What does an unexplored correspondence between psychoanalyst Carl Jung and Alcoholics Anonymous cofounder Bill W. reveal about the spiritual component of addiction? How does it help us understand something that the Chasidic masters taught about the human need to connect with G-d? Learn all that as you hear the fascinating story of how the 12 Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous began. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for ...
Mar 21, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 71
How do we get the oil out without crushing the olive? Rabbi Dov Yona Korn begins with Purim and the Jew’s acceptance of the Torah even though they are in exile, and struggling with existence. Why is it that when Jews are crushed they stand strong in their observance, and yet when in an environment of freedom and acceptance huge numbers run to assimilate and intermarry. Rabbi Korn, with his exuberant persona, presents a 4 step process to remain firmly Jewish without being crushed....
Mar 14, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 70
G-d is great--for your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Neuroscientist Andrew Newberg discusses the benefits of faith based on new evidence culled from brain-scan studies, a wide-reaching survey of people's religious and spiritual experiences, and analyses of adult drawings of G-d. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Mar 07, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 69
The 2020 Pew Study, released in May 2021, is the subject of talk around town, and many are worried about the future of Judaism in America. Hear some of the study’s findings and what they mean from rabbis, community leaders, and educators. Sometimes the numbers don’t tell the whole story. This panel comprising of Rabbi Dr. Michael Berger , Rabbi Chaim Bruk, Rabbi Moshe Bryski , Mrs. Holly Cohen , and Mrs. Pamela Dubin was featured at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information a...
Feb 28, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Let's face it: the Rabbis have added many strictures in Judaism. What's the deal? What gives them the authority anyways? Put your reservations about rabbinic Judaism to bed in this important journey. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Feb 21, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 67
As the world has seen a rise in antisemitism in city streets and on university campuses, what can we do to ebb the tide? Should we be fighting back? This address was given at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Feb 14, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 66
A conversation between, Mrs. Dana Gavin, Mrs. Chana Greenstein , Ms. Basya Hans , Mrs. Shaindy Jacobson , Mrs. Ya'el Roth. Peek into the personal and professional lives of four successful, happy-to-be-Jewish women on the journey of life. Unapologetic and with unmatched spirit, each of the diverse panelists will share what propels her in her mission, fusing faith and modernity. Together, they form a beautiful snapshot of a remarkable life. This panel was featured at the 15th annual National Jewis...
Feb 07, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 66
As a Chaplain in the US Air Force and a member of the Aleph Institute, Rabbi Estrin has helped Jews in all branches of the US Military. A peek into this little-known Jewish community and their unique experiences with sometimes humorous and sometimes tragic outcomes. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jan 31, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Modern science has uncovered many mysteries regarding life, but it has little to say about death. Join Rabbi Manis Friedman 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 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jan 24, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Resilience is considered key to surviving and thriving through difficult periods in our lives. How do we build our resilience, enabling us to continue in the face of adversity? This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jan 17, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Meet a Jew from the other side of the world, and an instant connection is formed. Are we more than just a people? Lessons from the Lubavitcher Rebbe on love, leadership, and caring about the individual. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jan 10, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 62
When you hear the word “sober,” do you think of alcohol or drugs? But could it be that we are addicted to our emotions as well? Discover the next frontier in recovery—and a helpful tool for everyone–that allows you to stay focused and grow in every area of your life. For the lecture by Rabbi Taub that Dr. Berger references, click here . This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Jan 03, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 61
How many times have you fallen short of the goals you set for yourself to do better in the coming year? Change is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn the secrets to lasting, positive change using a breakthrough, science-based approach This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Dec 27, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 60
While Jewish divorce rates lag behind the general population, they seem to be on the rise. What can we do to save ourselves, our relationships, and each other. A lesson for the unmarried and the married alike. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Dec 20, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people, has always held a place in the heart of every Jew. Now, with the 50th anniversary of its reunification, what role does Jerusalem play in our lives? This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Dec 13, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Does it really matter what we think if we don’t ever speak those thoughts, let alone act on them? Isn’t daydreaming harmless? Aren’t our actions all that really count? Learn how our thoughts are the basis for how we interact with the world around us, and discover just how much power they have, and more importantly, how much power we have over them. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com...
Dec 06, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Giant menorahs in front of government buildings and in public squares have become a staple of the Holiday season and Jewish cultural and religious life, but the pioneering public menorahs of the 80’s faced stiff legal battles. In 1986, Chabad-Lubavitch of Pittsburgh erected its annual menorah display in front of City-County Building. The American Civil Liberties Union sued, claiming the proximity of the candles to the public building violated the First Amendment separation of church and state. T...
Nov 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Thanksgiving may be recognized as an American holiday, but is it considered a Jewish one? Learn about the history of Jews and Thanksgiving as well as the power of gratitude and how to bring it into our everyday lives.
Nov 22, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 55
We hold these truths to be self-evident: You are infinitely greater then you think you are. How to get there? There’s a part of you that’s intrinsically bound up with the greatest of all things—G-d Himself. The more you can reach inward and unpack that explosive reality, the more you’ll discover unconditional, joyous love for yourself and others. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Nov 15, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 54
If you ask people what Abraham contributed to the world, many will say, “monotheism.”. However, monotheism already existed. Abraham introduced something even more revolutionary. Join us to learn more about the special gift that Abraham gave to the world. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Nov 08, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Our prayers lead us deep inside as a way of connecting with an infinitely spiritual cosmos. Might there be a place within us akin to the Holy Temple? If so, how may we find it? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Nov 01, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 52
What is the afterlife? Rabbi Friedman’s sensitive and meaningful approach illuminates the Jewish concept of the hereafter. This discussion includes practical applications of the core concepts of the soul and the afterlife on the here and now. This enjoyable talk is riddled with anecdotes including a fascinating story about Sara Ferguson, the Duchess of York. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jre...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Speech is our defining characteristic as human beings and the foundation of any healthy relationship. But communicating clearly is the trick. Learn how to express your feelings of need, hurt, and criticism in a constructive and positive manner so that you will truly be heard. This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Oct 18, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Facing unthinkable peril and upheaval, with traditions upended, spouses and children sent to death camps, and torn from their traditional roles, Jewish women performed truly heroic deeds during the Holocaust. Join us for an inspiring discussion of their sacrifices and courage. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Oct 11, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 49
How can we overcome the anxiety of our transient lives to find serenity and happiness, when the fear of death, uncertainty, and insecurity haunt us daily? The Torah teaches us to live for the moment and cram everlasting meaning into our lives. Living in the here and now is not only the key to serenity, but the secret to making every moment momentous.
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Clothing makes the man, the saying goes. Discover the Jewish view on dress and modesty and the way we view ourselves through the prism of others.
Sep 27, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 47
The Holiday of Sukkot is celebrated by eating in a Sukkah. Discover the mystical significance of the holiday along with its connection to the HIgh Holidays.
Sep 20, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Yom Kippur is considered the holiest day on the Jewsih Calendar. Delve into its spirituality, significance and mechanics in this 50-minute crash course covering the do's, dont's and why's.
Sep 13, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Like all Jewish practices, the complex laws of the shofar blasts are rooted in the Talmud. Go back thousands of years into Jewish legal history to explore the origin of the shofar tradition and trace the way the law developed into the sequences practiced today.
Sep 06, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Are the High Holidays a time for guilt, or an opportunity to realize one’s true essence? Why are the confessions sung during the Yom Kippur services instead of being solemnly recited? Join Rabbi YY Jacobson in this fascinating talk about the path to real repentance, and learn how to uncover the greatness and vast potential that lies within each one of us.
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 43
