Rabbi Avi Geller's series on the entire five books of Judaism is delivered with lively enthusiasm and humor. Each weekly talk is a whirlwind tour of all the events of that week's Torah portion, plus major commentaries and explanations of fundamental concepts of Judaism.
In this bazaar episode the Torah relates how Balak and Bilaam attempt to curse the Jewish people, even if to override God Himself. In his own energetic and exciting way Rabbi Geller uncovers their motivations, all the games they play with each other, with themselves, and with God. The outcome offers an interesting life lesson.
One of the most dramatic parts of the Yom Kippur Temple service was the lottery of two goats. One for the sacrifice and one to throw off the cliff. Bizarre? In this lecture, Rabbi Kahn unravels the mystical underpinnings of this mysterious ritual and shows that it directly affects your life.
There's a lot more to the Bible than meets the eye. Rabbi Leff helps to dust off a few childhood preconceptions by taking a new look at an old story. Discover how much timeless wisdom is hidden between its lines, and hear the inner motivations of some star Bible personalities.
Why does the Torah command us to give rebuke to our fellow Jew (within limitations) when it is such a politically incorrect thing to do nowadays? What's wrong with people just working out their problems at their own pace? Rabbi Mansour explains in his very entertaining way what Jewish rebuke is based upon, and demonstrates creative ways for giving rebuke when the situation calls for it.
More than any other individual, Avraham ‘OUR father’ set down the core nature of the Jewish people. What was specifically unique about Avraham’s outlook that made it so distinct from all others - and ever lasting? Rabbi Orlowek looks at his purity of conviction and how he transformed his thoughts into reality.
Holiness is a big word, but what does it really mean, and how achievable is it? Rabbi Wagensberg offers a safe way to observe the wily ways of how the Yetzer Hara attempts to trip us up - especially in the food arena. Gain some practice and awareness on keeping yourself out of its clutches.
In this dazzling lecture Rabbi Wagensberg teaches how there are two distinct Torah approaches in serving God. Hear how one can become a Torah scholar from either path to better understand the Torah's mystical secrets.
We the Jewish People have the most lethal weapon in the world, it's right under our noses and we don't even realize it. If you'd like to find out what this magnificent energy source is, then click here and prepare to be blown away as Rabbi Wagensberg unravels the mystery behind our greatest weapon. There won't be a dry eye in the audience.
Join Rabbi Noson Weisz as he explores deeper insights on the weekly parsha using the philosophical and kabbalistic perspectives of the Ramban. His straightforward and interesting style help us relate to the parsha by bringing the words on the page to life.