What does it mean to love God? Going deep on the impossible commandment in Deut. 6:5.
Contrasting and comparing Shakespeare’s view of life’s journey with that of our sages.
Do our words really have the power to get us into or keep us out of heaven? Where do we find a reference to the Resurrection of the Dead in the Written Torah? Studying Sanhedrin 90a, B. Talmud.
Do our words really have the power to get us into or keep us out of heaven? Where do we find a reference to the Resurrection of the Dead in the Written Torah? Studying Sanhedrin 90a, B. Talmud.
Do our words really have the power to get us into or keep us out of heaven? Where do we find a reference to the Resurrection of the Dead in the Written Torah? Studying Sanhedrin 90a, B. Talmud.
Who Gets Into Heaven According to Our Sages? What is the World To Come? Who has a portion in it? How does one lose that portion? Can it be regained? Studying Sanhedrin 90a, B. Talmud.
In today’s Talmud class we’re exploring the obligations of a husband and the calamity which befell the students of Rabbi Akiva.
In today’s Talmud class we’re exploring the commandment to be fruitful and multiply!
In today’s Talmud class we’re learning how to pray from Moses, who shares his troubles, questions and ultimate joy with us.
In today’s Talmud class we’re continuing our exploration of our Sages’ views on dreams, and learning how to interpret our own dreams.
In today’s Talmud class we’re continuing our exploration of our Sages’ views on dream interpretation with a CRAZY story that requires our interpretation!
In this week's Talmud class we continue exploring our Sages' views on dream interpretation. We also delve into the fascinating topic of demons.
In today’s Talmud class we're studying dreams! Did you know that King David never had a good dream? Find out why as we explore our Sages' views on dream interpretation.
Class 16 - Berachos 55 - Interpreting Dreams - Today we're studying Talmud! From Tractate Berachos (Blessings), wisdom from our sages regarding dreams, government, and weather.
Class 15: Diving into Talmud - Berachos 55a - Secrets to Long Life - Today we're studying Talmud! From Tractate Berachos, Blessings, a fascinating discussion among our Sages regarding wisdom, gratitude, long life and bathroom habits.
Class 14: Passover: The Origin Tale of the Jewish People - Revealing the inner meaning of the customs and laws of Passover, and taking us back to the greatest moment in human history.
Class 13: Explaining the Inexplicable: The Sin of The Golden Calf, Part 2 - How could they do it? How could they not? What was in the air when a nation that just experienced the greatest moment in human history fell so far, so fast?
Class 12: Explaining the Inexplicable: The Sin of The Golden Calf, Part 1 - How could they do it? How could they not? What was in the air when a nation that just experienced the greatest moment in human history fell so far, so fast?
Class 11: Murder at a Purim Feast As Purim approaches, we encounter a Talmudic conundrum:
Rabbah and Rav Zeira celebrated the Purim feast together. They became intoxicated. Rabbah arose and slaughtered Rav Zeira. The next day, Rabbah prayed for mercy on Rav Zeira’s behalf and revived him. The following year, Rabbah said, “Let master come, and we will celebrate the Purim feast together.” Rav Zeira answered, “Not every time does a miracle occur.” -Megillah 7b, B. Talmud
What is going on here? A holy Sage gets so drunk that he slaughters a colleague, and yet he merits to have his resurrection prayer answered by God?