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Why Me, G-d? Where Is G-d When It Hurts? (40:10)
Open a newspaper anywhere, any day, and you will see headlines screaming of pain and sadness. Since the days of Job, man has asked the same question over and over: Why me, G-d? We may never comprehend G-d, but we should know that G-d, Who understands the purpose of pain, feels the intensity of our suffering; every tear we shed becomes His
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:01:03
How to Deal with Tragedy (1:01:03)
This class was given in response to the terrorist attack that struck the Chabad House in Mumbai, India. It's poignent message is directed to those who grapple for comfort and understanding in the face of inexplicable tragedy.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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2:16
Medicina y Moral: Su Guía Judía para afrontar las difíciles decisiones de la vida (2:16)
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32:06
A Tribute to the Victims (32:06)
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter delivering the keynote address at the Yom HaShoah program at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach, CA on 11 April 2010.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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1:50
Choosing Life (1:50)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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3:43
Flesh of My Flesh (3:43)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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5:47
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Two (5:47)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions - A man wonders if his dying father should remain on life support. What would you do? - A parent wonders if they should tell their child he has a potentially serious genetic disorder
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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3:13
Rolling the Dice (3:13)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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6:05
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Three (6:05)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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3:33
Medicina y Moral - Lección Tres (3:33)
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2:49
Medicina y Moral - Lección cuatro (2:49)
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2:49
New Beginnings (2:49)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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6:01
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Four (6:01)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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5:17
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode One (5:17)
**Please note: The controversial issue of vaccination is addressed in Lesson One of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute's course, Medicine & Morals. This video is intended simply to reflect the content of that lesson. This video is not intended to express the views or opinions of Torah Cafe, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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3:09
With You In Mind (3:09)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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3:10
Medicina y Moral - Lección Cinco (3:10)
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5:05
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Five (5:05)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Dr. David Pelcovitz (7)
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18:18
Auschwitz (18:18)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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2:39
Secret Code (2:39)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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2:39
Medicina y Moral - Lección Seis (2:39)
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5:24
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Six (5:24)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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14:25
Our Arrest (14:25)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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29:32
Our Family (29:32)
Some people ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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15:31
The Death March (15:31)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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26:24
Playing G-d: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and the End of Life (26:24)
Who gives life, and who has the right to end it? Debated by theologians and doctors alike, step into the unique halachic process, and learn about the compassion and the struggles a rabbi experiences in his response to life’s most difficult questions.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:00:11
Live and Let Die: Euthanasia (1:00:11)
A fascinating discussion of the Jewish view of assisted suicide.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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28:28
Reacting to Tragedy (28:28)
In May of 2001, Seth and Sherri Mandel received the worst news that a parent could hear: their eldest son, Koby, had been cruelly murdered. Sherri and Seth didn't know how they could possibly continue to live without their child -- nor did they want to
Mrs. Sherri Mandell (5)
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1:09:44
Why Me G-d? (1:09:44)
Rabbi Yossi Chazzan offers insight into the purpose of suffering, and presents techniques for coping with and healing from pain and personal tragedy.
Rabbi Yossi Chazan (5)
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6:30
Chanukah: Time to Glow Up (6:30)
The chanukah lights increase in number each night. The goodness in our lives and the world are a reflection of the increasing light of Chanukah. Rabbi Chaim Miller charts the path of the ideal life in this world, and the reality of our lives. When mired in the ups and downs of life, it is difficult to see the constantly upward trend
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
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4:08
Why Does G-d Allow Suffering? (4:08)
If we could understand why people suffer, what would we lose? Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein gives the answer to the million dollar question, and why it is important not to know. In this short video he comes to the crux of the main problem in marriage and relationships. Please visit rabbiweinstein
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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52:28
When Bad Things Happen in G-d’s World (52:28)
We can not deal with human suffering without taking G-d into consideration. Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet clarifies how G-d runs his world and how free choice can lead to beauty or horror. G-d chose Egypt to enslave the Jewish people, but the Egyptians chose to torture and murder us; the Nazis operated the crematorium, not G-d
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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7:18
Parshat Shemot (7:18)
The deepest level of slavery is when there is no “ow”, it hurts. A person who is accustomed to suffer will accept further suffering without complaint. Rabbi Dovber Pinson looks at the Kabalistic interpretation of Parshat Shemot and brings out a point in our daily lives; sometimes we get stuck at a certain story.; if we believe in our limitations then they become true
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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58:10
The Jewish View on Suffering (58:10)
Jews speak about suffering from experience. For the first time since King Solomon, the Jews are experiencing a degree of peace. Despite the state of Israel constantly facing attack, nevertheless it is a sovereign nation with its own army. Rabbi Simon Jacobson speaks about suffering today being on a more psychological level
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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1:00:06
Emotional Healing and Self-Actualization (1:00:06)
What is the connection between a test, a miracle and a banner? Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner shares some of her life story, about an auto accident, problems with infertility, and giving birth to a special needs baby. She defines how tests and miracles are intertwined and what the banner is for. This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner (7)
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55:47
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People? (55:47)
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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34:39
The Chassidic View of Inner Contentment (34:39)
What do you do when your dashboard lights go on? Fix the problem or ignore them? Rabbi Chaim Miller would ignore the lights. We despise any physical or emotional pain; inner contentment should always be a priority. Chassidus is a powerful tool for coping with painful emotions. Remember that G-d loves us, cares about our lives and has a plan.
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
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1:04:44
Building Resilience After Tragedy (1:04:44)
Mrs. Sherri Mandell (5)
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36:37
Do You Know How to Sing? (36:37)
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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22:30
Etiquette in the World of the Sick (22:30)
When we hear about a friend being diagnosed with a serious illness, we often feel at a loss and wonder what we can say or do to help our friend. How can we help them feel supported and not, G-d forbid, say the wrong thing? This session at the NJR, led by Dr
Dr. Michael Akerman (3)
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39:42
The Silver Lining Under Clouds of Curses (39:42)
On at least two instances the Biblical narrative is interrupted by a litany of horrors that will befall the Jewish people should they stray. How do we reconcile this with our idea of a kind and loving G-d? Take a look at the inner meaning of the Torah’s curses, and enter a world of blessings in disguise.
Rabbi Meir Levinger (13)
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40:20
Final Moments: End-of-Life Decisions and Jewish Law (40:20)
The value of life is immeasurable, but is the same true for its increments? Are the medical advances some see as life-supporting in fact simply death-prolonging? This session discusses important end-of-life decisions many families face today, and offers the Jewish perspectives on dying with dignity. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Tzvi Flaum (4)
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17:34
Getting Past Your Past (17:34)
Series: Marriage Matters
Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (52)
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53:42
Don't Worry, Be Happy! (53:42)
No amount of pleasure can make a person happy. But true happiness disposes a person towards greater pleasure. Learn what happiness really means, because understanding it is the first step to gaining it. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:04:21
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People? (1:04:21)
A peek at the headlines invariably leads to that hardest of questions: If G-d is just, why do bad things happen to good people? Surprising insights, perspectives, and paradigm changers. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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52:17
Crossfire! (2015) (52:17)
How do we stop from Jews assimilating? Can one be spiritual without being religios? I want to forgive but I have anger, how do I let it go? What if I hate my parents? The world is getting darker each and every day, how do I know that Moshiach will really come? How do I know that the Torah is true? Do autistic kids have special souls? Why does the Jewish day start at night? Anti Semites don't distinguish between those born with Jewish father or Jewish Mother
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Dov Greenberg (57)
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53:15
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (53:15)
Atheism has one major advantage: it explains evil elegantly. But how does the man of faith approach this question? In a letter penned in 1965 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to Noble Laureate Eli Wiesel, the Rebbe discusses the questions of all questions. This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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53:42
Yizkor: Between Here and There (53:42)
The solemn Yizkor prayer is Judaism’s way of remembering those who have passed on. But what does it mean to remember? Is it to cherish the past or connect to them in the present? Take part in this moving discussion on the bond between the living and those who have gone to their eternal rest—but are never gone
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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44:34
A Clergyman's Perspective on the Toughest Medical Quandaries (44:34)
Every day, rabbis are asked to make halachic decisions in all areas of daily life. What goes through a rabbi’s mind when heart-stopping life and death decisions are at stake? One of Montreal’s most respected Jewish legal expert reviews real-life quandaries posed by members of his community and how he was able to guide them through the most difficult decisions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:29:48
End of Life Issues (2005) (1:29:48)
Can someone who is suffering be taken off life support under any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine on May 15th 2005, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City
Dr. Kathleen E. Powderly (3)
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59:33
Medical Crossfire! (2016) (59:33)
The panelists will answer questions and address medically related ethical quandaries submitted by participants. No question is too basic or too complex. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel was featured at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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55:26
Kidneys For Sale: Rationing Renal Therapy (1996) (55:26)
Is it fair for the rich to have the most access to organ transplants? What if a treatment is too expensive, not covered by insureances, or dictated to be done a certain way by the insurance? Should a CEO make a higher salery if his medical insurance isn't making money? And is the dialisys machine allowed to be removed under any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Dr. Eli Friedman (2)
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1:18:19
End of Life Issues (2002) (1:18:19)
What is a doctor’s obligation for a patient who is dying? What procedure may or may not be administered? Does a patient who’s brain dead require medical care? Also, discover the benefits of appointing a healthcare proxy, and join Dr. Powderly in her experience as a member of multiple Ethics Committees
Dr. Kathleen E. Powderly (3)
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1:13:52
Care of the Terminally Ill (1992) (1:13:52)
Is euthinasia permitted in any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place in 1992 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Rabbi Dr. Abraham S. Abraham (1)
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43:34
Screenplay by Moses and Me (43:34)
As a Jewish screenwriter, David Weiss has gotten some of his best ideas from the Torah. Come hear how the Jewish thought that makes his work shine, can help your life soar. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
David Weiss (8)
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1:24:28
How to Be Here (1:24:28)
This lecture was filmed by Chabad of Armonk and was sponsored in memory of Barbara Schwartz.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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51:55
The Right to Die (51:55)
Is euthanasia assisted suicide or human mercy? Hear what Jewish law has to say about this controversial topic. 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 Berel Bell (151)
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4:43
Unlocking Greatness: Tolerating Pain (4:43)
When you reach that stage where you have given it your all….
Charlie Harary (59)
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48:25
Finding Purpose in Pain (48:25)
Let’s bust the stigma around our emotional and mental challenges. Everyone has their challenges because everyone has their mission, let’s embrace both. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (14)
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1:34
Should I Avoid Knowledge to Avoid Pain? (1:34)
I recently came across a verse in the book of Kohelet that states: “He who increases knowledge, increases pain”. So should I stop increasing my knowledge to avoid the pain? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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50:31
Why Does G-d Let Good People Suffer? (50:31)
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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36:33
Reaching Within: A Story of Loss, Hope, and Happiness (36:33)
Born in Milan, Italy, the move to Jerusalem wasn’t the smoothest for Hadassah Chen. Then in 2012, she lost her third daughter Navi to a battle with cancer. In the aftermath of a horrible tragedy, Mrs. Chen’s journey inspired, and continues to inspire, countless others. Join for a journey across miles and years, sure to be filled with laughs and tears
Mrs. Hadassah Chen (4)