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51:47
The Poetry of Life and the Life of Poetry (51:47)
Driving language to the limit, expressing the inexpressible, and weaving the allusive metaphor are part and parcel of poetic language. Drawing on a host of famous poets from Blake to Yeats, T.S
Rabbi Asher Crispe (45)
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2:52
The Shtender: A Meditation for Prayer (2:52)
Prayer is a treasured and intimate time in a Jew’s day. But too often, it can seem intimidating and overwhelming. In this poetic rendition, Meir Kalmanson depicts a familiar struggle we encounter while striving for a meaningful prayer experience. His advice: consider an often neglected but powerful tool - the Shtender.
Meir Kalmanson (1)
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51:34
Sarah Bas Tovim (51:34)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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53:31
Saadia Gaon (53:31)
Sa'adia Gaon was an important Jewish philosopher and communal leader of the 9th and 10th centuries, famous in particular for his massive Book of Beliefs and Opinions. A child prodigy to rose to the highest ranks of Jewish scholarship, his thought left an indelible imprint on the Jewish spiritual tradition.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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2:34
Hannah Szenes (2:34)
Hannah Szenes was a young Hungarian Jewish woman who joined the resistance in 1943, paratrooping into Nazi-occupied territories with British support. She was captured and tortured, but did not divulge secret information on her colleagues. Her poetry, including the classic "Blessed is the Match," survive and add to her legacy.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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30:14
Chabad of the Valley Banquet 2013 (30:14)
Michael Medved (13)
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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)