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Yom Kippur and Sefer Bereshit: Ancient Traditions and the Lessons for TodayThe Book of Jubilees brings ancient traditions about the meaning of Yom Kippur and its connection to Sefer Bereshit. Rabbi Shai Finkelstein shows how our Sages and modern commentators adopted this work to enrich our understanding and the meaning of Yom Kippur today.
Beyond the End of the World - Golden Calf, Clouds of GloryBetween the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part one.
Beyond the End of the World - The Sense of an Ending: Moses Tells A StoryBetween the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part three.
Beyond the End of the World - Jonah: A Fantasy of FlightBetween the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part two.
Torah Study Through the Generations: From Traditional Commentators Through Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"lThe Book of Jubilee brings ancient traditions about the meaning of Yom Kippur and its connection to Sefer Bereshit. Rabbi Shai Finkelstein shows how our Sages and modern commentators adopted this work to enrich our understanding and the meaning of Yom Kippur today.
Shai Finkelstein•609 Views•February 7, 2022•Rabbi Sacks,Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks,Parshanut,Torah Study,Midrash,Commentary,Yom Kippur
The Flag of Israel The symbol of sacrifice and hopeRabbi Shai Finkelstein discusses the content, meaning and symbolism of Israel’s National Flag through the eyes of historical, philosophical and religious sources.
Losing Sight: The Story of TzidkiyahuRabbi Shai Finkelstein explores the story of King Tzidkiyahu, his nature, characteristics, behavior and lack of leadership that led to the siege on Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple.
Shabbat Shirah: The Shabbat of SongRabbi Prof. Dalia Marx explores biblical poetry, the rabbinic approach to the "ten songs of the Torah" and the redemptive quality of poetry and singing in the Jewish tradition.
Rebbe Nachman on the ParashaLegendary educator Rabbi Dr. Chaim Brovender shares a weekly insight into Sefer Shemot (Exodus) based on the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
Consensus or Division - Which is the Greater Danger?The weeks in between Passover and Shavuot traditionally include the study of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers).
This class is part of a Beit Avi Chai series where we explore the depth, meaning and relevance of some of Judaism's most fundamental ethical teachings and maxims.
In this session, we try to understand which poses a greater danger to us - consensus or division.
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