Rabbi Shmuel Silinsky received his Rabbinical Ordination from Aish HaTorah, Jerusalem. He holds a B.S. from Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y. and did post-graduate work at UCLA. Rabbi Silinsky is the director of the Internet Research Department as well as an instructor at Aish HaTorah, Jerusalem.
Many symbols and secrets are embedded in the letters of the Hebrew language. The Torah tells us that God told Adam to name to every animal. After studying one after the next, he gave them the appropriate name that matched its essence. Rabbi Silinsky breaks down several Hebrew words in his upbeat delivery demonstrating many amazing wonders within the Hebrew language.
Considering the fact that teshuvah (repentance) is able to fully wipe clean certain actions from our slate, we can begin to appreciate the enormity of the gift. Rabbi Silinsky explains the idea of gehinnom in a way we can relate to, and describes what might happen if we don̢t deal with it. He also explains the concept of Jewish reincarnation.
Grab your dancing shoes and hurry to the chupah for an upbeat 'crash course' on this very holy Jewish event. Travel back with Rabbi Silinsky to the first marriage - Adam and Eve - and then full speed ahead for a peek into the mystical meanings of the marriage ceremony today.
The sages tell us that the wondrous world we inhabit was created for our pleasure, to amaze us and to educate us. Hear a number of peculiarities about 'Mother Nature' that are throughly astounding.
Two concepts we have a tough time dealing with are animal sacrifices and the destruction of the Holy Temple thousands of years ago. Two notable inaccurate and misunderstood terms are 'sin' and 'sacrifices.' One reason Rabbi Silinsky posits is the negative connotations the Hebrew translations conjure up.
Our sages say that the wondrous world we inhabit was created for our pleasure – both to amaze and to educate. Hear fascinating facts about “Mother Nature” that will bring you to wag your head in awe and wonderment. An enjoyable, upbeat talk.