In 1979, conjoined twins were born to a Jewish family in the United States. The drama that followed shocked doctors, challenged the leading halachic minds of the time, and ultimately involved the Supreme Court. This talk will give fascinating insight into Judaism’s approach to some of the hot topics of modern day moral dilemmas. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Aug 09, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The feminist revolution in the 1970s aimed to create a better world by making men more like women, and women more like men. Jewish philosophy, however, focuses on the unique and different roles of men and women. Is this a contradiction? Does Judaism believe in gender equality? Join the author of bestseller To Be a Jewish Woman for a deeper look at this contentious issue. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat,...
Aug 02, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 39
On Shabbat, we transcend our mundane lives and reconnect with our Maker. Learn how to tap into the uniquely spiritual side of this day, even while eating Cholent. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jul 26, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 38
What is the most important ingredient of a successful marriage? This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jul 19, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 37
What is the connection between a test, a miracle and a banner? Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner shares some of her life story, about an auto accident, problems with infertility, and giving birth to a special needs baby. She defines how tests and miracles are intertwined and what the banner is for. This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 36
As Jews, we have a responsibility to forgive those who genuinely seek it, yet doing so is fraught with difficulties - if not outright dangers - if we cannot or should not forget the infraction. In this session, we will wade into these murky waters and emerge with surprising clarity. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jul 05, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 35
When Sarah was told that, at her late age, she would have a child, she laughed, and later named her son Isaac after her laughter. Since that time, we know that life and laughter are conjoined. If you are looking for a little levity, this discussion is for you looking at the comedy of life and the Jewish jokes that make it so funny. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Jun 28, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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. Is there a halachic definition of death? Does it correspond with the medical-legal definition? And how does this affect the halachic prospects of cadaveric organ donation? This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register f...
Jun 21, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On seven occasions recorded in the Torah, G-d intervenes in the lives of a person or people and encourages them to take a step forward. In this talk, we explore how to overcome the seven basic emotions that hold us back from actualizing our G-d-given potential. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–94), the seventh leader of the Lubavitcher movement, is best known as simply “The Rebbe.” This panel offers an intimate view into his writings from scholars entrusted with collecting, translating, and spreading his wisdom. Presented in honor of the Rebbe's Yahrtzeit on 3 Tammuz. Learn more about the Rebbe by visiting therebbe.org This panel was featured at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, vi...
Jun 07, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 31
There is an age-old Chasidic adage: Think good, and it will be good. Explore the fascinating ability our mind has to determine reality. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 31, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 30
How do you create and maintain lasting relationships? What is the secret to lifelong romance? Discover the secrets to authentic, enduring relationships. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 24, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Take off your wings. No leaps of faith here! In honor of Shavuot, join Professor Lawrence Keleman as he takes a strictly academic approach to verifying the revelation at Mount Sinai. Professor Keleman explores every possible avenue through which the Torah could have been written and transmitted by a human being. With complete intellectual honesty, he uses logic and reason to show the outcomes of all possible beginnings of Judaism. This is an absolutely fascinating class that is not to be missed!...
May 16, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
If you’re born Jewish, you’re Jewish no matter what. You’re bound by the laws of the Torah and branded with the title “Jew.” Is that fair? Did you choose to be Jewish? A stunning analysis of free choice forces us to reconsider the nature of our commitment to Judaism. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 10, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Why are Jews so preoccupied with Torah study? With a whole world to discover, why do young and old spend their free time poring over ancient texts? By understanding the cosmic fireworks that explode each time we hit the books and sit down to study we are able to appreciate why Torah learning plays such a pivotal role in Jewish life. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
May 03, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 26
When Rabbi Benjamin Blech was asked by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to go on a speaking tour in the Far East, he balked. The counsel the Rebbe gave Rabbi Blech changed his outlook on Jewish identity forever, and inspired his philosophy of a Jewish solidarity that disregards our individual differences. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 26, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 25
What does Moshiach really mean? How will my life change? Should I be excited about his coming? A no-holds barred session about the end of days. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The coming of the Messiah (Mashiach) will be a game-changer. In addition to peace on earth, the return of the dead, and our reunion in Israel, the Messianic Age will bring specific aspects of halachah (Jewish law), including pigs becoming kosher: Imagine that! This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 26, 2021•53 min
Bella Miller was there. She remembers the tattoo being branded on her arm, the starvation, and the brutality. She also remembers the spark of humanity and the wisp of hope. Hear her spellbinding and uplifting story. This address took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 19, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Chabad shluchim and shluchot are powerhouses changing the landscape of Jewish life on this planet. But what keeps them going? Join this session for a first of its kind presentation on what goes on under the black hat and stylish wig. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 12, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Should substances be illegal? Is the generation’s violation of the law reason to revoke it? Learn the fascinating Jewish perspective on the war on drugs. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 22
Modern science has uncovered many mysteries regarding life, but it has little to say about death. Join Rabbi YY Jacobson for an excursion to a place from which we can see what awaits us all. The good news is that we will travel roundtrip. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Mar 30, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Here’s a chance to demystify the Jewish calendar and master its deeper meaning. Why don’t we just follow the secular calendar? Why do we glorify the moon? This class dissects the inner workings of the Jewish calendar to reveal the precision and certainty that it gives our year and our lives.
Mar 22, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Join Rabbi Yossi Paltiel as he goes through all 15 steps of the Passover Seder explaining the practical and mystical side of this special evening.
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Make sense of the Passover Seder and its mysterious mix of four cups of wine, bitter herb sandwiches and hidden matzot. Through a detailed study of the fascinating Talmudic discussion of the laws of reclining, we will uncover new meaning in the Seder while bolstering our understanding of Talmudic logic. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Mar 22, 2021•44 min
Passover means leaving our limitations. Join Shimona Tzukernik on a journey of reflection on what it really means to leave our personal limitations, in this discussion of the story of the Exodus as it applies to our lives.
Mar 22, 2021•18 min
Our society operates on instant gratification. Great people don’t. Maimonides’ theory of gradualism focuses on how real and lasting character reform is brought about by gradual change. By learning this step-by-step approach we’ll be able to effect major change in any area of our lives. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 19
Often the Torah description of events, timing and location can vary greatly from that of historical reports and discussion. How can these differing views be reconciled? How is one to know or understand what actually happened when such vastly different perspectives are presented from academics vs. the rabbis? Join us as we discuss some incredible insights, hints and explanations from Biblical times and how it helps reveal just what happened in our past. This lecture took place at the 10th annual ...
Mar 08, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 18
We all doubt ourselves at times. At other times, we feel alive and able to do anything. How do we stop letting our fears and doubts stop us from accomplishing everything we want to and can do? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Mar 01, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What is the real significance of prayer? Does G-d always answer? Is He even listening? Sometimes we feel like we’re knocking on heaven’s door—but how do we know if Anyone’s home? Learn to make your prayers a more meaningful and uplifting experience. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Feb 22, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 16
