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Search and Rescue: A Global IDF Mission (54:46)
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Colonel Golan Vach (1)
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39:54
Shabbat: the Soul of our Week (39:54)
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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54:46
The DNA of Your Soul (54:46)
It’s too easy to walk through life without a solid grasp on who we are. Take a deep dive into your soul’s spiritual makeup, and walk away with a deeper appreciation of your purpose and potential. This lecture was delivered at the 16th 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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43:54
Do Jews Believe in Aliens? (43:54)
Humanity has long looked up at the starry sky and asked, “are we the only ones?” Judaism believes that our planet is somehow special, but does that mean we don’t believe that aliens exist? Finally; the answers to all your extraterrestrial questions. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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46:07
The Journey of the Soul: Life, Death, and What Lies Beyond (46:07)
Explore the saga of the soul, from life in this world to life in the next. Find out; what’s heaven really like? This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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46:13
The Three Legged Stool: Mind, Body, and Soul (46:13)
Pretty much everything in life needs balance to survive— including life itself. Explore three distinct parts of your life, mind, body, and soul; and gain insight into how to masterfully play rodeo to guide each one to calm and steer the others. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Rus Devorah Wallen (2)
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50:55
Paradise, Hell, and Reincarnation (50:55)
Modern science has uncovered many mysteries regarding life, but it has little to say about death. Join Rabbi Manis Friedman for an excursion to a place from which we can see what awaits us all. The good news is that we will travel roundtrip. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:07:54
Of Medicine, Miracles, and Mindsets (1:07:54)
Embark on the story of a remarkable medical journey. When their child was diagnosed in utero with complex congenital heart and gastrointestinal defects, Elie and Chaya Rochel Estrin knew they had a challenging ride ahead. Inspired by the Jewish approach to life, the Estrins battled for their baby's life despite dire predictions of a six-hour lifespan
Mrs. Chaya Rochel Estrin (1)
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35:29
Insights on Euthanasia (1993) (35:29)
What makes life worth living? Is it youth, wealth, family, health, or one's job? Actually it's none of these. The inability to define somethings of value isn’t because its value is lacking, but rather because its value is inherent and beyond definition. This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine
Rabbi Sholom Ber Wineberg (5)
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1:06:12
The Soul and the After Death (1:06:12)
Here today, gone tomorrow? For sure not. According to kabbalah, death is really birth. It’s not the end of life but the beginning of a new life. We all have freedom of choice in our lives, and what happens after death reflects the choices we have made. Join an unbelievable adventure, upward and onward, into the shocking spiritual terrains of the soul’s trek out of this world
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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48:41
Them Bones Will Rise Again (48:41)
Getting another chance to see all of our loved ones alive again sounds like a foolish fantasy, but it’s right there among the Thirteen Principles of our Faith: G-d promises to revive the dead when Mashiach comes; believing in that truth is imperative to Judaism. Discover all the facts regarding this intriguing aspect of the messianic era
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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43:50
Self-Driving Cars and the Trolley Problem (43:50)
With driverless cars now available, the old trolley problem makes a comeback with a modern conundrum. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Shmuel Reichman (71)
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5:16
Living with Purpose (5:16)
The “Ask Charlie Show” Episode 12: Charlie Harary will explain how to gain insight into your purpose and mission in life, or at least gain something that will bring you meaning. For other episodes of the "Ask Charlie Show", click here.
Series: The Ask Charlie Show
Charlie Harary (59)
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1:13:52
Care of the Terminally Ill (1992) (1:13:52)
Is euthinasia permitted in any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place in 1992 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Rabbi Dr. Abraham S. Abraham (1)
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1:28:52
1. Discovering Your Personal Compass (1:28:52)
LIFE What is a soul? Is it possible to expire before our time is up? Is death painful for the soul? How does Judaism define life? How do we reconcile Judaism’s emphasis on the here and now with the eternality of the soul?.
Series: Toward a Meaningful Life
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:30
The Gift of Life (1:30)
Is death the end of life? Does the body's expiration signify the end of one's journey? And what does this have to do with our matriarch Sarah?.
Series: JLI Weekly Video
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59:33
Medical Crossfire! (2016) (59:33)
The panelists will answer questions and address medically related ethical quandaries submitted by participants. No question is too basic or too complex. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel was featured at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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44:34
A Clergyman's Perspective on the Toughest Medical Quandaries (44:34)
Every day, rabbis are asked to make halachic decisions in all areas of daily life. What goes through a rabbi’s mind when heart-stopping life and death decisions are at stake? One of Montreal’s most respected Jewish legal expert reviews real-life quandaries posed by members of his community and how he was able to guide them through the most difficult decisions
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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53:42
Yizkor: Between Here and There (53:42)
The solemn Yizkor prayer is Judaism’s way of remembering those who have passed on. But what does it mean to remember? Is it to cherish the past or connect to them in the present? Take part in this moving discussion on the bond between the living and those who have gone to their eternal rest—but are never gone
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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52:00
Living on Purpose: Choose Joy Now! (52:00)
We are infinitely greater then we think, and our lives are intrinsically more meaningful. Discover our eternal and internal connection with the Great Self—G-d. This talk offers a clear roadmap, detailing how to become whole; how to align our individual self with our Great Self; and how to serve so we can channel G-d's presence into everything we think, say, and do
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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9:53
Ch. 5 Mishna 22: Different Ages, Different Stages (9:53)
Series: Chapter Five
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (157)
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8:15
Ch. 4 Mishna 22: The Circle of Life (8:15)
Series: Chapter Four
Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz (157)
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56:10
Rolling the Dice: A Talmudic Approach to Medical Risks (56:10)
Judaism teaches that every moment of life is significant and should be preserved. It follows that a quality, healthy life is even more valued
Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)
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1:27
Life of the Dead (1:27)
Series: 90 second Dvar Torah
Benny Friedman (35)
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10:10
Seize Every Moment (10:10)
Series: Soul Encounters
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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52:17
A Universal God (52:17)
This captivating talk by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, Spiritual Leader at Chabad Flamingo and Chaplain of the York Region Police Department to a group of non-Jewish High School students, offers a rudimentary yet fascinating introduction to God, religion, and religious laws that apply to every human being
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan (31)
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14:46
10. The Block Party (14:46)
Do we really know the effect of our good deeds? What happens in the Heavenly Worlds when a Jew does a mitzvah? Rabbi Lazer Gurkow uses a fabulous mashal, parable, of a block party with a twist, to explain how our good deeds matter to G-d, and what they can accomplish. to purchase Rabbi Gurkow's book click here Reaching for G-d: The Jewish Book on Self Help.
Series: Living With Purpose
Rabbi Lazer Gurkow (23)
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3:20
False Security (3:20)
What makes you feel secure? Your insurance plan, your past success or wealth? Sometimes, by stepping out of the environments that make us feel secure, we can achieve real security. Learn the power of the hut of faith.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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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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6:29
Are You Really in Pursuit of Truth? (6:29)
Is it possible to be objective when pursuing truth? Are we searching for the answer that we want, or the real truth? Please visit rabbiweinstein.com for inspirational weekly videos, lectures and audio classes.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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56:28
Does a Fetus Have Rights? (56:28)
If you aren’t Pro Life are you pro death? If you aren’t Pro Choice are you for no choice? What makes us a person and when do we become one? The National Jewish Retreat this past summer featured Rabbi Berel Bell delving into these questions. He is a Judge on the Montreal Beis Din as well as extremely knowledgeable about secular and medical ethics
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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2:14
What Determines Happiness? (2:14)
Watch this video if you are not completely satisfied with your life. The Kabbalah of You: A Guide to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential There is one thing that is always present in your life. Not your body, for sometimes you soar aloft in thought or meditation. Not your heart, for there are surely things that preoccupy you about which you are indifferent
Series: The Kabbalah of You
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1:00:11
Live and Let Die: Euthanasia (1:00:11)
A fascinating discussion of the Jewish view of assisted suicide.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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1:38:45
Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments - Part 3 (1:38:45)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 3 Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments Often, people with rare or incurable illnesses consider untested experimental treatment, gambling that they will be cured
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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3:57
Toward a More Meaningful Life (3:57)
Soul Quest: The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning
Series: SoulQuest
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3:20
Eternal Bond (3:20)
Soul Quest: The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning
Series: SoulQuest
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2:21
Reincarnation (2:21)
Soul Quest: The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning
Series: SoulQuest
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3:35
Death and Beyond (3:35)
Soul Quest: The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning
Series: SoulQuest
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1:57
Before You Were Born (1:57)
Soul Quest: The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning
Series: SoulQuest
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2:17
Meet the Pilot (2:17)
Soul Quest: The Journey, Through Life, Death, and Beyond The confrontation with the harsh reality of mortality, whether through aging, a health crisis, or an encounter with death, makes us wonder whether our life has any meaning
Series: SoulQuest
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35:35
Criteria for Determining Religious Issues in a Diverse World (35:35)
How do we determine what we believe? How do we judge the information that we receive? Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet discusses the necessity of consistency for acceptance and doubt when processing information. Under what conditions are we skeptical of information that is given to us, and in which circumstances do we accept information as fact? Rabbi Dr
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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1:47:01
With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled - Part 5 (1:47:01)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Lesson 5 With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled The mentally ill have often been viewed in society as possessed by the devil, or otherwise evil
Series: Medicine and Morals
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:30:34
Hidden Script of your Life (Purim) (1:30:34)
One of the Purim story's most notable aspects is the fact the G-d is not mentioned once throughout the Megillah. Jewish mysticism teaches that during the events of Purim, G-d was concealed within natural events even more than usual. With this piece of wisdom, Rabbi Simon Jacobson shows us how we can see G-d hidden in the events of our own lives as well.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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6:12
End of Life Challenges (6:12)
A gloves-off, no-holds-barred discussion of all the burning questions you may have about sexuality, cremation, abortion, and other controversial issues, as seen through the lens of Jewish psychology and mystical insight.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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2:30
Toward a Meaningful Life: Discovering Your Personal Mission Statement (2:30)
Toward A Meaningful Life: A Soul-searching Journey for Every Jew Life can be a treadmill - as we go through the motions day after day without ever asking why or seeking what really matters to us. This course, prepared by the author of the best-selling book,Toward a Meaningful Life, is determined to change that
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26:24
Playing G-d: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and the End of Life (26:24)
Who gives life, and who has the right to end it? Debated by theologians and doctors alike, step into the unique halachic process, and learn about the compassion and the struggles a rabbi experiences in his response to life’s most difficult questions.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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16:58
Exploring Evolution (16:58)
Rabbi Yosef Rosenberg (1)
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1:19:15
An Old Faith in the New World: 355 Years of American Judaism (1:19:15)
Relatively new on the scene, the American Jewish experience is a work in progress that has already had a major influence on Jewish and American life. This fascinating presentation will trace the development of American Judaism from its dawn in 1654 to the present day, pointing out the elements that have made it unique. Jonathan D. Sarna is the Joseph H. and Belle R
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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20:47
Purim: Lessons for Living (20:47)
What instruction and lessons for living can the holiday of Purim offer us to use in our personal growth and our everyday lives? Explore the depths of the Book of Esther with Shimona Tzukernik, world-renowned speaker and educator, and find out. You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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5:39
Inspired Living (5:39)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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32:23
Judaism and the World We Live In (32:23)
For centuries Jews have looked to strike a balance between their identity and the society they live in. Should we assimilate into it or put up walls and withdraw, or can we find a balance between the two? 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 Dovid Eliezrie (72)