Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
This class discusses the custom to refrain from Torah study on the night between December 24 & 25 and how a Jew should approach New Years Eve/The Secular Calendar
"From Holocaust to Redemption": Presenting Topics and themes on the Holocaust with their contemporary applications. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed
Class focuses on America's role in the Holocaust and the heroism of Ori Danino on Oct. 7
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic explores the question of ma'arit ayin when it comes to the use of cow-free/pareve milk after one has eaten meat, and/or cooking together meat
Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
This class focuses on the fast of the 10th of Tevet, it's message and challenge for our lives.
"From Holocaust to Redemption": Presenting Topics and themes on the Holocaust with their contemporary applications. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed
Class focuses on the bystander effect and moral responsibility during the Holocaust and throughout history
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic covers the halahic concept of "gneivat daat" when it comes to convincing others something about yourself which is false
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic covers the situation of a group of young diaspora Jews attempting to get home after the outbreak of the war between Israel and Iran. The group was presented with the opportunity to travel by cruise ship, the challenge being that the arrival would occur on Shabbat.
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic covers the question of when a person has a dream about performing a mitzvah or taking a vow. Based on the testimony of released hostages Bar Kuperstein, Segev Kalfon, and Matan Angrest.
Class with FJL Alumni
Part II in a series on relationships and marriage in Jewish Thought, we covered:
- Does love come before marriage or marriage before love?
- Is the ideal soulmate a real thing?
- Is there a way to actually know if I have met 'the one'?
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic covers the question of when a person has a dream about performing a mitzvah or taking a vow. Based on the testimony of released hostages Bar Kuperstein & Segev Kalfon.
*Trigger warning- this episode mentions the topic of suicide, listen with caution*
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic covers the case of a family suing OpenAI after their son's interaction with ChatGPT over a span of months led to him taking his life.
שיעור בעברית בית כנסת לכו נרננה ברעננה פרשת וירא תשפ"ו
*Trigger warning- this episode mentions the topic of suicide, listen with caution*
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
Topic covers the case of a family suing OpenAI after their son's interaction with ChatGPT over a span of months led to him taking his life.
Aliyah L'Regel: An inspirational journey through the Jewish Calendar through the lens presented by teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
This class focuses on the 7th of Cheshvan, the day upon which we begin to ask Hashem for rain in the Land of Israel.
"From Holocaust to Redemption": Presenting Topics and themes on the Holocaust with their contemporary applications. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed
Class focuses on the question of forgiveness in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Oct. 7, and the Holocaust
"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.
In memory of the fallen heroic soldiers of the IDF since Oct. 7.
Topic covers the sensitive ethical and halachic question surrounding posthumous sperm extraction, where the sperm of a fallen soldier is retrieved to enable a baby to born in their legacy
Class with FJL Alumni
Part I in a series on relationships and marriage in Jewish Thought, we covered:
- Who is a friend you always want by your side through life?
- What defined the special relationship of Avraham and Sarah?
- What was the special connection of Yitzchak and Rivka?
Preparing for the Jewish Holidays through the teachings of great Jewish thinkers. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.