Judaism and Free Speech (57:31)

James Madison said, “Free speech is one of the great bulwarks of liberty”. Americans have been debating its parameters; some say this endangers liberty, others, that it limits hate. Judaism has a history of active debate, but where does Jewish tradition place restrictions? This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)

The Rabbi and The Federal Judge (51:16)

Join a federal judge and a rabbi as they compare notes on the legal ruling of Halacha and U.S Law in some pertinent cases. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Judge Roy Altman (1)

Jewish Business Ethics in a Secular Legal System (2:26)

Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)

The Torah's Global Contributions to Ethics and Morality (3:40)

Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)

Shaping a Righteous Civilization (3:08)

Is Judaism only interested in spirituality? Absolutely not! In fact, physicality is just as important! This video was produced for Lesson 1 of Beyond Right, a course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute.

Series: Beyond Right

The Torah's Influence on American Law (1:47)

Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)

Robinhood, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs: Market Manipulation and Insider Trading in Jewish Law (57:19)

Recent times have seen market manipulation that caused massive gains for some and huge losses for others. Is that kosher? A look at the Jewish Law’s view on non-tangible valuables. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)

To the Victor Go The Spoils (50:34)

“I’m a citizen of the world,” claims the one with a utopian vision

Rabbi Nochum Mangel (4)

Is Judaism Too Rigid? (2:03)

Jewish law is so exact and to the tiniest detail. Is it too rigid? For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Yossi New (25)

On Covering Hair with a Wig (1:57)

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)

Halachic Obligations When Committing an Offense Against a Fellow (4:18)

Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)

The Laws of Revenge and Grudges (9:30)

Rabbi Chuni Vogel (4)

The Laws of Gossip (11:33)

Rabbi Chuni Vogel (4)

Must One Give Charity to Anyone Who Asks? (2:58)

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)

The Kohen Family Chronicles (49:15)

Following the life of the fictional Kohen family, we will delve into the unexpected and intriguing issues of purity and impurity facing the modern Kohen in the 21st Century. Topics will include airplane flights. museums, hospitals, organ transplants, the Kohen medical student, the Kohen gene and more. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)

The Pence Rule and the Jewish Law (54:13)

This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

The Temple Mount in Jewish Hands (57:31)

Two thousand years after its destruction, the Temple Mount remains the center of the Jewish world. Davening there is an incredible mitzvah, but we need to do it right. What are the halachic nuances involved in stepping foot on the most holy space on earth?   This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Mendel Blau (3)

When Man Makes Man (55:47)

A cover article of Time Magazine this year, entitled “The Future of Babies,” addressed reproductive technology, including gene editing, uterus transplantation and the three-parent embryo. We will discuss these remarkable advances from a Jewish perspective. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)

Death and Mourning in Judaism (55:04)

All lives return to dust. After a life comes to its end, what does our tradition have to say about our response? How should we mourn? Why should we mourn? A lesson on life’s final days. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)

Pragmatist or Visionary? A Textual Exploration (55:26)

Do you live in the now or are you always looking towards the future? Explore these two worldviews as seen through the eyes of the Talmud, and learn how it can change the outcome of Jewish law. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Yaakov Wagner (3)

A Halachic Crash Course on the Laws of Shabbat (58:58)

From Kiddush to Havdalah, learn about the do’s, don'ts, how’s and why’s of keeping the day of rest. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Animal Experimentation and Jewish Law (49:58)

Jewish law forbids causing unnecessary pain to animals and mandates feeding them before oneself, yet permits experimenting on them. How do we understand this? And what is man’s status in relation to other forms of life on the planet? This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr

Rabbi Sholom Ber Wineberg (5)

Vegiterian Diets: What is the Jewish View? (46:39)

What does Jewish law say about vegetarianism? 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

Rabbi Alfred Cohen (1)

Talmud and the Travel Ban (55:57)

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe looks at the concept of a travel ban from the Jewish perspective. Is it comparable to the selfish and greedy people of Sedom who refused to share the wealth and oppurtunities they had with others? Or is it an appropiate security precaution in line with the Talmud's take on responding to a threat to human life and one's borders?.

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

Who Shall Live and Who Shall Die (1:02:05)

At the dawn of his career, a doctor takes on the most important pledge of his life—to protect human life as much as possible. But what happens when that day comes and he or she has only enough medication for one patient? What is the Jewish approach to such excruciating questions? This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

A Blessing on a Cheeseburger? (3:15)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Yosef Shusterman (34)

May One Use a Horoscope? (2:23)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

Shabbat Shalom: A Guide to the Holy Day of Rest (55:22)

“Rabbi, am I allowed to go to the doctor on Shabbos?” “Am I allowed to warm up my lunch?” “Can I get something out of my car?” Find out the answer to these and other relevant laws regarding Shabbos, the day of rest. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Yosef Shusterman (34)

Why Is Jewishness Matrilineal? (2:47)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Asher Crispe (45)

Why Honor Parents? (4:26)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)

Converting to Judaism for Marriage (1:34)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)

Does Judaism Accept Converts? (3:18)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Dov Greenberg (57)

Driving to Synagogue on Shabbat, or Staying Home? (1:10)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)

Is a Head Covering a Must? (1:01)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)

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)

Maimonides: Laws of Red Heifer Chapter 6 (52:01)

Maimonides' magnum opus, the Mishneh Torah, is a work spanning hundreds of chapters and describing all laws mentioned in the Torah. This text-based class offers the opportunity to participate in the daily study of Maimonides, introduced by the Rebbe. This session was featured at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

The Ethics of Urban Privacy In A Modern Society (55:39)

Is it ethical to use a covert nanny cam to protect your children? Are you obligated to share sensitive information about your friend with his or her potential employer or spouse? Are you allowed to read information embedded in an electronic file that the sender didn't intend for you to see? How will you decide? This session provides a text-based self-guided study with a partner that explores these complex conundrums through the lens of original Talmudic texts

Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)

Fascinating Halachic Dilemmas (59:46)

A variety of fascinating queries brought before rabbis in the last one hundred years. Presented by one of America’s leading halachic authorities. This lecture took place at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Yosef Shusterman (34)

Judaism and Sexuality (1:21:33)

Marriage is a holy union and procreation is one of the most important acts one can do as it is the foundation upon which civilization stands. As such, extreme care must be taken that one’s relationship and marital life is in total accordance with the law and the spirit of the Torah

Rabbi Avrohom Blumenkrantz (1)

Why a Wig? (1:20)

For more "Crossfire" questions, go to: torahcafe.com/crossfire.

Series: Individual Crossfire questions

Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)

Rabbinical Court Decisions in U.S. Courts (44:13)

Professor Helfand walks through the details of the process of litigants going through religious arbitration which is subsequently enforced by a civil court.

Series: National Conference of Jewish Lawyers 2016

Professor Michael A. Helfand (5)

The Death Penalty in Jewish and American Law (41:54)

Does capital punishment differ in Torah law and in American law? Very much so.

Series: National Conference of Jewish Lawyers 2016

Professor Samuel J. Levine (5)

4. Kosher Food Facts (1:15:09)

Foods and Feasts Ever wondered what it is about Jews and food? What makes food kosher? Why is pork considered the quintessential non-kosher chow? With tasty surprises along the way, we’ll learn a thing or two about Jewish diet in this mouth-watering, eye-opening session.

Series: Fascinating Facts

Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)

Perspectives on End-of-Life Care (55:30)

Death with dignity has become one of the catchphrases of 21st century values and an attractive possibility. However, with medical treatment costs rising and limited resources, the right to die has increasingly become a duty to get out of the way

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)

Disparity in the Synagogue (3:16)

Understanding the synagogue and the point of prayer.

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Mrs. Rivkah Slonim (76)

Spiritually in Tune (5:46)

One Fairy, two wishes. Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet discusses the the difference between Woman and Man….

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet (186)

Why Is the Mitzvah Limited? (8:43)

Rabbi Friedman discusses the two types of Mitzvot. The Mitzvot which are time oriented and the Mitzvot which are Space oriented….

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Rabbi Manis Friedman (248)

Expectations (3:50)

Dr. Lisa Aiken discusses the different type of expectations in Judaism in general.

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Dr. Lisa Aiken (16)

The History of Kaddish (6:00)

 Professor Jonathan Sarna, discusses the history of Kaddish in American Jewry….

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)

Why Does Judaism Have So Many Details? (8:43)

It really can’t be important to G-d whether you keep this detail or that detail, after all there are so many details that human beings inevitably will fail….

Series: The Jewish Course of Why

Rabbi Dr. Yitzchok Breitowitz (71)

5. Do Parents Always Deserve Respect? (5:24)

Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)

4. Compensation for Organ Donation (1:17:20)

CONFRONTING THE ORGAN SHORTAGE Should the Sale of Organs Be Legal? Permitting the sale of organs may significantly increase the number of organs available for transplant, potentially saving many thousands of lives

Series: Life in the Balance

Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)

Is Shabbat the New Superfood? (1:08:50)

What is the science to keeping Shabbat in a way that enhances relationships, lowers stress and betters life in the 21st century? Shabbat seems so dogmatic and non spiritual, what is the inner meaning of Shabbat? Rabbi Menachem Wolf of the Spiritgrow Josef Kryss Centre analyses the wellness benefits as well as the Spiritual nature of the seventh day of the week based on contemporary wellness teachings and Kabalistic interpretation of shabbat

Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)

2. Filial Honor and Respect (5:32)

Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)

Why Honor Your Parents? (10:32)

Series: National Conference of Jewish Lawyers 2015

Rabbi Dovid Tiechtel (1)

1. The Mitzvah of Honoring Parents (4:58)

Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)

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)

Medical Crossfire! (2015) (53:09)

The panelists will answer questions and address medically related ethical quandaries submitted by participants. No question is too basic or too complex. To see our other "Crossfire!" videos, click here. This panel took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Series: Crossfire!

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman (51)

Fertility and Medicine in Halacha (1:11:20)

Rabbi Gideon Weitzman (1)

Jewish Ethics of Shared Child Custody (50:27)

In the event of divorce, how does a court decide the fate of the children? Join a timely discussion with Judge Dickler and Rabbi Reiss on the rights of fathers and mothers—and protecting the best interests of the children—comparing the legal position to the Torah perspective. This session took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat

Donald C. Schiller (1)

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)

"Zivotofsky v. Kerry" (22:40)

To Download the MP3 audio of this lecture, right click on this link, and select "save link / target as".

Alyza Lewin (10)

To Be a Jewish Defender (41:21)

Alyza Lewin and her father, Nathan Lewin are both attorneys who have worked together on numerous cases defending Jewish rights. This fascinating interview explores how their knowledge of Jewish law and tradition as well as their idealistic drive to help Jews in need moved them to get involved and succeed in defending the rights of Jews

Alyza Lewin (10)

Town of Greece v. Galloway (49:25)

A 2014 U.S. Supreme Court decision permitting chaplains to open legislative sessions with a prayer set the legal world on fire. Was it a victory for religious freedom or a blow to the Establishment Clause? The law aside, what ethics underlie this gripping debate? Two of America’s leading constitutional scholars make their case

Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)

Finders, Keepers: The Jewish Laws of Lost Property (31:37)

Are you obligated to return found money? How hard must you search for its owner? Experience the thrill of authentic Talmudic study with this guided analysis of Tractate Baba Metziah and the laws of disputed ownership. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Boruch Kaplan (17)

Laws on Kashrus for Pesach (59:28)

Rabbi Yitzchak Hanoka (6)

Berachot: A Jewish Guide to Thanks-Giving (25:51)

Jews make blessings on everything. In fact, we say more than 100 Berachot every day. We’ll delve into the source texts of the Berachot laws to learn exactly which blessings to say, and when. Get a taste of halachah’s precision and structure as you learn how to say thank you the Jewish way. This class took place at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat

Rabbi Meir Levinger (13)

Understanding the Workings of a Jewish Wedding Ceremony (51:49)

Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde (37)

Sports Bounties (23:12)

Series: Winning at All Costs

Honorable Stanley R. Chesler (4)

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)

From Sinai to Cyberspace: The History and Development of Jewish Law (57:44)

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

A Moral Basis for the Evolution of Jewish Moneylending (21:06)

Trevor Klee is a 19 year old sophomore from Princeton University, originally from Waterford, Connecticut. Trevor’s Paper: It is relatively recent in a historical sense that it has become accepted for Jews to lend at interest to one another

Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2013

Living with Integrity, Lesson 3: Charity (Tzedakah) (1:20:39)

Living with Integrity: Navigating Everyday Ethical Dilemmas Even with the highest ideals and best intentions, we don't always know the right thing to say or do. Living with integrity is never easy. We all try the best we can. But every one of us faces dilemmas day in and day out that challenge our sense of right and wrong

Series: Living with Integrity

Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)

Living with Integrity, Lesson 4: Honoring Parents (1:23:15)

Living with Integrity: Navigating Everyday Ethical Dilemmas Even with the highest ideals and best intentions, we don't always know the right thing to say or do. Living with integrity is never easy. We all try the best we can. But every one of us faces dilemmas day in and day out that challenge our sense of right and wrong

Series: Living with Integrity

Rabbi Shraga Sherman (137)

Behind the Doors of the Beth Din (1:00:03)

This fascinating lecture by Rabbi Ira Bedzow provides a peek at some of the most difficult and trying cases that have come before the Rabbinic court. Rabbi Bedzow’s talk emphasizes the importance of the Beit Din considering all contributing factors that provide context to the case (in addition to the relevant Jewish laws)

Rabbi Ira Bedzow (4)

”Untouchable”: May One Use Data from Nazi Experimentation? (1:02:53)

How do our inner desires affect the outcome of decisions? Rabbi Berel Bell discusses the opinions of secular and Torah authorities on the use of data acquired with torture. He presents sources in the Talmud and commentaries that deal with similar issues in order to reach a decision about the use of Nazi data. Rabbi Bell makes his topic interesting and relevant.

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

The Laws of Making Tefillin (9:17)

Rabbi Yehuda Clapman (3)

Presentation: Writing a Sefer Torah (19:33)

Animals, rocks and intentions together make a Torah scroll. Rabbi Yehudah Clapman describes the process of writing a sefer Torah, mezuzah or tefillin scroll. Every aspect of a Sefer Torah must come from a kosher source and each of the ingredients represents a different aspect of the physical and spiritual world.

Rabbi Yehuda Clapman (3)

Human Cloning (11:22)

Is cloning playing G-d? Who is the father and mother, brother and sister? Professor Avraham Steinberg is well versed in cloning, the duplicating of a person, animal, or body part. What are the ethical, moral and religious ramifications of cloning?.

Professor Avraham Steinberg (7)

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)

Privacy in Relationships (39:16)

Rabbi Raphael Aron (1)

Does a Fetus Have Rights? (56:28)

If you aren’t Pro Life are you pro death? If you aren’t Pro Choice are you for no choice? What makes us a person and when do we become one? The National Jewish Retreat this past summer featured Rabbi Berel Bell delving into these questions. He is a Judge on the Montreal Beis Din as well as extremely knowledgeable about secular and medical ethics

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Jewish Law: "Do Not Place a Stumbling Block Before the Blind" (18:42)

Series:

Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)

Sharia Law in America (1:06:58)

A Judge for the Beis Din and a Judge for the secular courts get together and talk about Islamic law. Arbitration became acceptable to the secular courts in the 1960s. Before that time, as described by Rabbi Dr. Michael Broyde, generally Jews were happy to abide by the secular courts in America because they were not for sale as the courts in Europe were

Hon. Robert Mark (1)

Marriage, Divorce and the Abandoned Wife in Jewish Law (58:17)

Rabbi Yosef Y. Shusterman, Rabbi of Chabad of North Beverly Hills as well as the Rav of the Chabad community in Los Angeles, is a noted Halachic scholar and a pre-eminent posek in Lubavitch

Rabbi Yosef Shusterman (34)

Jewish Law: Borer III (42:36)

This is the third and final episode of  Borer - The Laws of Seperating on Shabbos, the 3 episode mini-series, in which Rabbi Berel Bell goes through different aspects of the Halacha and explains its practical relevance. .

Series: Borer - The Laws of Separating on Shabbos

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Pas Habo BeKisnin: Filled, Coated or Crusted Doughs - Part 1 (57:03)

Series: Laws of Blessings (accompanying video)

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Buyer Aware: Another Side to Business Ethics (2:30)

Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics Money Matters will present Judaism’s approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives

Series: Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics

The Ethics of Debt Discharge (2:07)

Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics Money Matters will present Judaism’s approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives

Series: Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics

Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments - Part 3 (1:38:45)

Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions   Lesson 3 Rolling the Dice: Risky and Experimental Treatments  Often, people with rare or incurable illnesses consider untested experimen­tal treatment, gambling that they will be cured

Series: Medicine and Morals

Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)

The Shalit Dilemma (18:48)

Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 3

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

Legality of Contingency Fees (17:05)

Are contingency fees okay, are they justified?  The Merchant of Venice Summary: In the Sixteenth Century, there was a great intolerance against Jews. In 1596, in the liberal Venice, Bassanio asks for a large amount to his friend, the merchant Antonio, to travel to Belmont and propose the gorgeous Portia

Series: The Merchant of Venice

Honorable Virginia A. Long (5)

Why Study Torah? (45:42)

In this segment, teacher and legal authority, Rabbi Ephraim Piekarski, takes us on a tour of the history of Jewish law and its formation as a body of text.  He explores various intricacies that come into play when resolving issues of Jewish law.  Join Rabbi Ephraim Piekarski for this unique peak into the authentic study of Jewish law

Rabbi Ephraim Piekarski (4)

Laws of Milk and Meat: An Overview - Part 1 (37:43)

In this lecture, Rabbi Shmuel Bluming gives a detailed overview of the concept in kosher of mixing milk and meat products

Rabbi Shmuel Bluming (11)

Money Matters: Promo (3:15)

Money Matters will present Judaism’s approach to practical economic dilemmas and monetary quandaries that we face daily in both our personal and professional lives

The Conversion Controversy Q & A (17:51)

This Q&A took place at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Yona Reiss (13)

Criminal Confessions and Torture: Moral and Ethical Dilemmas in Talmudic and Modern Law (1:12:11)

As terror threats loom, we face difficult choices regarding torture and force in our justice system. How do U.S. and Jewish law approach these tough questions? In this lecture, Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe will address issues involving police and judicial applications of duress

Series: Contemporary Issues

Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)

Exceptions to the Fifth Commandment Q & A (9:06)

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)

Kidnapped! Bringing Our Soldiers Home (44:31)

This lecture was deliverd on August 18, 2010, Rabbi David Eliezrie discusses the various opinions regarding the halachic obligation or prohibition regarding the ransom of captives. .

Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 3

Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie (72)

The Old Man and the Sea (2:54)

Biblical Reflections: Find Yourself in the Stories of the Bible Everybody loves a good story. A good story takes hold of the imagination and provides a window into the human soul. The stories of the book of Genesis are the oldest stories in the world, yet they continue to inspire countless retellings and adaptations

Series: Biblical Reflections

Exceptions to the Fifth Commandment - Q & A (9:10)

To see Miss Wolf's full speech, click "Exceptions to the Fifth Commandment".

Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2011

Organ Donation and Transplantation (8:22)

Miss Rebecca Abeles is currently a freshman at UC Berkeley. She intends to major in Cognitive Science and loves learning, working out, studying other languages, and meeting new people

Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2011

G-d and the Ten Commandments (9:00)

Mr. Daniel Storrow is a graduate of UC Davis, and did Sinai Scholars this past fall with SDSU. Daniel is from San Diego, CA where he does standup comedy and substitute teaches your children. Daniel’s paper explores what certain commandments might mean to young people in today’s world. It explores concepts behind some of the commandments and how one might interpret them

Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2011

Exceptions to the Fifth Commandment (9:52)

Miss Stephanie Wolf is currently a junior Engineering student at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. She has triplet brothers Ben and Jake, and is originally from Madison, Wisconsin. Although she has always considered herself to be Jewish, she never took time to question or wonder about Judaism. This changed last winter when she traveled with Chabad on Birthright to Israel

Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2011

Jewish Ethics in a Post-modern World (6:01)

Mr. Adam Cohen is currently in the graduate program at the University of Central Florida studying history with a focus on Judaism in Late Antiquity.  He participated in Sinai Scholars this past Fall to help prepare him for his upcoming thesis work.  While Adam is not a conservative or orthodox Jew by any means, he deeply values his heritage and is always seeking to learn more about it

Series: Sinai Scholars Academic Symposium 2011

Tzitzit (11:35)

What is the origin of the Mitzvah of Tzitzis? In this class, Rabbi Levi Kaplan discusses the etymology of the word and the ideas behind the various details.

Rabbi Levi Kaplan (54)

Jewish Law: Borer I (49:10)

Borer is one of the 39 Milachos of Shabbos. In this 3 episode mini-series, Rabbi Berel Bell goes through different aspects of the Halacha and explains its practical relevance.   Borer - The Laws of Seperating on Shabbos: Episode 2 - Jewish Law: Borer II.

Series: Borer - The Laws of Separating on Shabbos

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

Jewish Law: Wearing Tzitzit at Night (51:34)

Join Rabbi Berel Bell for a fascinating discussion on the intricate factors that play into a seemingly simple question in Jewish law: Do men have to wear their tzitzit at night?.

Rabbi Berel Bell (151)

With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled - Part 5 (1:47:01)

Medicine and Morals: Your Jewish Guide Through Life's Tough Decisions   Lesson 5 With You In Mind: Ethical Treatment of the Mentally Disabled The mentally ill have often been viewed in society as possessed by the devil, or otherwise evil

Series: Medicine and Morals

Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)

The Bridge, Drop Dead Gorgeous (2:47)

At the most photographed bridge in the world people are dropping like flies. Find out why, and tell us what YOU think should be done. Post your comment. From Lesson 3 of  MySpace.YourSpace. Is MY Life any of YOUR Business? Exploring meaningful solutions for everyday problems.  For more infor mation visit: JLIteens.com.

Series: MySpace YourSpace (accompanying video)

Shopping Can Kill You (1:58)

Shoppers trample a Wal-mart employee to death in their frenzy to grab merchandise - and no one stops to help him. Are they guilty of murder? From Lesson 1of  MySpace.YourSpace. Is MY Life any of YOUR Business? Exploring meaningful solutions for everyday problems.  For more infor mation visit: JLIteens.com.

Series: MySpace YourSpace (accompanying video)

The Cost of Freedom (3:06)

Jewish Law Symposium – Balancing Professional & Personal Ethics in Challenging Economic Times Chabad of SE Morris County hosted the 3rd Annual Jewish Law Symposium on September 30, 2009 in Morristown, NJ

Honorable Katharine Sweeney Hayden (9)

Attitudes Toward Homosexuality (7:08)

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)

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)

The Uniqueness of the 10th of Tevet (7:31)

One of the general rules of Jewish fasting: if a fast day falls on Friday, we postpone it until the following Sunday. With the fast of the 10th of Teves, however, this rule is broken. What's so important about the 10th of Teves that makes it an exception to the rule? Find out in this mini-lesson with Rabbi Zalman Abraham.

Rabbi Zalman Abraham (12)

Landmark Cases in American Courts: The Public Menorah (22:55)

Noted civil liberties lawyer Nathan Lewin discusses his involvement in the legal battle to allow menorahs to be lit in public spaces.

Mr. Nathan Lewin (24)

Labriyut - To Your Health, Episode Six (5:24)

Series: Labriyut - To Your Health

Mrs. Molly Resnick (20)

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