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Yom Kippur and Sefer Bereshit: Ancient Traditions and the Lessons for Today
The Book of Jubilees brings ancient traditions about the meaning of Yom Kippur and its connection to Sefer Bereshit. Rabbi Shai Finkelstein shows how our Sages and modern commentators adopted this work to enrich our understanding and the meaning of Yom Kippur today.
Shai Finkelstein1055 ViewsFebruary 7, 2022Teshuvah,Yom Kippur,Book of Jubilees
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Beyond the End of the World - Golden Calf, Clouds of Glory
Between the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part one.
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Beyond the End of the World - The Sense of an Ending: Moses Tells A Story
Between the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part three.
Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg865 ViewsAugust 23, 2021High Holidays,Jonah
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Beyond the End of the World - Jonah: A Fantasy of Flight
Between the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part two.
Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg819 ViewsAugust 23, 2021Golden Calf,Jonah
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Torah Study Through the Generations: From Traditional Commentators Through Rabbi Jonathan Sacks z"l
The Book of Jubilee brings ancient traditions about the meaning of Yom Kippur and its connection to Sefer Bereshit. Rabbi Shai Finkelstein shows how our Sages and modern commentators adopted this work to enrich our understanding and the meaning of Yom Kippur today.
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The Flag of Israel The symbol of sacrifice and hope
Rabbi Shai Finkelstein discusses the content, meaning and symbolism of Israel’s National Flag through the eyes of historical, philosophical and religious sources.
Shai Finkelstein724 ViewsDecember 20, 2021
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Losing Sight: The Story of Tzidkiyahu
Rabbi Shai Finkelstein explores the story of King Tzidkiyahu, his nature, characteristics, behavior and lack of leadership that led to the siege on Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple.
Shai Finkelstein742 ViewsDecember 21, 2021
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Shabbat Shirah: The Shabbat of Song
Rabbi Prof. Dalia Marx explores biblical poetry, the rabbinic approach to the "ten songs of the Torah" and the redemptive quality of poetry and singing in the Jewish tradition.
Dalia Marx794 ViewsDecember 21, 2021
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Rebbe Nachman on the Parasha
Legendary educator Rabbi Dr. Chaim Brovender shares a weekly insight into Sefer Shemot (Exodus) based on the teachings of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov.
Not PublishedSefaria Education543 ViewsAugust 23, 2021
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Consensus or Division - Which is the Greater Danger?
The weeks in between Passover and Shavuot traditionally include the study of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers). This class is part of a Beit Avi Chai series where we explore the depth, meaning and relevance of some of Judaism's most fundamental ethical teachings and maxims. In this session, we try to understand which poses a greater danger to us - consensus or division.
Not PublishedSefaria Education509 ViewsAugust 23, 2021Disagreement,Machloket,Pirkei Avot,Unity
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