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49:33
The Baal Shem Tov's Gift to World Jewry (49:33)
This workshop will explore the history of the Chasidic movement and its founder as well as identifying its fundamental teachings and their practical impact on Jewish life 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 Chaim Block (35)
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1:00:43
Tanya Chapter 26 Part 1 (1:00:43)
Discover why happiness is such an integral part of our divine service, why it’s crucial to have in order to overcome the evil inclination, and why Chassidim introduced it to Judaism. Also, how is it that all the punishments listed in Parshas Ki Savo befalls the Jews just because they served God without a happiness that was greater than the joy of anything else?.
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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0:00
To Be Good or to Do Good? (0:00)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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3:02
Individuality (3:02)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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13:55
Lesson Eight: The Rediscovery of the Zohar (13:55)
The re-appearance of the Zohar during the middle ages led to much controversy over its authenticity and how it would affect Jewish practice. This intriguing segment in Rabbi Yossi Paltiel’s “Intro to Kabbalah” deals with the discovery of what was claimed to be salvaged remnants of the ancient Zohar
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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2:58
Poetry Reading: Ba'al Teshuvas at the Mikvah (2:58)
Series: God's Optimism
Yehoshua November (7)
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58:15
The Vilna Gaon (58:15)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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12:16
Greetings at the Kinus Hashluchos Banquet 5773 (12:16)
Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky (22)
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5:29
Manna: Eating with Meaning (5:29)
Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)
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51:59
Crossfire 3 (2012) (51:59)
Join this panel of insightful Jewish minds as they address the most important issues of the day. Explore weighty issues with these highly intelligent and knowledgeable scholars. No subject too controversial, no challenge shirked. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel was featured at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat
Series: Crossfire!
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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1:52
What Is Unique About Chabad? (1:52)
Chabad is a fundamentally chassidic movement with the committed to transforming the world. For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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6:48
Serving God with a Bucket (6:48)
A Chassidic story is an opportunity for the soul to surprise the mind. Join Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson for an inspirational musical story.
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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27:46
The Purpose of Evil (27:46)
Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski (17)
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54:49
Crossfire 1 (2012) (54:49)
Why do men wear black and white and women wear all colors, how does the Torah deal with the age of the earth, why can’t women be rabbis? These are some of the questions being posed to 3 of the greatest minds. Hear their answers to the issues bothering people today
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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53:11
Reflected Love, How Long Does It Last (53:11)
The prerequisite of love is a state of separateness. Rabbi Laibl Wolf explains how reciprocity provides the capacity to lift each other up. He explores the historical period from the 1500s until around 1900, a time of great economic privation for the Jews, resulting in a general feeling of depression
Series: The Art of Loving
Rabbi Laibl Wolf (40)
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26:17
Humility (26:17)
Mr. Mark Isaacson delivers an eloquent message of humility at the annual Oholei Torah dinner, February 21, 2010. Mark Isaacson, a noted investment fund manager and philanthropist, weaves an exceptional personal history with a strong Judaic message - that we must find a path to holiness through our personal struggles and even our failings. Growing up in Northam, MA, Mr
Mr. Mark Isaacson (1)
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6:32
Opening Remarks: Kinus Hashluchos Banquet 5772 (6:32)
Mrs. Shternie Gruzman (1)
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19:37
The Significance of our Actions (19:37)
This series of classes, given at the Machon Chana Institute for Women, is dedicated to discussing the relationship and impact of the Rebbe on his Chassidim. Rabbi Levi Kaplan speaks first of a simple, basic relationship that can be experienced by all. He then goes on to discuss a greater, deeper connection based on the concepts of Chassidut
Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)
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17:38
The Rebbe as our Essence (17:38)
This class was given by Rabbi Levi Kaplan 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
Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)
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49:25
The Art of Listening (49:25)
Humility is “not thinking less of yourself, just thinking of yourself less." Rabbi Simon Jacobson, was a member of the Chozrim (A network of people charged with the awesome task of transcribing from memory, the Rebbe’s profound and academically exhaustive 4-8 hour talks for posterity)
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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31:39
Finding Faith in Times of Tragedy (31:39)
This program was organized by Yagdil Torah, an organization dedicated to strengthening Jewish education, literacy and Torah study. For more information about Yagdil Torah and their upcoming classes, check out: YagdilTorah.org. How does one find strength and faith during life's trying times? .
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)