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| How do we connect with G-d? How are we judged by G-d? The real meaning of freedom and choice.
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| If G-d knows what is going to happen, where is our free choice? Discover the deeper meaning of "G-d was, is, and will be".
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| The eternal question, "Which is greater, the intention or the deed?" is examined in this lecture. The virtue of the intention is that it raises the earthy, finite condition, which is man, toward heaven. The virtue of the deed is that it brings the infinite to earth. In a relationship, interaction is more essential than personal growth and intention.
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| Here is an authentically Jewish presentation of a painful subject which enables us to lay the groundwork for understanding G-d's justice. We come to understand the nature of Divine Providence, recognizing G-d's hand in every event.
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| The old conflicts of faith and how to serve G-d are at the core of life and therefore at the core of the most devastating of disagreements and conflicts. Let’s reflect upon Judaism’s logical and healthy approach to G-d and religion.
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| The divine presence came down to this world and then the divine presence left this world. What will bring it back?
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Part 1 of 2
Do you just believe in G-d or do you know that there is a G-d? What defines belief in G-d and what does it mean to know G-d?
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Part 2 of 2
Do you just believe in G-d or do you know G-d? The conclusion of a two part series.
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| To what extent are we to place our trust and reliance in G-d? For this we must analyze the distinction between emunah and bitachon—belief in G-d vs. trust in G-d.
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| Knowing brings us closer to the subject and in Torah all knowledge is good. The true function of knowledge is to merge and become one.
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| Which Mitzvot (good deeds) done in this world bring us reward in this world and which do we reap the benefits in the world to come.
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How Should Jews Relate to Noahides?
The Torah prescribes seven universal laws for all humanity. What is our role as Jews in observing these laws?
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| What is the Jewish view on Satan, demons and other forces of evil?
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| Should we modify our interpretation of the Torah and faith in G-d to fit human understanding and science or should it be the reverse?
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| This class explores the elements of logical faith, the rational side of our belief in G-d and the divine origin of the Torah.
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| This class expounds upon the true meaning of Bitachon – trust in G-d as a distinct quality from belief and faith in G-d.
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G-d Helps Those Who Help Themselves
This class explains in great detail how our involvement in natural endeavors isn’t a contradiction to our absolute trust in G-d.
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| Hillel taught: what is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor; this is the whole Torah and the rest is just commentary. Join us for a wonderful analysis of this mitzvah.
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| Faith is not a last resort of desperation: it’s an inherent faculty whose muscle needs to be exercised. Explore the dynamics of our inner faith.
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| The religion that suggests eating a meat and cheese sandwich is of concern to a universal Divine being, and other interesting facts about Judaism.
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