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45:56
Reflections on the Career of a Jewish Physician at the CDC (45:56)
Before the “CDC” was mentioned regularly at your dinner table, Dr. Henry Falk spent almost 40 years at the venerable government health institution. Hear about his work and leadership in environmental health, chronic diseases, and emergency responses to the Three Mile Island accident, the World Trade Center attack, and Hurricane Katrina—and how his Judaism informed his career
Dr. Henry Falk (1)
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2:58
Religious? (2:58)
Rabbi Elya Silfen (11)
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48:47
Sarah: The Power of Laughter (48:47)
Sarah’s personal challenges with famine, abduction, and infertility are no laughing matter. When she hears she will have a child, she laughs and G-d does not find it funny. What is the secret of Sarah’s laughter, and how is it an important part of the Jewish story? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Chana Slavaticki (5)
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3:10
The Relevance of the Exodus Today (3:10)
The Torah tells us many times to remember the Exodus. As the Torah is timeless, of what relevance is it to us today?.
Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)
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1:07:52
We Received the Torah but Did We Get It? (1:07:52)
As a divine writ, the Torah contains more than just surface meaning. Like layers of an onion, an infinitely more so, the bed of the Torah sea is forever deepening. Take this chance to delve into each letter, word, and phrase, deciphering the hidden messages between the lines. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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5:27
Choose Freedom (5:27)
What is freedom? It isn’t a right, it’s a responsibility. It’s not a gift, but a choice. You don’t get freedom, you earn it. It’s the choices we make, the opportunities we take, and the actions we do. It’s our ability to go through pain, to grow, and to achieve greatness
Charlie Harary (59)
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6:50
Stand Up And Revolt! (6:50)
The Baal Shem Tov said that everything one witnesses or encounters in their lives must be used as a lesson in their Divine service. Rabbi Abba Perelmuter will explain what lesson can be learned from the revolution that took place in Egypt in 2011
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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45:49
Jews and Politics: Who Should I Vote For? (45:49)
Hillary? Trump? Neither? A unique Jewish take on the elections, the candidates, and what we can and cannot expect, based on 2000 years of Jewish experience in the Diaspora. This lecture took place at the 11th 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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9:05
Overcoming Personal Limitations (9:05)
Know how lucky we are with our limitations. Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson shares the joy of overcoming limitations at this time of going out of Mitzrayim. She illustrates her point with some stories, both personal and heard from others.
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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9:05
Overcoming Personal Limitations (9:05)
Know how lucky we are with our limitations. Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson shares the joy of overcoming limitations at this time of going out of Mitzrayim. She illustrates her point with some stories, both personal and heard from others.
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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2:54
G-d's Love: Passing Over Justice (2:54)
Do we always get what we deserve? Will G-d ever break the rules? To learn more with Rabbi David Aaron visit his website at: rabbidavidaaron.com.
Series: Rabbi David Aaron's Animation Videos
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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54:00
Passover In the Light of Chassidus (54:00)
If eating leaven is so bad on Passover, why can we eat it during the rest of the year? Join Rabbi Silberberg for the answer to this and other Passover related questions through uncovering the deeper meaning of Passover according to the teachings of Chassidut.
Series: Chassidic Philosophy with Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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1:13:53
To be a Jew in the Free World, Lesson 2: Free to Serve (1:13:53)
Lesson Two: Freedom For All In 1790, after leading a revolution in the name of liberty, George Washington affirmed the divine and inviolable freedoms of America's tiny Jewish community. What is freedom? Is it indeed liberating to do as we please? Perhaps freedom is about something much deeper, more meaningful, and fulfilling!.
Series: To be a Jew in the Free World
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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5:40
Sadat (5:40)
In November of 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat flew to Israel to address the Knesset. His meeting with his former enemy Prime Minister Menachem Begin ultimately resulted in the sometimes strained but nevertheless enduring Israel-Egypt peace accord, but his unpopularity with hardline Egyptians, opposed to making peace with Israel, resulted in his assassination in 1981.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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8:50
Not a Monarchy, Not a Democracy (8:50)
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (40)
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35:14
What Is Tu B'Av? (35:14)
Tu B’av and Yom Kippur are singled out by the sages as the most joyous and celebratory days for the Jewish people
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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2:13
8. What do Jews Believe About the Afterlife? (2:13)
10 Questions with Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks 1. What are the Basic Beliefs in Judaism? 2. How Do You Know There is a G-d? 3. How can the Torah be Trusted? 4. How Can the Belief in G-d Be Reconciled with Science? 5
Series: 10 Questions with Rabbi Sacks
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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56:40
The Spiritual Journey of the Seder (56:40)
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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1:05:37
Chariot of Fire (1:05:37)
Discourse: Feminine Faith | Lesson 11 • This class was given May 5, 2013 - 25 Iyar, 5773.
Series: Chassidus and Coffee: Feminine Faith
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)
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23:48
The Pre Exodus Story (23:48)
Passover is coming, get the real scoop on the history behind it. Rabbi Menachem Wolf masterfully recounts the story of Joseph; his childhood; his relationship with his father and brothers; and the moving story from Genesis, right up to the advent of the Jewish slavery in Egypt. Stay tuned for the rest of the story.
Series: Survivor: Egypt
Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)
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23:23
The History, Pyramids, Secrets, Myths And Facts (23:23)
Are the pyramids testaments to the enslavement of the Jews in Egypt? Rabbi Menachem Wolf provides a history of the Jews in Egypt, and surprisingly the pyramids were built long before their enslavement.
Series: Survivor: Egypt
Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)
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43:18
The Woman's Role in the Jewish Future (43:18)
The secret of remembering what you hear and why women have more of the necessary attribute. Rabbi Simon Jacobson defines bitul as modesty, humility and suspension of self. Everything in life goes through a state of bitul; a seed rots in the soil to grow a beautiful tree; a mother carries a baby within her before birth
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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4:46
Pesach Sheni: Why a Month Later? (4:46)
Impurity lasts for 7 days, why not make Pesach Sheni 8 days after Pesach? Rabbi Eliyahu Noson Silberberg reveals the answer; received in a dream request by Rav Yaakov Emden.
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
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11:11
Is Astrology Real? (11:11)
Judaism and Astrology is dedicated in honor of Moyses & Mary Kalika Z'L by their granddaughter Vera Kalika Koch Groszmann .
Series: Judaism and Astrology
Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)
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17:10
The Laws of Circumcision - Part 2 (17:10)
Series: The Laws of Circumcision
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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40:57
Lessons from the First Two Plagues (40:57)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
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11:51
Redemption of the Firstborn - Part 2 (11:51)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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7:54
Rabbi Elazar Ben Azariah (7:54)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein gives a light hearted explanation of Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah's aging.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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24:11
How to Exodus in 2011 (24:11)
The TorahCafé crew hit the streets in preparation for this Passover, to hear what people from all walks of life had to say about the upcoming holiday
Mrs. Baila Olidort (4)
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26:35
The War With Midyan (26:35)
According to Chassidus, the Biblical nation of Midian is the source of strife and separation in the world
Rabbi Avrohom Silverstein (1)
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7:23
Parsha Power Beshalach: The Similarities Between Jeremiah, the Previous Rebbe, and the Rebbe (7:23)
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)
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5:33
Parsha Power, Bo: We Need to Make Sure Jews Are Properly Dressed for Moshiach (5:33)
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)
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5:09
Parsha Power Va'eira: Hashem Turns the World Upside Down for Jews to Believe in Him (5:09)
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)
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6:00
Parsha Power: Shemot (6:00)
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)
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22:41
The Court Proceedings Between Joseph and His Brothers (22:41)
What are the parallels between the famous Hey Teves court case and Torah portion Vayigash? What can we learn about justice and legal proceedings from Judah's aggressive appeal to Joseph in the portion?.
Rabbi Moshe Bogomilsky (2)