Jewish Ideas to Change the World

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Professor Marc Zvi Brettler, Bernice and Morton Lerner Professor in Judaic Studies at Duke University, and Professor Amy-Jill Levine, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, on the topic of "The Bible With and Without Jesus." DONATE: http://www....

Enjoy the eighteenth session of Valley Beit Midrash's "39 Ways to Repair the World" series. In celebraEnjoy the seventeenth 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...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Moby (https://moby.com/), musician & activist, on the topic of "Animal Rights, Spirituality, & Creativity." 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.val...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews David Lester, author of "Jewish Marriage: The Ceremony, The First Year, and the Journey That Follows," on the topic of "Jewish Marriage." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP BUY THE BOOK: https://mosaicapress.com/product/jewish-marriage/ For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learni...

In this event, Rabbi Irwin Kula, Co-President of Clal–The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership (https://www.clal.org/), presents his virtual talk "Beyond Polarization: Judaism and our Public Culture." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP LEARNING MATERIALS: https://bit.ly/37MWF1S For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebo...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Rabbi Geoff Mitelman, the Founding Director of Sinai and Synapses (https://sinaiandsynapses.org/) on the topic of "Science & Religion." 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...

Enjoy the seventeenth 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...

In this event, Rabbi Dov Lipman, a former member of the Israeli Knesset and the Senior Manager for Community Outreach at HonestReporting.com, presents his virtual talk "Is the State of Israel the Beginning of the Final Redemption?" DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP LEARNING MATERIALS: https://bit.ly/2Ts68TU For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library h...

In this event, Rabbi Ysoscher Katz, the Chair of the Department of Talmud at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah (https://www.yctorah.org/), presents his virtual talk "Solomonic Justice: Is Dual Motherhood a Halakhic Possibility?" 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 MEMBE...

Enjoy the sixteenth 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 Shabbat...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Professor Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, on his new book titled the "The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?" DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP BUY THE BOOK: https://amzn.to/35bAQpO For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www....

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Aziz Abu Sarah, co-founder of Mejdi Tours (https://www.mejditours.com/), on the topic of: "A Palestinian-Israeli Confederacy?" 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: http...

In this event, Rabbi Dr. Marc Gellman, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth Torah in Melville, NY, presents his virtual talk "Do Jews Believe in Heaven?" Thank you to our partner, Temple Solel of Paradise Valley https://templesolel.org/ DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash BEC...

A discussion of key principles of the most essential Jewish medical ethics dilemmas that arise in contemporary healthcare. In this event, Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner, the senior rabbi and director of the Spiritual Care Department at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles (https://www.cedars-sinai.org/), utilizes real stories, case scenarios, and text to clarify nuanced strategies and values. Thank you to our part...

Enjoy the fifteenth 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 Shabbat...

In this session, Rabbi Shmuly will explore the Biblical and Rabbinic understandings of kavod habriot (human dignity) and the moral relevance of these theologies and ethics today! This class will include both text study and inspiring stories. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybei...

Enjoy the fourteenth 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 Shabbat...

The nation mourned the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg earlier this year, but what made her important? Why was RBG notorious? Our panel will touch on professional milestones and the RBG’s impact on the country, on Jews, and on women. Valley Beit Midrash and Arizona Jews for Justice hosted this ZOOM panel event in remembrance of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Featuring:...

Enjoy the thirteenth 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 Shabbat...

Enjoy the twelfth 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 Shabbat re...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Marc Grossman, Communications Director for the Cesar Chavez Foundation (https://chavezfoundation.org/) for an intimate conversation about Chavez's legacy and the impact of the Jewish community on his activism work. DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidra...

Enjoy the eleventh 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 Shabbat r...

Valley Beit Midrash is proud to present "Tears and Laughter: The Spiritual and Emotional Journey Through the High Holidays," a virtual event taught by Estelle Frankel. Estelle Frankel (http://estellefrankel.com/) is a practicing psychotherapist, author, spiritual director and popular public speaker. In her private practice in Albany, Ca. she works with individuals and couples providing brief and l...

Valley Beit Midrash is proud to present “'Concealed'— Memoir of a Jewish/Iranian Daughter Caught Between the Chador and America," a virtual event about Esther Amini's book of the same name. Facilitated by Elana Storch, this event is a riveting account of Esther's life and the Persian-Jewish experience in America. You can learn more about Esther on her website: http://estheramini.com/ Follow her on...

Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash, interviews Ethan Felson, the Executive Director of A Wider Bridge (https://awiderbridge.org/), on the topic of "LGBTQ Relationships with Israel." DONATE: http://www.bit.ly/1NmpbsP For podcasts of VBM lectures, GO HERE: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/learning-library https://www.facebook.com/valleybeitmidrash ★ Support thi...