In this comprehensive lecture discussing the 'what' and 'why' of anti-semitism, Rabbi Berger shows how such irrational hatreds arose - and effective ways to deflect their destructive forces. Hear also who is considered a Jew, and the clear demarcations between Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism. (A Classic)
Ever wonder why so many baseless charges are leveled against the Jews, and why they capture so many front-page headlines? Hear many of the totally opposite attacks used to vilify this tiny nation. For instance, when the Jews are poverty-stricken they're called parasites, and when they become wealthy they're accused of taking over. Rabbi Motty Berger, famous for his provocative and refreshing logic, examines a number of probable causes, but pinpoints the unusual source of this ages old anomaly.
The Holocaust was so horrific that even a reasoned well articulated case falls far short of clearing God's benevolent name. Rabbi Berger begins to offer an answer by explaining the nuanced relationship that God maintains with us. Once this backdrop is in place, many factors involved in that brutal genocide may become a bit clearer - which paradoxically can imply that God's love for us will endure eternally.
Just the word Holocaust is packed with fearful images of smoke, defenseless children, skeletal Jews and decimated communities. Where was God during all the devastation? For a moment, can we put our emotions and torment on hold to hear about our age-old responsibility of being the chosen nation? Rabbi Berkovits's clarity and gentle approach creates a powerful class on this almost untouchable subject.
Mrs. Kaufman shares her three year flight to survive along with her daring escapes during World War II. Of the 75,000 children that experienced the death march and concentration camps, few lived to tell their horrifying stories. Her will to live at such a young age is not only remarkable but extremely inspirational.
The Holocaust defies logic when contemplating the inhumane treatment meted out by men towards their fellowman. How does this translate into a 'churban' - a great destruction - as God is running His world with mercy? Rabbi Kahn makes some unusual points about good and evil, and the direction European society was headed before this horrendous nightmare..
Why does this nation always end up being the scapegoat? Can it be that we are just in the wrong place at the wrong time? Rabbi Rob Shore presents a perspective of antisemism that you most likely never heard in school. A very powerful class that is intelligent in its approach and inspirational in its message.
We are probably witnessing the worst anti-Semitism since the 2nd World War. Rebbetzin Weinberg suggests that rather than suffering all the dreary daily world news, we can tap into our wisdom to not only change our interpretation of it but also filter the outcome and consequences of all the worrying events that enter our lives.
Have you ever been intrigued as to who Jesus really was? Have you ever pondered whether or not his Jewish sould will ever get fixed? Once again, Rabbi Wagensberg dazzels us in this talk by sharing a very mystical approach as to just what forces Noach was up against in that ark. By the time Rabbi Wagensberg has finished with us, we are going to want to jump at every opportunity to be the bearers of good news, thereby ridding the world of its cruelty and bringing us Elijah the Prophet.
Although we can never fully understand why the Holocaust happened, Rav Weinberg's discussion on suffering, punishment and teshuva in relation to the Churban Bayis Sheini shows the deeper underlying causes for large-scale tragedies. This talk is an important reminder of how history repeats itself.