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3:42
Can Religion and Science Co-exist? (3:42)
This video was produced for Lesson 6 of My G-d, a course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.
Series: My G-d
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1:00:24
Supreme Changes in American Religion (1:00:24)
Do recent Supreme Court rulings signal a shift in America’s religious outlook? Rabbi Jacobson demonstrates that the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s approach to public Judaism may be more critical than ever in today’s environment. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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2:58
Religious? (2:58)
Rabbi Elya Silfen (11)
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2:43
Do We Need Religion to Be Moral? (2:43)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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54:54
Suicide among American Teenagers, and Solutions from Judaism (1993) (54:54)
Over the past few decades the suicide rate has risen by staggering numbers and is the second or third biggest
Dr. Yisroel Suskind (2)
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1:02:53
Bridging Faith and Modernity (1:02:53)
With the world moving forward at a dizzyingly accelerated pace, how can an “archaic” religion hope to stay trending? Can Judaism be personally relevant, spiritually passionate, and fashionable for our times? 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 Simon Jacobson (149)
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18:41
The History of Religion in the Public Square (18:41)
Professor Jan Feldman (4)
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54:50
Goldman v. Weinberger (54:50)
The Supreme Court case of a clinical psychologist in the Air Force who was prohibited from wearing his yarmulke when in uniform: what happened inside and outside the courtroom. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Professor Samuel J. Levine (5)
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3:59
Would the World Be Better with Less Religion? (3:59)
Will all the evils perpetrated in the name of religion, wouldn't the world be better off without religion?.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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52:39
The Kabbalah of Today's Global Conflicts (52:39)
This lecture will address the fascinating parallels of current confrontations to the Jewish community to the millennia-old tensions between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Along the way, you will discover how YOU can affect world events through your own actions. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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1:20:34
Dealing with Apathy Towards Judaism (1:20:34)
We have all been there, we have all had those days, weeks or even months when we were just ‘not feeling it’. We all know what it means to have apathy towards Judaism, at the very least, we all know someone else who is apathetic towards yiddishkeit. Please enjoy the inaugural lecture in the Anash Lecture Series
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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54:09
The Chabad Campus Study (54:09)
Philanthropist Mr. Herzog commissioned Dr. Mark Rosen to study the quantifiable effect Chabad on Campus has on Students, the survey was conducted on the Alumni. What he found was a fantastic level of connection between the Shluchim and Students across all religious spectrums during and after their collage experience
Dr. Mark Rosen (1)
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1:59
Moral or Holy? (1:59)
Is being moral alone enough? What does being religious accomplish for someone who is already moral? To learn more with Rabbi David Aaron visit his website at: rabbidavidaaron.com.
Series: Rabbi David Aaron's Animation Videos
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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58:51
Is There a G-d? Who Needs G-d? (58:51)
In the modern era, religion has come under harsh attack. After all, so much extremism, intolerance, fundamentalism and war has been associated with religion. Discover the Jewish approach: Is it unscientific to embrace G-d? Who Even needs G-d? And can there be right and wrong without a G-d? This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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49:58
Are Torah and Psychology Compatible? (49:58)
Discover the history of renown psychologist Viktor Frankl, how he developed his school of psychology, and the fateful message delivered to him by the Lubavitcher Rebbe that saved all of his work. Learn how Frankl’s work differs and is superior to the Freudian and Adlerian psychology. For more information, please visit: www.torahpsychology.org.
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #1
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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3:52
In Just 3.5 Minutes Your Life Could Change Forever! (3:52)
Who are you? Who is God? What's the connection? And why would you even want a connection? Ray, a ray of sunlight, is a metaphor about us and God. Discover how to get rid of childish fears of God that sabotage your success, spiritual growth and happiness. For a deeper analysis on this video, watch this lecture
Series: Rabbi David Aaron's Animation Videos
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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32:09
The Demographic Challenge for Israel (32:09)
This paper discusses the demographic shifts in Israel and their implications for the coming decades. The demographic profiles of both migrating and established non-Jewish, as well as Jewish populations are discussed in detail. Zionism predicates a Jewish majority within Eretz Yisrael to secure a Jewish homeland and identity
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2015
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22:32
Bridging the Millennia: Written and Oral Torah (22:32)
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2015
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
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55:07
Is G-d Welcome in Sweden? (55:07)
Mrs. Leah Namdar (1)
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9:39
Relevance in the 10 Commandments (9:39)
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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48:55
For G-d and Country (48:55)
When President George W. Bush nominated Michael B. Mukasey to be the 81st Attorney General of the United States, it was not a responsibility that the Orthodox Mukasey took lightly. How was Mukasey, as attorney general and as a federal judge before that, shaped by his deeply held Jewish beliefs and ideas? This session took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Michael Mukasey (4)
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41:56
Judaism's View on Islam (41:56)
How does Judaism view Islam and is there insight into G-d’s plan for the world in this religion’s development? In this enlightening lecture, Rabbi Pinchas Taylor describes Islam’s unique standing in Jewish tradition from a theological perspective. He maps out the history of Islam and compares the fundaments of faith and practice in the Jewish and Islamic religions
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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51:44
The Separation of Synagogue and State (51:44)
Does Jewish law have its own version of the First Amendment? Does Judaism legislate itself out of the public square? Would it dare challenge this most American of values? Explore the Torah’s perspective of one of today’s most polarizing issues: the clash between religion and government. This session was featured at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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1:13:53
To be a Jew in the Free World, Lesson 2: Free to Serve (1:13:53)
Lesson Two: Freedom For All In 1790, after leading a revolution in the name of liberty, George Washington affirmed the divine and inviolable freedoms of America's tiny Jewish community. What is freedom? Is it indeed liberating to do as we please? Perhaps freedom is about something much deeper, more meaningful, and fulfilling!.
Series: To be a Jew in the Free World
Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)
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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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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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7:39
Psychology Itself Needs Therapy (7:39)
Despite some of its success, Psychology falls short in terms of truly helping people. Here’s what it is missing.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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4:35
Nathan the Wise (4:35)
Date: August 11, 1778 (August 11, 1778) In August of 1778, the non-Jewish writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing wrote to his brother of a new literary project designed to further tolerance of Jews in German society. The result was Nathan the Wise, a sensation that was initially banned by the Church and heavily criticized by antisemites of the day.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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1:01:07
Can a Jew be for Jesus? - Part 1 (1:01:07)
In part 1 of this brilliant lecture, Rabbi Dr. Immanuel Schochet challenges the misleading techniques of recent Christian missionary movements. He defines the difference between religious faith and credulity, and describes the history of the Christian agenda to convert Jews. With his sharp logic and frank approach, he exposes the fundamental fallacy of their arguments. .
Series: Can a Jew be for Jesus?
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)
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19:41
3. How To Achieve (19:41)
Click Here to purchase Rabbi Gurkow's book; Reaching for G-d: The Jewish Book on Self Help.
Series: Living With Purpose
Rabbi Lazer Gurkow (23)
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48:57
Golda Meir and the Foundations of Israel (48:57)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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51:51
Albert Einstein: Time, Space and the Jewish People (51:51)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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38:58
Is it a Mitzvah to Serve in the IDF? (38:58)
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 Moishe Denburg (1)
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50:55
Nuclear Iran (50:55)
Dr. Mordechai Kedar (1)
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10:53
A Rabbi's Role in the Army (10:53)
Chaplain Jacob Goldstein (7)
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4:58
The Torah: Given by G-d? (4:58)
Seeing is believing. Three million people stood around Mt Sinai and saw and heard G-d's words. Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein compares other religion's origins to the Jewish people's history. Please visit rabbiweinstein.com for inspirational weekly videos, lectures and audio classes.
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein (113)
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42:55
Moses Mendelssohn and the Enlightenment Movement (42:55)
Moses Mendelssohn was a hugely influential thinker in 18th-century Germany. An unusually gifted intellect, he became the primary spokesperson for the emancipation of Jews in the 18th century, and his cause was championed by many non-Jewish liberals of the era
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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42:10
How Do You Know the Torah Is True? (42:10)
A one person revelation narrative creates a credibility trap door. Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen lays out the 3 possibilities of how the narrative could proceed. His fascinating presentation leaves no doubt of the validity of Jewish history.
Rabbi Lawrence Kelemen (4)
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23:08
The Substantive Common Denominator Values of Civilisation (23:08)
The source of all major religions today is from the sons of Abraham. The Noahide laws model divine attributes and provide the underpinnings of society. Rabbi Shimon Cowen, an erudite speaker, maps out the path to harmony across cultures. Produced by The Institute of Public Affairs .
Rabbi Shimon Cowen (1)
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29:23
Belief in G-d, Blind Faith or Reason (29:23)
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 Dovid Eliezrie (72)
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34:50
Relationships through the Lens of Chassidut (34:50)
Love and awe, the primary emotions of relationships are found in our relationship with G-d, with our partners, our parents and our children. Rabbi Meir Levinger responds to questions about relationships through the lens of this basic premise of Chassidut.
Rabbi Meir Levinger (13)
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51:15
Love and Intimacy (51:15)
What is the Torah view on Platonic marriage? Friends with benefits? How does Judaism differentiate an intimate relationship that is holy and eternal from one that is promiscuous and fleeting? How can a Jewish couple deal with vastly different levels of religiosity? In this open, ask-anything session, Mrs
Mrs. Bronya Shaffer (2)
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50:00
Climbing Your Mountain (50:00)
What is it about a 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 the Jewish soul and identity
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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3:22
Faith, Doubt and Logic (3:22)
Some people think that being religious means shutting off one's intellect and losing one's uniqueness. In this excerpt, Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman presents a very different take on the nuance and truth of religion and religious life. .
Rabbi Eliezer Sneiderman (15)
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19:18
Jewish Sexuality (19:18)
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
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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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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17:17
Jewish Ritual (17:17)
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
Series: Crash Course in Basic Judaism
Rabbi Elie Weinstock (11)
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1:25
No Coincidences (1:25)
Rabbi DovBer Pinson talks about how we must be open to new experiences, and how we can find meaning in daily life by truly accepting our existence. This video has been brought to you by SinaiLive.com.
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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2:12
Free Will (2:12)
Rabbi Dov Ber Pinson talks about how we must be open to new experiences, and how we can find meaning in daily life by truly accepting our existence. This video has been brought to you by SinaiLive.com.
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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1:25
Daily Life (1:25)
Rabbi DovBer Pinson talks to us about how we must be open to new experiences, and how we can find meaning in daily life by truly accepting our existence. This video has been brought to you by SinaiLive.com.
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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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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17:09
Landmark Cases in American Courts: Judaism and the First Ammendment (17:09)
Noted civil-liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin in an examination of famous American court cases that have impacted the Jewish community. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)
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16:57
From Central Park to Sinai (16:57)
Son of the brilliant founder of a thriving Wall Street investment firm, Roy S. Neuberger was raised in elegant surroundings on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, overlooking the splendor of Central Park. Blessed with the finest education and the opportunity to partake of New York’s cultural bounty, Roy developed the kind of youthful sophistication that only the privileged can know
Series: Book of the Month
Mr. Roy Neuberger (1)
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50:15
The Jewish Soul and Psyche (50:15)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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25:05
Nothing but the Truth (25:05)
You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:11:27
Jewish Individualism vs. Pluralism (1:11:27)
In Jewish life, emphasis is often placed on the community and on communal needs and identity. Is there a place for individualism in Judaism?.
Rabbi Yossi Chazan (5)
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53:23
Traditional Insights into the Nature and Significance of the Decalogue (53:23)
In his characteristic tongue-in-cheek style, Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet discusses the Ten Commandments and the epistemological validity of the revelation at Sinai. .
Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet (34)