Knowledge on the Deeper Side

Victory Of Light - Part 2

"Inside Outside"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 10, 2013)

Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings.

The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly.

The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Victory Of Light - Part 1

"The Story Of Chanukah"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 27, 2013)

Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings.

The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly.

The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Victory Of Light - Part 4

"My Enemies Have Made Me Wise"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on December 1, 2013)

Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings.

The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly.

The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Victory Of Light - Part 7

"Breaking From Self"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on December 22, 2013)

Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings.

The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly.

The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

A Jerusalem Jew in Times Square

You Want to Make an Impact? Be Real

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 10, 2021)

Are you a worldly Jew or a Jew in this world? What is your primary orientation? Jacob’s brash and forceful reply to his conniving uncle reveals that it wasn’t his business acumen that was so impressive; instead, it was his zealous commitment to his ideals. We can do the same.

Daily Power Parsha 11.10.21 (Vayeitzei)

A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live on November 10, 2021

Outsmarting Antisemitism - Lesson 3

"The Promised Land"

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 9, 2021)

Today, hatred of Jews commonly manifests itself as antagonism toward the Jewish State. This class distinguishes all-out antisemitism from some more nuanced sub-strains. It also examines the state of Israel education and the very nature of Jewish nationhood.

Daily Power Parsha 11.9.21 (Vayeitzei)

A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

Recorded live on November 9, 2021

Hot Topics: Jewish Wisdom on Timely Issues

Lesson 4 - Deafness, Sign Language & Hearing Aids in Halacha

With Rabbi Mendel Adelman

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 8, 2021)

Explore the most complex and controversial topics through the brilliant lens of Jewish law and ethics. This new course takes on bleeding edge issues related to technology, medicine, gender, and the environment. Join Talmudic scholar and Jewish legal expert Rabbi Mendel Adelman to discover how ancient Jewish wisdom can powerfully inform our modern world.

This Holy Land Is Your Land

The Uniqueness of Israel and Our Special Right to It

With Rabbi Ari Sollish

(Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 3, 2021)

Debated in the halls of the UN and fought for with much spilled blood, Israel’s Jewish ownership is contested time and again. From the beginning of time itself, G-d designated this unique land to stand apart from any other, and gave it to His people. It’s time to take a better look.