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President Donald Trump: A Torah Perspective (56:33)
As the leader of the USA, Donald Trump is easily one of the most controversial and oft-discussed personalities by authors, psychologists, news anchors, and political pundits across the globe. How do we look at Mr
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Why I Wrote the Gilded Cage (39:59)
Of all biblical stories, the story of Esther is the best-known and, arguably, the most misunderstood. Queen Esther is a heroine often portrayed in a superficial, two-dimensional manner. As a result, her full story remains untold. Mrs. Sorele Brownstein has mined the rich Jewish tradition of biblical interpretation to shed light on a figure whose true heroism is often overlooked
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The Great Purim Secret (3:18)
One of the customs on Purim is to eat Hamantaschen, delicious sweet tarts named literally "Haman's hat", or in Hebrew "Haman's ears". Why would we want to eat a piece of our evil enemy Haman? To learn more with Rabbi David Aaron visit his website at: rabbidavidaaron.com.
Series: Rabbi David Aaron's Animation Videos
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58:03
In Search of Real Peace (58:03)
More than ever, myths and mistruths swirl around Israel and the entire Middle East. The line between fact and fiction is blurred with blood and tears, creating false narratives that drip with distortions. But behind the smoke and mirrors lies the hard truth which every thinking person must discover. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
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When Curses are Blessings (32:36)
The infamous curses that appear in the Torah are read in the synagogue twice a year with apparent trepidation. What is the meaning of these dreadful curses? This in-depth parsha class weaves together seemingly unrelated halachic debates that represent two distinct approaches to dealing with evil
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30:35
The Month of Adar and the Half Shekel (30:35)
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9:21
The Significance of the Lot (9:21)
Series: Extreme Purim
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A Double Measure of Joy Heralding the Redemption (1:26:12)
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Does God Slumber When We Sleep? (55:13)
Megillas Esther was written under the influence of the Spirit of G-d. Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein discusses the essential bond that G-d has with a Jew. The point of the needle, where it has no dimensions, is like the point of contact where G-d knocks on the door of the Jewish soul. Being an infinite point, connecting to the infinity of G-d, there is no element of time.
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Lessons from Haman (48:02)
Haman continuously tried to destroy the Jews, yet each of his plans were turned around and used against himself. Rabbi Yoseph Vigler exposes the real roles of the characters in the Purim story. In this video you will learn where to find Haman today, and how to take care of him. The central idea of the class is based on a Maamar in Torah Ohr.
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Why Recite Haman's 10 Sons' Names in One Breath? (5:41)
Why is there no artificial respiration at the Megillah reading? Rabbi Levi Kaplan gives three reasons why we read the names of the sons of Haman in one breath. Choose your favorite reason and don’t forget to breath.
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1:08:16
The Story of Purim 2 of 2 (1:08:16)
Haman had everything a man could want: wealth, family, house, even the ear of the king. Why was Mordechai such a thorn in his side? If you enjoy history then this video of Rabbi Abba Perlmuter is the one for you. He covers alot of time and ground to bring a clear understanding of the times, the people and the personalities involved in the story of Purim.
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58:54
Purim: Fate or Providence (58:54)
The essense of a thing is its name. Why Purim? Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein gives a comprehensive explanation of the use of lots from archaeology, the Talmud and the Megillah. What was Haman's goal in using lots to determine the fate of the Jews, and how did Hashem foil his plans?.
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55:52
Being a Jew in the World (55:52)
The foundations of the civilized world are Cain and Seth, and one of them murdered his brother. Rabbi Sholom Lipskar describes the lineage of the Jews and some of the evil people who are very distant relatives, descendents of Abraham, and Isaac. The Jews have the sacred mission to imbue civilization with holiness, and to recognize and accept everyone else for their own mission in the world
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8:26
The True Person is Revealed in Drink (8:26)
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10:52
Embracing Uncertainty (10:52)
Sometimes, surprises are fantastic: an unexpected visit from an old friend, learning you've been given a raise at work, winning a raffle. At other times, however, the unexpected is unwelcome: losing your wallet, learning of a tragedy, sudden health problems (chas v'shalom)
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