Book Launch: People of the Word- Rabbi Zalman Abraham & Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson

Time to Flourish - Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky: Gain insights and tools for boosting your sense of happiness and connection through gratitude, kindness, and social interaction. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

37 min listen

Yizkor: Here and Beyond- Rabbi YY Schochet: Join a compelling journey through the meaning of the Yizkor service, sure to stir your soul, invoke emotion, and offer comfort. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

51 min listen

Miracle on the 101 Freeway- Rabbi Moshe Bryski: Hear the logic-defying story of Rabbi Moshe Bryski’s brush with death on the 101 freeway, his recovery, and the wisdom and inspiration he took from it all. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

52 min listen

The History of the Blood Libel - Dr. Henry Abramson: Hear the inside story of how a twelfth-century episode of mass psychosis spawned the blood libel myth that still plagues Jewish communities today. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

44 min listen

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Jews - Rabbi Pinchas Allouche: Gain insight into the routines and attitudes that create a successful Jewish life alongside practical tools for creating your success story. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

45 min listen

Is Free Speech Jewish? - Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie: When it comes to freedom of speech, where does Judaism draw the line? Hear Judaism’s surprising perspectives on this hotly contested issue playing out across the country. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

53 min listen

Get to Know Your Soul's Personality - Mrs. Rochel Schmukler: Gain key insight into human personality and harness timeless Jewish wisdom for personal growth and self-discovery. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

48 min listen

Where Mitzvot Meet Mental Health - Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff: See how Jewish practice aligns with positive mental health habits to empower a more mindful and meaning-filled Jewish life. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

46 min listen

Decoding the Ketubah- Rabbi Mordechai Farkash: Uncover the workings of the cryptic Aramaic document that anchors every Jewish marriage. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

50 min listen

The Aleph of Happiness- Brynna Barnholtz, Noa Buchris & Avin Kreisler: Why is it that so many people, despite having so much, are so unhappy? Hear three students of Jewish learning who teach on their college campuses share Judaism’s practical solution for a more fulfilling pursuit of happiness. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

51 min listen

A Guided Tour Through the Afterlife- Rabbi Pinchas Taylor: Gain insight into Judaism’s belief in the afterlife in this guided tour through the stages of the soul’s journey after life on earth. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

47 min listen

Heroic or Horrific: Masada on (Moot) Trial: What really happened at Masada, and who is at fault for the deaths which occurred? A federal judge presides over the proceedings. Join the jury, hear the expert testimony, and share your take. Featuring: Judge Nancy Miller, Expert wintesses: Dr. Henry Abramson and Rabbi Avraham Zajac, Prosecution: Dr. Martin Pritkin, Prosecutor: Mr. Rafi Kaplan This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

45 min listen

Together We Can: The Power of Community - Panel: The Year of Hakhel celebrates getting together with our community. Enjoy this panel discussion with Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, Mrs. Michal OShman and Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, on the necessity of social and spiritual connectedness to promote mental wellness and create a more healthy and integrated life. Plus, take home practical tips to make your neighborhood into a community. Moderated by Rabbi Dovid Goldstein This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

49 min listen

Singing in the Rain: From Exile to Redemption- Rabbi Moshe Bryski: An enlightening new perspective on finding meaning in some of life’s most challenging moments. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

53 min listen

In Conversation with Holocaust Survivor Joseph Alexander - Mr. Joseph Alexander & Mrs. Esther Teichtel: Hear the chilling testimony of a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor as Joseph Alexander recounts his experience living through 12 concentration camps. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

36 min listen

The Evolution of the Talmud- Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman: Join us on a journey through the rich history of Talmudic manuscripts and print editions. You will learn that although we don’t have manuscripts that can be definitively dated to before the twelfth century, a discerning eye can use extant manuscripts to hear distinct echoes of much older ones. Delve into the fascinating stories linked to the little-known Spanish and Portuguese printings that coincided with the end of Jewish life on the Iberian Peninsula and to Soncino’s controversial decision to place Tosafos on the page of the Gemara. Discover the introduction of folio numbers by Daniel Bomberg, and join us in the search for the first rabbi to utilize this revolutionary system. Finally, we’ll delve into the heartbreaking story of the burning of the Talmud in 1553 and the draconian censorship that followed, culminating in the notorious Basel edition. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more inf by Judaism's Top Talks

51 min listen

Life Lessons From the Royal Family- Rabbi YY Schochet: Hear a firsthand account of encounters with the British royal family and gain compelling lessons for everyday life. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

42 min listen

What is a Soul? - Rabbi Pinchas Allouche: Delve into the strange Talmudic encounter between Rabbi Eliezer and an "ugly" man, and what it teaches us on how we ought to find the soul in every living being. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

44 min listen

Seeing The Divine in Life - Mrs. Malka Abelev: Hear Malka Abelev’s story of personal growth and transformation and the powerful insights into perceiving G-d’s presence in our everyday lives she takes from it all. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

26 min listen

Does it All Revolve Around Us- Rabbi Yechiel Krisch: Would Einstein, Maimonides, and Copernicus agree? Unpack the surprising underpinnings of geocentrism and the open questions left by the discoveries of modern physics. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

45 min listen

The Anatomy of a Miracle - Rabbi Elie Estrin & Dr. Anthony Rossi: When Nissi Estrin was born with congenital heart defects, his parents waged a determined battle to save him. Join Elie Estrin for a candid conversation with Dr. Anthony Rossi, director of Pediatric Cardiology at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, on science, intervention, advocacy, and hope. For the details of Rabbi Estrin’s son’s medical saga, see this lecture by Rabbi Estrin. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

55 min listen

In Conversation: Saul Dreier of The Holocaust Survivor Band - Mrs. Hadassah Chen & Mr. Saul Dreier: Saul Dreier survived three concentration camps at age 17. At 91, he took his drums and formed a klezmer band of Holocaust survivors. His moving story gushes faith, resilience, and remembering. This interview was conducted at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

43 min listen

Wow! Women of Wonder - Panel: Mrs. Tonia Chazanow, Mrs. Chana Kalmenson, Mrs. Chanie Lipskar, and Mrs. Leah Rosenfeld discuss what make a Chabad Rebbetizn tick as well as the challenges and joys of life "in the field". This panel was featured at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

49 min listen

From Altar Boy to Chabad Rabbi - Rabbi Matisyahu Devlin: Hear the story of how a teenager with a catholic upbringing’s chance encounter with a yeshiva student in a Manhattan Starbucks set him on a path to becoming a Chasidic Rabbi, husband, and father. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

58 min listen

If Maimonides Were Alive Today: The Rambam on Contemporary Jewish Medical Ethics - Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman: What would Maimonides say about some of today’s most complex medical dilemmas? Analyzing Maimonides’ timeless writings we explore what his approach might be to areas including preventative medicine, the separation of Siamese twins, stem cell research, plastic surgery and Covid-19. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

56 min listen

Book Launch: People of the Word - Rabbi Zalman Abraham & Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson: Authors Rabbi Mendel Kalmenson and Rabbi Zalman Abraham explore fifty long-misunderstood Hebrew words and their surprising impact on Jewish values and culture. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

51 min listen

The Connections Paradigm - Dr. David Rosmarin: Three connections, body and soul, us and others, and us and G-d, form the basis of a received Jewish model for addressing stress, anxiety, and depression called “The Connections Paradigm.” Learn concrete strategies for harnessing Jewish wisdom to better flourish in the modern age. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

44 min listen

Judaism and Free Speech- Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie: James Madison said, “Free speech is one of the great bulwarks of liberty”. Americans have been debating its parameters; some say this endangers liberty, others, that it limits hate. Judaism has a history of active debate, but where does Jewish tradition place restrictions? This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

56 min listen

Coming Home: From Buddhism to Judaism - Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock & Mr. Rob Fashler: Rob Fashler was raised in a home where Judaism was anything but trendy. On the contrary, it was ridiculed. The quest for spirituality and truth permeated his adolescent years, turning him to experiment with drugs, transcendental meditation, and eventually Tibetan Buddhism. From the President of a Buddhist temple to an Orthodox Jew, here is the journey of a man to whom the meaning and relevance of Judaism is nothing short of a miracle. This session took place at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

40 min listen

Jewish Meditation: What, Why, and How - Rabbi Laibl Wolf: Learn and practice three Jewish meditative exercises. “Change the mind,” “tame the heart,” and “swim gracefully in a world of change” through inspiration, contemplation, and introspection. This lecture was delivered at the 16th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. by Judaism's Top Talks

50 min listen

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