Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life

Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life

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Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life episodes

  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #23 Kiddushin 31a-b Honoring One’s Parents

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    1 hr 2 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #22 Megillah 9a-9b: Translating the Torah to Greek

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
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    57 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #21 Shabbat 31a - Embracing Converts

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
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    ★ Support this podcast ★
    58 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #20 Gittin 56a-b - Rabbi Yohanan Ben Zakkai’s Escape

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
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    ★ Support this podcast ★
    57 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #19 Shabbat 88a - Mount Sinai Over Their Heads

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    59 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #18 Ta’anit 22a - Common People with Entrance to the World to Come

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    1 hr 1 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #17 Avodah Zara 8a Adam Sees - The World Getting Dark

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    57 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #16 Yoma 69b – The God Who Hates Lies

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring new 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful narrative from the Talmud—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    57 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #15 Ketubot 103b – Ketubot 104a: The Death of Rabbi Yehuda HaNasi

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful Talmudic narrative—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    58 min
  • 40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know: #14 Yoma 69b - Killing the Yetzer Hara

    Discover the depth, drama, and enduring wisdom of the Talmud in this inspiring 40-part Zoom series with Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz: “40 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Should Know.” Each class brings to life a powerful Talmudic narrative—stories of courage, curiosity, compassion, conflict, and transformation. Rabbi Yanklowitz will guide participants through the historical context, spiritual meaning, and ethical challenges embedded in each tale, revealing how these ancient narratives still speak urgently to the modern Jewish experience. Whether you’re a seasoned learner or brand new to Talmud study, you’ll find yourself captivated by the richness and relevance of these stories.

    More than just storytelling, this series is an invitation to think, question, and grow. Each session will create space for thoughtful discussion, personal reflection, and practical takeaways to elevate daily life, relationships, and spiritual practice. Connect with a vibrant community of learners, deepen your understanding of Jewish tradition, and be energized by Rabbi Yanklowitz’s uniquely passionate, inclusive, and justice-centered approach to Torah. These are stories that shape who we are—and who we can become. Join us and let them inspire you.

    Attend these classes live over Zoom by becoming a member for $18 per class: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member.
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    Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:
    • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash

    ★ Support this podcast ★
    50 min

About Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life

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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 relate to everyday life.