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48:40
Why Are Women Hiding Behind the Mechitzah? (48:40)
A candid discussion about women’s role in Judaism, and the intersection of feminism and religion. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner (7)
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56:48
The Journey of a Blessing (56:48)
Join us for an exploration of the mechanics of prayer and blessings. If our lot is predetermined, is there any point in praying? What exactly happens when someone is given a blessing? How does a blessing interact with the predetermined plan G-d has in place? This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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47:59
A Fireside Chat on Jewish Mysticism (47:59)
Father and daughter pick each other's minds to discover what Jewish mysticism has to offer in a modern world in the 21st century. This session took place at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Shifra Sharfstein (11)
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47:04
The 18 Steps to Heaven (47:04)
The eighteen blessings in the Amidah prayer function as a staircase for our connection with G-d. Did you know that these blessings have a fascinating correlation to human anatomy? Elevate your prayers to the next level with this ride from cosmology to anatomy. This session took place at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Shifra Sharfstein (11)
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3:18
Why Keep Praying for Something? (3:18)
It seems like G-d said "No" to what I've been praying for. What's the point of praying indefintely? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yossi New (25)
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47:52
Shema Exposed (47:52)
Is the Shema prayer really relevant to our lives? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Shifra Sharfstein (11)
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11:57
The Specialty of Chanah's Prayer (11:57)
Series: Chassidic Philosophy with Rabbi Naftali Silberberg
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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2:24
Does Prayer Change One's Fate? (2:24)
If G-d decides the length of each person's life, how will prayer change that? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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6:54
Jewish Prayer (6:54)
Rabbi Tuvia Bolton (3)
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1:06
Should I Pray If I Don't Believe in G-d? (1:06)
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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1:48
When Prayer Is a Struggle (1:48)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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0:57
How to Improve Your Synagogue Experience (0:57)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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1:25
The Impact of Prayer (1:25)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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1:25
Does G-d Need Our Praise? (1:25)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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1:00
Why Does G-d Ignore Me? (1:00)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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4:06
Why Pray At the Kotel and the Rebbe's Ohel? (4:06)
What's the point of praying at the Kotel, the Rebbe's Ohel, or any special place for that matter? Doesn't G-d hear our prayers anywhere? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yisrael Deren (17)
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40:08
Celebrating the Service Driven Life (40:08)
Discover how Torah’s spiritual technology enables us to live with purpose, passion, and power, and to fill our days with greater goodness and ultimate joy. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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53:58
A Crash Course in the Daily Jewish Prayer (53:58)
You can’t hit a target if you can’t see it. And yet have we fully contemplated and truly owned the dream list of the visions and values essential to creating the best life for ourselves and the world. Probe the depths of the daily Amidah prayer, and plug into its life-changing power. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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53:53
Tanya Chapter 39 Part 4 (53:53)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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57:29
Tanya Chapter 39 Part 3 (57:29)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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58:56
Tanya Chapter 38 Part 1 (58:56)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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2:03
A Pauper's Request (2:03)
Here's why we pray.
Series: Timely Tales
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5:09
What Have You Planted? (5:09)
What you plant is what you reap, each moment and situation calls for another crop. But why does King David write in Psalms (126:5) "Those who sow with tears will reap with song"?.
Rabbi Shlomo Farhi (10)
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1:03:24
Let's Get Serious about Moshiach (1:03:24)
What does Moshiach really mean? How will my life change? Should I be excited about his coming? A no-holds barred session about the end of days. 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 Reuven Wolf (14)
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1:06:02
Made in Israel: Morality or Oranges? (1:06:02)
The land and the people of Israel are chosen: chosen to be a light unto the nations, an inspiration, and a guide. How can we best fulfill our mission? 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 Manis Friedman (248)
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52:42
Tanya Review: Chapters 12-14 (52:42)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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49:08
The Power of Prayer (49:08)
What is the real significance of prayer? Does G-d always answer? Is He even listening? Sometimes we feel like we’re knocking on heaven’s door—but how do we know if Anyone’s home? Learn to make your prayers a more meaningful and uplifting experience. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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1:36
Why Repeat the Same Prayers? (1:36)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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48:20
Why Pray When You Can Worry? (48:20)
High-stakes production stories, star celebrities, and a little sprinkle of wisdom from our sages will help you laugh away stress and regain a touch of sanity. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
David Weiss (8)
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3:35
What Is Prayer? (3:35)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Asher Crispe (45)
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53:30
Tanya Chapter 28 Part 2 (53:30)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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3:32
Prayer vs. Faith (3:32)
Why do we pray to God if we are supposed to believe everything He does is for the good? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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2:46
Why Pray to Change One's Fate? (2:46)
Why do we pray to G-d to change our fate if everything He does is for the good? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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1:32
May One Pray in Another Language? (1:32)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Rabbi Yosef Shusterman (34)
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1:06:05
Human Genome Editing, Paradoxes, and Mind-Body Perspectives (2002) (1:06:05)
Is human genome editing ethical? How do we deal with the ubiquities paradoxes in life and religion? And, can we effect celestial events that determine our fate? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Professor Robert Pollack (1)
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1:38:31
Judaism, Faith and Recovery (2005) (1:38:31)
Does a crisis destroy one’s life, or can it ultimately prove to have been a blessing in disguise and reveal things about a person that would have otherwise never been discovered? What are our religious obligations in trying to help ourselves medically; must it be within the natural order of the world or can we rely strictly on divine intervention? And is prayer about changing G-d's mind, or about changing ourselves and our perspective? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and content, not for the quality of its video
Dr. Bernie S. Siegel (1)
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53:35
Tanya Chapter 13 Part 2 (53:35)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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1:00:03
Tanya Chapter 12 Part 3 (1:00:03)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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34:53
Tanya Chapter 12 Part 2 (34:53)
Series: Lessons in Tanya
Rabbi Naftali Silberberg (458)
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4:22
Doesn't He Know What Is Best for Us? (4:22)
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchak Breitowitz discusses prayer and why it is an integral part of Jewish belief.
Series: The Jewish Course of Why
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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4:36
What Is Best for You (4:36)
Rabbi Sneiderman names some reactions a person could have to things not going according to their plan….
Series: The Jewish Course of Why
Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman (15)
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2:23
Prayer as a Relationship (2:23)
Dr. Lisa Aiken outlines the Question: If G-d knows what we are thinking and feeling, why is prayer necessary?.
Series: The Jewish Course of Why
Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)
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56:06
Six Steps to Living in the Moment (56:06)
To be, or to become, that is the question. Some live to achieve, others, to experience. What is the perfect balance? How can we be powerfully present in the moment, while focused on the future? Ancient Jewish texts and ritual offer deep and powerful secrets to unlock the art of mindfulness and focus in the moment. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Zalman Abraham (12)
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50:26
Hey G-d, It's Me, Let's Talk (50:26)
What is prayer all about? Does G-d need my praise? Doesn't He know what I need? And why should I say someone else's words? A deeper insight into tefillah (Jewish prayer) and how it can facilitate a deeper, closer relationship with one's own inner soul and G-d. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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38:55
Weekly Talmud Study: Brachot 13a.2 (38:55)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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50:05
Crossfire 3 (2014) (50:05)
Join this panel of insightful Jewish minds as they address the most important issues of the day. Explore weighty issues with these highly intelligent and knowledgeable scholars. No subject too controversial, no challenge shirked. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel was featured at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Series: Crossfire!
Mrs. Chaya Teldon (28)
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55:22
Is Chasidism Relevant? (55:22)
Travel back in time to 17th century Europe to learn how Chasidism was born and grew. Where did it spring from? What are its beliefs? And does it have any relevance to today’s society? Get a fresh perspective on this misunderstood movement and find out how we can still be mystics in a modern world. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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1:40
Your Personal Battle Strategy (1:40)
Series: 90 second Dvar Torah
Benny Friedman (35)
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28:06
The Kabbalah behind Washing Your Hands (28:06)
What is the significance of the Jewish ritual of washing our hands every morning? Rabbi Chay Amar explains the mystical meaning behind this seemingly simple act. He explores the reasons given for this ritual and how it can become a profound exercise that will infuse your day with spiritual focus.
Rabbi Chay Amar (6)
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53:12
Ten Commandments or 613? (53:12)
A closer look at the Ten Commandments, the building blocks of religious civilization. What were the selection criteria? And how do they operate alongside the 613 commandments? Why does our list differ from the one used by Catholics and Protestants? And why aren't the 10 Commandments part of our daily prayers? A yeshivah-style study session.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
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1:54
Life Under Water (1:54)
Series: 90 second Dvar Torah
Benny Friedman (35)
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55:41
The Original 12 Steps of Teshuvah (55:41)
The study of the Tanya is the work of a lifetime, but its lessons can be put to use from day one. In this deft and masterful overview of the first twelve chapters Tanya, you’ll learn the fundamentals of Chabad philosophy and learn how to apply these powerful tools to every area of your life. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Ronnie Fine (5)
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4:36
Sim Shalom (4:36)
Series: Israel Mission 2014
Cantor Shai Abramson (2)
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24:40
The Call of the Shofar (24:40)
Like all Jewish practices, the complex laws of the shofar blasts are rooted in the Talmud. Go back thousands of years into Jewish legal history to explore the origin of the shofar tradition and trace the way the law developed into the sequences practiced today. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan (18)
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1:03:07
Crossfire 3 (2013) (1:03:07)
Why is God referred to as masculine? Why can't women get an Aliya? Why can't men touch women? What's the purpose of existence? Why do I need my own Rabbi? What's the biggest obstacle to a happy marriage? Why do we praise God so much? These are just some of the questions that are answered in this "Crossfire" session
Series: Crossfire!
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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3:01
Why We Say Kaddish (3:01)
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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31:26
The Origins of the Laws of Prayer (31:26)
The Jewish legal system is a sophisticated network of laws, regulations and customs that draw on centuries of Jewish scholarship. Some are of direct Biblical origin, while others were developed by the Sages. Where do the principles of prayer come from? Were the do’s and don’t’s of our daily prayers given at Sinai, or did they evolve throughout the ages?.
Rabbi Meir Levinger (13)
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59:27
Crossfire 2 (2013) (59:27)
May one attend a forbidden marriage ceremony? Do we believe in Hell? Why does divorce require only the husband's consent? Do we need Rabbis in the age of Google? Did the Rabbis alter the Torah? Do animals have souls? Why praise God so much? These are just some of the questions that are answered in this "Crossfire" session
Series: Crossfire!
Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)
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2:52
The Shtender: A Meditation for Prayer (2:52)
Prayer is a treasured and intimate time in a Jew’s day. But too often, it can seem intimidating and overwhelming. In this poetic rendition, Meir Kalmanson depicts a familiar struggle we encounter while striving for a meaningful prayer experience. His advice: consider an often neglected but powerful tool - the Shtender.
Meir Kalmanson (1)
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2:58
Poetry Reading: Ba'al Teshuvas at the Mikvah (2:58)
Series: God's Optimism
Yehoshua November (7)
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4:02
The Jews of Jerusalem (4:02)
Series: Israel Mission 2014
Rabbi Yosef Levin (1)
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57:55
Can't Touch This (57:55)
Series: Chassidus and Coffee: Feminine Faith
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)
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32:38
Power of Bitachon (Trust in God): How Far Can It Take Us? (32:38)
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
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1:09:59
Secrets of the Hebrew Letters & Vowels: The Mystery & Kabbalah of the Aleph-Bet (1:09:59)
This lecture by Rav Pinson (part one of two) reveals how Letters/ Sounds are the building blocks of Creation & how we too can create by using them. Enter into the magical world of sounds and the wisdom of Tziruf/combinations used by the great Kabbalists from R. Abulafiah, R. Avraham Azulai, to the Baal Shem Tov
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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51:34
Sarah Bas Tovim (51:34)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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46:43
Therapy with Soul (46:43)
Psychology used to look at religion as an illness, but now considers it a positive factor in mental health. Today, psychology and Judaism happily share concepts like gratitude, forgiveness, generosity, hope, and prayer. The latest research on this commonality shows how an ancient religion is finding new life in modern psychology
Rabbi Tzvi Hersh Weinreb (7)
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10:39
Address to the Lay Leadership (10:39)
This lecture took place at the Chabad Lay Leadership Forum 2013.
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky (16)
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55:53
Crossfire 1 (2013) (55:53)
The popular "Crossfire!" is back with an all-new panel! Have you ever wished to have a "no-holds-barred" discussion with a Rabbi and get answers to all of your burning questions? This is your chance! This Crossfire session at the National Jewish Retreat featured a panel including Rabbi Yosef Schusterman, spiritual leader of Chabad of N
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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30:10
Tanya: To Love a Fellow Jew (30:10)
Every day before the morning prayers we say "I hereby accept upon myself the commandment to Love a Fellow Jew as myself". Hillel the Sage said that this commandment is the basis of the entire Torah, with the rest acting as commentary
Rabbi Yechiel Baitelman (2)
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15:28
The 7th of Cheshvan (15:28)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
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2:07
What is the Difference Between Tallit and Tzitzit? (2:07)
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (3)
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52:03
Crash Course on Yom Kippur (52:03)
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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23:50
How to Pray with Passion and Purpose (23:50)
Does G-d listen when you pray? Does He really care to hear about my morning routine? When we speak to other people we like to see and feel that they're really listening, they really "hear". But G-d doesn't need to be standing in front of us to hear our prayers, He is unlimited
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan (18)
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23:24
Book of the Month: The Kol Menachem Tehillim (23:24)
Click Here to purchase Tehillim (Book of Psalms) The Schottenstein Edition (View Sample).
Series: Book of the Month
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
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50:23
Positive Energy: How to Motivate Your Children (50:23)
Rabbi Shmuel Lew (23)
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1:19:17
The Kabbalah of You, Lesson 3: A Question of Joy (1:19:17)
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. Not your intellect, for there are times when your mind must rest
Series: The Kabbalah of You
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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11:11
Tzitzit and Love (11:11)
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (40)
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53:32
Kabbalah for Beginners Part 1 (53:32)
Prayer is a participatory activity which benefits from preparation. Rabbi Abba Perlmutter begins a new series on Kabbalah with a discussion of prayer and its place in the history of the middle ages until the time of the Baal Shem Tov, as well as its place in our hearts and our arteries.
Series: Kabbalah for Beginners
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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2:39
Hallel - Songs of Praise (2:39)
We're coming down the home stretch, so what are these pages of Psalms for? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel reminisces about his childhood experiences at this part of the seder. Hallel celebrates the personal, family and communal redemptions that we are waiting for.
Series: Haggadah Insights
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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1:19:45
Practical Judaism Part 1 (1:19:45)
Navigating the laws of daily life for a perspective observant Jew can seem overwhelming. To give a better understanding of what observant Jewish life should be, Rabbi Abba Perelmuter travels through the day and outlines the laws governing each stage. He explains what happens with the body and the soul as the clock ticks away the hours.
Series:
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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1:39:23
Why Be Jewish? (1:39:23)
Why should I live like a Jew? It is a tough sell in a society that doesn't push Jews into a ghetto. Rabbi Abba Perlmuter, in his inimitable style, touches on deep topics with a light hand and lots of humor.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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40:47
The Music of the Torah (40:47)
Music is part of every aspect of life. Rabbi Pinchus Taylor delves into the spiritual aspects of music and how we relate to it. He brings an example of an Alzheimer patient who wished him Good Shabbos upon hearing the song sung Friday night before Kiddush. Music is one of the doors to the divine that are supplemental to Torah.
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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1:02:53
”Untouchable”: May One Use Data from Nazi Experimentation? (1:02:53)
How do our inner desires affect the outcome of decisions? Rabbi Berel Bell discusses the opinions of secular and Torah authorities on the use of data acquired with torture. He presents sources in the Talmud and commentaries that deal with similar issues in order to reach a decision about the use of Nazi data. Rabbi Bell makes his topic interesting and relevant.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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19:30
7 Principles for Physicians and Caregivers (19:30)
Which illnesses are G-d's realm and which are for the physician to heal? Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh explains the parallels between the emotional spheres and 7 principles derived from the phrase "Heal and he shall heal” found in Parshat Mishpatim. To answer the question, all illness and all healing is from G-d.
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh (31)
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30:38
The History of Prayer (30:38)
What do we sacrifice daily on the altar, since we no longer have the Beis Hamikdash? Rabbi Yoseph Vigler gives a history of prayer, beginning with the Great Assembly. He explains that prayer connects the heart to Hashem and we sacrifice our animal soul on the alter fire that is in the heart.
Rabbi Yoseph Vigler (7)
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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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39:53
Chassidic Perspectives on Prayer (39:53)
Where does it say we need to pray? Rabbi Shloma Majeski gives the source for prayer, and chassidic insights into the Pirkei Avos discussion on prayer. The Amidah, analagous to the spine which holds the whole body together, is the backbone of prayer, the nerve center of Yiddishkeit.
Rabbi Shloma Majeski (8)
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39:53
Chassidic Perspectives on Prayer (39:53)
Where does it say we need to pray? Rabbi Shloma Majeski gives the source for prayer, and chassidic insights into the Pirkei Avos discussion on prayer. The Amidah, analagous to the spine which holds the whole body together, is the backbone of prayer, the nerve center of Yiddishkeit.
Rabbi Shloma Majeski (8)
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12:33
The Future of the Jewish Family (4) (12:33)
Which job can't be farmed out? Rabbi Lawrence Kemelmen, speaking at Sinai Indaba in South Africa, exhorts the audience to raise their children themselves, as a parent has the most influence on a child and their future spirituality. Produced by Sinai Indaba.
Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen (4)
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50:44
The Day of Jewish Unity (50:44)
A child can break a twig, but a bundle of twigs can resist the strongest man. Parshas Netzavim, read before Rosh Hashana, is about unity. Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein emphasizes the strength in numbers, where everyone recognizes the virtue and quality of the others. Even the unity of idol worshipers can be appreciated by G-d.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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6:21
Charity Saves from Death (6:21)
Destroy evil, enthrone good. Rabbi Shlomo Riskin points out in parshas Beshalach, that as long as Amalek is in the world, G-d and his Throne can't be completely manifest. He illustrates the point with a story about charity and the Lower East Side.
Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (40)
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47:25
How to Get Your Prayers Answered (47:25)
When we pray are we informing G-d of a problem and asking Him to fix it? Do we think he doesn’t know about it? The point of tefillah is to want what G-d wants, not to get G-d to want what we want. Rabbi David Aaron shows that the Hebrew word Tefillah comes from the root for imagine or dream. The leader of the prayers in shul is the chazzan; the root means vision
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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6:48
Serving God with a Bucket (6:48)
A Chassidic story is an opportunity for the soul to surprise the mind. Join Rabbi Yosef Y. Jacobson for an inspirational musical story.
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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38:42
Bringing Out Your Child's Unique Potential (38:42)
Plant a grapevine, watch it grow and learn how to raise your children. In this outstanding presentation, Rabbi Lawrence Keleman lays out the 3 steps necessary to raise great kids. With stories and humor he describes the method involving Planting, Building and Prayer. Produced by Sinai Indaba.
Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen (4)
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39:27
The People of the Book (39:27)
From where are the seeds of Jewish excellency in all areas of life? The fascinating stories told by Chief Rabbi Yisroel Meir Lau illustrate the value of Torah knowledge and learning without reward, or diplomas. This talk was filmed at the Chag Hasmicha-Rabbinic Ordination Ceremony of Congregation Bnei Ruven in Chicago.
Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau (26)
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19:01
Rebbetzin Chana's Memoirs (19:01)
Coming from the secular world, how am I supposed to be, how can I be as human as possible? Mrs Rochel Chana Riven recounts what she learned from Rebbetzin Chana’s Memoirs. We have to be 100% devoted to our families, even when that means going out of our comfort zone, with no barriers and no excuses. and we must maintain our dignity even in the worst of circumstances.
Mrs. Rochel Chana Riven (1)
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45:06
The Healing Visit (45:06)
This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Simeon Schreiber (1)
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57:05
Music: The Pen of Your Soul (57:05)
Words divide and music unites. Mrs Shaindy Jacobson describes the spiritual basis and advantage of music. Every living creature and plant has its own song to communicate with each other, and sing praises to G-d. Her story about the tenor, Pavoratti illustrates the magnitude of music.
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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30:36
Prayer Insights: Pesukei d'Zimra (30:36)
As we go up the ladder of tefillah, towards Shema and Shemonah Esrei we sing praises to Hashem. Mrs. Sarah Lieberman teaches the how and the why to our approach to Hashem through our prayers.
Mrs. Sarah Lieberman (8)
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50:06
Contemplating a Pillar of our Faith (50:06)
Discover the kind of place where G-d likes to stay. What makes prayer a struggle? How can the Krias Shema extend your life? Rabbi Avroham Bergstein will change how you view your prayers while answering these questions and more.
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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5:11
Why Praise G-d So Often? (5:11)
Does G-d really need me to spend all day saying how much I love him and all his amazing attributes? If so, then what kind of G-d is this? Through a story, Rabbi Chaim Mentz, clarifies that we need to express our deep emotional feelings of love and appreciation for G-d, not for Him but for us.
Rabbi Chaim Mentz (23)
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10:46
Is Astrology Kosher? (10:46)
Are we allowed to consult the stars to glean information about future destiny? Rabbi Ari Sollish gives clear and thought provoking answers to today's question
Series: Judaism and Astrology
Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)
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56:19
Does Government Deserve Our Prayers? (56:19)
The results are in! Do we pray for the success or downfall of our elected officials? Professor Jonathan Sarna tells why and how, even if we didn't vote for them
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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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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8:15
Rosh Hashanah: Crowning the King (8:15)
Rabbi Chay Amar (6)
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5:28
Praying for a Sustainable World (5:28)
Today's environmental movement seems to focus strongly on doing. There are things to buy, actions to take, petitions to sign, policies to advocate. It is rare for environmentalists to think of prayer as a tool for change. Many people in today's society think of prayer as a passive, contemplative activity -- a break from action. Jewish teachings express a very different view of prayer
Mrs. Evonne Marzouk (5)
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7:30
Cantors Audition (7:30)
Dudu Fisher (25)
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14:35
How to Recite the Grace After Meals (14:35)
Click here to view the Grace after Meals blessings Click here to view the Grace after Meals transliteration Created by Raymond Lyons & Rabbi Nissan Dubov - Introduced by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks - Produced by Jeremy Wootliff & Worthwhile.TV.
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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1:38
How to Recite the Blessing on bread (1:38)
The blessing on Bread: Boruch ato Adonoy, Elohaynu Melech ho-olom, ha-motzi lechem min ho-oretz. "Blessed are You, Lord, our God, King of the universe, Who brings forth bread from the earth
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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2:39
How to Make Kiddush (2:39)
Blessings for Friday Night Kiddush: Yom Ha-shihi. Va-y'chulu ha-shoma-yim v'ho-oretz v'chol tz'vo-om. Va-y'chal Elohim ba-yom hash'vi'i, m'lachto asher oso, va-yishbos bayom ha-sh'vi-i mikol m'lachto asher oso
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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42:02
Talking to G-d (42:02)
Enjoy a cup of coffee with Rabbi Ruvi New every Sunday morning as he leads an expedition into the inner chambers of the soul. Through intellectually rigorous analysis and heart-stirring discussion, revolutionary Chassidic texts will reveal their secrets to you, shedding new light on age-old questions of faith and philosophy
Series: Chassidus and Coffee: The Majestic Bride
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)
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6:41
Velirushalayim Ircha (6:41)
Cantor Yitzchak Meir Helfgot (5)
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26:44
A Kabbalistic Perspective On Parshat Behaalotecha (26:44)
Rabbi Eliyahu Nosson Silberberg (20)
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39:20
Mishna: When to Read "Shema" (39:20)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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2:30
How to Perform Hagbah and Gelila (2:30)
Blessing for when the Torah is raised: V'zos ha'Toro asher som moshe lif'nay b'nay Yisro-ayl. Aytz cha-yim hi la-machazikim boh, v'som'cheho m'ushor. D'rocheho dar'chay no'am, v'chol n'sivo-seho sholom. Orech yomim bi-minoh bis'moloh osher v'chovod
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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50:46
The Shul: A Designated Place for Prayer (50:46)
Rabbi Berel Gurary, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Machon Menachem in Boca Raton, FL, a rabbinical ordination program, leads a discussion on the shul and why G-d is 'closer' in a specific, inanimate physical location - the desert Tabernacle, the Temples in Jerusalem, and the synagogues of today
Rabbi Berel Gurary (1)
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2:47
Adon Olam Asher Malach (2:47)
It's not known who wrote this piyut (religious poem) but candidates include Solomon ibn Gabirol (1021-1058) Spanish-Jewish paytan, Rav Hai Gaon (939-1038) one of the geonim or even Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai, one of the scholars of the Talmudic era. Adon Olam has been a regular part of the daily and Sabbath liturgy since the 15th century
Dudu Fisher (25)
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2:50
How to Receive an Aliyah (2:50)
Blessings when called up for an Aliyah: The Blessing Before the Torah Reading The Blessing Before the Torah Reading Bo-r'-chu es Adonoy ha-M'-voroch. (Cong.) Boruch Adonoy ha-M'-voroch l'olom vo'ed
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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1:00:02
Why Do Bad Things Happen in G-d's World? (1:00:02)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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3:26
How to Recite the Kaddish d'Rabbanan (3:26)
Kaddish d'Rabbanan: "Yis-gadal v'yis-kadash sh'mayh rabo." (Cong - "Omayn") "B'ol'mo di v'ro chir'u-sayh v'yamlich mal'chusayh, v'yatzmach pur'-konayh vikorayv m'shi-chayh." (Cong
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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4:15
How to put on Tefillin (4:15)
Blessing for the Tefillin: Boruch ato Adonoy Elohay-nu Melech ho-olom asher kid’shonu b’mitzvosov v’tzivonu le'honiach Tefillin Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe, Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to put on Tefillin Created by Raymond Lyons & Rabbi Nissan Dubov - Introduced by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks - Produced by Jeremy Wootliff & Worthwhile
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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3:30
How to put on the Tallis (3:30)
Blessing for the Tallis: Boruch ato Adonoy Elohay-nu Melech ho-olom asher kid’shonu b’mitzvosov v’tzivonu l’his-atayf b’tzitzis. Blessed are you, Lord, our God, sovereign of the universe, Who has sanctified us with His commandments and commanded us to wrap ourselves in the Tzitzit
Series: Jewish Services Made Simple (accompanying video)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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7:17
The Legal and the Scientific Witnesses as Participants (7:17)
This fascinating exposition delivered by Mr. Poltorack involves a Talmudic investigation on various forms of testimony upon which Rabbi Yosef Rosen, known as the Genius of Ragatchov , develops a halachic conclusion as interpreted over a backdrop of quantum mechanics. .
Dr. Alexander Poltorak (12)
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14:37
Avraham Fried in Concert (14:37)
Avraham Fried (5)
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32:16
The Centrality of Learning in Jewish Life (32:16)
Why are universities the seat of anti-Israel, anti-Jewish sentiment? Mr. Dennis Prager explains his love of Jewish learning and the maxim that "Wisdom begins with fear of G-d." To be good and wise doesn't come by instinct as is apparent in the failed societies of the Nazis and Communists
Mr. Dennis Prager (27)
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9:24
Laws Pertaining to Prayer Additions on Rosh Chodesh (9:24)
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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32:24
Is It a Boy? Gender Determination in the Talmud (32:24)
This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Leah Poltorak (1)
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10:14
Deeper Into Our Davening: The Amidah (Part 3) (10:14)
4. The Amidah (Part 3) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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7:59
Deeper Into Our Davening: Maoz Tzur (Part 1) (7:59)
11. Maoz Tzur (Part 1) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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8:08
Deeper Into Our Davening: Maoz Tzur (Part 2) (8:08)
12. Maoz Tzur (Part 2) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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10:22
Deeper Into Our Davening: Adon Olam (Part 2) (10:22)
10. Adon Olam (Part 2) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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10:28
Deeper Into Our Davening: Adon Olam (Part 1) (10:28)
9. Adon Olam (Part 1) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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9:22
Deeper Into Our Davening: Kedushah (9:22)
8. Kedushah with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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11:08
Deeper Into Our Davening: Aleinu (11:08)
7. Aleinu with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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10:36
Deeper Into Our Davening: Shir Hakavod (Part 2) (10:36)
6. Shir Hakavod (Part 2) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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8:17
Deeper Into Our Davening: Shir Hakavod (Part 1) (8:17)
5. Shir Hakavod (Part 1) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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13:07
Deeper Into Our Davening: The Amidah (Part 2) (13:07)
3. The Amidah (Part 2) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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10:44
Deeper Into Our Davening: The Amidah (Part 1) (10:44)
2. The Amidah (Part 1) with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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6:15
Deeper Into Our Davening: Introduction (6:15)
1. Introduction to Prayer with Professor Lewis Glinert Jewish prayers come from many different sources. While some are the poetic words of King David, others were established by the Men of the Great Assembly almost 2,000 years ago
Series: Deep into Prayer
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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1:07:43
Kaddish: A Comprehensive Study (1:07:43)
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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14:17
All about Prayer (14:17)
In this series, Rabbi Elie Weinstock of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun gives a "Crash Course in Basic Judaism". Rabbi Weinstock takes viewers up a five step ladder of foundational concepts in Judaism: G-d, Prayer, Shabbat, Jewish Ritual and Jewish Sexuality. Segment 2: In the second segment, Rabbi Elie Weinstock discusses the fundamental idea of Prayer.
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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23:43
613 Romantic Tips (23:43)
A fresh look at Jewish Law. How we can approach the seemingly imposing legalistic side of Judaism with a different spin that leaves us focused on the Legislator and His desire to be engaged in a relationship rather than a religion.
Rabbi Dovid Birk (4)
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5:56
Niggun: Purity of Heart (5:56)
Chassidic Jews are known for their joyful and energetic worship of G-d, and for their incorporation of soul-stirring melodies into prayer services. How are worship of G-d and song related? Join Rabbi Levi Kaplan, seasoned cantor, for a discussion of the significance of song in chassidic prayer.
Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)
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44:02
Weekly Talmud Study: Brachot 7b.3 - 8a.1 (44:02)
Tractate Brachot is the first tractate of Seder Zeraim of the Mishnah, the first major text of Jewish law. It primarily addresses the rules regarding the Shema, the Amidah, Birkat Hamazon, Kiddush, Havdalah and other blessings and prayers. It is the only tractate in Zeraim to have a Gemara from both the Babylonian Talmud and the Jerusalem Talmud.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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13:31
Divine Prayer - Part 1 (13:31)
The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy or Shelosh-'Esreh Middot enumerated in Exodus (34:6-7) are the attributes with which, according to Jewish tradition, God governs the world
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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9:19
Divine Prayer - Part 2 (9:19)
The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy enumerated in Exodus (34:6-7) are the attributes with which, according to Jewish tradition, God governs the world. According to the explanation of Maimonides these attributes must not be regarded as qualities inherent in God, but merely as the method of His activity, by which the divine governance appears to the human observer to be controlled.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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8:39
Recognizing G-d's Greatness (8:39)
In this Torah class, Rabbi Hershel Reichman explains how prayer helps us recognize G-d's greatness. This video was generously donated by Naaleh.com. For more exciting and inspirational Jewish videos, visit: Naaleh.com .
Rabbi Hershel Reichman (2)
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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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58:16
The Laws of Washing Hands in the Morning (58:16)
Rabbi Bell reviews the spiritual significance of, and procedure for, washing ones' hands in the morning.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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4:21
Thanking G-d (4:21)
Rabbi Hershel Reichman discusses the concept of thanking G-d and how it is incorporated into our daily prayers. This video was generously donated by Naaleh.com. For more exciting and inspirational Jewish videos, visit: Naaleh.com .
Rabbi Hershel Reichman (2)
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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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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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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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21:27
"Oh Lord, Open My Lips, and My Mouth Will Declare Your Praise" (21:27)
Mr. Zachary Klein is currently a senior music composition with piano emphasis major at Ithaca College. Judaism has always played a role in his life, yet it wasn't until the recent years of college that he developed a deeply personal and observant spirituality
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2010
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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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52:36
A Journey through the World of Prayer (52:36)
Discover and understand why the early Talmudic sages and Chassidic masters spent most of their day engaged in prayer, and what it meant for the rest of the community. An in depth study of the meaning, components and structure of the daily and Shabbat prayers. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan (18)
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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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4:33
It Happened Yom Kippur (4:33)
Song describes a young Israeli Soldier in a conversation with his father, as he prepares to go into battle. Produced by Infinity Productions.
Mayer Rivkin (1)
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1:16:02
Dynamics of Prayer (1:16:02)
Once upon a busy life — maybe even two or three times, or more — we are struck with a sense of being so small within something much larger. Wouldn’t it be good for the two of us to have a chat? We would like to speak with G-d
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)