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4:36
How Does Judaism Differ from Christianity and Islam? (4:36)
Is Judaism really that different from Christianity and Islam? And why would we trust one individual's claims about G-d and what His will is?.
Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)
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53:52
The Akeida vs. Al Qaeda (53:52)
In what ways is “The Akeidah,” Abraham's readiness to sacrifice his son Isaac, famously commuted by G-d into the sacrifice of a ram, the diametric opposite of the martyrdom prevalent in extreme Islam? 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 Simon Jacobson (149)
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52:39
The Kabbalah of Today's Global Conflicts (52:39)
This lecture will address the fascinating parallels of current confrontations to the Jewish community to the millennia-old tensions between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Along the way, you will discover how YOU can affect world events through your own actions. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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57:42
The History of Jews in Islamic Countries (57:42)
Numerous Jews lived in Islamic countries for hundreds of years until the rise of the State of Israel. This lecture will examine the relationship between Jews and the dominant Muslim cultures in which they lived throughout the ages in an attempt to understand Israel’s current struggle to live in peace among its neighbors
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
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41:56
Judaism's View on Islam (41:56)
How does Judaism view Islam and is there insight into G-d’s plan for the world in this religion’s development? In this enlightening lecture, Rabbi Pinchas Taylor describes Islam’s unique standing in Jewish tradition from a theological perspective. He maps out the history of Islam and compares the fundaments of faith and practice in the Jewish and Islamic religions
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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40:09
The Ethnic Cleansing of the Iraqi Jews (40:09)
In 1950 Baghdad was 40% Jewish. Today a handful of Jews remain. Uncover the shocking facts about the ethnic cleansing of Iraq’s Jews and what it means for peace in the Middle East today. Why has the world been silent about this atrocity? What is the Islamic view of Jewish citizens? The wretched history of Jews in Arab countries makes a strong case for Israel.
Mrs. Carole Basri (1)
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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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7:07
Shabbetai Tsvi: False Messiah of the 17th Century (7:07)
Date: August 1, 1626 (9 Av, 5386) Devastated and demoralized after the Khmelnytskyi Rebellion in the 17th century, Jews around Europe were astounded to hear that a young Kabbalist named Shabbetai Tsvi had proclaimed himself the long-awaited Messiah.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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4:48
What is the Solution to the Israeli Arab Conflict (4:48)
Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved
Michael Medved (13)
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6:17
Why the Jews? (6:17)
Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved
Michael Medved (13)
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50:55
Nuclear Iran (50:55)
Dr. Mordechai Kedar (1)
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4:34
2. How Do You Know There is a G-d? (4:34)
The real question should be, how do you answer such a question in 4 minutes? Returning to the 3 aspects: creation, revelation and redemption, Rabbi Jonathan Sacks answers this important question with references to modern day philosophers and great societies built by people deeply influenced by the Hebrew Bible Abraham who lived close to 4000 years ago, with no army and no empires, but with lessons so pure, true and eternally valid, that his effect has influenced every culture since
Series: 10 Questions with Rabbi Sacks
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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42:10
How Do You Know the Torah Is True? (42:10)
A one person revelation narrative creates a credibility trap door. Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen lays out the 3 possibilities of how the narrative could proceed. His fascinating presentation leaves no doubt of the validity of Jewish history.
Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen (4)
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1:08:21
Why Terrorism? (1:08:21)
Open the zip file of history to find the progression of energy. Rabbi Ruvi New explains the microcosm of the universe and how it brings the world to the state of irrationality that is terrorism.
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)
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1:06:58
Sharia Law in America (1:06:58)
A Judge for the Beis Din and a Judge for the secular courts get together and talk about Islamic law. Arbitration became acceptable to the secular courts in the 1960s. Before that time, as described by Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde, generally Jews were happy to abide by the secular courts in America because they were not for sale as the courts in Europe were
Hon. Robert Mark (1)