As Jews, we have a responsibility to forgive those who genuinely seek it, yet doing so is fraught with difficulties - if not outright dangers - if we cannot or should not forget the infraction. In this session, we will wade into these murky waters and emerge with surprising clarity.

This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

When Sarah was told that, at her late age, she would have a child, she laughed, and later named her son Isaac after her laughter. Since that time, we know that life and laughter are conjoined. If you are looking for a little levity, this discussion is for you looking at the comedy of life and the Jewish jokes that make it so funny.

This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

To save a life is one of the greatest mitzvot that one can perform. At the same time, however, it is axiomatic that we cannot save a life by ending another. The time of death, then, becomes a subject of utmost importance. Is there a halachic definition of death? Does it correspond with the medical-legal definition? And how does this affect the halachic prospects of cadaveric organ donation?

This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

On seven occasions recorded in the Torah, G-d intervenes in the lives of a person or people and encourages them to take a step forward. In this talk, we explore how to overcome the seven basic emotions that hold us back from actualizing our G-d-given potential.

This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–94), the seventh leader of the Lubavitcher movement, is best known as simply “The Rebbe.” This panel offers an intimate view into his writings from scholars entrusted with collecting, translating, and spreading his wisdom.

Presented in honor of the Rebbe's Yahrtzeit on 3 Tammuz. Learn more about the Rebbe by visiting therebbe.org

This panel was featured at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

There is an age-old Chasidic adage: Think good, and it will be good. Explore the fascinating ability our mind has to determine reality.

This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

How do you create and maintain lasting relationships? What is the secret to lifelong romance? Discover the secrets to authentic, enduring relationships.

This lecture was delivered at the 13th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Take off your wings. No leaps of faith here! In honor of Shavuot, join Professor Lawrence Keleman as he takes a strictly academic approach to verifying the revelation at Mount Sinai. Professor Keleman explores every possible avenue through which the Torah could have been written and transmitted by a human being. With complete intellectual honesty, he uses logic and reason to show the outcomes of all possible beginnings of Judaism. This is an absolutely fascinating class that is not to be missed!

If you’re born Jewish, you’re Jewish no matter what. You’re bound by the laws of the Torah and branded with the title “Jew.” Is that fair? Did you choose to be Jewish? A stunning analysis of free choice forces us to reconsider the nature of our commitment to Judaism.

This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Why are Jews so preoccupied with Torah study? With a whole world to discover, why do young and old spend their free time poring over ancient texts? By understanding the cosmic fireworks that explode each time we hit the books and sit down to study we are able to appreciate why Torah learning plays such a pivotal role in Jewish life.

This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.