Lavan - a saint or a villain? In most instances he seems to be the money hungry swindler, but some of his actions make us wonder if we are not being shown his positive side. In what ways can we get a peek at his true motivations? Rabbi Carmell explains the rule of judging everything according to the majority, which applies to Lavan, as well as his righteous daughter Rachel.
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.
Jacob views himself as the head of his family. His sons see themselves as a nation. Their self-perception may explain how all the conflicts between the brothers arose. Jacob’s ladder and the secret of the blue fringes teach us aspects of the purpose of life. Rabbi Kahn brilliantly interweaves the workings of logic vs. destiny into this powerful class.
Kindness was Avraham's modus operandi in life. Yitzchak's was strictness. But too much compassion can lead to immorality, and overbearing justice can cause even the strongest to crack. Hear how Yaakov's path blended the two for a healthy, balanced perspective in life.
It is known that we are effected by society around us. Which makes it imperative to choose a spiritually inclined community to live in. However, today when the Jewish communities spiritual fabric is deteriorating rapidly as a result of impure forces bombarding us from all directions and infiltrating even into some of our holiest institutions what is our safeguard. This week Rabbi Wagensberg shares with us perhaps the only alternative in maintaining our purity and sanctity when we can no longer completely rely on the spiritual cocoons and Torah bubbles that have been established. Listen and find out what a difference and impact every individual one of us can make.
Most of us, if not all of us, deeply desire to be married to that special significant other. However, before we tie the knot, it is imperative to understand the nature of the souls who marry, and the ramifications that it has in this world and beyond. In this eye-opening lecture, Rabbi Wagensberg reveals a dimension of the marriage dynamic which is not found in many circles. This talk is a must for anybody contemplating or about to enter marriage. It is likewise crucial for those who are already married, happily or not, and for those who have experienced divorce.
Have you ever felt over and done with? Did you ever feel that youåÕve hit rock bottom? If you are as human as the rest of us and have experienced these low ends of our life journey, then this class is a must, for in it Rabbi Wagensberg shows us how it is precisely at these lowest of moments in which we can accomplish the greatest of feats and bring the world to its ultimate tikun.
We all go through dark periods of time throughout the journeys of our lives. We sometimes wonder if we'll ever survive them. In this comforting talk, Rabbi Wagensberg will show us that not only will we survive but that we'll even be able to obtain the greatest pearls of light, precisely from the darkest of circumstances. This lecture will also give more meaning to the fast day called Asara B'Teves which commemorates the tragedies that happened on the 8th, 9th and 10th days of Teves.
Join Rabbi Noson Weisz as he explores deeper insights on the weekly parsha, with a philosophical and kabbalistic perspective culled from the Ramban. His straightforward and interesting style will help you relate to the parsha and bring the words to life before you on the page.