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- Tishrei: The Journey of the Holidays with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
The commitment of Rosh Hashanah;
The emotional connection of Yom Kippur;And the intellectual integration of Simchat Torah:This map of the High Holiday season explained with a take home action plan to unpack your most meaningful month.This class was given on Thursday, 9/2/2021 (25 Elul 5781).
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Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
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46 min - Ki Teitzei: Judaism and Polygamy with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in study and discussion.
This week we discovered the history of Polygamy in Judaism, who banned it, and why.
When was polygamy banned in Judaism? Who didn’t agree?
Why was the initiator known as “Light of the Exile”?
The history of Rabbeinu Gershom’s landmark enactments and their kabbalistic significance.
This class was given on Thursday, 8/19/2021 (11 Elul 5781).
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Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
Watch more of our classes on our YouTube Channel
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57 min - Shoftim: The Soldier or the War with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
This week we discover the sensitivities of the Torah towards a possible sinner, to save them from embarrassment at the cost of weakening our own infrastructure.
The Torah commands that several groups of soldiers be absolved of their military obligation. Why? Is this for the benefit of the war? Or maybe for some social purpose?This class was given on Thursday, 8/12/2021 (4 Elul 5781).
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50 min - The Makings of a Jewish Tradition with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
This week we discover the makings of a Jewish tradition
This class was given on Thursday, 8/5/2021 (27 Menachem Av 5781).
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56 min - Ekev: The Beginnings of Mandatory Public Education
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
This week we discover the origins of mandatory public education.
Was it King Fredrick of Prussia in 1717 or perhaps someone else entirely.
Who is responsible for the education of our next generation. This and more within!
This class was given on Thursday, 7/29/2021 (20 Menachem Av 5781).
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Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
Watch more of our classes on our YouTube Channel
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50 min - Tisha B'Av: Rejoicing in Tragedy with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
When the Jews saw the Temple burning, they rejoiced. Why?
What was joyful about the destruction of the Temple?The Arizal, the great Kabbalist, uncovers the secret.This class was given on Thursday, 7/15/2021 (6 Menachem Av 5781).
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Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
Watch more of our classes on our YouTube Channel
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47 min - Solace Through Yearning | With Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
We sometimes yearn for certain experiences or feel nostalgia for things that are out of our control.
Should we push those feelings aside?Or do they serve a purpose of their own?Download the source sheets here
This class was given on Thursday, 7/8/2021 (28 Tammuz 5781).
Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
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42 min - How to Deal with Bias | A Conversation with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
This week we discover a way to deal with bias as seen in a message from Moses (Moshe Rabeinu)
How objective are you?
How much bias is involved in your decision-making process?And what lesson can we learn from the challenge of Tzelafchad’s five daughters to Moses?This class was given on Thursday, 7/1/2021 (21 Tammuz 5781).
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Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
Watch more of our classes on our YouTube Channel
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38 min - A Breach in the Wall | A Torah Conversation with Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
This week we discuss the day of the Babylonian invasion of Jerusalem?
Was it the ninth of Tammuz or the seventeenth?
An apparent contradiction in ancient Jewish sources is resolved by examining biblical military strategies — with the insight and awareness that that a bad situation can always be turned into a good one.
This class was given on Thursday, 6/24/2021 (14 Tammuz 5781).
Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.com
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42 min - Dealing with Resentment | With Rabbi Chaim Markovits
Join Rabbi Chaim Markovits and the statewide community of Rural Georgian Jews in conversation.
This week we discover the Torah method for dealing with interfamily feud.This class was given on Thursday, 6/17/2021 (7 Tammuz 5781).Learn more about us on www.ChabadRuralGeorgia.comWatch more of our classes on our YouTube ChannelConnect with us on Facebook and Instagram
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