The Book of Jubilees brings ancient traditions about the meaning of Yom Kippur and its connection to Sefer Bereshit. Rabbi Shai Finkelstein shows how our Sages and modern commentators adopted this work to enrich our understanding and the meaning of Yom Kippur today.
Between the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part one.
Between the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part three.
Between the High Holidays, this three-part series will explore Moses’ rejected final prayer, the enigmatic ending of the book of Jonah, and the connection between the Golden Calf and the Clouds of Glory. This sheet is part two.
The Book of Jubilee brings ancient traditions about the meaning of Yom Kippur and its connection to Sefer Bereshit. Rabbi Shai Finkelstein shows how our Sages and modern commentators adopted this work to enrich our understanding and the meaning of Yom Kippur today.
Rabbi Shai Finkelstein discusses the content, meaning and symbolism of Israel’s National Flag through the eyes of historical, philosophical and religious sources.
Rabbi Shai Finkelstein explores the story of King Tzidkiyahu, his nature, characteristics, behavior and lack of leadership that led to the siege on Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple.
Rabbi Prof. Dalia Marx explores biblical poetry, the rabbinic approach to the "ten songs of the Torah" and the redemptive quality of poetry and singing in the Jewish tradition.
The weeks in between Passover and Shavuot traditionally include the study of Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers).
This class is part of a Beit Avi Chai series where we explore the depth, meaning and relevance of some of Judaism's most fundamental ethical teachings and maxims.
In this session, we try to understand which poses a greater danger to us - consensus or division.