked to strike a balance between their identity and the society they live in. Should we assimilate into it or put up walls and withdraw, or can we find a balance between the two? This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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30:14
Children Taught to Kill and Hate (30:14)
Mrs. Molly Resnick, a veteran newswoman, former NBC TV producer, and survivor of two Palestinian terror attacks on Israel, speaks about the violent educational curriculum used in the Arab world to indoctrinate children into a culture of hatred and anti-Semitism. This talk was given at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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16:49
Come My Beloved: The Unity of Shabbat (16:49)
A mystical exploration of feminine and masculine energies in the context of the Lecha Dodi poem, and how they affect our relationships with G-d and our spouses. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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14:02
Don't Worry, Be Happy (14:02)
Maintaining a positive attitude through the ups and downs of life need not, and ought not, mean being in denial. This workshop will discuss how one weathers the challenges and vicissitudes of life by meeting them head-on without being defeated or overwhelmed by them. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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13:53
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 3 (13:53)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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11:59
From Hollywood to Holy Wood (11:59)
A remarkable odyssey from the halls of Hollywood decadence to the heights of spirituality, the story of an NBC producer’s journey of inner transformation will inspire one and all. This talk was given at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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11:59
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 4 (11:59)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Series: The Merchant of Venice
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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10:29
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 2 (10:29)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)
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8:17
Workings of The Jewish Court - Part 1 (8:17)
As the forerunner of the court systems for much of the civilized world, the Torah’s intriguing system of jurisprudence and adjudication remains as relevant and as applicable today as ever. Join a fascinating tour of the timeless and fascinating legal system of Halacha as you discover how the “Beit Din” system continues to play a vital role in today’s day and age
Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)