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In this class series, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – explores how Torah, Judaism, and Jewish texts can inspire us to live with more kindness, love, and compassion. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Jewish Ideas to Change the World • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living w ...
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Jewish Ideas to Change the World delivers thought-provoking content by leading Jewish thinkers with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. It is produced by Valley Beit Midrash. Valley Beit Midrash (VBM) is dedicated to social justice as driven by Torah ethics. VBM's mission is to improve lives through Jewish learning, direct action, and leadership development. Listen to VBM's other podcasts: • Social Justice in the Parsha (weekly divrei Torah by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz) • Pearls of Jewish Wi ...
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In Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – explores how Torah and Jewish ethics can relate to everyday life. This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series, including: • 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21) • 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22) • Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23) • 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism (’23-’24) Listen to VB ...
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What is Jewish Spirituality, and Why is it Vital for the Jewish Present and Future?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Josh Feigelson, PhD The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel and BMH-BJ About The Event: Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, Jewish spiritual practices like Jewish meditation, Jewish yoga, and contemplative Torah study were becoming increasingly mainstream. The pandemic only accelerated these trends, as reco…
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Empathy and Perspective Taking
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Has Religious Zionism Lost its Way? Reclaiming Important Lost Voices
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About The Event: The ideology espoused by the elected representatives of the party called “Religious Zionism” is, understandably, seen to represent Religious Zionist philosophy and the philosophy of the Religious Zionist community. But this is far from accurate, both from an ideological perspect…
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Working with Shattered Vessels: Ecology and Environmental Ethics in Jewish Law and Theology
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Ariel Evan Mayse The event was co-hosted by Temple Solel About The Event: Explore the full range of Jewish literature connected to environmental consciousness and action, from Tanakh, Talmud, and halakhah to mysticism, poetry, and philosophy. We aim to grapple with some of the pressing ecological, social, a…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Knowing When to Step Back
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Was the Apostle Paul a Jewish Thinker?
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elias Sacks The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About The Event: For centuries, it has been common for Jews to tell the following story about ancient Jewish and Christian history: while Jesus was a Jew who never intended to break from Judaism, one of his followers, the apostle Paul, was born Jewish but had a con…
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Self- Compassion & Self-Critique
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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"It Takes Two to Torah": A Book Interview with Rabbi Dov Linzer & His Co-Author Abigail Pogrebin
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz interviews Rabbi Dov Linzer & his Co-Author Abigail Pogrebin about their new book together "It Takes Two to Torah" published by Fig Tree Books. Their book discusses 52 weekly readings of the Torah in this adaptation of their Parsha in Progress podcast. Rabbi Linzer studied for many years at Yeshivat Har Etzion, was a mem…
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Why We Gather: Exploring the Transformative Power of Community
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A virtual event presentation by Rabba Shani Gross The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: In this class, we will explore what, if anything, Jewish tradition has to say about why we gather. What is the unique potential that can take place in Jewish communal gatherings, and what might be the dangers or pitfalls? Together we will…
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: It Is Not Your Duty to Finish the Work, but Neither Are You at Liberty to Neglect It
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Community member and attorney Judy Schaffert talks about judicial integrity, its appearance on this year's ballot, what’s at stake, and what it entails. Judy Schaffert, a longtime member of Temple Solel in Paradise Valley, studied as a member of the Wexner Foundation Heritage Program, mentors with the Women’s Leadership Institute, and has taught at…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Jewish Languages Today: Endangered, Surviving, and Thriving
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Sarah Bunin Benor The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Over the past two centuries, migrations and other historical events have led to major changes in the linguistic profile of Jewish communities around the world. Yiddish is thriving in Hasidic communities, even as its use is dimi…
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The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg The event was co-sponsored by Arizona State University Jewish Studies About the Event: Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, will interview Rabbi Dr. Yitz Greenberg about his latest book, The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism. The Triumph of Life…
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Being on the Dance Floor & Being on the Balcony
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In turbulent times, how can we all stay productively proactive in addressing the urgent needs of our time? What can the Torah teach us about how to show moral leadership each day? In these 10 sessions, Rabbi Shmuly will explore 10 inspiring Torah Lessons on Leadership, rooted in tradition and relevant today. Attended these classes live over Zoom by…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Yisroel Juskowicz The event was co-hosted By Beth El Phoenix About the Event: In this class, we will focus on exploring each person’s unique potential, and learn some inspiring Torah ideas about potential. About the Speaker: Rabbi Yisroel Juskowitz is a noted artist, musician, author, and speaker. He has perfor…
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Know Your Triggers
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Are We REALLY in Mourning for the Temple? And if Not What’s the Point of Tisha B’Av?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Micah Streiffer The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai About the Event: The solemn fast of Tisha B’Av (the Ninth of Av) commemorates the destruction of the ancient Temple. In this session, we will explore its meaning for modern Jews. What are the lessons to be learned from this ancient Jewish tragedy? How does …
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10 Torah Lessons on Leadership: Can’t Be Comfortable to Learn but Can’t Push Too Hard Either
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Parshat Mattot-Masei: On Standing Up & Speaking Out
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The Biblical Roots of Anti-Semitism
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: Each year at the Pesach Seder we state that in every generation our people have experienced hatred. But when did it all start? We will investigate the earliest story of Anti-Semitism in the Torah, and hopefully learn some vital …
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Parshat Pinchas: The Value of Consistent Service
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Yalta and the Place of Anger in Leadership
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A virtual event presentation by Rabba Sara Hurwitz The event was co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion About the Event: Is anger ever a useful tool to bring about change? Or is anger destructive and unbecoming for leaders? Does gender bias inherently affect the way we experience angry male or female leaders? Finally, can Yalta, one of the few named…
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The Great (Non-Jewish) Kings of Jewish History: (Cyrus, Alexander, and Julian)
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Marc Gitler The event was co-sponsored by BMH-BJ About the Event: As a small people, Jews have always been at the whim of larger empires. We know of the kings who oppressed our people, so let’s spend time familiarizing ourselves with kings who restored our people’s fortunes. *Source Sheet: https://doc…
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Reinterpretation and the Power of Questions
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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How Do We Remain Optimistic in These Troubling Times?
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Russ Linden The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the Event: January 6. Our polarized society. Oct. 7. The war in Gaza. The impact of climate change. Chaos at our Southern Border … The problems are everywhere, and they seem overwhelming. We Jews are a people of hope. Indeed, Israel’s national anthem …
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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The Torah of Rav Yehuda Leon Ashkenazi: A Conversation with Rav Gavriel Reiss
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz sits with Rav Gavriel Reiss to talk about Rav Yehuda Ashkenazi. Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei K…
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Rav Gavriel Reiss was born and raised in Los Angeles but moved to Israel as a teenager. He served in elite IDF units before dedicating himself to Jewish education. In 2017, he embarked on a trailblazing initiative to break out of the security fence of Pnei Kedem in southern Judea to create a farm that would not only serve to help Jews learn to live…
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Parshat Chukat: Observing What We Don't Yet Understand
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6 Knocks of Repentance- What Are the Critical Lessons Israeli Society Needs to Learn After October 7th?
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Avidan Freedman About the Event: Maimonides writes that one who looks at past tragedies as mere happenstance is acting “cruelly”. Rather, the events of the past must goad us to introspection. Using the writing of Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik as a model, we will explore how to suggest directions of introspection th…
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Putting Your Money Where Your Soul Is: Jewish Wisdom and Socially Responsible Investing
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Jacob Siegel Temple Solel co-hosted the event About the event: “Business as usual” is leading us to rising economic suffering, societal division, and climate crisis. A new approach promises socially responsible investing by looking at “environmental, social, and governance (ESG)” concerns. Amid the new buzzword…
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Parshat Korach: On Separating From Community
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A hybrid event (in-person and virtual) by Rabbi Yonatan Neril About the Event: Rabbi Yonatan Neril will explore Jewish teachings that relate to ecology and why it’s so critical that Jewish communities mobilize to address the climate crisis. We are facing the greatest challenge we have ever faced and Jewish wisdom has a critical role in informing va…
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What’s A Nice Jewish Girl Like You Doing In A Place Like This? Jews, Prison, and Spirituality
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A virtual event presentation by Dr. Elaine Leeder The event was co-sponsored by Temple Emanuel About the event: For the last twenty-eight years Elaine Leeder has been working in prisons, first at Elmira Correctional Facility, then San Quentin, and now in prisons all over California. Her teaching, then running self-help groups and now doing Victim/O…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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The 10 Greatest Jewish Ideas: Embracing the Full Diversity of Emotions
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowtiz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) Explores Social Justice in the Weekly Parsha (Torah Portion). Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash • YouTube: https://www.you…
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Parshat Naso: On Enjoying the Pleasures of This World and the Blessing of Children
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In the Beginnings: The Dual Foundations of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Dr. David Harbater Co-sponsored by Congregation Or Tzion & BMH-BJ About the Event: Throughout history, billions of people worldwide have studied the biblical account of creation without realizing that there is not one account but rather two separate and competing accounts. Through a careful reading of the text,…
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Sovereignty, Violence, and Morality: Zionism and the Ethics of Judaism
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A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Seidler-Feller Beth El Phoenix co-hosted the event About the Event: The current conflict that has seen a revival of the discussion regarding the Jewish right to establish a state in the Land of Israel has occasioned a renewed focus on the dynamics of sovereignty. Beyond a doubt, implementing Jewish sovere…
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In this 10-part class series, Rabbi Shmuly will explore, what he proposes to be, the 10 most amazing Jewish insights that have transformed and beautified the world for millennia. Attended these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for just $18 per month: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ------------------ Stay Connected with…
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Parshat Bamidbar: Opens the Books of Numbers
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