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50:31
Why Does G-d Let Good People Suffer? (50:31)
This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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48:25
Finding Purpose in Pain (48:25)
Let’s bust the stigma around our emotional and mental challenges. Everyone has their challenges because everyone has their mission, let’s embrace both. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (14)
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54:37
The Jewish Contribution to World History (54:37)
More than 20 percent of Nobel prize winners have been Jewish. While Jews make up a minuscule fraction of the world population, our impact has been outsized. Learn more about the incredible impact a tiny desert nation has made on the world throughout its history, from Abraham to Einstein. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat
Dr. George Dean (3)
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3:45
Is Suffering Really Good? (3:45)
How can suffering be good?.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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1:19
If G-d Is Good Why Am I Suffering? (1:19)
Series: JLI Facebook interviews
Rabbi David Aaron (119)
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1:24:28
How to Be Here (1:24:28)
This lecture was filmed by Chabad of Armonk and was sponsored in memory of Barbara Schwartz.
Rabbi Shais Taub (115)
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36:56
If It's All for the Good, Why Does it Feel Bad? (36:56)
Sure, God has a plan. But why does it always seem to involve suffering, especially for righteous people who have done no wrong? Is divine justice right, even if it feels wrong? 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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44:59
Patient Dignity: Insights Into Patient Care and Attitudes (1993) (44:59)
This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D. who is the director of the conference
Dr. Yisroel Suskind (2)
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1:13:52
Care of the Terminally Ill (1992) (1:13:52)
Is euthinasia permitted in any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place in 1992 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D
Rabbi Dr. Abraham S. Abraham (1)
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55:26
Kidneys For Sale: Rationing Renal Therapy (1996) (55:26)
Is it fair for the rich to have the most access to organ transplants? What if a treatment is too expensive, not covered by insureances, or dictated to be done a certain way by the insurance? Should a CEO make a higher salery if his medical insurance isn't making money? And is the dialisys machine allowed to be removed under any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video
Dr. Eli Friedman (2)
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56:27
Applying Logotherapy in Your Life and Practice (56:27)
Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch will provide insight and methods of applying meaning based logotherapy for helping individuals gain perspective and find the proper meaning in their lives.
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #2
Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch (52)
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1:58:36
Viktor Frankl and the Search for Meaning (1:58:36)
With thought-provoking ideas and meaningful anecdotes, Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka goes into an in-depth analysis of Viktor Frankl’s meaning-based logotherapy and how it can help a broad range of ailments and situations.
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #2
Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka (4)
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1:29:48
End of Life Issues (2005) (1:29:48)
Can someone who is suffering be taken off life support under any circumstances? This is a vintage video and is being shared here for its historical value and its content, not for the quality of its video. This presentation took place at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine on May 15th 2005, at the Hilton Hotel in New York City
Dr. Kathleen E. Powderly (3)
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53:15
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? (53:15)
Atheism has one major advantage: it explains evil elegantly. But how does the man of faith approach this question? In a letter penned in 1965 by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to Noble Laureate Eli Wiesel, the Rebbe discusses the questions of all questions. This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
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52:17
Crossfire! (2015) (52:17)
How do we stop from Jews assimilating? Can one be spiritual without being religios? I want to forgive but I have anger, how do I let it go? What if I hate my parents? The world is getting darker each and every day, how do I know that Moshiach will really come? How do I know that the Torah is true? Do autistic kids have special souls? Why does the Jewish day start at night? Anti Semites don't distinguish between those born with Jewish father or Jewish Mother
Series: Crossfire!
Rabbi Dov Greenberg (57)
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1:04:21
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People? (1:04:21)
A peek at the headlines invariably leads to that hardest of questions: If G-d is just, why do bad things happen to good people? Surprising insights, perspectives, and paradigm changers. This lecture took place at the 10th 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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49:52
Blind Faith or Free Choice? (49:52)
There is so much about religion that remains utterly incomprehensible. From commandments that we do to life cycle events and everything in between, can a Jew ever think for himself or must he just obediently comply? Must we readily accept or can we ever challenge? Are we programmed robots or free spirits? This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)
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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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23:10
The Existence of Evil and Theodicy (23:10)
Alexa August presents her paper on theodicy in Jewish thought at the Sinai Scholars symposium. She explores the works of various Jewish philosophers and how their perspectives shed light on the existence and purpose of suffering.
Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2014
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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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32:18
Usher In the Dawn: From Pain to Purpose (32:18)
This address was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Sherri Mandell (5)
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4:38
Maror - Bitter Herbs (4:38)
The world and our history have been full of bitterness, maror helps us remember it. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel includes the chassidic interpretation of the value of bitterness, turning it into a challenge to be overcome, as if bringing us out of slavery.
Series: Haggadah Insights
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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43:42
Dealing With Stress and Suffering (43:42)
If we never experience darkness, we will not appreciate the light. Dr David Pelcovitz describes stress and loss in terms of scientific research and Torah scholarship. The nature of life is to have an ebb and flow, good times and bad. Avoiding all pain reduces our joy for the good times.
Dr. David Pelcovitz (7)
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55:47
Why Bad Things Happen to Good People? (55:47)
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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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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58:10
The Jewish View on Suffering (58:10)
Jews speak about suffering from experience. For the first time since King Solomon, the Jews are experiencing a degree of peace. Despite the state of Israel constantly facing attack, nevertheless it is a sovereign nation with its own army. Rabbi Simon Jacobson speaks about suffering today being on a more psychological level
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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7:18
Parshat Shemot (7:18)
The deepest level of slavery is when there is no “ow”, it hurts. A person who is accustomed to suffer will accept further suffering without complaint. Rabbi Dovber Pinson looks at the Kabalistic interpretation of Parshat Shemot and brings out a point in our daily lives; sometimes we get stuck at a certain story.; if we believe in our limitations then they become true
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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1:09:44
Why Me G-d? (1:09:44)
Rabbi Yossi Chazzan offers insight into the purpose of suffering, and presents techniques for coping with and healing from pain and personal tragedy.
Rabbi Yossi Chazan (5)
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1:00:11
Live and Let Die: Euthanasia (1:00:11)
A fascinating discussion of the Jewish view of assisted suicide.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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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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1:00:31
A Fascinating Voyage into Our Souls (1:00:31)
This lecture was delivered at the 6th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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8:29
Mame Loshon - Yiddish as a First Language - (Part 2 of 3) (8:29)
Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the author of the best-selling book Toward a Meaningful Life and heads The Meaningful Life Center (www.meaningfullife.com), which bridges the secular and the spiritual, through a wide variety of live and on-line programming
Series: Mame Lashon
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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34:57
The Book of Job Kabbalah and Science (34:57)
In this lecture, renowned Kabbalist, Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburg, discusses the themes of pain and suffering associated with the Three Weeks of Mourning. Rabbi Ginsburg focuses on the story of Job and brings out these ideas through a detailed overview filled with fantastic insights into the finer points of the text
Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburgh (31)
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26:24
Playing G-d: Euthanasia, Assisted Suicide, and the End of Life (26:24)
Who gives life, and who has the right to end it? Debated by theologians and doctors alike, step into the unique halachic process, and learn about the compassion and the struggles a rabbi experiences in his response to life’s most difficult questions.
Rabbi Berel Bell (151)
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15:31
The Death March (15:31)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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29:32
Our Family (29:32)
Some people ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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14:25
Our Arrest (14:25)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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5:24
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Six (5:24)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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2:39
Medicina y Moral - Lección Seis (2:39)
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2:39
Secret Code (2:39)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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18:18
Auschwitz (18:18)
Some ask, “Where was G-d in the Holocaust?” But the real question is, “Where was humanity?” G-d was in a voice that has been speaking since man first walked the Earth, in the words, “Thou shalt not murder.” G-d wasn’t silent in the Holocaust; people were
Rabbi Nissan Mangel (12)
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5:05
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Five (5:05)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Dr. David Pelcovitz (7)
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3:10
Medicina y Moral - Lección Cinco (3:10)
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3:09
With You In Mind (3:09)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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5:17
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode One (5:17)
**Please note: The controversial issue of vaccination is addressed in Lesson One of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute's course, Medicine & Morals. This video is intended simply to reflect the content of that lesson. This video is not intended to express the views or opinions of Torah Cafe, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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6:01
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Four (6:01)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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2:49
New Beginnings (2:49)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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2:49
Medicina y Moral - Lección cuatro (2:49)
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3:33
Medicina y Moral - Lección Tres (3:33)
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6:05
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Three (6:05)
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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3:13
Rolling the Dice (3:13)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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5:47
Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Two (5:47)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions - A man wonders if his dying father should remain on life support. What would you do? - A parent wonders if they should tell their child he has a potentially serious genetic disorder
Series: Labriyut - To Your Health
Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)
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3:43
Flesh of My Flesh (3:43)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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1:50
Choosing Life (1:50)
Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions Medicine and Morals is your chance to get real with the subject of medical ethics, discuss actual case histories, and get a sense of direction to weather the toughest challenges you’ll ever face
Series: Medicine and Morals
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32:06
A Tribute to the Victims (32:06)
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter delivering the keynote address at the Yom HaShoah program at the Alpert Jewish Community Center in Long Beach, CA on 11 April 2010.
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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2:16
Medicina y Moral: Su Guía Judía para afrontar las difíciles decisiones de la vida (2:16)
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1:01:03
How to Deal with Tragedy (1:01:03)
This class was given in response to the terrorist attack that struck the Chabad House in Mumbai, India. It's poignent message is directed to those who grapple for comfort and understanding in the face of inexplicable tragedy.
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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40:10
Why Me, G-d? Where Is G-d When It Hurts? (40:10)
Open a newspaper anywhere, any day, and you will see headlines screaming of pain and sadness. Since the days of Job, man has asked the same question over and over: Why me, G-d? We may never comprehend G-d, but we should know that G-d, Who understands the purpose of pain, feels the intensity of our suffering; every tear we shed becomes His
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)