Learning from Rabbi Even-Israel (Steinsaltz)

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Even-Israel provides an introduction to the Jewish Oral Law as a preface to his discussion on the Jewish perspective to medical ethics.

Rabbi Steinsaltz discusses the value of human life according to the Talmud, and investigates various ethical questions that arise from our understanding of this value.

Rabbi Steinsaltz examines why it is important for us to study biblical characters, how best to study them, and why they resonate with us still.

Rabbi Steinsaltz explores who Balaam is, why Balak chose him, and his place in the archaeological record. How do we reconcile Balaam being a flawed person who also possesses great gifts? And what about the donkey?

What is the appropriate response to dreams? What’s their meaning, interpretation and significance?

What is the meaning to bless G-d for both the good and the bad? Why a blessing for when bad things happens?

A novel perspective on levels of love, soul mates, relationships, parents and children, and the commandment to love G-d.

Gratitude is embedded everywhere in Jewish life and is so basic in Judaism.