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Are You a Good Jew?

What does it mean to be “a good Jew”? It all depends on which direction you’re heading.
Topics: Vayeitzei, Jacob's Ladder, Jewishness; Jewish Identity
By Dov Greenberg
Rabbi Dov Greenberg is executive director of Chabad at Stanford University.
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mk Prattville May 5, 2015

Love the video! Very inspiring! ! Reply

Erin H. July 6, 2012

I am so glad that I watched this video. It was very inspirational! Thank-you for sharing this. I can't wait to see more! Reply

M. Summers Portland, OR November 14, 2011

A Good Jew I really liked this-especially when u spoke of how u can be on step 613 but u go down to step 612-this is not good, however if you go from step 1 then two this is being a good Jew. Loving my judaism more and more especially after these videos you offer.
Having these available u r doing Mitzvot. You are really helping me and others in the world,
Missy Summers Reply

Steve-o Toronto, Canada February 15, 2011

Great video - totally reflective of Chabad's outstanding, embracing perspective. Yasher koach! Reply

Anonymous NY, NY January 26, 2011

Truly a very mindful talk! Truly a very mindful talk! Reply

sara January 26, 2011

Rabbi, D, You are a gifted and very inspiring. G-d bless. Reply

Anonymous my January 26, 2011

Thank You! Very interesting idea! Reply

Anonymous ny January 26, 2011

Nice!!!!!!!! Reply

Bethany Goldman Dallas , Texas January 24, 2011

R' Schneersohn rare ability! Rabbi Schneersohn hand the rare ability to be at once truthful about Judaism, unapologetic, and inspiring. The story illustrates it as best as any and beautifully told by R’ Dov.

I forwarded this too many of my orthodox friends who could learn from this teaching.

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the Gems – please post very many more. Reply

Anonymous Montreal, Canada January 23, 2011

All of the Stories! In not to too long I will turn seventy and thanks to the Chabad and you, I am learning everyday and getting a little more aware of the TRUTH!

As before, i thaught i knew it all or almost!

Keep on the great work all of you Rabbes, where ever you are, as you are certainly needed around!

Thank you so much. Reply

Anonymous il January 23, 2011

keep them coming Chabad.org the Gems are very, very uplifting, please keep them coming. Reply

Linda Longueuil, quebec January 23, 2011

a good jew very well explained!!! Reply

Mary F January 20, 2011

This is the best definition of a good Jew! I never heard that story before. It is the best definition of a good Jew— both insightful and inspiring. Reply

sarah L NY January 20, 2011

What a moving and compelling story about the Rebbe. Reply

Anonymous January 20, 2011

lovely video Rabbi.
I love the way in which the Rebbe always put everything in a optimistic and obtainable light.... Reply

R'bibo Marc Danil Montreal, Canada January 20, 2011

All these clips are excellent, i have nothing more to add at least for now!

Thanks Reply

Anonymous Cincinnati January 19, 2011

Are you a good Jew What can I say other than "Thank you"!!! Reply

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