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Reaching Within: A Story of Loss, Hope, and Happiness (36:33)
Born in Milan, Italy, the move to Jerusalem wasn’t the smoothest for Hadassah Chen. Then in 2012, she lost her third daughter Navi to a battle with cancer. In the aftermath of a horrible tragedy, Mrs. Chen’s journey inspired, and continues to inspire, countless others. Join for a journey across miles and years, sure to be filled with laughs and tears
Mrs. Hadassah Chen (4)
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28:14
Oh G-d! What Were You Thinking? (28:14)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Mrs. Chanie Baitelman (1)
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3:53
Making History, at Home (3:53)
A historical context for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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1:01:15
Building Spiritual and Financial Resilience During this Pandemic (1:01:15)
Tap into spiritual and practical Jewish wisdom that will change your financial paradigms so that you can face and come out of this crisis, transformed, not only spiritually but financially. This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Mrs. Yael Trusch (12)
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37:29
Living Gratefully in a Time of Crises (37:29)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Rabbi Yisrael Rice (5)
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38:58
Living with Gratitude During Difficult Times (38:58)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Mrs. Fruma Schapiro (12)
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2:57
COVID-19: The Fine Line Between Faith and Negligence (2:57)
Rabbi Yisroel Glick (57)
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38:16
Repairing Rainbows (38:16)
At age 13, Lynda’s mother and sisters died in a plane crash. Her father was shattered and she was left to fend for herself. Her memoir, Repairing Rainbows, shares how she found the courage, tenacity, and strength to become happy and lead a meaningful life. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat
Mrs. Lynda Fishman (3)
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51:38
A Bystander's Obligation (51:38)
What role does an onlooker have in a scene? Is he responsible for the things he sees? Discuss a bystander’s obligation, through the lenses of Judaism and psychology. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Dr. Rona Novick (23)
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1:11:00
The Ethical Aftermath of 9/11 (1:11:00)
The Ethical Aftermath of Sep 11: Body Issues, remarriage, Inheritance. In th aftermath of 9/11, many Halachic complications and dillemas arose, from how to properly deal with the remainig body parts and bones, to wives that don't know the fate of their husbands who were in the Twin Towers at the time, but haven't been seen or confirmed dead by a witness
Dr. Charles Cantonese (1)
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59:50
Insights on Addiction and Recovery (59:50)
How does spirituality come into play when dealing with addiction recovery? What are the 12 steps to recovery?.
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #2
Dr. Lewis Abrams (1)
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52:11
Torah Perspectives on Addiction (52:11)
Many addicts entertain the allusion that they are still in control and therefore don’t have a problem since they can stop whenever they want (they just don’t want to stop now). Only after admitting that the “key” is no longer in their possession can they start the process of trying to recover the lost “key”
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #2
Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein (1)
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42:07
Perseverance and Survival During the Holocaust (42:07)
Hear the first-person account of the story of two brothers clinging together for survival after their family perished in the wrath of the Third Reich. They struggled horrifically, and when the dust cleared at war's end, only one of them survived. Today, Dr. Eisenbach is a 92-year old dentist practicing in Southern California
Dr. Jacob Eisenbach (2)
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1:11:47
Nuclear Biological and Chemical Terrorism (2005) (1:11:47)
Dirty bombs are quite scary. But with the citizens properly informed, we can - in certain ways - take the "terror" out of chemical terrorism. In this video, we primarily take a look at the ethical and moral issues surrounding triage, and how we generally reconcile them according to Jewish law
Dr. Angelo Aquista (1)
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55:23
Good-bye Ebola, Hello Zika: Jewish Legal Ramifications (55:23)
Last year, the Zika virus was virtually unknown to most of the world. Today, it is a major global health concern, threatening the cancellation of the Olympics
Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)
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3:15
Addiction and Responsibility (3:15)
For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.
Series: Individual Crossfire questions
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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15:33
Combating Depression (15:33)
Rabbi Dr. Bulka will share tips and strategies on overcoming and healing depression. For more information, please visit: www.torahpsychology.org.
Series: Torah Psychology Conference #1
Rabbi Dr. Reuven Bulka (4)
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39:44
"Killing Kasztner" Panel Discussion (39:44)
This panel was featured at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Gaylen Ross (1)
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46:57
Brain Death and Organ Transplants (46:57)
To save a life is one of the greatest mitzvot that one can perform. At the same time, however, it is axiomatic that we cannot save a life by ending another. The time of death, then, becomes a subject of utmost importance
Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)
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37:55
A Memoir of Senses Lost and Found (37:55)
The story of a young woman who is slowly losing her sight and hearing because of Usher Syndrome III, a rare disorder. Join Rebecca as she speaks with candor and without self-pity about the progression of the disease, current research into a cure, the challenges in her life, and how she experiences the world. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat
Ms. Rebecca Alexander (1)
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48:56
Cries of Joy at the Wailing Wall (48:56)
On the seventh of June, 1967 the Israel Defense Forces captured the Temple Mount and returned it to Jewish hands for the first time in two thousand years. One of the first people to reach the holy stones of the Wall was a young soldier named Avraham Duvdevani
Mr. Avraham Duvdevani (1)
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7:53
Soul Excercises (7:53)
Meet your Animal Soul. Be the Boss. Flip it Back.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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5:53
Physical Exercise for a Healthy Soul (5:53)
Working out gives you an upper hand against your Animal Soul. Remember that Exercise + Consistency = Success applies to the physical and the spiritual/emotional.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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4:47
Suffering (4:47)
God promised us that we will never be tested beyond our ability. Tests show you just how powerful you are.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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6:45
Control (6:45)
We’re responsible for our thoughts, words, and actions – G-d’s got all the rest covered. Trust Him.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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6:20
The Relationship and Relationships (6:20)
Judaism isn’t a religion; it’s a relationship with G-d. And that relationship influences and is influenced by every other relationship in your life.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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6:56
Working on the Self (6:56)
Make your G-dly Soul your personality. Don’t kill the animal, just tame and train it by fighting the darkness with light.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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7:02
Who Is Me? (7:02)
Our personality is a mixture of our two souls, our two psychologies. It’s a daily battle in our thoughts, words, and actions.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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4:29
Psychology Needs Kabbalah (4:29)
Only Kabbalah clearly tells us the make up of our psyche and inner consciousness. You can’t work on something if you don’t know the parts and how they work together.
Rabbi Zalman Nelson (9)
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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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4:32
Resting on the Job (4:32)
Mr. Leibel Zisman (5)
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53:32
The Chassidic Version of Healthy Self-Esteem (53:32)
Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)
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18:18
The Power of Happiness (18:18)
Have you ever wished you could hear the "end of the story" or gaze at the beautiful tapestry of Divine Providence instead of the tangled mess of threads we usually see? In a strikingly personal talk, Mrs. Jacobson shares how a devastating family circumstance brought her strength; that from her father's example she learned how a Jew must live
Series:
Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson (19)
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52:46
Nurturing Self Esteem (52:46)
Dr. Norman Blumenthal (2)
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41:02
Putting Life into Perspective (41:02)
Mrs. Chana Weisberg (7)
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5:29
Confronting Intermarriage (5:29)
A gloves-off, no-holds-barred discussion of all the burning questions you may have about sexuality, cremation, abortion, and other controversial issues, as seen through the lens of Jewish psychology and mystical insight.
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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50:18
Your Money or Your Life: Recalibrating Values in a Global Recession (50:18)
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan reflects on the concept of materialism and consumerism in today's world view. He compares the values of Torah and Judaism to that of the world at large. While modern society strives for vacation days and retirement, our tradition encourages a lifestyle in which one seeks to grow in their output over time
Rabbi Shmuel Kaplan (18)
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7:42
5. Break Out of Your Limitations (7:42)
In this series, Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik explores the topic of education - both self-education and the education of our children - in light of the 12 essential Torah verses that the Lubavitcher Rebbe chose as fundamental in the instruction of a child. This segment's verse: 3
Series: Re-parenting Your Inner Child
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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47:34
Are You Really What You’re Worth? (47:34)
Benjamin Franklin once said, “Money never made a man happy yet, nor will it. The more a man has, the more he wants. Instead of filling a vacuum, it makes one.” Delve into the esoteric teachings of the kabbalah and gain understanding about the challenges of money and materialism. This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)