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55:04
Death and Mourning in Judaism (55:04)
All lives return to dust. After a life comes to its end, what does our tradition have to say about our response? How should we mourn? Why should we mourn? A lesson on life’s final days. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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1:14:29
5. Coping with Pain, Loss & Anxiety (1:14:29)
MOURNING Once the soul is in heaven, is it possible for it ascend to new spiritual heights? What can we do to assist the soul in the afterlife? This lesson explores the emotional, spiritual, and practical steps of the grieving process and explains how we can benefit the soul once it’s already in the hereafter.
Series: Toward a Meaningful Life
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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1:04:25
Jewish Responses to Adversity (1:04:25)
The late Elie Wiesel is considered a major force in breaking the silence following the Holocaust. Was silence always the Jewish response to the catastrophes that befell our people? Did those responses affect how we look at our lives and history today? This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat
Professor Jeffrey Woolf (5)
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26:35
Was G-d Allowed to Destroy the Temple? (26:35)
The purpose of destruction is only on the condition to rebuild better and greater. This applies to on the micro as well as on the macro level. Though we can’t recognize this in exile, what seems like negative events is really in and of itself an act of love.
Series: Chassidic Philosophy with Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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56:27
Tales of The Bible (Genesis) (56:27)
The Bible first hit the shelves some 3,300 years ago and hasn’t been revised since. How, then, does it remain relevant today? Do the stories of slaves and deserts and Canaanite tribes really matter anymore? An analytical look at the tales of the Torah reveals a wealth of contemporary meaning for our modern lives.
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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53:35
The Rebbe's Unique Contribution (53:35)
Series: Soul Encounters
Rabbi Yoel Kahn (38)
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3:01
Why We Say Kaddish (3:01)
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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1:03:05
Do You Believe in Life after Life? (1:03:05)
What is the afterlife? Rabbi Friedman’s sensitive and meaningful approach illuminates the Jewish concept of the hereafter. This discussion includes practical applications of the core concepts of the soul and the afterlife on the here and now. This enjoyable talk is riddled with anecdotes including a fascinating story about Sara Ferguson, the Duchess of York
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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24:06
Championing Jewish Life (24:06)
This lecture, which took place at the Chabad Lay Leadership Forum 2013, will help you explore how to trancend your limitations and access the resources of your infinite potential to enjoy new dimensions of growth, leadership and achievment.
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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8:25
The Challenge of Adversity (Chayei Sarah) (8:25)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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5:14
The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara (5:14)
Date: June 23, 1858 (11 Tammuz, 5618) In the summer of 1858, 6-year old Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, was forcibly taken from his home by Italian police acting at the behest of the Inquisition
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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1:04:44
Building Resilience After Tragedy (1:04:44)
Mrs. Sherri Mandell (5)
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43:44
Life after Life (43:44)
What is the answer to the perennial questions: Is there life after death? What and where is Hell? Rabbi Manis Friedman imparts knowledge in an easy to follow manner, explaining the real, Jewish response to the questions concerning the afterlife. Rabbi Friedman clarifies the situation with stories, chassidus and explanations
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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58:10
The Jewish View on Suffering (58:10)
Jews speak about suffering from experience. For the first time since King Solomon, the Jews are experiencing a degree of peace. Despite the state of Israel constantly facing attack, nevertheless it is a sovereign nation with its own army. Rabbi Simon Jacobson speaks about suffering today being on a more psychological level
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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4:35
What is the Best Thing to Say to a Mourner? (4:35)
Perhaps the best thing is to say nothing, just be there. Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis recounts some possible bloopers to avoid saying to a mourner, and suggests some phrases that could be comforting or at least not distressing at this sensitive moment. Video Produced by United Synagogue see more videos on Ask the Rabbi and How To...
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (3)
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6:30
Chanukah: Time to Glow Up (6:30)
The chanukah lights increase in number each night. The goodness in our lives and the world are a reflection of the increasing light of Chanukah. Rabbi Chaim Miller charts the path of the ideal life in this world, and the reality of our lives. When mired in the ups and downs of life, it is difficult to see the constantly upward trend
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
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12:04
The Rabbinic Ban on Music (12:04)
Two music aficionados get together and discuss composers and compositions. Dennis Prager wonders why we don’t have instrumental music on Shabbos when that was a big part of the Holy Temple. Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has a beautiful answer: that the lack of instruments empowers the human voice
Series: Conversations
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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2:35
How to Sit Shiva (2:35)
What to say when visiting a mourner: Hamokom yenachaim eschem b'soch sha'ar aveilei tzion v'yerusholayim. The Omnipresent will comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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29:59
The Jewish Approach to Ghosts (29:59)
In the Book of Samuel I, chapter 28, King Saul faces a monumental battle against the Philistines. He needs help beyond what his generals can tell him; he needs supernatural help
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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2:27
Visiting Gravesites: A Brief Summary (2:27)
Rabbi Baruch Epstein (5)
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52:04
Crossfire! (2010) (52:04)
You’ve got questions, they’ve got answers! You’re sure to enjoy this annual forum for quick-thinking analysis and debate. No subject too controversial, no challenge shirked. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel was featured at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Series: Crossfire!
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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1:07:43
Kaddish: A Comprehensive Study (1:07:43)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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5:02
Reciting Kaddish for Our Loved Ones (5:02)
In this segment, Rabbi Eli Silberstein, discusses the three main ways that a person can connect with their loved ones after their passing: reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish, learning Mishnayot in their memory and doing good deeds. Rabbi Silberstein expounds on each one and its unique value to the departed soul.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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55:02
The Mourner's Kaddish: Its Meaning and Objective (55:02)
This deeply introspective and engaging talk provides an exposition on the effect of Kaddish both on the mourner and on the soul of the departed. Rabbi Fajnland’s insight on the topic sheds light on the recital of Kaddish, a practice which is often misunderstood. This class is highly recommended to those who wish to imbue their recital of Kaddish with personal meaning
Rabbi Leibel Fajnland (4)
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3:52
Completing the Mishna (3:52)
Rabbi Chaim Greisman teaches the final mishna of all the six orders of mishna. It is customary that in tribute to a departing soul, friends and family study the entire mishna collectively and gather together to complete the study at the end of the 30-day mourning period. .
Rabbi Chaim Greisman (2)
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2:49
30 Days of Mourning (2:49)
In this talk Rabbi Sholom Deitsch outlines the process of moving from the early mourning period, the shiva, to the 30 days, and then finally the eleven months. .
Rabbi Shalom Deitsch (2)
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15:09
The Month of Av (15:09)
Rabbi Shea Hecht is the chairman of the board of the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) which is a multi-faceted charity that protects, feeds and educates thousands throughout the NY metro area and around the nation. For more information about NCFJE, check out www.ncfje.org.
Series: The Jewish Year
Rabbi Shea Hecht (20)