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The Courage To Be Free (26:42)
Mr. Natan Sharansky, celebrated author and activist, tells the story of his nine-year imprisonment at the hands of the KGB. He discusses the importance of Jewish identity and solidarity in becoming a truly free people in the Land of Israel - and in our own lives
Mr. Natan Sharansky (8)
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The Elusive Author of the Haggada (46:22)
The Pilgrims' journey on the Mayflower and landing on Plymouth Rock is a big event in American History, and yet most Americans don't know details of the story: what date did the ship leave England, who was the leader of the Pilgrims, what food they ate on their journey etc
Rabbi Avrohom Bergstein (32)
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18:13
Passover and Nationhood (18:13)
Passover means leaving our limitations. Join Shimona Tzukernik on a journey of reflection on what it really means to leave our personal limitations, in this discussion of the story of the Exodus as it applies to our lives. You can visit Mrs. Tzukernik's website at: thekabbalahcoach.com.
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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13:00
Matzah: The Food of Faith (13:00)
When we think of Passover, many picture the matzas that we use for the seder and eat throughout the week. In honor of the upcoming holiday, this episode of the Kosher Corner will focus on matzah and the many relevant matters that arise in Jewish law concerning the raw materials, flour and water, as well as the bakery and baking process which comes along with the Passover holiday
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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25:52
Nissan: Creating Miracles in our Lives (25:52)
Rabbi DovBer Pinson is a world-renowned scholar, author, thinker, and beloved spiritual teacher. Through his books, lectures, and consul he has touched and inspired the lives of thousands. Amongst his published works are: Reincarnation & Judaism: The Journey of the Soul. Inner Rhythms: The Kabbalah of Music Meditation & Judaism: Exploring the Jewish Meditative Paths
Rabbi DovBer Pinson (42)
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54:01
How Matzah Became Square: The Manischewitz Story (54:01)
“I’m going to bake matzos this year….We’ll see how it goes,” said Behr Manischewitz. One bright spring morning in 1888, a young immigrant father named Behr makes this offhand announcement to his modest wife, Nesha. Within record time, the ambitious young Talmudic scholar has a burgeoning bakery and is on his way to success
Professor Jonathan Sarna (48)
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6:30
Covenant & Conversation: Parshat Beshalach (6:30)
Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks shares a fascinating insight into the ambiguity of the narrative of the splitting of the Reed Sea (not the Red Sea, as commonly believed). The chief rabbi of England presents a deep understanding of the story that imparts a moral lesson, an everlasting message of the limits of technology and human achievement
Series: Covenant & Conversation
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
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17:14
Chassidic Art: Elijah's Cup (17:14)
Michoel Muchnik, through his artwork, has followed the Rebbe’s ideal for what art should achieve. He has taken the brush, paint, canvas and clay and implanted within them a spiritual life force. For more information and to purchase art by Mr. Muchnik, check out muchnikarts.com.
Michoel Muchnik (3)
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17:07
Women of the Exodus: Yocheved and Miriam (17:07)
Yocheved and Miraim were perhaps two of the most well known women surrounding the Exodus from Egypt. Yocheved represents the Jewish people's life in Egypt, while Miriam was the daughter who helped to hail the redemption. In this segment, Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik shows how these two archetypes offer two different perspectives that we must have on life
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik (121)
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1:33:42
Three Transformative Passover Lessons (1:33:42)
Passover is a time of joy, family togetherness, but most of all, transformation. Every thing we do on Passover has meaning and the ability to transform our lives. In this video, we join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in exploring the deeper meaning of Passover
Rabbi Simon Jacobson (149)
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41:00
The Righteous Women in the Desert (41:00)
Rebbi Akiva once said, "In the merit of the righteous women we were redeemed from Egypt
Mrs. Yehudis Cohen (1)
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10:49
Geulah (2) (10:49)
How accurate are translations? Some words, like simple nouns, may have straightforward translations
Professor Lewis Glinert (25)
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15:27
The Month of Nissan (15:27)
Rabbi Shea Hecht is the chairman of the board of the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education (NCFJE) which is a multi-faceted charity that protects, feeds and educates thousands throughout the NY metro area and around the nation. For more information about NCFJE, check out www.ncfje.org.
Series: The Jewish Year
Rabbi Shea Hecht (20)
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12:37
The Mitzvah of Yoshon (12:37)
Yoshon and Chodosh refer to the time of year that wheat is planted and takes root. In the latest episode of Kosher Corner, Rabbi Chaim Fogelman explains the agricultural background of grains as related to Yoshon, as well as the rabbinic arguments
Series: Kosher Corner
Rabbi Chaim Fogelman (18)
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4:33
Mishnayos Brachot - Perek: 1 - Mishna: 5 (4:33)
The mishnah studied in this segment is part of the text of the haggadah read at the seder table on the eve of Passover. .
Series: Mishnayot Brachot
Rabbi Simcha Cohen (144)
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11:11
Is Astrology Real? (11:11)
Judaism and Astrology is dedicated in honor of Moyses & Mary Kalika Z'L by their granddaughter Vera Kalika Koch Groszmann .
Series: Judaism and Astrology
Rabbi Ari Sollish (35)
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1:11:32
Haggadah Insights (1:11:32)
Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski discusses many of the questions we grapple with during the Passover seder, such as, "If G-d redeemed us, why are we still in exile?" This lecture explores the reasons behind the exile and why the Jews have been moving around from place to place for so many years
Rabbi Ben Tzion Krasnianski (17)
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7:54
Rabbi Elazar Ben Azariah (7:54)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein gives a light hearted explanation of Rabbi Elazar ben Azariah's aging.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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3:52
Exodus - Chapter 2.11 (3:52)
This video offers vintage footage into a class that took place at the Ivy League Torah Study Experience (ILTSE) - a summer Torah-learning program underwritten by the National Committee for the Furtherance of Jewish Education. ILTSE is open to college-age and graduate students with minimal or no background in Torah learning
Rabbi Shlomo Yaffe (68)
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55:15
Mishnayos Pesachim: Chapter 1 (55:15)
This class was given in loving memory of Bat Sheva bat Reb Moshe Zalman A"H.
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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9:35
Kiddush: The First of the Four Cups (9:35)
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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5:05
Nissan (5:05)
What unique mazal does each month possesses? Go beyond time with Mrs. Goldie Slavin and discover the inner dimension of the Jewish calendar.
Mrs. Goldie Slavin (9)
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4:36
Pesaj (4:36)
What unique mazal does each month possess? What can we accomplish spiritually using the specific energy of each Jewish holiday? Go beyond time with Mrs. Goldie Slavin and discover the inner dimension of the Jewish calendar.
Mrs. Goldie Slavin (9)
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6:03
The Names of the Holiday (6:03)
Though commonly refered to as Passover, or the Hebrew, "Pesach," this holiday actually has a few names. Where do these names come from? Who uses each name? Rabbi Eli Silberstein expains the origin of the names of Passover as well as the deeper themes they signify in the holiday. .
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
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3:29
What is Passover Bread? (3:29)
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
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41:35
One, Two and Three. Not as simple as it seems (41:35)
Series: Chassidus and Coffee: The Simple Servant
Rabbi Ruvi New (101)