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Miqra Study (Nebi'im, Book of Joshua) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
4 May 2023
Rabbi Joseph Dweck leads a Miqra study on the Book of Joshua. This study is part of an online Bet Midrash with international students, aiming to understand G...
4 May 2023
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A Return of Sepharadi Rabbinic Culture - Professor Zvi Zohar
24 Apr 2023
The article discusses the revival of Sephardi rabbinic culture, highlighting the work of Professor Zvi Zohar. Sephardi Jews, known for their rich religious a...
24 Apr 2023
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Understanding The Aqedah/Binding - Rabbi Hayyim Angel
20 Apr 2023
Rabbi Hayyim Angel, a scholar and teacher, discusses the concept of the Aqedah or Binding, referring to the story in the Bible where God instructs Abraham to...
20 Apr 2023
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Understanding Biblical Miracles - Rabbi Hayyim Angel
17 Apr 2023
In this article, Rabbi Hayyim Angel discusses the nature of biblical miracles. He explores the question of how miracles occur, particularly in the context of...
17 Apr 2023
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How to Educate Our Children According to the Haggadah - Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian
15 Mar 2023
Rabbi Yosef Zarnighian discusses the Haggadah and its role in educating children. He emphasizes the importance of engaging children in the Passover Seder and...
15 Mar 2023
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Of Monarchs, Minyanim, and Mitochondrial DNA - Rabbi Dr Eddie Reichman
9 Mar 2023
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9 Mar 2023
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Exploring Minhagim - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
27 Feb 2023
Rabbi Steven Dansky, the Rabbi of Cranbrook Synagogue, discusses the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories. Inspired by the...
27 Feb 2023
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Purim: The Existential Festival - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
23 Feb 2023
In this article by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he explores the significance of Purim as an existential festival. He argues that Purim is not just a historical event,...
23 Feb 2023
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Torah Versus Natural Law - Rabbi Abe Faur
8 Feb 2023
Rabbi Abe Faur, a Sephardic rabbi, discusses the relationship between Torah and natural law. He teaches Talmudic and Rabbinic thinking based on the teachings...
8 Feb 2023
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From Christian Anti-Judaism to Racial Anti-Semitism - Trudy Gold
6 Feb 2023
Trudy Gold discusses the transition from Christian anti-Judaism to racial anti-Semitism. She examines the historical and theological roots of Christian anti-...
6 Feb 2023
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Rabbi Yosef Qafih and the Yemenite Experience - Rabbi Dr Marc Shapiro
30 Jan 2023
In this text, Rabbi Dr. Marc Shapiro discusses the influential figure of Rabbi Yosef Qafih, who was a leading Yemenite rabbi and scholar. Shapiro highlights ...
30 Jan 2023
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Why Blessings? - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
25 Jan 2023
Summary: Rabbi Joseph Dweck is the Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community of the UK, and he has a diverse educational background in Jewish studies and ps...
25 Jan 2023
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Reactions to Kabbalah (Part 1) - JJ Kimche
12 Jan 2023
In this article, JJ Kimche explores the various reactions to Kabbalah, the mystical branch of Jewish thought and practice. Kimche highlights that Kabbalah ha...
12 Jan 2023
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What did Ḥazal think of Greco-Roman Culture & Philosophy? - Rabbi Dr Richard Hidary
3 Jan 2023
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3 Jan 2023
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First & Second Temple Judaism - Dr Henry Abramson
26 Dec 2022
Dr. Henry Abramson discusses First and Second Temple Judaism in this video. He explains that the First Temple was built by King Solomon around 960 BCE and wa...
26 Dec 2022
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Studying Miqra According to Peshat (Part 1) - Rabbi Yamin Levy
6 Dec 2022
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6 Dec 2022
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Misva (Commandment) and Het (Sin) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
28 Nov 2022
In this text, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the concepts of Misva (Commandment) and Het (Sin). He explores the understanding that a Misva is not just a religi...
28 Nov 2022
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Bitahon and Hishtadlut - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
15 Nov 2022
In this talk by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, the concepts of Bitahon (trust in God) and Hishtadlut (personal effort) are explored. Bitahon is the belief that God is i...
15 Nov 2022
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What's the Difference Between Torah and Judaism - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
8 Nov 2022
In this video, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the difference between Torah and Judaism. He explains that Torah refers to the divine teachings given to Moses on...
8 Nov 2022
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What Are the Sources For Our Berakhot - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
1 Nov 2022
In this video, Rabbi Steven Dansky discusses the sources for our berakhot (blessings) with Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo. They explore the teachings of Abarbanel and...
1 Nov 2022
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Halakha & Contemporary Science: Sunset - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo | TheHabura.com
24 Oct 2022
Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo discusses the intersection of Halakha (Jewish law) and contemporary science, focusing specifically on the topic of sunset. He explores ...
24 Oct 2022
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Exploring the World of Rabbi Shemtob Gaguine - Dr Roy Shasha
12 Oct 2022
In this article, Dr. Roy Shasha explores the life and work of Rabbi Shemtob Gaguine, a prominent figure in the Sephardic Jewish community. Rabbi Gaguine was ...
12 Oct 2022
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Halakhot of Yom Kippur - Rabbi Joseph Dweck | TheHabura.com
29 Sep 2022
Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the Halakhot (Jewish religious laws) of Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. He emphasizes that Yom Kippur is a time for self-refle...
29 Sep 2022
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Teshuba: how do we get back on track? - Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck
5 Sep 2022
In this text, Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the concept of teshuva, or repentance, and how to get back on track. He explores the idea that teshuva is n...
5 Sep 2022
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Halakha & The Bitcoin Revolution - Rabbi Brendan Stern
1 Aug 2022
Rabbi Brendan Stern discusses the intersection of Halakha (Jewish law) and the Bitcoin revolution. He explores the question of whether Bitcoin can be conside...
1 Aug 2022
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The Extremes of Judaism - Rabbi Joseph Dweck & Rabbi Jeffrey Saks in Conversation
25 Jul 2022
In this conversation between Rabbis Joseph Dweck and Jeffrey Saks, they discuss the extremes within Judaism. They explore the tension between tradition and c...
25 Jul 2022
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Evil & Suffering in Judaism - Rabbi Joseph Dweck & Rabbi Dr Samuel Lebens in Conversation
17 Jul 2022
In this discussion, Rabbi Joseph Dweck and Rabbi Dr. Samuel Lebens explore the topic of evil and suffering in Judaism. They discuss how Judaism understands t...
17 Jul 2022
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When Sepharadim Met Ashkenazim: Philosophy & Kabbalah - Rabbi Joseph Dweck & Prof Moshe Halbertal
11 Jul 2022
In this discussion between Rabbi Joseph Dweck and Professor Moshe Halbertal, they explore the differences and similarities between Sephardic and Ashkenazi Je...
11 Jul 2022
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The Links between the Geonim and Sepharadim - Professor Robert Brody
4 Jul 2022
Professor Robert Brody explores the historical and cultural links between the Geonim, the influential leaders of Babylonian Jewry from the 7th to the 11th ce...
4 Jul 2022
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Taking Breaks from Torah Study - Senior Rabbi Dweck
22 Jun 2022
Rabbi Joseph Dweck, the Senior Rabbi of the S&P Sephardi Community in the UK, discusses the importance of taking breaks from Torah study. He emphasizes the n...
22 Jun 2022
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HaRambam's Approach to Aggada: Revisited - R. Chaim Rapoport
15 Jun 2022
Rabbi Chaim Rapoport explores HaRambam's approach to Aggada in this article. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the principles and methodology tha...
15 Jun 2022
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When Spinoza Met the Rabbis: Two Encounters that Changed the World - R. Dr. Harvey Belovski
9 Jun 2022
In this article by R. Dr. Harvey Belovski, the author explores the encounters between philosopher Baruch Spinoza and the rabbis of his time, highlighting the...
9 Jun 2022
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Shabuot: Why Must There Be an Oral Law? - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
1 Jun 2022
In this article, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the significance of the Oral Law in Judaism, particularly in relation to the holiday of Shavuot. He emphasizes ...
1 Jun 2022
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Creation & Peshat - Rabbi Yosef Bitton
23 May 2022
Rabbi Yosef Bitton discusses the concept of creation and its interpretation in Jewish thought, specifically focusing on the peshat, or plain meaning, of the ...
23 May 2022
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How do Sepharadim study Tanakh compared to Ashkenazim? - Rabbi Joshua Maroof
16 May 2022
Rabbi Joshua Maroof discusses the differences in how Sepharadim and Ashkenazim study the Tanakh. He highlights that while both groups have a deep reverence f...
16 May 2022
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Can Decrees of an Earlier Bet Din be Nullified? בטל טעם בטל גזירה - Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo
10 May 2022
In this video by Rabbi Yitzhak Berdugo, the question of whether decrees made by an earlier Bet Din (rabbinical court) can be nullified is explored. The Rabbi...
10 May 2022
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Jews of Iran and their Hakhamim - Avishai Shraga
26 Apr 2022
This article discusses the history of Jews in Iran and the important role of the Hakhamim (religious scholars) in the community. It highlights the rich cultu...
26 Apr 2022
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The Spanish Expulsion: What Really Happened? - From Sepharad to S&P - R Shalom Morris
7 Apr 2022
The text you provided appears to be a promotional message for an online Bet Midrash. It does not contain any information about the topic of "The Spanish Expu...
7 Apr 2022
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Sir Moses and the Spanish & Portuguese Jews - Rabbi Joseph Dweck & Rabbi Dr Abraham Levy
30 Mar 2022
In this text, titled "Sir Moses and the Spanish & Portuguese Jews," Rabbi Joseph Dweck and Rabbi Dr. Abraham Levy discuss the historical significance and con...
30 Mar 2022
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HaRambam and Today's Medical Challenges - R Dr Edward Reichman
23 Mar 2022
In this lecture given by Professor Edward Reichman, he discusses the relevance of the teachings of HaRambam (Maimonides) to modern medical challenges. Dr. Re...
23 Mar 2022
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Torah & Worldly Wisdom - Hakham Eliyahu Benamozegh's Defence - Rabbi Dr Marc Shapiro
22 Mar 2022
In this article, Rabbi Dr. Marc Shapiro discusses the defense of Hakham Eliyahu Benamozegh, a 19th-century Italian rabbi, regarding the relationship between ...
22 Mar 2022
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Torah & Literalism - Rabbi Hayyim Angel
15 Mar 2022
In this article, Rabbi Hayyim Angel explores the topic of Torah and literalism. He emphasizes that while the Torah is the word of God, it should not be read ...
15 Mar 2022
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How Does Olam Haba Relate to Everyday Life? - HaRambam's Introduction to Pereq Heleq (Part 3) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
10 Mar 2022
In this text, Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the concept of Olam Haba (the World to Come) and its relationship to everyday life. He focuses on the teachings of...
10 Mar 2022
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Torah & Archaeology - Rabbi Hayyim Angel
8 Mar 2022
Rabbi Hayyim Angel explores the relationship between Torah and archaeology in this source sheet. He discusses the relevance of archaeology for understanding ...
8 Mar 2022
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Yisrael & The World: Integrate or Isolate? - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
3 Mar 2022
Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses the question of whether Jews should integrate or isolate themselves from the world. He argues that while isolationist tendencies...
3 Mar 2022
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Tanakh & Superstition - Rabbi Hayyim Angel
28 Feb 2022
Rabbi Hayyim Angel, a prominent Jewish scholar, explores the relationship between the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and superstition in this article. He discusses ho...
28 Feb 2022
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Three Ways People Understand Ḥazal - HaRambam's Introduction to Pereq Heleq (Part 2) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
24 Feb 2022
In this video lecture by Rabbi Joseph Dweck, he discusses three different understandings of the concept of "azal" in the writings of Maimonides, specifically...
24 Feb 2022
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Olam Haba - HaRambam's Introduction to Pereq Heleq (Part 1) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck
17 Feb 2022
Rabbi Joseph Dweck discusses HaRambam's Introduction to Pereq Heleq (Part 1). The discussion centers around Olam Haba, the World to Come, as described by Mai...
17 Feb 2022
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The Cairo Geniza: Jewish Medieval Life in the Middle East - Dr Benjamin Outhwaite of Cambridge University
16 Feb 2022
Dr. Ben Outhwaite, Head of the Genizah Research Unit at Cambridge University Library, discusses the Cairo Geniza and its significance for understanding Jewis...
16 Feb 2022
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Shadal: How Did He Approach Torah Commentary (Part 2) - JJ Kimche
13 Feb 2022
This text provides some background information about J.J. Kimche, who is a PhD candidate in modern religious philosophy at Harvard University and specializes...
13 Feb 2022