But how do we become happy? What can we do to make ourselves happier?

A fascinating discussion about happiness, why it's so central to Judaism and the unique Jewish approach to finding true happiness!

Why is hospitality so important in Judaism? What should good hospitality include? Are there limits to hospitality? 

A fascinating discussion about the Jewish value and Mitzvah of hospitality. 

A fascinating discussion about the history of the Jews of Egypt. 

What does Judaism say about modern science? Can Jewish beliefs be reconciled with modern science? Do we embrace science, reject it or tread carefully around it? Does science weaken or strengthen our faith? 

The final 5 days of Sukkot and the middle 4 days of Passover are called Chol Hamo'ed - "Mundane Festival". They are part of the holiday but not holidays. They are regular days and holy days. We are allowed to work but not supposed to work if possible. What are these paradoxical days about?

A fascinating discussion about Chol Hamo'ed, the middle days of the festivals.

We are commanded to live in the Sukkah over the festival of Sukkot. Our sages say that living in the Sukkah includes both eating and sleeping in the Sukkah. In the middle ages, Ashkenazic Jews stopped sleeping in the Sukkah. Today, many Jews sleep in the Sukkah while many others do not. 

A fascinating discussion about the debate over sleeping in the Sukkah. 

Learn about the tragic story of Gedaliah and why we still mark the day of his assassination today. 

Rosh Hashanah marks the anniversary of the creation of Adama and Eve, the first people and the ancestors of all humans today. The creation of Adam and Eve is described in detail at the beginning of the Torah. 

Why did G-d create Adam and Eve? How were they created? What did they do once they were created?

Torah study has been central to Jewish life throughout our long history. Yet historically, Torah was primarily studied by men, with women having limited opportunities to study Torah. Starting in the early 20th century, women have had increasingly more opportunities to study Torah and an increasing number of women have become Torah scholars.

A fascinating discussion about women's role in Torah study and why the opportunities provided for women to study Torah changed so much in the 20th century.

Rabbi Yehudah Lowe of Prague, better known as Maharal was one of the greatest rabbis, scholars, philosophers, Kabbalists and statesmen in Jewish history. He served as the rabbi of Prague in the 16th Century but his influence spread far and wide and is still felt today. 

Perhaps, the Maharal is best known for the controversial legend about his creation of a Golem, a humanoid made from clay that protected the Jews of Prague. 

A fascinating discussion about the life and ideas of one of Judaism's most important personalities and whether he actually made a Golem.