Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Knowledge on the Deeper Side

By Intown Jewish AcademyReligion & Spirituality
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Knowledge on the Deeper Side episodes

  • Torah Studies 5777 - 5 - Lech Lecha (The Top Ten Percent)
    The Top Ten Percent
    Behind the Commandment to Tithe
    If you are like most people, you work hard for your money. And while instinct may say to keep your paycheck, we are obligated to set aside ten percent to charity. By giving that ten percent, we boldly affirm what we all really know -- that G-d is the true owner of the world.
    1 hr 10 min
  • Torah Studies 5777 - 7 - Chayei Sarah (Matchmaker, Make Me a Match)
    Matchmaker, Make Me a Match
    Dating in the Orthodox Jewish Community
    Do arranged marriages exist today in the Jewish community? May parents force a child to marry someone of their choosing? An exploration of dating practices in the Orthodox Jewish community reveals some profound dating advice from a source you might least expect -- the rabbis.
    1 hr 1 min
  • How Success Thinks - Lesson 3
    From Chaos to Creativity: Tap Into Your Innovative Spirit
    Vaccination. The assembly line. The theory of relativity. The electric light bulb. The wheel. Every major discovery that has propelled human progress through history was a result of creativity, a radical departure from how things were done or how things were thought about until then.
    What is creativity? Is creativity a special gift, an inborn trait, or an acquired habit? Is there a formula that can generate creativity?
    1 hr 37 min
  • How Success Thinks - Lesson 2
    Mission Possible: Develop a Success Mindset
    The path to success is usually fraught with challenges and obstacles. Do you believe you have what it takes to succeed? Perhaps success is not in your destiny? How should we address persistent doubts that certain goals might be beyond our capabilities, or that success may not even be possible?
    Understanding why we are here and what we were designed to achieve can help us gain confidence in our ability to achieve our goals.
    1 hr 16 min
  • How Success Thinks - Lesson 2
    Mission Possible: Develop a Success Mindset
    The path to success is usually fraught with challenges and obstacles. Do you believe you have what it takes to succeed? Perhaps success is not in your destiny? How should we address persistent doubts that certain goals might be beyond our capabilities, or that success may not even be possible?
    Understanding why we are here and what we were designed to achieve can help us gain confidence in our ability to achieve our goals.
    1 hr 16 min
  • How Success Thinks - Lesson 1
    Getting Off the Bandwagon: Define Your Personal Success
    What is success? Merriam-Webster Dictionary's first definition describes success as "achieving wealth, respect or fame"; the dictionary's second entry articulates it as the "correct or desired result of an attempt."
    What do we mean when we talk about success? Knowing what we want is the first step to getting it. How can we develop definitions of success that reflect our core desires, values, and principles?
    1 hr 35 min
  • How Success Thinks - Lesson 1
    Getting Off the Bandwagon: Define Your Personal Success
    What is success? Merriam-Webster Dictionary's first definition describes success as "achieving wealth, respect or fame"; the dictionary's second entry articulates it as the "correct or desired result of an attempt."
    What do we mean when we talk about success? Knowing what we want is the first step to getting it. How can we develop definitions of success that reflect our core desires, values, and principles?
    1 hr 35 min
  • Torah Studies 5777 - 4 - Noach (The Raven and the Dove)
    The Raven and the Dove
    Dealing with a Personal Flood
    Someone you know has suffered abuse, tragedy, or crisis. What now? How is it possible to rebuild after tragic loss? After witnessing the universe descend into chaos and destruction, Noah learned to find the healthy balance of love and distance, openness and boundaries.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Torah Studies 5777 - 3 - Sukkot (Come-Back Nation)
    Come-Back Nation
    Keeping Inspiration Alive
    From time to time, we get inspired to change for the better. But often, we very quickly revert to our old habits. So what hope do we have? The story of the Jewish people teaches that whatever happens, we can and will make a comeback.
    1 hr 5 min

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