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

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Purimfest 1946 (7:33)

Historian Dr. Henry Abramson shows us the uncanny connection between the hanging of Haman's ten sons on Purim and the hanging of those convicted in the Nuremberg Trials.

Series: This Week in Jewish History

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Gossip (2:49)

An Empowering Series for the Modern Jewish Woman from the Rosh Chodesh Society Course Overview: Test drive the wisdom of the ages in this balance of practical and insightful spiritual self-help, focused on making your life happier, more fulfilled, and more effective. In each session, learn to master one aspect of your personal life related to the kabbalistic energies of the month

Series: It's About Time

Why Yitro? (3:56)

Why is a portion of the Torah named after a non-Jew? Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky discusses the merits and rewards of constructive criticism. Produced by: Visual Torah.

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Tehillim Chapter 23: Never Ending Wealth (10:52)

To purchase Tehillim (Book of Psalms) The Schottenstein Edition Click Here.  (View Sample).

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Tzafon - The Afikoman (3:12)

The Afikomen is the uncovering of the hidden, representing the rewards to come in the future. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes the procedure with the afikomen and the spiritual background behind it.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Poetry Reading: Ba'al Teshuvas at the Mikvah (2:58)

Series: God's Optimism

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Why Are There So Many Jews in Hollywood (4:26)

Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved

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Nirtza - Next Year in Jerusalem (2:40)

How have we made G-d happy by completing the seder? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel completes his commentary on the seder with the 4th cup and the hope you were able to enjoy your seder with family and friends, contemplating and talking about the story and the meanings behind it.

Series: Haggadah Insights

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Addressing the Four Sons (7:19)

Look around at the people gathered around your seder table and address each one on their own level. Rabbi Nochem Kaplan describes the four sons and their blessings and needs.

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Motzi Matzah - Matzah (4:36)

Some mitzvahs are expensive and yet they connect us to G-d. Celebrate! Rabbi Yossi Paltiel gives directions for this important part of the seder., in addition he shares chassidic insights into the calculations behind the meaning of the words.

Series: Haggadah Insights

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Karpas - Dipping in Salt Water (3:11)

That little bit of vegetable has a big responsibility. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel emphasizes the role of the children and their questions, and aren't we all children?.

Series: Haggadah Insights

Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)

Rochtzo - Washing Hands (1:07)

Now we wash our hands to bring holiness into ordinary food. Rabbi Yossi Paltiel gives a quick review of how to proceed.

Series: Haggadah Insights

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A Double Vision (47:15)

What are the ties that bind this fascinating quartet: twin sisters who grew up in a Chasidic enclave in Brooklyn, now residing thousands of miles apart on opposite coasts, and the soul sisters they met along the way? This unique session will take us on a journey without a speed limit from the capital of Wisconsin, to Silicon Valley—the road will be anything but well traveled.

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Yachatz - Break the Matzah (8:47)

When is broken better than whole and what does it remind us of? Rabbi Yossi Paltiel explains the process and reasons for this part of the seder and illustrates the role of the broken matzah with a special story.

Series: Haggadah Insights

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1. What Is Shavuot? (1:44)

Shavuot FAQ's: 2. What Does Shavuot Mean? 3. Where Did the Torah Scroll Come From? 4. Where Did the Talmud Come From? 5. How Do We Celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot? 6. Why Do We Eat Dairy Foods on Shavuot? 7. Why Do We Read the Book of Ruth on Shavuot? 8. Why is It Important to Bring the Children to Synagogue on Shavuot? 9

Series: Shavuot FAQ's

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Lessons from Sinai (11:51)

Why is Sinai in the name of this group of scholars? Professor Lawrence Schiffman searches the writings of our sages and the Oral Torah for references to Sinai that apply to the Sinai Scholars Society.

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4. Where Did the Talmud Come From? (2:21)

Shavuot FAQ's: 1. What is Shavuot? 2. What Does Shavuot Mean? 3. Where Did the Torah Scroll Come From? 5. How Do We Celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot? 6. Why Do We Eat Dairy Foods on Shavuot? 7. Why Do We Read the Book of Ruth on Shavuot? 8. Why is It Important to Bring the Children to Synagogue on Shavuot? 9

Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 4

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The Kabbalah of the Seder Plate (3:36)

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Chanukah, and How to Spell It (8:19)

Series: This Week in Jewish History

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Why Recite Haman's 10 Sons' Names in One Breath? (5:41)

Why is there no artificial respiration at the Megillah reading? Rabbi Levi Kaplan gives three reasons why we read the names of the sons of Haman in one breath. Choose your favorite reason and don’t forget to breath.

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Shlomi and Stam Tour the Beit Hamikdash (11:50)

Long Term Thinking (3:29)

Be wise and use the present to prepare for the future. This is what Rabbi Abraham Twersky learns from this week's Torah Portion. Produced by: Visual Torah.

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski (16)

The Fifth Cup (Elijah's Cup) (1:47)

In case 4 cups of wine is not enough at the sedar, there is a fifth. Rabbi Levi Kaplan enumerates some of the reasons why there is a 5th cup and why it is named for Elijah the Prophet.

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2. What Does Shavuot Mean? (1:38)

Shavuot FAQ's: 1. What is Shavuot? 2. What Does Shavuot Mean? 3. Where Did the Torah Scroll Come From? 4. Where Did the Talmud Come From? 5. How Do We Celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot? 6. Why Do We Eat Dairy Foods on Shavuot? 7. Why Do We Read the Book of Ruth on Shavuot? 8

Series: Shavuot FAQ's

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If You Could Change One Thing in the World What Would It Be? (4:28)

Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved

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Eliminating Haman Today (7:56)

Everyone knows what to do when Haman’s name is read - we bang, we boo, and make noise. What kind of game are we playing? Discover why we take our Purim noise-making so seriously in this short talk by Rabbi Yossi Paltiel.

Series: Extreme Purim

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The Mikvah at Masada (4:17)

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Shulchan Orech - Festive Meal (2:47)

We finally get to eat, but is there room? It is holy to enjoy the meal, but remember more matzah is coming.  Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes what is required for the meal, and exhorts us to enjoy.

Series: Haggadah Insights

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The Season of Purim (9:08)

Series: Extreme Purim

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The Jews of Jerusalem (4:02)

Series: Israel Mission 2014

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Steinsaltz Sunday Promo (1:19)

Series: Introduction

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9. Why Do We Stay Up All Night Learning on Shavuot? (3:01)

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Series: Shavuot FAQ's

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From the Front Lines 08/04/14 (2:04)

Sarah Cohen is a "lone" soldier fro Manchster, England. She describes her dream to become an Israeli soldier and the overwhelming kindness and genrosity she experienced while serving in the army

Series: Chayal El Chayal

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The First Clash Of Civilisations (3:17)

Judaism's refusal to jettison its values for glamour and prestige insured its survival until today. Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks reflects on the Ancient Greek civilization with its philosophers, historians, dramatists, art and architecture, which are all remarkable even today. Yet they were defeated and sent into rapid decline by the small band of Jewish Maccabees

Series: Eight Thoughts for Eight Nights

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God's Existence (1:49)

Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)

What Is the Secret of Jewish Survival? (3:06)

Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved

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Janusz Korczak: Hero to Children in the Warsaw Ghetto (3:39)

Date: July 22, 1878 (21 Tammuz, 5638) Beloved for his children's stories, Henryk Goldszmidt wrote under the pen name Janusz Korczak. A lifelong advocate for children's rights, he ran an orphanage in Warsaw that was world-famous for his innovative pedagogic techniques

Series: This Week in Jewish History

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New Kosher Cuisine: Healthy, Simple & Stylish (11:18)

Have you ever wanted to know the secret of the perfect Shabbat meal? Unleash the cook within as you listen to master chef and cookbook author Helen Nash on a culinary journey. You will learn how to juggle the challenge of cooking kosher while striving to create the masterpiece that tastes as good as it looks. This talk took place at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat

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The Four Holy Cities (5:46)

Jerusalem, Safed, Hebron and Tiberias have been designated by the sages as “Holy Cities”.  What is holiness?  In this lecture, Rabbi Shaul Leiter, a dedicated educator from Israel, takes listeners on a journey to back to the times of the early Kabbalists in Safed and their sacred texts and teachings

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I've Finished College, Now What? (2:28)

This interview with Rabbi Manis Friedman has been produced Platinum Mentorship, moderated by Yaron Hassid.

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Doing Business with Sami Rohr (2:47)

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky, Chairman of Merkos L’inyonei Chinuch, Chabad headquarters shares an amazing conversation he once hadwith renowned philanthropist Mr. Sami Rohr (1926-2012). Mr. Rohr’s message inspiring message could help us all go beyond what we might think we are capable of when confronted by life’s greatest challenges including death itself

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A Court Case with God (Yiddish) (7:38)

Phil Goldig tells a dramatic and poignant story about Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berdichev.

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How to Overcome the Evil Inclination (3:03)

Series: Israel Mission 2014

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Kohen Gadol: Bringing Torah to the World (8:43)

Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin (40)

It's Not What You Know! (0:48)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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Lo Titgodedu - Don't Make Factions (9:55)

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When Do We Teach Our Child about Giving? (1:37)

Start young. Rabbi Manis Friedman gives the recipe for a happy person in this short but intense video. This video has been produced Platinum Mentorship, moderated by Yaron Hassid.

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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.

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Reuniting with My Brother (11:03)

Subsisting on black plums and fresh goat's milk, direct from the source, Leibel continues his search. In this episode, Leibel Zisman is finally reunited with his brother Beryl, the morning after a moving dream of his parents telling him not to give up hope.

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50 Pathways to Parenting Wisdom (14:37)

Mrs. Shira Frank introduces a refreshing approach to parenting in her new book, “50 Pathways to Parenting Wisdom”. She describes her motivations for writing this book and her goal of creating an accessible and practical guide for parents

Series: Book of the Month

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Haggadah and Hieroglyphics (2:57)

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You Are Who Your Grandchildren Are (6:15)

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The Laws of Making Tefillin (9:17)

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Why was Moses' Punishment so Severe? (9:40)

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Mayanot Moment: Parshat Vayakhel (3:58)

Everyone is required to build a personal tabernacle, how do we do it? Rabbi Shlomo Gestetner associates the furnishings of the tabernacle with the 3 crowns enumerated in Pirkei Avos, and the one crown over them all.

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What We can Learn from Mt. Sinai (4:59)

In this lecture, Rabbi Shaul Leiter takes us on a kabbalistic journey that provides insight into our personal life path as well as the Kabbalah of time and space.  Based on teachings of the Sefer Yetzira, a classic Kabbalah text, Rabbi Leiter delves into the secrets gleaned from the divine revelation at Sinaiand the significance of the smokethat engulfed the mountain. .

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Up and Down the Mountain (6:01)

Do we need to escape this materialistic life to experience true sprituality? Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin uses the interchange between Moses and G-d on the mountain to illustrate that through Jewish law we sanctify ourselves, bringing G-d into every aspect of human life.

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A Passover Message (2:52)

Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the U.S. Representative for the South Florida congressional district, and the Chair of the Democratic National Committee is the first Jewish Congresswoman elected from Florida. She shares a beautiful Pesach message, expressing her appreciation for the Chabad shluchim in Florida and Washington

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The Megillah: Discovering Godliness (9:30)

Series: Extreme Purim

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Poetry Reading: One of the Few Jews (3:27)

Series: God's Optimism

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It's Not What You Say, It's the Order in Which You Say It (8:16)

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The Wedding and the Tallit (8:03)

The message for parshat Ki Tetzei is dedicated to the marriage of Rabbi Riskin's oldest grandchild. .

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This is Freedom!? (1:58)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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The Reality is Greater than the Dream (6:57)

Rabbi Riskin shares a wonderful lesson from God's commandment to Moshe to errect the Tabernacle. God asssits every person in fulfiling their dreams, aspirations and goals. While we take our initial step and God takes care of the rest, we also discover at the fruition of our dreams that they were even greater than we imagined. .

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We're Gonna Have a Nice Family Meal (2:41)

Even pychologists recommend a shared family meal. Dr. Chana Silberstein lists the advantages and values gained from that meal in the middle of the seder.

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The Story, the Counting, and the Sapphire (6:25)

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Dr. Bernard Lander (5:01)

Series: This Week in Jewish History

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How Does a Rabbi End up in the Army? (3:51)

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How Significant is Observance of Mitzvot? (3:25)

Series: 10 Questions with Michael Medved

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Charity Without Judgement (4:17)

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The Kabbalah of Forgiveness Promo (1:06)

The high holidays are approaching and thoughts of repentance are beginning to surface. As we seek forgiveness from G-d, we begin to turn inward, searching for tools that will help us forgive others and ourselves. This short promotional clip presents a fascinating new series on the Kabbalah of forgiveness, by scholar and dean, Dr. Henry Abramson

Series: The Kabbalah of Forgiveness

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Chanukah (1:14)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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To Receive, One Must Give (5:22)

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Purim and Yom Kippur (9:24)

Series: Extreme Purim

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Keeping Judaism Alive (23:58)

Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky (22)

Go Out into the World (8:44)

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Happiness Cheat Sheet (1:45)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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Speak with Love (9:22)

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Passover Message (3:25)

Rep. Eric Cantor shares a Pesach message honoring the shluchim's work around the world, emphasizing this time of personal geula.

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A Dvar Torah and a Shameless Plug (1:43)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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From the Front Lines 08/04/14 (2:29)

This short clip provides a peek into the life of lone IDF soldier, Bentzy Weiss. He shares  his personal experience and some of the deep emotions experienced by the entire nation

Series: Chayal El Chayal

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Why Choose a Mentor (2:32)

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Yearning for a Better World (6:15)

Series: Paradigm Shift

Rabbi Sholom Lipskar (14)

kosherhealing.com (0:05)

My Israel Experience (4:51)

Series: Israel Mission 2014

Leslie Kulick (1)

Problems You Can't Control (1:48)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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Level Eleven: Do More for Those Who Do More (5:00)

Series: The Kabbalah of Forgiveness

Dr. Henry Abramson (90)

Introduction to Chevron (5:15)

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Blooper Dvar Torah (2:20)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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Are we there yet? (1:39)

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Avoiding the Consequences (1:41)

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From the Front Lines 08/05/14 (1:20)

Chayel el Chayal provides a warm and welcoming family for the young Jewish men and women who come to Israel from around the world with the goal of serving in the IDF; risking their own lives to protect the lives of the Jewish nation

Series: Chayal El Chayal

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Why Are Kids with Special Needs so Special? (2:03)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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Why Avraham Is Better than ISIS (1:55)

Series: 90 second Dvar Torah

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Curious Tales of the Talmud - Promo (1:24)

Curious Tales of the Talmud: Finding Personal Meaning in the Legends of our Sages Judaism is full of deeply resonant and transformative wisdom. Some of its most profound ideas about life, the universe, the soul, and our relationship with G-d are encrypted in an unusual place-within peculiar and nonsensical Talmudic tales

Series: Curious Tales of the Talmud

So you wanna fight! (1:37)

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How to Break a Habit (2:21)

Series: It's About Time

Greetings at the Kinus Hashluchim Banquet 5775 (13:17)

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Recap: 12 Parshas in 90 seconds (1:45)

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Your Personal Battle Strategy (1:40)

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Shekalim: Half the time in honor of Half a Shekel (0:57)

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Life of the Dead (1:27)

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A Funny Look at Jewish Humor (59:07)

Among other things, we Jews are known for our humor. We plan and Hashem laughs,” goes the Yiddish saying. Throughout the ages Jews have used humor to survive, thrive, laugh and learn, and have placed humor at the very center of their lives

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Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (8) (6:33)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (3) (9:13)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (13) (3:00)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (10) (6:25)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (1) (4:20)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (12) (2:02)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (9) (3:00)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (7) (6:27)

Chabad Lay Leadership Conference 5776 (4) (4:26)