Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Masada vs. Yavneh

Divergent Jewish Responses to Roman Tyranny

The last stand of Masada's defenders in the year 73 CE has resonated strongly with many modern Israeli's, but at the same time there were Jews who believed the revolt against Rome was imprudent. What lay behind the clamoring for revolt and why did others oppose it? Why did the people at Masada continue fighting even after Jerusalem was destroyed? By judicious use of sources, we paint a stunning picture of this great debate that had grave consequences for the rest of Jewish history.

Masada vs. Yavneh

Divergent Jewish Responses to Roman Tyranny

The last stand of Masada's defenders in the year 73 CE has resonated strongly with many modern Israeli's, but at the same time there were Jews who believed the revolt against Rome was imprudent. What lay behind the clamoring for revolt and why did others oppose it? Why did the people at Masada continue fighting even after Jerusalem was destroyed? By judicious use of sources, we paint a stunning picture of this great debate that had grave consequences for the rest of Jewish history.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Dead Sea Sect vs Rabbinic Interpretation

The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered to be the most important archaeological find of the twentieth century. A considerable number of these scrolls are evidently sectarian and they reveal an intense debate from the Second Temple era over aspects of Jewish ritual and philosophy. Who were these sectarians? What were their beliefs? Against whom were they polemicizing? We will learn the underpinnings of this dispute by examining key passages in the scrolls and by searching for contrasts and analogies in rabbinic literature.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Dead Sea Sect vs Rabbinic Interpretation

The Dead Sea Scrolls are considered to be the most important archaeological find of the twentieth century. A considerable number of these scrolls are evidently sectarian and they reveal an intense debate from the Second Temple era over aspects of Jewish ritual and philosophy. Who were these sectarians? What were their beliefs? Against whom were they polemicizing? We will learn the underpinnings of this dispute by examining key passages in the scrolls and by searching for contrasts and analogies in rabbinic literature.

Knowledge & Faith - Part 8

"There Is No World"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 29, 2017)

What if the world didn't really exist? How big would our day-to-day problems be?

The Kabbalists explore the notion of reality -- and what is really real -- in considerable depth. And their conclusion is that while the world appears to be real, and is indeed real on a certain dimension, on another dimension, it's far less real than we imagine. Explore this profound revelation of mystical teaching and discover its life-altering ramifications in this session of Kabbalah & Coffee.

Knowledge & Faith - Part 8

"There Is No World"

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 29, 2017)

What if the world didn't really exist? How big would our day-to-day problems be?

The Kabbalists explore the notion of reality -- and what is really real -- in considerable depth. And their conclusion is that while the world appears to be real, and is indeed real on a certain dimension, on another dimension, it's far less real than we imagine. Explore this profound revelation of mystical teaching and discover its life-altering ramifications in this session of Kabbalah & Coffee.

The Bible Course

Part 1, Lesson 1

With Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman

Immerse yourself in the richness of the Jewish Scriptures and discover in the ancient texts hidden meanings that have been lost over centuries of translations. Take a closer look at famous biblical stories and at the lives of their characters as you take an unforgettable spiritual journey. This series focuses on the dramatic stories and powerful messages contained in the Torah, the Five Books of Moses.

The Bible Course

Part 1, Lesson 1

With Rabbi Eliyahu Schusterman

Immerse yourself in the richness of the Jewish Scriptures and discover in the ancient texts hidden meanings that have been lost over centuries of translations. Take a closer look at famous biblical stories and at the lives of their characters as you take an unforgettable spiritual journey. This series focuses on the dramatic stories and powerful messages contained in the Torah, the Five Books of Moses.

Mindfulness & Jewish Meditation

With Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf, LL.B M.Ed.psych. D.Div.

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on Thursday, October 27, 2017)

Neutralizing anxiousness and worry

Living consciously in the now

Transforming the way we think and feel

Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf of Australia has been a worldwide teacher of spirituality for almost two generations. He draws upon contemporary positive psychology side-by-side with ancient spiritual wisdoms to create a unique synthesis of past and present, reshaping people’s lives and values. Having trained in law and psychology, he is an unusual blend of Chassidic Rabbi, therapist and teacher, who has shared at the Fortune 500 Convention, the International Psychological Conference, the Gawler international Wellness convention as well as various spiritual and even Buddhist ashrams. He has been described as “a Jewish synthesis of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Steven Covey.”

Mindfulness & Jewish Meditation

With Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf, LL.B M.Ed.psych. D.Div.

(Recorded at the Intown Jewish Academy on Thursday, October 27, 2017)

Neutralizing anxiousness and worry

Living consciously in the now

Transforming the way we think and feel

Rabbi Dr. Laibl Wolf of Australia has been a worldwide teacher of spirituality for almost two generations. He draws upon contemporary positive psychology side-by-side with ancient spiritual wisdoms to create a unique synthesis of past and present, reshaping people’s lives and values. Having trained in law and psychology, he is an unusual blend of Chassidic Rabbi, therapist and teacher, who has shared at the Fortune 500 Convention, the International Psychological Conference, the Gawler international Wellness convention as well as various spiritual and even Buddhist ashrams. He has been described as “a Jewish synthesis of Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and Steven Covey.”