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46:30
Mesorah: The Tug-of-War of Halachic Development (46:30)
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 Menny Chazanow (2)
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1:01:09
Judaism on Trial (1:01:09)
In 1263, King James of Aragon summoned Nachmanides to a religious disputation. Nachmanides himself documented this event, which became the most notable confrontation between Judaism and Christianity during the Middle Ages. We will study and discuss Nachmanides record of this event, a treasure that this faithful leader bequeathed to his people
Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)
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49:13
Why Did Rachel Steal Her Father's Idols? (49:13)
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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56:50
The Secret of the Torah’s Sequence (56:50)
Is the Torah in chronological order? Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein explains with Parshas Mishpatim, the different ways of looking at the sequence of events in the Torah. There are always a few different approaches which he compares and clarifies.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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56:33
A Beautiful Noise (56:33)
Why is Purim so noisy? The graggers, wine, food, and gifts are all physical. Rabbi Reuven Wolf uses comparisons between Yom Kippur, Chanukah and Purim to understand the physicality of Purim as opposed to the spirituality of the other holidays. Rabbi Wolf also connects the noise of Purim to the bells on the garments of the Kohein Gadol. as described in this week’s parsha, Tetzaveh
Rabbi Reuven Wolf (14)
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1:00:06
Emotional Healing and Self-Actualization (1:00:06)
What is the connection between a test, a miracle and a banner? Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner shares some of her life story, about an auto accident, problems with infertility, and giving birth to a special needs baby. She defines how tests and miracles are intertwined and what the banner is for. This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner (7)
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57:13
Faithful Guardians: Understanding the Torah Mandate for Rabbinic Jurisprudence (57:13)
When G-d gave the Torah, he also gave the system to protect laws derived from it from differing opinions. Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein lays out the process of judgment proceeding from the local Rabbi up to the supreme court of the Sanhedrin. He describes how decrees were enacted and what considerations were applied.
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 3
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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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)