Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa

Lesson 2: The Quest for Facts

Do sages make assumptions about how reality works, or do they investigate the facts? Follow rabbis as they conduct five fascinating investigations worldwide.

Cases: Cairo, 1548; Altona, 1709; Hamburg, 1772; Jerusalem, 1866; Brooklyn, 1958

Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa

Lesson 1: The Questions and the People who asked them

What do these questions reveal about our ancestors? What did they think, feel, and value? Explore five fascinating stories to find out.

Cases: Barcelona, 1300; Algiers, 1450; Modena, 1530; Spain, 1450; Auschwitz, 1944

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Lesson 6: I Mean Something, Therefore I Am

Before you do anything, you are worthy. Discover Judaism’s empowering understanding of your inherent worth as an individual and as a Jew, and how it calls us to even greater achievement.

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Lesson 5: Meaning in the Unchosen

Some things are clearly meaningful, but what if everything is? Explore a vision of life where every event and circumstance catalyzes growth and leads to greater purpose.

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Lesson 4: Meaning in the Rhythms of Time

As time flies by, is it just more of the same? Discover the rich texture of Jewish time, and how attuning ourselves to each moment’s message enables profound spiritual purpose.

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Lesson 3: Meaning in the Mundane

If existence has a purpose, then what is it? Discovering that purpose uncovers the mystery of life's details. Even if it happens every day, daily life needn’t feel ordinary. See how every part of the day can be as significant as your highest aspirations.

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Lesson 2: To Make or Not to Make Meaning

When life lacks luster, should we invent a more meaningful way of seeing things? Or is there already a purpose hiding in plain sight?

The Kabbalah of Meaning

Lesson 1: The Meaning We Seek

When we have it all, we still need something more: purpose. Discover four fundamental human qualities that provide lasting fulfillment.

Is a Mitzvah worth anything if the doer had no understanding or intention? Does a transgression not count if it was done unintentionally?

In this fascinating teaching of the Rebbe, we will explore the fascinating dynamic interplay between action and intention, and the special message it holds for every Jew.

The Jewish people have traditions dating back thousands of years that outline the specific form and format of our traditions. But what happens if archeologists find contradictory evidence? What is a rational approach to the tension between tradition and modern discoveries?