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Civility & Manners - Derech Eretz

Civility and manners are the bedrocks of any society in Hebrew - Derech Eretz.
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The Ethics of Hosting Others and of Being a Guest

What are the issues involved in hosting others and being a guest?
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The Ethics of Giving and Taking

All of us at some point were, are or will be givers and/or takers. What are the ethics involved with giving and taking?
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Integrating into Society

How does one balance their Judaism and integrate into society? Listen!!!!

A Good Eye

Everyone has heard of the 'evil eye' but did you know that the opposite exists? We should always stick around people with a 'good eye'.
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Attaining Joy in Life

God loves happy people but how can one reach in a state of Joy in an imperfect world.

The importance of Peace - Shalom

We end all our prayers and the Grace after meals with a prayer for peace. Peace is something we yearn for and pray for why is it so important?

The Power of the Imagination Part 2

All our senses feed information continually to our brain where the imagination may distort some of them dramatically with terrible consequences.

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What it the Evil Inclination?

We all have it and some are battling it constantly and if we don't it will overrun us and do tremendous spiritual and even physical damage.

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The Good and Evil Inclinations

The Talmud and Jewish Tradition beat Freud by many millenia in defining the struggle between human struggles between their good and bad sides of their psyche. Listen!

The Origin of Christianity - A Jewish Perspective

What does the oldest monotheistic religion over 3300 years old say about the origins of Christianity that started as a Jewish offshoot? Listen!

Can you be a Jew and believe in Christianity

Many Jews are confused about what Judaism says about the messiah and other fundamental beliefs. Listen!

How is Judaism Different From Other Religions?

Great class listen now!

National Revelation - The Biggest proof of God

Only Judaism claims that millions of people received Divine revelation simultaneously at Mount Sinai, National Revelation is according to Rambam (Maimonides) The Biggest proof of God's existence and of prophecy. Listen.

Wisdom and Might - The Jewish Definition

The truest definition of wisdom and might through the prism of our great sages

Ambition - A Jewish Perspective Part 1

We all want to be successful achievers. Ambition is an extremely powerful motivation, nothing can be achieved without ambition. Listen to what the wisdom of Judaism has to say about this.

Ambition - A Jewish Perspective Part 2

We all want to be successful achievers. Ambition is an extremely powerful motivation, nothing can be achieved without ambition. Listen to what the wisdom of Judaism has to say about this.

Philosophy - Why do Good People Suffer

The perennial question and the possible solutions.

Love Your Neighbor - Source for Acts of Kindness

The famous Biblical quote 'Love Your Neighbor' has practical ramifications in Judaism, enjoy!

Acts of Kindness - Visiting the Sick

There are three aspects to visiting the sick: 1. Providing for their needs; 2. Cheering them up and 3. Praying for their health listen for more

Acts of Kindness - Charity Begins at Home

'Charity Begins at Home' is a Jewish concept based on the saying of Isaiah the Prophet approximately 2600 years ago - "Don't hide from your own flesh and blood." Listen!

Acts of Kindness - Sharing the Burden

People carry many burdens, worries, responsibilities and sometimes need help to unburden themselves, listen!

Acts of Kindness - The Power of Speech

There are many Jewish laws regulating our speech  for the purpose of making it ethical, moral and kind. Words of encouragement, sympathy, endearment etc. are highly recommended, listen.

Acts of Kindness - Opportunities for Kindness

We are surrounded by opportunities for kindness every day and need to grab hold of them before they disappear.

Acts of Kindness - Givers & Takers

All people can be classified in these to categories are they Givers or Takers. Listen  to this.

Fundamentals of Human Behavior

What makes us tick and Human Beings? A Jewish perspective.

Shavuot -The Giving of the Torah

The One Event that changed World History for the better. The introduction to a Divine one God and his concepts of Ethics and Morality as embodied in THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

The Philosophy of Pesach - Passover

The one class on the meaning of Passover you will not want to miss.

Pesach - Passover - Festival of Freedom Class

Understand the meaning of TRUE FREEDOM

Pesach - Passover - Festival of Freedom - THE SEDER

The Seder on the first two nights of Passover understand their meaning and symbolism.

Pesach - Passover - Festival of Freedom

The first time in history that slaves managed to be set free. This festival and the story it commemorates strikes a chord in all liberation movements and the emancipation of slaves around the world

Chanukah - The Festival of Lights Part 2

Great class on the meaning of the Festival of lights and its significance. 

Chanukah - The Festival of Lights

The most popular, well-known, and most celebrated Jewish Festival but why? Listen and be amazed.

The Jewish Fast Days

There is only one fast day from Biblical law - Yom Kippur - the Day of Atonement; however to mark certain tragic or sad historical occurrences our Sages instituted other fasts.

Sukkot - The Festival of Booths

Why do Jews build booths in their back yards and live in them for a week? Fascinating symbolism.

The Seven Women in the Rosh Hashanah Liturgy

Seven women are mentioned or hinted to in the prayers and Torah readings for the New Year understand their importance and symbolism.

Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement Part 2

Such an amazingly special opportunity to reconnect with our Creator with no physical diversions.

Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement

The Holiest day of the Jewish Calendar is a time for healing relationships between us and God; and us and other people.

The Process of Repentance - Teshuvah

One of the greatest God given gifts to mankind is the ability to repent and start afresh. The Talmud states that this ability was created even before the world's creation. This process is especially required and desirable between Rosh Hashannah and Yom Kippur.

Rosh Hashanah - The Jewish New Year

The Jewish New Year and its significance as a time for improvement and accountability.

Shavuot, The Festival of Weeks

Shavuot or Pentecost flies under most peoples radar, understand its importance.

The Jewish Calendar

The Jewish Calendar is a combination of the Solar and Lunar calendars.

This class is a great introduction. 

The Jewish Approach to Health

What advice does Judaism give to attain good health?

MANAGING ANGER THE JEWISH WAY

One of the worst traits is anger. Judaism warns against getting angry and advocates techniques to control anger.

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

We are a generation blessed with material wealth and handy appliances and neat devices and yet there are so many sad and depressed people around. We need to count our blessings.

THE FIVE LEVELS OF PLEASURE

What a great class on the Rabbi Noach Weinberg classic on the highest levels of pleasure, will blow your mind.

A Positive Sense of Humor

Judaism advocates for inculcating a positive, clean, sense of humor.

CLEAN LIVING

Why Clean Living is the way to go. Judaism advocates Clean living

FREEWILL OR DETERMINISM?

Human beings are created in the spiritual image of God the enable us to have tremendous freewill and makes us obligated for the choices we make.

EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL LIFE A JEWISH VIEW

What does Judaism posit about Extra-terrestrial life - fascinating.