The Secret of the Snake & The Garden of Eden Rabbi DovBer Pinson
As we start the Torah anew, explore the strange story in Genesis of Adam and the Tree of Knowledge with Kabbalist Rabbi Dovber Pinson.
Oct 16, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Judaism's Top Talks
Listen to highlights from a variety of first-rate speakers from past sessions of the National Jewish Retreat.
The National Jewish retreat is the premier Jewish event of the year, bringing 1200 Jews of all backgrounds together for 5 days of learning, inspiration and good times. get a taste of it by listening to these excerpts ranging from Talmudic interpretation to fascinating first person human interest stories. Featuring speakers from all walks of Jewish life.
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Sukkot and the Four Species: Finding Individuality Within Unity - Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik
Explore the Four Species which are taken on Sukkot: the Lulav, Etrog, Myrtle and Willow, and their representation in our lives.
Oct 09, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Teshuva: Time Travel - Rabbi Pinchas Taylor
Change sins to merits with one simple discovery. Through teshuvah , repentence, we can lessen past sins and even change some to merits. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor shows how science is coming to support different approaches to time and space, which have always been known in Jewish mystical literature.
Oct 03, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Pulling from the Past to Fuel the Future: The Power of Teshuvah - Mrs. Dassie New
The Talmud teaches, “A baal teshuvah stands in a place where even the most righteous cannot stand.” What is teshuvah (repentance)? Is it just saying, “I’m sorry”? That’s hardly grand! Discover the power of teshuvah , Judaism’s gift of redemptive transformation.
Sep 25, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Pull Weeds and Plant Seeds: A Pre-Rosh Hashanah Gardening Lesson - Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
As you prepare for the New Year, take stock of the past one and plan for the future.
Sep 19, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Living a Superhuman Life - Rabbi Ari Sollish
We expend so much time and energy chasing our dreams, but does it come at the expense of our integrity and happiness? Jewish teachings turn our quest on its head, and place the keys to our greatest dreams firmly in our hands. Learn how to navigate the incredible path Judaism sets for us to achieve a truly superhuman life.
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Who's in Charge?- Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet
Have you ever been shocked by something you did? In this session, we explore how our “inner games”—our thoughts and moods—shape who we are and what we 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 .
Sep 05, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Love Tales from the Talmud - Rabbi Dov Greenberg
In the thick tomes of the Talmud are buried stories of romance and courtship that rival today’s best novels. It seems that the Sages were as much experts in affairs of the heart as they were in Jewish law. But what lessons do these heartwarming episodes have for us? Can the flame of love that flickered centuries ago cast light on our lives today? This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Aug 29, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Finding Your Mission in Life - Charlie Harary
Without some greater goal to aim for, life is a boring cycle of sleep, eat, work, repeat. We each should have a mission, something that drives us and gives meaning to our lives. Living with this awareness adds color to grey, spice to the bland. Discover how we can connect to our purpose as individuals, and as part of the Jewish nation. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com ....
Aug 22, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 90
You Will Yet Live Again - Rabbi Pinchas Taylor
Were you someone else in a previous lifetime? Will you come back as your pet? A fascinating tour of the Jewish view on the mystery of reincarnation. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Aug 15, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 89
The Case for Marriage - Rabbi YY Jacobson
With the institution of marriage decaying at an alarming rate, it’s time for an honest discussion on love and relationships. In a world that is more connected than ever, why do we sometimes feel so alone? How did family, friends and spouses become strangers to one another? Dive into the human psyche as we identify what makes people click and how our society can find love once more. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the ...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Repairing Rainbows- Mrs. Lynda Fishman
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. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Aug 01, 2022•39 min
The Hazards of Loneliness - Rabbi Manis Friedman
Are you lonely? 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 25, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Unleashing Your Power for Abundance - Rabbi David Aaron
We live in a world of make-believe because the world, as we experience it, is actually made of what we believe about ourselves and God. Some say that seeing is believing, but Kabbalah teaches us that believing is seeing. “Bold and Blessed” is about having the courage to reclaim and activate your power to open the floodgates of abundance. 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 18, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 86
The Impossible Dream: The Audacity of Jewish Resilience- Rabbi Shais Taub
What is the secret to Jewish continuity? A little Chutzpah and a lot of Mazal. This address was given at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jul 11, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Are Torah and Psychology Compatible? -Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Discover the history of renown psychologist Viktor Frankl, how he developed his school of psychology, and the fateful message delivered to him by the Lubavitcher Rebbe that saved all of his work. Learn how Frankl’s work differs and is superior to the Freudian and Adlerian psychology. For more information, please visit: www.torahpsychology.org .
Jul 04, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The Rebbe's Positivity Bias - Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson
The Rebbe inspired hundreds of thousands of lives with his determination to see the good in every person and situation. Hear the amazing stories, and discover the awesome and transformative power of positivity. This lecture took place at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 83
Why Laughter Is a Lifesaver - Rabbi Abba Perelmuter
In this workshop brimming with Kosher humor, Rabbi Abba Perelmuter offers advice on how to deal with life’s challenges in a most effective way - with joy. Rabbi Perelmuter has been moving audiences across the US with his seemingly endless reserve of comical anecdotes. In this lecture he provides comic-laden insightsfor better daily interactions with our families, friends and even ourselves. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register...
Jun 20, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Is G-d in Heaven or on Earth? - Rabbi Shais Taub
The Psalmist says, "The heavens are for G-d, and the Earth is for mankind." But is this the case? What does a spiritual G-d want to do with a physical Earth? Can there be something about this world we are not seeing? This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Jun 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 81
The Living Torah: From Sinai to Cyberspace Rabbi Chaim Block
Has Judaism evolved? Explore the development of the written and oral Torah, the twin traditions that stretch back to Sinai. Learn how to use ancient halachic principles to find solutions to contemporary dilemmas. You will put the eternality of Torah to the test by scrutinizing its relevance today.
Jun 07, 2022•58 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Inclusion and the Power of the Individual - Rabbi Ari Sollish
Inclusion is an important social issue of our time, and rightly so. A society can be judged by how it values and treats every single member. How ought we relate to people with differences, and how can we create more inclusive communities that nurture the gifts of every individual? This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 30, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 79
The Gift of Jewish Giving - Panel Discussion
Sharing an etymological root with tzedek (justice), tzedakah (charity) is a central Jewish ethic featured in many holidays and highlighted in the Talmud. Learn from Jewish philanthropists, as well as the founder of The Jewish giving Pledge, why they give, where they give, and what they get. This panel was featured Mrs. Pamela Dubin, Mr. Mike Leven, Rabbi Hirshy Minkowicz & Mr. Eyal Postelnik at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat...
May 23, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 78
Navigating Life in an Uncertain World - Dr. Rona Novick
The future is unknown and sometimes frightening. Learn the tools for managing the stress of everyday life and the curve balls thrown at us along the way. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 16, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 77
The Language of Hope and Science of Change - Dr. Deborah Teplow
Judaism is a religion of holy words, and through our words, we serve Hashem. Our words also shape our reality. Optimize the power of your words to transform your life and the lives of others. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 09, 2022•47 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Spirituality Is Simple - Mr. Smitty Grider & Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman
Adding spirituality to your life can be simple and a valuable tool for engaging with all the "stuff" that comes your way. A conversation between a rabbi and a therapist about small steps you can take to make yourself less angry and more present and accepting of yourself and others. This session took place at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
May 02, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Of Medicine, Miracles, and Mindsets- Mrs. Chaya Rochel & Rabbi Elie Estrin
Embark on the story of a remarkable medical journey. When their child was diagnosed in utero with complex congenital heart and gastrointestinal defects, Elie and Chaya Rochel Estrin knew they had a challenging ride ahead. Inspired by the Jewish approach to life, the Estrins battled for their baby's life despite dire predictions of a six-hour lifespan. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat....
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 76
Leaving Our Personal Slavery - Mrs. Sara Esther Crispe
Mrs. Crispe takes a lesson from the Exodus of Egypt and applies it our daily lives and personal growth.
Apr 18, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Seder Customs and Symbols Explained - Rabbi Menachem Wolf
Explore the Passover Seder through a mystical lens from beginning to end.
Apr 11, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 74
Mental Housekeeping - Dr. Rona Novick
The average person has 6,200 thoughts every day. Are they substantial or just fleeting? Should we value all of them? Just some of them? A look at the psychological and Torah view on these brain flashes. This lecture was delivered at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Apr 04, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Is Loving Yourself a Mitzvah?- Rabbi YY Jacobson
With all the popularity of self care, love and acceptance, you may be wondering, “what does Judaism believe?” Join us for powerful journey into the intersection of self-recognition and service of G-d. This session took place at the 15th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com .
Mar 28, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 72
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