In his clear lucid way, Rabbi Berger explains the differences between Judaism and Christianity. He explains how each divergent belief arose - within the context that Christianity was created by a Jew.
Succos embodies our deepest calling for complete reliance on Hashem. Rav Berkovits shows how trust in Hashem also includes believing in ourselves. This fascinating class explains trust in God and how in the shade of your Succah can help you tap into a feeling pretty close to the taste of olam habah.
Our perception of cause and effect leads us to believe that it is our own power that brings about change. Can we allow ourselves to break out of this apparent mindset to consider a different reality? Even though the moments we include Hashem into the picture are few and far between, do we have the intuitive perception that these are truly the holy moments of our lives? An excellent talk spiced with humor and self introspection.
If we had true belief in God's omnipotent ability to direct our lives towards the greatest good, wouldn't we then be totally anxiety free? And is there any redeeming factor from our cycle of negative thoughts that eats us up? Rebbetzin Heller draws a surprising conclusion, there are things to worry about in life, but perhaps different from what we might think.
Where does truth originate? With G-d, or the Rabbis? Rabbi Kahn answers these questions by citing a famous story of Rabbinical controversy in the Talmud. By unraveling this enigmatic story, we begin to reach an understanding of the term 'oral law' and how to relate to the Rabbis - who are responsible for its transmission and interpretation. If you have ever wondered why the Rabbis have so much authority in determining right and wrong - stay tuned.
Where does truth originate? With G-d, or the Rabbis? Rabbi Kahn answers these questions by citing a famous story of Rabbinical controversy in the Talmud. By unraveling this enigmatic story, we begin to reach an understanding of the term 'oral law' and how to relate to the Rabbis - who are responsible for its transmission and interpretation. If you have ever wondered why the Rabbis have so much authority in determining right and wrong - stay tuned.
After Rabbi Kelemen’s healthy son was suddenly diagnosed to be deathly ill, he and his wife were thrust into a life and death drama of flashing lights, wailing sirens and a roller coaster of incredible highs, and frightening lows. This heart-stopping story depicts the unmistakable hand of God in action, and how intense His loving presence can be.
It's so easy to sing a merry song when things are going along fine, but what's our tune when the going get rough? True bitachon in Hashem is the starting point for happiness. Even though many of the 'jobs' we face in life may seem beyond our reach, our 'Employer' is ready to compensate us handsomely just for the honest effort we make - regardless of the outcome. Appreciating this takes a little extra understanding.
Appreciating the complex Divine intricacy of the human eye points to His involvement and how we perceive our destiny. How can we as human beings develop a stronger belief in Hashem's master plan to help us see how all is indeed inherently good. A wise way to spare us all the ups and downs of life.
One area in Judaism that so many find vague and indefinable is how to actually apply bitachon. Another puzzling area is the interplay between the Jewish nation and each individual's status. Rabbi Tauber ties these ideas together for a renewed belief in yourself along with all the amazing capacities the Almighty added to the package.