956 Episodes

  1. A Communal Tribute to Rabbi Mari Chernow To Celebrate 18 Years of Service to our Community!

    Published: 5/11/2021

  2. The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 6 -Einstein, Freud, Marx vs The Sages

    Published: 5/11/2021

  3. What are the Newest Emerging Trends for Jewish Students on Campus?

    Published: 5/10/2021

  4. A 10 part Spiritual Journey in Mussar - Class 5 - Kavod (You Matter)

    Published: 5/10/2021

  5. Jewish Views on the Afterlife: A Three-Part Series – Class 1

    Published: 5/7/2021

  6. The Most Urgent Agenda for the American Jewish Community!

    Published: 5/5/2021

  7. The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 5 - Reform Judaism vs. Orthodox Judaism

    Published: 5/4/2021

  8. A 10 part Spiritual Journey in Mussar - Class 4 - Zerizut (Enthusiasm)

    Published: 4/29/2021

  9. The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 4 - Rambam vs. Ra'avad

    Published: 4/27/2021

  10. Social Neuroscience Perspectives on Empathy and Compassion

    Published: 4/26/2021

  11. Skepticism 101: How to Think Like a Scientist with Dr. Michael Shermer

    Published: 4/23/2021

  12. A 10 part Spiritual Journey in Mussar - Class 3 - Hakarat HaTov (Gratitude)

    Published: 4/22/2021

  13. On Progress, Religion, & Politics: Professor Steven Pinker interviewed by Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz

    Published: 4/21/2021

  14. The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 3 - Gun Rights vs. Gun Control

    Published: 4/20/2021

  15. Cultivating Trust: Exploring the Writings of Etty Hillesum

    Published: 4/19/2021

  16. A 10 part Spiritual Journey in Mussar - Class 2 - Anavah and Humility

    Published: 4/15/2021

  17. The 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 2 - Yitz Greenberg vs. Meir Kahane

    Published: 4/13/2021

  18. How Jewish Wisdom Can Inspire a Paradigm Shift with Renewed Leadership

    Published: 4/12/2021

  19. A 10 part Spiritual Journey in Mussar - Class 1 - Hitlamdut

    Published: 4/8/2021

  20. Observing Yom HaShoah Together Through Stories and Poetry

    Published: 4/8/2021

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