The Menorah has different branches - each one sending a unique light out to the world. Rabbi Wagensberg invites us all to learn the beauty within every branch of Torah Judaism, by experiencing our individuality on the one hand, and yet being completely committed to the Torah's entirety on the other hand.
Why was the Syrian Greek military campaign intent on defiling Jewish oil? Just as a physically blind person is considered as if dead, so is a spiritually blind person also considered dead. Once Rabbi Wagensberg explains the secret of Jewish survival, you'll understand why and how the Greeks planned to implant spiritual blindness, and eliminate true spiritual vision in the future.
Why do we increase our joy in Adar? According to Chazal, why is there no limit to wine consumption on Purim? And what does all that wine accomplish anyway? In this fast-paced, multi-faceted talk, Rabbi Wagensberg goes through many questions on Purim, in general, and the megillah, in particular, to bring out numerous pearls about this wacky holiday.
If drinking excessively is frowned upon in general, why should getting drunk on Purim be any different? Also, the commandment to remember Amalek is very confusing - are we supposed to destroy his memory, or always keep it alive? Was it our fault that this archenemy came into existence in the first place? In this penetrating talk, Rabbi Wagensberg brings up all the questions surrounding the concept of the nemesis of the Jew. This talk is a winner.
The Jewish nation was always aware of the intense spiritual power of giving charity to those in need. A fascinating class on how Haman discovered this secret of tzeddaka, and nearly succeeded in destroying the entire Jewish nation with it. After hearing this class you’ll be more inclined to give of your money and your time for the powerful energy awaiting.
When terror raises its ugly head to brutally massacre men, women and children, make no mistake - this is the force of Amalek. So what did Amalek hope to achieve? Click for Rabbi Wagensberg's perspective on this battle, and what we can do to stop it.
In this lecture, Rabbi Wagensberg expains the striking difference between the nations of the world and the Jewish people, and the expectations of each. See how this beautiful tapestry prepares us for the mitzvah of birchas ha-chama, Blessing the Sun, which occurs once every 28 years, this year on erev Pesach. This talk also explains Kiddush levana.
Is it possible to love another as much as a person loves himself? Before you answer, you might want to ask what is love in the first place? Join Rabbi Wagensberg for an eye opening adventure filled with unusual and amusing ways to understand the power of love.
The concepts of love and caring have been so bandied about - without really defining what they mean. Follow Rabbi Wagensberg's fascinating explanation starting from our pre-emptive Egyptian exit to an astounding story of a young girl suffering from paralysis, who hears the secret of bearing the pain of others - revealing to us the unity we can feel being truly bound to another.
Sometimes I find that instead of looking forward to Moshiach's arrival, people are hesitant, concerned, and even worried. In this fascinating series, Rabbi Wagensberg will paint the pretty picture as to just what the Messianic Era is going to look like, gleaming from a wide range of Talmudic and Midrashic sources along with their earlier and later commentaries. Since the arrival of these days is imminent, let us catch a glimpse and a taste so that we can properly prepare for them.