Valley Beit Midrash
Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life
In Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life, Valley Beit Midrash's President and Dean, Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz, explores how Torah and Jewish ethics relate to everyday life. This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series, including:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)• 45 Great Philosophers and What They Mean for Judaism (’23-’24)• 60 Transformative Psychology Studies & Theories and Jewish Perspectives on Them ('24-'26)• 20 Talmudic Stories Every Jew Shou...
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Jewish Debates: Israel vs. the Diaspora 15.09.2021 1:01:24
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Pro-life vs. Pro-choice 01.09.2021 59:12
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: What is Greater: Learning or Action? 30.08.2021 59:57
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: A Purpose to Life vs. No Meaning to Life? 18.08.2021 49:54
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Is Judaism Situated in the Past or Future? 11.08.2021 56:08
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Divine Torah vs. Biblical Criticism 04.08.2021 54:40
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Local vs. Global 02.08.2021 52:44
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: The Grah vs The Besht 07.07.2021 51:37
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Truth vs. Compromise 23.06.2021 49:39
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: The Angels vs. God 16.06.2021 55:05
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Ayn Rand vs. Karl Marx 09.06.2021 1:01:03
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Tamar Ross vs. Judith Plaskow 01.06.2021 1:01:05
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Abraham vs. God 26.05.2021 59:02
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Einstein, Freud, Marx vs. The Sages 11.05.2021 58:51
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Reform Judaism vs. Orthodox Judaism 04.05.2021 1:01:51
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Rambam vs. Ra'avad 27.04.2021 49:27
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Gun Rights vs. Gun Control 20.04.2021 1:01:54
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Yitz Greenberg vs. Meir Kahane 13.04.2021 59:40
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
Jewish Debates: Hillel vs Shammai 06.04.2021 1:00:12
In each episode of “The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz (President & Dean of Valley Beit Midrash) explores debates in Jewish history by examining texts, historical context, and Torah values. Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash: • Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/ • Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate • Facebook: https://w...
39 Ways to Repair the World: Hotza'ah (Carrying from Domain to Domain) 30.03.2021 59:11
In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives. Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us w...
39 Ways to Repair the World: Makeh b'Patish (Finishing an Object) 23.03.2021 56:24
In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives. Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us w...
39 Ways to Repair the World: Mav'ir (Kindling) 16.03.2021 57:45
In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives. Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us w...
39 Ways to Repair The World: Mechabeh (Extinguishing) 09.03.2021 1:00:17
In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives. Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us w...
39 Ways to Repair The World: Sotair (Demolishing) 02.03.2021 1:00:10
In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives. Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us w...
39 Ways to Repair the World: Boneh (Building) 23.02.2021 54:05
In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives. Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us w...
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