Knowledge on the Deeper Side

The Holy Heretic

All Is Never Lost

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 25, 2017)

Of all the Talmud's characters, perhaps the most enigmatic is Elisha ben Avuya -- the illustrious scholar turned heretic. In an inspiring interpretation of the narrative, Elisha's story is the story of all of us. The point? All is never lost. G-d is waiting for us to return.

The Holy Heretic

All Is Never Lost

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 25, 2017)

Of all the Talmud's characters, perhaps the most enigmatic is Elisha ben Avuya -- the illustrious scholar turned heretic. In an inspiring interpretation of the narrative, Elisha's story is the story of all of us. The point? All is never lost. G-d is waiting for us to return.

The Silent Voice

Listening to the Shofar's Call

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 18, 2017)

When you think of Rosh Hashanah the shofar likely comes to mind. But what is the meaning of the shofar's sound? This Rosh Hashanah session explains the deeper connection between a ram's horn and the Jewish New Year -- and the profound life messages we can learn from the call of the shofar.

The Silent Voice

Listening to the Shofar's Call

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on September 18, 2017)

When you think of Rosh Hashanah the shofar likely comes to mind. But what is the meaning of the shofar's sound? This Rosh Hashanah session explains the deeper connection between a ram's horn and the Jewish New Year -- and the profound life messages we can learn from the call of the shofar.

A Call For Unity

Hakhel, Then and Now

When the Temple stood, the Jewish nation would gather once in seven years to hear the King read publicly from the Torah, in a miztvah knows as Hakhel. Standing united, every Jew would draw lasting inspiration to last for years to come. Though the Temple doesn't currently stand, this class shows that we can and should observe Hakhel in our time.

A Call For Unity

Hakhel, Then and Now

When the Temple stood, the Jewish nation would gather once in seven years to hear the King read publicly from the Torah, in a miztvah knows as Hakhel. Standing united, every Jew would draw lasting inspiration to last for years to come. Though the Temple doesn't currently stand, this class shows that we can and should observe Hakhel in our time.

The Gift of the Giver

The Gratitude-Happiness Connection

Living in the age of "stuff," it is becoming clearer that more is not always merrier. But If we are so well-off compared to previous generations, why are we so unhappy? By understanding the root causes of misery, we find a simple formula for gratitude, happiness, and true wealth.

The Gift of the Giver

The Gratitude-Happiness Connection

Living in the age of "stuff," it is becoming clearer that more is not always merrier. But If we are so well-off compared to previous generations, why are we so unhappy? By understanding the root causes of misery, we find a simple formula for gratitude, happiness, and true wealth.

The Divorce Dilemma

A Deep Dive into the Divorce Dynamic

Torah's view on building a marriage is found in a very unexpected context -- the Jewish laws of divorce. Explore a fierce Talmudic debate about the legal grounds for divorce and discover how it is that the sages are really teaching us priceless wisdom on how to create healthy, loving marriages.

The Divorce Dilemma

A Deep Dive into the Divorce Dynamic

Torah's view on building a marriage is found in a very unexpected context -- the Jewish laws of divorce. Explore a fierce Talmudic debate about the legal grounds for divorce and discover how it is that the sages are really teaching us priceless wisdom on how to create healthy, loving marriages.