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57:55
Neighbors in Beit Din over a Sukkah (57:55)
Whether it’s a debate about air space rights over a sukkah or who owes who for a business trip that met with disaster, a modern day Beit Din deals with all forms of cases. In this session, you will participate in each case as it is presented, analyzed and adjudicated within the framework of Halachah. Watch and get involved as the panel of judges reaches a verdict and resolution
Rabbi Avraham Sternberg (1)
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1:08:12
Six Days/Six Millennia (1:08:12)
On many levels, the six days of creation recounted in the Book of Genesis serve as the prototype for all of world history. This workshop connects the dots and draws the lines through the millennia to show, from a fascinating historical perspective, how all eras of the human condition can be traced back to those centrifugal six days of creation
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)
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49:03
The Courage to Change (49:03)
In this political season, so much has been said about the word, “change.” Yet we as Jews have our own understanding of the word. Our “change” is meant to bring us closer to being the person we are always meant to be. This takes courage, effort, faith and support
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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57:33
The Jewish Jordan: How to Slam Dunk with Your Feet on the Ground (57:33)
In this exclusive opportunity, meet Tamir Goodman, nicknamed the “Jewish Jordan” by Sports Illustrated magazine. Listen as Mr. Goodman describes his experiences growing up in an Orthodox Jewish home in Baltimore, MD, gaining national acclaim as a prospective basketball player for the University of Maryland and finally signing a contract to join the Maccabi Haifa team in Israel
Mr. Tamir Goodman (8)
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54:01
How Matzah Became Square: The Manischewitz Story (54:01)
“I’m going to bake matzos this year….We’ll see how it goes,” said Behr Manischewitz. One bright spring morning in 1888, a young immigrant father named Behr makes this offhand announcement to his modest wife, Nesha. Within record time, the ambitious young Talmudic scholar has a burgeoning bakery and is on his way to success
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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41:33
Coming Down the Mountain (41:33)
Mountain climbers relish the panoramic view at the top of the mountain, but sooner or later, they must make the trek down. After five days at the “top of the mountain” at the National Jewish Retreat, it’s time to begin our descent
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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21:25
Is It My Right? (21:25)
The Declaration of “Inter-Dependence:” Exploring the Relationship Between Jewish and Secular Law In this text-based session, join Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe as he investigates and compares Jewish and American legal practices
Series: Contemporary Issues
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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12:31
Did G-d Really Write the Torah? (12:31)
With his cutting logic, Rabbi Dr. Immanuel Schochet addresses the question of the authenticity of Divine revelation at Sinai. For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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17:59
Conscience or Neshama? (17:59)
What is the difference between your conscience and the Jewish concept of a soul? Based on his knowledge of philosophy and mysticism, Rabbi Dr. Immanuel Schochet addresses the pros and cons of the human conscience and the role that the G-dly soul plays in our human experience. For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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5:25
Can Prayer Change G-d’s Will (5:25)
Note: Rabbi Schochet’s remarks are brief address a particular question by a member of the audience. For a more detailed explanation of this topic, please watch Rabbi Schochet's full class on this topic: The Dynamics of Prayer. The words "yehi ratson", "May it be Your will", clearly assume that we are able to evoke a new Divine will through our prayers
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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5:02
Sensitivity Toward Others While Growing in Judaism (5:02)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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13:45
Expressing Judaism (13:45)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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1:14:30
Bible Criticism: Critiquing the Critics (1:14:30)
Did G-d communicate to human beings all that He would like us to be doing down here? How do we know we heard G-d at Sinai? Who wrote the Torah? G-d? Moses? A committee of authors? How do we deal with apparent contradictions and inconsistencies which “academia” claims to “discover” in the Torah? Can a modern, reasonable, educated person still believe that the Torah is literally the word of G-d? If any of these questions have ever bothered you, or if you would like to better prepared to answer others when they ask, this seminar is for you
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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40:54
The Rebbe and the Ohel (40:54)
Who is the Rebbe, and why do Jews and non-Jews from all walks of life come from around the world to the Rebbe’s gravesite for blessing, spiritual guidance and inspiration? Prelude to a journey to a small gravesite in Queens that has become, for so many, a nexus of this world and the next. This session took place at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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32:48
Shabbat: An Oasis in Time (32:48)
In an age when retail stores are open seven days a week and people are expected to be reachable all the time, a spate of editorials have broached the concept of declaring a “secular Sabbath” — a day devoid of e-mail, cell phones and the other invasions of modern society. But Shabbat has always been much more than a protection against burnout
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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1:06:46
E Pluribus Unum? (1:06:46)
Is it realistic for us to expect a society that equally upholds the values of unity and pluralism, or do these values conflict? Is there room for compromise or tolerance in Orthodox Judaism? This session explores possible methods that can be used to create one community from so many different factions. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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29:10
Getting to Know Your Soul (29:10)
A study session examining Tanya, the central text of Chabad Chassidism, as a means for creating the appropriate mental focus for prayer. Drawing on the deep well of chassidic wisdom and inspiration, this class will focus on a different theme each morning as it helps you build your own personal inner database of chassidic concepts and teachings
Rabbi Ronnie Fine (5)
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1:11:01
1+1=1 (1:11:01)
We are many and unique and yet, at our core, we are forever one. We don’t love our neighbor to glorify our own ego. When we come to another’s aid, we leave our own self behind. This seminar explores how to successfully uncover our inherent connection with others, to celebrate our diversity and to truly love others as we wish to be loved ourselves. You can visit Mrs
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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44:13
The Virtue of Sin: A Contradiction in Terms? (44:13)
While never a path one would intentionally embark upon, this study of Judaism’s perspective on sin will offer revealing insights on the nature of the relationship between G-d and man, and the essential ties that bind. Moreover, it will explore the uplifting paths to repentance, renewal and redemption that are always accessible to all
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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54:22
Hear O Israel (54:22)
The most famous of all prayers of our people is the prayer, “Shema Yisroel — Hear O Israel . . . .” What does it mean to “hear”? This talk will focus on how, through the Shema, the Torah is advising us to strengthen our relationship with G-d and with our family
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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1:11:38
Kabbalah and Mysticism: What It Is and What It Is Not (1:11:38)
What Kabbalah is: That which is received; that which cannot be known through science or intellectual pursuit alone; an inner knowledge that has been passed down from sage to student from the earliest times; a discipline that awakens awareness of the essence of things. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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28:32
Getting to Know Yourself (Soul) (28:32)
A morning study session examining Tanya, the central text of Chabad Chassidism, as a means for creating the appropriate mental focus for prayer. Drawing on the deep well of chassidic wisdom and inspiration, this class focuses on a different theme each morning, as it helps you build your own personal inner database of chassidic concepts and teachings
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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1:10:31
Healthcare Debate (1:10:31)
Why do we spend so much more on healthcare, per capita, than other developed countries? Why do we achieve worse outcomes on several important measures than countries that spend far less? Why do we spend up to twice as much per person as countries that provide universal coverage, while leaving as many as fifty million Americans without insurance? This session takes a brutally honest look at Jewish legal writings on the right to medical care, comparing them to recent legislation in the US, and viewing Jewish law as a model for healthcare reform
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:13:25
The Comedy of Marriage (1:13:25)
Some say that G-d’s biggest joke was having men marry women. In this humorous but practical talk, Rabbi Jacobson provides down-to-earth tips for happiness in marriage. Weaving together the teachings of chassidic philosophy and some down home common sense wisdom, this presentation will make you laugh and make you think
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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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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1:15:24
A Tale of Two Souls (Extended Version) (1:15:24)
A Tale of Two Souls: Exploring the Jewish Psyche Through the Lens of Tanya. The essence of man: is it spirit or soul? Within soul there is that which animates our physical existence and thrives on the material, and then there is that which aspires to virtue and transcendence
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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1:01:38
The Jewish Pathology: You Can Run but You Can't Hide! (1:01:38)
What is it about the Jew that would compel one who has sworn off any interest or association with Torah observance to suddenly embrace it, in the strangest of ways, under the most perplexing of circumstances? Beyond glib and simplistic explanations like guilt, nostalgia and cultural pride, what is it within the Jewish “pathology” that causes this spiritual schizophrenia, and why should it not be seen as hypocrisy? Through humor and inspirational stories, this lecture will examine the deep and awesome dynamics of Jewish soul and identity
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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49:36
Finding Faith in Adversity (49:36)
How does one cope and nurture faith when tragedy strikes? How are we to respond to the suffering of others? Can faith and suffering go hand in hand? If life is filled with pain, can it still be satisfying and meaningful? A chassidic perspective. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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26:28
Tanya: Getting to Know the Soul (26:28)
A study session examining Tanya, the central text of Chabad Chassidism, as a means for creating the appropriate mental focus for prayer. Drawing on the deep well of chassidic wisdom and inspiration, this class focuses on a different theme each morning as it helps you build your own personal inner database of chassidic concepts and teachings
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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53:02
Who was a Jew (53:02)
Is there a basic definition of what is a Jew? Follow the fascinating sources in history and Halachah, as they are applied by various groups: Samaritans, Christians, Falashas, Karaites and even certain modern Jewish movements, who have followed standards different from the Jewish tradition
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
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56:04
Tefillin: Decoding Black Boxes (56:04)
Discover the profound mystical dimensions of tefilin. You have a brain. It is in one world. Your heart is in another. And your hands often end up involved in something completely foreign to both of them: three diverse machines. So you put on tefilin
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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50:25
Religion and Law at the Crossroads (50:25)
This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yona Reiss (13)
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19:38
Shlichus: Stories from the Front Lines (19:38)
Enjoy these tales of inspiration, perspiration and determination from the front lines of the world of shluchim. These Rabbis share their personal anecdotes from their attempts to share the message of hope, caring and the unbreakable spirit of the jewish people. This talk was given at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Tuvia Teldon (4)
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5:49
Stories from the Front Lines (5:49)
Enjoy these tales of inspiration, perspiration and determination from the front lines of the world of shluchim. Rabbi Shalom Deitsch shares his personal anecdotes from his attempts to share the message of hope, caring and the unbreakable spirit of our people. This talk was given at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shalom Deitsch (2)
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17:49
Stories from the Front Lines (17:49)
Enjoy these tales of inspiration, perspiration and determination from the front lines of the world of shluchim. These Rabbis share their personal anecdotes from their attempts to share the message of hope, caring and the unbreakable spirit of our people. This talk was given at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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11:43
Up, Up, and Oy Vey! (11:43)
This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Simcha Weinstein (1)
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1:10:38
Interview with the World's Foremost Expert: The Nature of God's Existence (1:10:38)
How did G-d create the Universe? How does He relate to us? And how does He want us to relate to Him? This lecture is given by Rabbi Yoel Kahn in Yiddish and translated by Rabbi Yisrael Deren into English. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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41:14
Do You Believe in Angels? (41:14)
All throughout the Biblical stories, Scriptural writings, Rabbinical teachings and liturgical prayers, references are made to G-d’s angels, or Divine Messengers, commissioned to fulfill specific functions and tasks. This workshop will go beyond the abstract concept of the Holy Hosts, beckoning us to recognize the presence of angels in our own lives
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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1:06:32
Halachic Ramifications of 9/11 (1:06:32)
The tragedy of 9/11 shook the world, destroyed lives and left a crater in the heart of lower Manhattan and in the hearts of thousands of friends and families of the victims. In this heartrending session, you will hear the ways that many decisions that came before the rabbinical court after 9/11 demonstrate how Jewish law offers guidance in even the most unthinkable of circumstances
Rabbi Yona Reiss (13)
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18:00
George Washington’s Correspondence with the Jews of Newport - Segment 3 (18:00)
On August 17, 1790, Moses Seixas, the warden of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Yeshuat Israel, better known as the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, RI, penned an epistle to George Washington, welcoming the newly elected first president of the United States on his visit to that city
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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1:03:21
Women in the Synagogue (1:03:21)
Judaism is not synagogue based, 90% of observance is in the home. If the synagogue is the only arena exposed to then it could appear that that is all there is. Mrs. Rivkah Slonim describes 14 commandments that women are excused from due to their responsibilities in making the proper abode for G-d in the world. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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15:43
George Washington’s Correspondence with the Jews of Newport - Segment 2 (15:43)
On August 17, 1790, Moses Seixas, the warden of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Yeshuat Israel, better known as the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, RI, penned an epistle to George Washington, welcoming the newly elected first president of the United States on his visit to that city
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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1:13:14
Of Prophecies, Resurrection, and Modern-Day Miracles (1:13:14)
Keying in on the moving and highly symbolic account of the prophet Ezekiel’s visit to a valley filled with the remains of previous generations and his visions of the “dry bones” resurrected, this workshop will explore core issues of Jewish belief, the bond between generations and the phenomenon of supernatural events — past, present and future
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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57:08
King David and the Psalms (57:08)
King David is one of the most intriguing and inspiring figures in Jewish history. In this workshop we will relive the trials and triumphs of King David and learn why our people have turned to the Psalms for solace and strength throughout the ages. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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11:27
George Washington’s Correspondence with the Jews of Newport - Segment 1 (11:27)
This is the first segment with Dr Sarna discussion the historic events that ocured on August 17, 1790, when Moses Seixas, the warden of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Yeshuat Israel, better known as the Hebrew Congregation of Newport, RI, penned an epistle to George Washington, welcoming the newly elected first president of the United States on his visit to that city
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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26:32
Archaeology and the Dead Sea Scrolls (26:32)
A slide show and lecture on the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the archaeology of Qumrun and the ancient Jewish library found there, along with a discussion on the impact of these discoveries on our understanding of the history of Judaism and the background of Christianity. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)