 |
 |
 |
|
| The Importance of Speed
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 2
The Torah uses the metaphor that the Jewish people left Egypt "on eagles' wings" to emphasize the speed in which G-d took them out of Egypt. How important is a sense of urgency in our service of G-d? Guest Expert: Rabbi Mendel Kaplan. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 2)
| |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
| The Evolution of Judaism
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 3
The sun and the moon as symbols for innovation and tradition. Should Judaism adapt with the times or resist the changes of modernity? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 3)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| The Gift of Motherhood
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 4
The Torah reading for Rosh HaShanah describes two great women -- Sarah and Hannah -- and their intense determination to become mothers. Guest Expert: Rivkah Slonim. (From "Messages" -- Season 4, Episode 4)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Moving Back to Move Forward
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 5
King Solomon says that a righteous person will "fall seven times and get back up." Why must we suffer a setback before we forge ahead? Guest Expert: Rabbi Mendel Kaplan. (From "Messages" -- Season 4, Episode 5)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Sincere Effort
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 6
The story of a sage assisted by angels in lifting a boulder leads to a discussion of how much can really be accomplished if one only makes a sincere effort. Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From "Messages" -- Season 4, Episode 6)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Respectful Disagreement
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 7
True peace is apparent only between people who have opposite perspectives and still manage to live in harmony with each other. Guest Expert: Chana Weisberg. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 7)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Physical Judaism
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 8
The purpose of creation is fulfilled by our making use of our bodies and the physical world around us to do G‑d’s will. Guest Expert: Rivkah Slonim. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 8)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Leaving Noah's Ark
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 9
On the Ark, Noah lived in a utopian state of harmony with his family and all the animals on board—so much so that G-d had to force him to leave after the Flood was over. What is the parallel in our own lives? Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 9)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Exile and Your "Inner Jewish Child"
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 12
The first stage of the Jewish people's Exile was when the rabbis were sent away, but the "final straw" was when the children stopped studying. Guest Expert: Rabbi Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 12)
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Can You See G-d?
Learning from the Rebbe: Episode 18
Upon completing the building of the Sanctuary in the desert, everyone was able to behold G-d's presence with their physical eyes. When Moshiach comes, G-d will be seen everywhere by everyone. What does it mean to see G-d and why can't we see him all the time? Guest Expert: Manis Friedman. (From “Messages”—Season 4, Episode 18)
| |
|
|
|
|
LOGIN
ASK THE RABBI
1
