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 5776 - 25 - Bechukotai (This Is Where It's At)
    This Is Where It's At
    Why the Torah Doesn't Discuss Heaven
    Do you expect any reward for being a good person, like eternal bliss or a nice place in heaven? Or maybe you are the altruistic type, just happy to do the right thing? The Torah promises reward for keeping its commandments, but for some reason doesn't mention any spiritual payback.
    1 hr 12 min
  • Torah Studies 5776 - 24 - Lag Ba'Omer (The Man in the Cave)
    The Man in the Cave
    The Story Behind the Kabbalah
    The Zohar is an important text of the Kabbalah, revealing the depths of creation and secrets of the Torah. This biographical sketch will shed light on the life and times of its author, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. What is the story of this great sage, and what can we learn from him?
    1 hr 9 min
  • Torah Studies 5776 - 23 - Emor (More Important than Love)
    More Important than Love
    Secrets to a Healthy Relationship
    Relationships require effort. How do we make sure the other party is getting what is needed? How can we provide what is wanted? And how do we deal with the differences that will inevitably arise? This lesson will show you, by revealing the true meaning of respect.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Torah Studies 5776 - 22 - Kedoshim (The Fifth Commandment)
    The Fifth Commandment
    Beyond Honoring Parents
    While honoring your parents may seem like a basic social ideal, it is in fact an obligation to G-d. But why should two human beings deserve unconditional love and respect? Remembering G-d’s role in creating a child gives new meaning to the nature of this commandment.
    1 hr 6 min
  • Torah Studies 5776 - 21 - Acharei (Keep It Simple)
    Keep It Simple
    A Guide to Helping Yourself and Others
    You may have read a thousand self-help books and attended a thousand more seminars and lectures. But you know that when all is said and done, the answer lies within you. How can you access your deepest self and be the best you can be? It's simple.
    1 hr 4 min
  • Torah Studies 5776 - 20 - Pesach II (Home Altar-ation)
    Home Altar-ation
    Bringing G-d Into Our Personal Space
    Of the four volumes of the Jewish Code of Law, there is just one tiny section about the synagogue. The rest is all about the kitchen, the bedroom, and the business place. So, where is the center of Jewish observance?
    1 hr
  • Torah Studies 5776 - 19 - Pesach I (From Faith to Flavor)
    From Faith to Flavor
    The Process of Redemption
    The seder is filled with laws, both biblical commandments and rabbinic decrees. Does it really matter if I have exactly four cups of wine? Yes, it does. Each detail reveals great depth in the theme of the night -- freedom -- and the theme of Judaism in general.
    1 hr 4 min

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