Society

How do we view tragedy? What does the wisdom of the Torah suggest our responses be?

What would you say to a society that enslaves people? What would you say to the South African government that supported Apartheid?

Explore the ifs and whys of Anti-Semitism with Rabbi Kaplan and Dr. Dov Dumbroff as they journey back in time and explore the “mind of an anti-semite”.

The Jewish perspective on war and the laws, principles and ethics associated therewith.

This talk explains how a Jew and a non-Jew can recognize their differences and still coexist. It also highlights the unique relationship between G-d and the Jews.

Hasn't our being the "Chosen People" caused anti-semitism than respect? Rabbi Friedman puts the notion of being chosen into perspective by explaining the existence of a heavenly people on earth.

Reflections on today’s youth and the necessity to tell it like it is.

Is the morality of today different from the past decades? Exploring the motto of our generation “If it feels good, do it!”

How can the inner dimensions of the Torah direct the search for and harvesting of new untapped supplies of energy for oneself and the world at large?

Exploring why we feel remorse and rejection towards G-d because of the holocaust? How we can deal with these feelings philosophically

The Torah attitude about freedom and true liberty.

A discussion with university students probing the fundamental values of society; like how it’s possible for advanced Nazi Germany to have had such a pervasive breakdown of basic morals and ethics.

As we reflect upon the horrors of the Holocaust, we ask ourselves what is the most appropriate way to memorialize the six million precious souls who perished in the Holocaust?

Freedom of Speech: How it affects the American and American Jewry.

Is fear itself all we have to fear? A Jewish perspective and plainspoken reflections on the aftermath of the horrific events of 911.

The good, the bad and the ugly: We examine some mystifying statements of the Talmud to help enhance our understanding and response to events like hurricane Katrina.

It’s hard to imagine a Jewish diet without a good deli sandwich; does Judaism leave room for vegetarianism?

Discover the Yiddish language, how some of the most frequently used phrases are so well used by everyone, and why some things are best expressed in this uniquely Jewish language. Yiddish is delish!

An in depth look at real life stories and issues and how to resolve them the Torah way.

Tikun olam – perfecting the world – is a catch phrase in some Jewish circles. How does Torah interpret it?