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Maimonides and the Rebbe (49:24)
This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Moshe Moscowitz (1)
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Shlomo Halevi Alkabetz (37:45)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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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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11:24
Lesson Fifteen: The Alter Rebbe (11:24)
This final segment of the "Intro to Kabbalah" series introduces the Alter Rebbe, successor of the Baal Shem Tov and founder of the Chabad movement. It describes his revolutionary method of teaching Kabbalistic ideas with a philosophical form, using analogies from the human experience that even a non-mystic could relate to
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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50:29
Seeing Beneath the Labels (50:29)
“The job of a Rebbe is to bring souls to Torah, not to win arguments.” This was the response Dr. Shmuel Klatzkin received from the Rebbe as to why he did not address the philosophical challenges that were posed to him. This message touched him deeply and has shaped his understanding of Jewish unity. In this moving lecture, Dr
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Dr. Shmuel Klatzkin (7)
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18:08
The Life of a Tzadik (18:08)
Series: Soul Encounters
Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky (16)
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45:02
The Rebbe in the Jewish Hall of Fame (45:02)
Series: Soul Encounters
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
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7:51
The Book Burning of 1240 (7:51)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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50:48
Rabbi Moshe Ber Soloveitchik (50:48)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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6:00
Rabbi Moshe Isserles (The Rema) (6:00)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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54:25
The Piaseczno Rebbe and the Warsaw Ghetto (54:25)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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50:41
A Brief Biography on the Chofetz Chaim (50:41)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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37:34
Henrietta Szold and the Birth of Hadassah Organization (37:34)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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9:28
Sarah Schenirer - Championing Womens Education (9:28)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:01
Dr. Bernard Lander (5:01)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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43:41
Heinrich Heine (Poet) (43:41)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:14
The Mendel Beilis Trial (5:14)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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58:15
The Vilna Gaon (58:15)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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50:41
King David: Ruler, Warrior, Poet and Scholar (50:41)
Relive the trials and triumphs of one of the most colorful personalities in Jewish history. Learn of David’s ferocious battles against the Philistines, hear the song of his harp, and follow the mighty king’s transformation into the sweet singer of Israel
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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7:33
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
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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54:28
The Life of Shneur Zalman of Liadi (54:28)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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46:27
Bilhah Abigaill Levy Franks (46:27)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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47:31
Johann Eisenmenger (47:31)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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51:34
Sarah Bas Tovim (51:34)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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50:45
Baruch Spinoza (50:45)
Dr. Henry Abramson profiles the well-known Dutch philosopher Boruch Spinoza (1632–1667). Dr. Abramson talks about his excommunication from the Jewish community, the surrounding factors that led to it and the reason for the harshness of the Rabbis in their rejection of Spinoza.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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51:53
Nicholas Donin (51:53)
By examining the life of Nicholas Donin, a self-hating Jew of the thirteenth century, Dr. Henry Abramson discusses the development of anti-Semitism in Europe beginning in the Thirteenth Century. This insightful lecture by Dr. Abramson talks about the various manifistations of anti-Semitism including blood libels, public burning of the Talmud, and anti-Semitic art
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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45:29
David Reubeni (45:29)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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54:16
Yocheved bat Rashi (54:16)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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56:10
Rabbeinu Gershom (56:10)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:13
Fourth Lateran Council (5:13)
The Fourth Lateran Council, which met in 1215 at the behest of Pope Innocent III, issued several pieces of Church legislation with dire implications for Jews. The doctrine of transubstantiation was confirmed, leading to a new element in antisemitic canards: accusations that Jews “desecrated the host.”.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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54:15
Rambam (54:15)
Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (1135-1204) was a towering figure in medieval Jewish history, and continues to cast a long shadow into the Jewish present. Nevertheless, the work of the philosopher-physician endured significant controversy, including an especially sad episode in which Jews actually consigned his works to the flames. Lecture delivered at Young Israel of Bal Harbour-Surfside.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:40
Sadat (5:40)
In November of 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat flew to Israel to address the Knesset. His meeting with his former enemy Prime Minister Menachem Begin ultimately resulted in the sometimes strained but nevertheless enduring Israel-Egypt peace accord, but his unpopularity with hardline Egyptians, opposed to making peace with Israel, resulted in his assassination in 1981.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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36:00
Jews & Thanksgiving (36:00)
Rabbi Pinchas Taylor (67)
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31:44
Life in a Death Camp (31:44)
Mrs. Itu Lustig (1)
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4:22
Jacob Frank and the Burning of the Talmud (4:22)
One of the more colorful false messiahs in Jewish history, Jacob Frank made a career of conversion--first to Islam, then to Christianity, all the while leading a neo-Sabbatean movement that emphasized antinomian "purification through transgression
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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53:31
Saadia Gaon (53:31)
Sa'adia Gaon was an important Jewish philosopher and communal leader of the 9th and 10th centuries, famous in particular for his massive Book of Beliefs and Opinions. A child prodigy to rose to the highest ranks of Jewish scholarship, his thought left an indelible imprint on the Jewish spiritual tradition.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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51:30
Paul of Tarsus (51:30)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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2:34
Hannah Szenes (2:34)
Hannah Szenes was a young Hungarian Jewish woman who joined the resistance in 1943, paratrooping into Nazi-occupied territories with British support. She was captured and tortured, but did not divulge secret information on her colleagues. Her poetry, including the classic "Blessed is the Match," survive and add to her legacy.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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10:06
Philo (10:06)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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4:53
Jabotinsky (4:53)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:09
Captain Alfred Dreyfus (5:09)
Date: October 9, 1859, birthday of Alfred Dreyfus Wrongly accused of espionage, Captain Alfred Dreyfus was sentenced to Devil's Island on the basis of remarkably tenuous evidence. Many critics, including the famous writer Emile Zola, argued that Dreyfus was unfairly charged simply because he was a Jew in the French army
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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3:32
Rembrandt (3:32)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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7:07
Shabbetai Tsvi: False Messiah of the 17th Century (7:07)
Date: August 1, 1626 (9 Av, 5386) Devastated and demoralized after the Khmelnytskyi Rebellion in the 17th century, Jews around Europe were astounded to hear that a young Kabbalist named Shabbetai Tsvi had proclaimed himself the long-awaited Messiah.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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4:06
The Jews' Oath vs. Lord Rothschild (4:06)
Date: July 23, 1858 (12 Av, 5618) In 1847, the citizens of London elected its first Jew, Lionel de Rothschild, to the House of Commons. Rothschild, however, refused to take the Christian oath required of all members, and resigned without taking his seat in Parliament
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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3:39
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
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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54:33
The Ba'al Shem Tov (Besht) (54:33)
Widely regarded as the father of the 18th-century Hasidic movement, Israel ben Eliezer was a popular and hugely influential teacher of Judaism in eastern Europe. This lecture, which draws on research conducted in Polish archives after the fall of Communism, sheds additional light on the life and works of the Ba'al Shem Tov.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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5:14
The Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara (5:14)
Date: June 23, 1858 (11 Tammuz, 5618) In the summer of 1858, 6-year old Edgardo Mortara, a Jewish boy living in Bologna, Italy, was forcibly taken from his home by Italian police acting at the behest of the Inquisition
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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52:16
Menachem Begin and Israeli Politics (52:16)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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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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20:46
Personal Memories of Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (20:46)
Mrs. Louise Hager (1)
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48:43
Jewish History: Evgenia Ginzburg (48:43)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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20:27
Ruth: The Mother of Royalty (20:27)
Rus was descended from some of the worst examples of humanity and yet became the ancestress of King Dovid and Moshiach. Mrs Sarah Korn outlines the story of Rus and describes her greatness. With the guidance of her mother in law, Naomi, Rus was able to refine her character and be deserving of her great descendents.
Mrs. Sarah Korn (4)
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52:57
The Cultural Geography of Jewish Eastern Europe (52:57)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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55:37
Emanuel Ringelblum and the Warsaw Ghetto (55:37)
Buried for posterity, the research and writings of the Warsaw Ghetto were coordinated by Emanuel Ringelblum. Dr. Henry Abramson provides a clear, concise history of the period leading up to the war, and Hitler's goals. Dr. Abramson enumerates the factors that led to what could be considered a continuation of WW1
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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52:42
Shimon Dubnow and the Russian Revolution (52:42)
How does a Russian Czar rid his empire of a "foreign, indigestible mass", also known as the Jews? Dr. Henry Abramson explores the historical background of the Haskala movement and Shimon Dubnow's role
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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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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47:09
Nathan of Hanover and the Ukrainian Rebellion of 1648 (47:09)
Such a clear history of Jews in Western Europe and the Ukraine. Dr. Henry Abramson relates the factors leading up to the devastation of the Chmielnicki massacres. Nathan of Hanover is the historian of record who provides a gripping account of the pogroms and yet is even handed in his recounting of history
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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49:07
Don Isaac Abravanel and Spanish Jewry (49:07)
What factors led up to the Spanish Inquisition and yet produced some of the greatest Jewish commentators? The triangular society of Spain gave rise to advantages for the Jews, as well as leading to one of the greatest destructions. Dr. Henry Abramson discusses the life and times of Don Isaac Abravanel, a prolific writer, renowned statesman and proverbial wandering Jew
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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58:44
Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch and the Development of Modern Orthodoxy (58:44)
2/3s of Berlin Jews converted to Lutheranism. In the 1800s baptism was their ticket to European culture. Dr. Henry Abramson describes European society and what led the German Jews to step away from their Jewish practices and into secular society
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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34:57
Jewish History: Rabbi Yosef Karo and the Evolution of Jewish Law (34:57)
Rabbi Yosef Caro excelled in Torah scholarship despite years of expulsions in the Sephardic world. Dr. Henry Abramson, a well known educator, and expert on the history of the Talmud, presents the life and times of Rabbi Yosef Caro. He explains what roles Rav Caro's works played in Jewish scholarship and practice from the 15th century until now
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
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3:14
Commemorating the Alter Rebbe's 200th Yahrtzeit (3:14)
The Baal Shem Tov celebrated the birth of the Alter Rebbe, despite the great distance separating them. This moving video gives a synopsis of the Alter Rebbe's life and all of his accomplishments, the fruits of which we enjoy today.
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12:48
A Tribute to Rabbi Benjamin Kreitman (12:48)
For more information about Oholei Torah and the Brooklyn Jewish Center, located in the Crown Heights neigborhood in Brooklyn, NY, please visit brooklynjewishcenter.org .
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7:54
Rabbi Elazar Ben Azariah (7:54)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein gives a light hearted explanation of Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah's aging.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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8:45
In Tribute to Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM (8:45)
Rabbi Moshe Bryski shares a story about the Divine Providence that saved his father, Rabbi Mordechai Meir Hakohen Bryski OBM, during the Holocaust.
Rabbi Moshe Bryski (40)
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6:19
Yehoshua the High Priest (6:19)
Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)
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21:48
Legacy of the Rebbetzin (21:48)
In this class, Rabbi Shmuel Lew speaks about the legacy that the Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka Schneerson left to the Jewish people. Through stories of her sterling character traits, positivity and human compassion, we see how she gave the Rebbe the support that he needed to achieve what he did in his lifetime, and we learn what we can aspire to be in our own lives.
Rabbi Shmuel Lew (23)
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27:56
Conversations with Rabbi Block (27:56)
In this series of conversations between Juan Sepulveda and Rabbi Chaim Block, Rabbi Block shares basic principles of faith based on both the esoteric teachings of kabbalah as well as mainstream Jewish traditional teachings.
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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32:58
Jabotinsky Memorial Speech (32:58)
**Please note: The content of this lecture does not represent the views or opinions of Torah Café or the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute. Its broadcast is in the spirit of promoting education and broadening dialogue on topics pertinent to Jewish life. Douglas Feith served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under President George W
Mr. Douglas J. Feith (1)
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24:01
Chofetz Chaim, A Conversation with Dr. Michael Kigel (24:01)
This video is part of a series that has been produced by Kosher Tube.
Dr. Michael Chighel (59)
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11:44
Reflections: Rabbi Shmuel Fogelman (11:44)
Listen in on an amazing conversation between father and son and learn what it was like to experience the previous Lubavitcher Rebbe's harrowing incarceration and release from the dreaded Spalerno prison in Russia. .
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3:31
Women of the Talmud: Yalta (Spanish) (3:31)
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2:21
The Fourth Chabad Rebbetzin (2:21)
Rabbi Shmuel Butman (169)
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1:11:00
King David and the Psalms II (1:11:00)
King David: a king, a warrior, a poet and a scholar. Relive the trials and triumphs of the most colorful personality in Jewish history. Through this interactive lesson, you will discover why our people have turned to the Psalms for solace and strength throughout the ages. This lecture was delivered at the 2th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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3:34
Women of the Talmud: Yalta (3:34)
Smashing the unfortunate illusion that women in Talmudic times were second-class citizens, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute presents a never-before-seen glimpse into the amazing lives and crucial accomplishments of the women of the Talmudic age.
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12:55
Marking the Yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe on 24 Tevet (12:55)
On the 24th of the Hebrew month of Tevet, we mark the yartzeit of the Alter Rebbe, founder of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. In this video, we take a look at the Alter Rebbe's amazing life, tireless work, and the unbelievable impact he had - and continues to have - on Jews and non-Jews alike.
Rabbi Moshe Lieberman (5)
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18:04
Commemorating the Rebbe (18:04)
Rabbi Arthur Schneier (1)
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6:37
Maimonides: Living Legacy (6:37)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
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7:22
Maimonides: The Great Talmudist (7:22)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
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7:25
Maimonides: The Great Philosopher (7:25)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
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6:09
Maimonides' Correspondence (6:09)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
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5:56
Maimonides: Life and Legacy (5:56)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
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3:31
The Second Chabad Rebbe - Rabbi Dovber Schneerson (3:31)
The 10th of the Jewish month of Kislev, marks the liberation of the second Chabad Rebbe, Reb Dovber from imprisonment in the year 1826.
Rabbi Shmuel Butman (169)
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57:08
King David and the Psalms (57:08)
King David is one of the most intriguing and inspiring figures in Jewish history. In this workshop we will relive the trials and triumphs of King David and learn why our people have turned to the Psalms for solace and strength throughout the ages. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
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6:07
The Lubavitcher Rebbe (6:07)
Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World Soul Maps introduces you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary new look at human psychology. It provides Kabbalah-based tools to help you understand yourself. Until the publication of Tanya, the Kabbalah was an esoteric discipline that was studied and understood by only a select few
Series: Soul Maps
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6:17
The First Chabad Rebbe (6:17)
Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, known commonly as the Alter Rebbe, was the founder and first spiritual leader of the Chabad movement. This video takes you on a brief tour of his fascinating ife and reality-altering work, including his compendium of Jewish law and his famous collection of psycho-spiritual teachings, the Tanya
Series: Soul Maps
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5:45
The Baal Shem Tov (5:45)
Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World Soul Maps introduces you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary new look at human psychology. It provides Kabbalah-based tools to help you understand yourself. Until the publication of Tanya, the Kabbalah was an esoteric discipline that was studied and understood by only a select few
Series: Soul Maps
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6:30
Rabbi Isaac Luria (6:30)
Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World Soul Maps introduces you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary new look at human psychology. It provides Kabbalah-based tools to help you understand yourself. Until the publication of Tanya, the Kabbalah was an esoteric discipline that was studied and understood by only a select few
Series: Soul Maps
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5:48
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (5:48)
Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World Soul Maps introduces you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary new look at human psychology. It provides Kabbalah-based tools to help you understand yourself. Until the publication of Tanya, the Kabbalah was an esoteric discipline that was studied and understood by only a select few
Series: Soul Maps
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6:47
Ezekiel (6:47)
Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World Soul Maps introduces you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary new look at human psychology. It provides Kabbalah-based tools to help you understand yourself. Until the publication of Tanya, the Kabbalah was an esoteric discipline that was studied and understood by only a select few
Series: Soul Maps