Jewish Ideas to Change the World

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook TZ’L (1865- 1935) is considered by many to be the preeminent teacher of the Torah’s full illumination for our epoch. He was the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel from 1920-1935. The close circle of extraordinary students around him came to the conclusion that he was experiencing prophecy. He was the first one to refer to Medinat Israel-The State of...

Enjoy the thirty-sixth session of Valley Beit Midrash's "39 Ways to Repair the World" series. In celebration of Rabbi Shmuly’s 39th birthday, he is going to teach the 39 melachot over the coming year (1 per week for 39 weeks). He’ll teach the 39 Shabbat Channels from philosophical & theological perspectives. Each of the 39 can move us toward a deeper realization of these 39 dimensions of Shabb...

About the event: Social media is a powerful tool. It can be used for social activism or to connect us (especially when socially distanced). But it can also be used to spread hatred and negativity. As “shaming” and “cancel culture” become more prevalent, we will explore what relevant guidelines can be found in Jewish Law and Thought for these social challenges. DONATE: www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ LEA...

Although we generally think of emotions as experiences of individuals, a great deal of recent research demonstrates that emotions are often socially formed and serve social roles. Societies define when certain emotions are appropriate and often cultivate individuals to experience these emotions in particular circumstances. By endorsing or condemning the experiencing and displaying of particular em...

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook TZ’L (1865- 1935) is considered by many to be the preeminent teacher of the Torah’s full illumination for our epoch. He was the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel from 1920-1935. The close circle of extraordinary students around him came to the conclusion that he was experiencing prophecy. He was the first one to refer to Medinat Israel-The State of...

A virtual presentation hosted by Rabbi Alan Yuter ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Rabbi Alan Yuter, a highly respected American Orthodox rabbi, went on Aliyah with his wife upon his retirement. They currently reside in Jerusalem. Rabbi Yuter teaches at Torat Reeva. DONATE: www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​ LEARNING MATERIALS: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/INTRI-IGROT-MOSHE-1.pdf For podca...

Enjoy the thirty-fith session of Valley Beit Midrash's "39 Ways to Repair the World" series. In celebration of Rabbi Shmuly’s 39th birthday, he is going to teach the 39 melachot over the coming year (1 per week for 39 weeks). He’ll teach the 39 Shabbat Channels from philosophical & theological perspectives. Each of the 39 can move us toward a deeper realization of these 39 dimensions of Shabba...

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook TZ’L (1865- 1935) is considered by many to be the preeminent teacher of the Torah’s full illumination for our epoch. He was the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel from 1920-1935. The close circle of extraordinary students around him came to the conclusion that he was experiencing prophecy. He was the first one to refer to Medinat Israel-The State of...

In this event, Rabbi Dr. Natan Margalit presents​ his virtual talk "Emergent Judaism: How an Ancient Tradition Gets New Ideas." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​​​ LEARNING MATERIALS: https://bit.ly/3pMVVz9 For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/be...

Enjoy the thirty-fourth session of Valley Beit Midrash's "39 Ways to Repair the World" series. In celebration of Rabbi Shmuly’s 39th birthday, he is going to teach the 39 melachot over the coming year (1 per week for 39 weeks). He’ll teach the 39 Shabbat Channels from philosophical & theological perspectives. Each of the 39 can move us toward a deeper realization of these 39 dimensions of Shab...

In this event, Rabbi Tsvi Blanchard, presents​ his virtual talk "How Stories Heal: How To Read and Access the Magic of Hasidic Stories" DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash BECOME A MEMBER: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member Valley Beit Midrash is...

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook TZ’L (1865- 1935) is considered by many to be the preeminent teacher of the Torah’s full illumination for our epoch. He was the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel from 1920-1935. The close circle of extraordinary students around him came to the conclusion that he was experiencing prophecy. He was the first one to refer to Medinat Israel-The State of...

בויכוח המפורסם עם טורנוס-רופוס, רבי עקיבא מביע מבט יחודי על החיים. מאין למד את הפילוסופיה היחודית-יהודית שלו? אולי מבתו, ומעשה שהיה ביום חתונתה. הצטרפו לטעימה קצרה מסיפור נפלא, עמוק וחשוב. For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash Rabbanit Kahane's weekly Torah blog: www.miko284.com BECOME A MEMBER: https://...

In this event, Rabbanit Michal Kahane, presents​ her virtual talk ""It’s Hard to Raise Parents – Rabbi Akiva & His Daughter" DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​​ LEARNING MATERIALS: https://bit.ly/3drcoGH For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash Rabbanit Kahane's weekly Torah blog: www.miko284.com B...

Enjoy the thirty-third session of Valley Beit Midrash's "39 Ways to Repair the World" series. In celebration of Rabbi Shmuly’s 39th birthday, he is going to teach the 39 melachot over the coming year (1 per week for 39 weeks). He’ll teach the 39 Shabbat Channels from philosophical & theological perspectives. Each of the 39 can move us toward a deeper realization of these 39 dimensions of Shabb...

In this event, Dr. Beth Berkowitz, Ingeborg Rennert Professor of Jewish Studies in the Department of Religion at Barnard College, presents​ her virtual talk "Are Pit Bulls Really Dangerous? Reflections on Rabbinic Constructions of Risk." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleyb...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Professor Robert D. Putnam, the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University (https://www.hks.harvard.edu/faculty/robert-d-putnam), on the topic of "From 'I' to 'We'!" DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-li...

his webinar, titled "Unity and Uniformity in the Observant Israeli World–The Kesim, Rav Sharon Shalom and Rav Ovadia" is presented by Rabbi Dr. Meesh Hammer-Kossoy of Pardes. For more podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash BECOME A MEMBER: www.valleybeitmidrash.org/become-a-member ★ Support this podcast ★

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Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook TZ’L (1865- 1935) is considered by many to be the preeminent teacher of the Torah’s full illumination for our epoch. He was the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel from 1920-1935. The close circle of extraordinary students around him came to the conclusion that he was experiencing prophecy. He was the first one to refer to Medinat Israel-The State of...

Enjoy the thirty-second session of Valley Beit Midrash's "39 Ways to Repair the World" series. In celebration of Rabbi Shmuly’s 39th birthday, he is going to teach the 39 melachot over the coming year (1 per week for 39 weeks). He’ll teach the 39 Shabbat Channels from philosophical & theological perspectives. Each of the 39 can move us toward a deeper realization of these 39 dimensions of Shab...

In this event, Professor Michelle "Lani" Shiota, an associate professor of social psychology at Arizona State University, presents​ her virtual talk "Awe: Perspectives from Psychological Science and Jewish Tradition." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash BECOME A M...

In this event, Rabbi Dr. Mira Wasserman, the Director of Center for Jewish Ethics, Assistant Professor of Rabbinic Literature at the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College (https://www.rrc.edu/), presents​ her virtual talk "Strangers in a Strange Text: Non-Jews in (and around) the Talmud." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​ LEARNING MATERIALS: https://bit.ly/3trWgKC For podcasts of VBM lectures,...

Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook TZ’L (1865- 1935) is considered by many to be the preeminent teacher of the Torah’s full illumination for our epoch. He was the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem and the Land of Israel from 1920-1935. The close circle of extraordinary students around him came to the conclusion that he was experiencing prophecy. He was the first one to refer to Medinat Israel-The State of...

In this event, Dr. Elliott Rabin, the Director of Thought Leadership at Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools (https://www.prizmah.org/), presents​ his virtual talk "The Biblical Hero: Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility" DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP​​​​ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash ★ Su...