What is true faith?
I think that it would be fair to say that in the western world the concept most associated with religion would be the concept of faith or belief in God. …
the jewish life cycle – bar mitzvah
this video is part of a series of videos on jewish life cycle events dealing with bar mitzvah marking the transition of a jewish male at the age of 13…
the jewish life cycle – circumcision
this video is part of a series of videos on jewish life cycle events dealing with circumcision as symbolic of entering the covenant of Abraham (and the symbolism of the…
Bridging gaps between Jews of differing orientations and lifestyles
Elie Wiesel in his book on great Chasidic teachers, Souls on Fire, writes a truly remarkable dedication in my eyes; and which, in my understanding, is faithful to the orthoprax…
an introduction to judaism – the importance of study in the jewish tradition – part 3b
this is the second of two videos of the third part of an introduction to traditional judaism as a religion dealing with the importance of study in the Jewish tradition
an introduction to judaism – the importance of study in the jewish tradition – part 3a
this is the first of two videos of the third part of an introduction to traditional judaism as a religion dealing with the importance of study in the Jewish tradition
an introduction to judaism – faith or good deeds – part 2c
this is the third of three videos of the second part of an introduction to traditional judaism as a religion dealing with the essence of judaism - faith or good…
an introduction to judaism – faith or good deeds – part 2b
this is the second of three videos of the second part of an introduction to traditional judaism as a religion dealing with the essence of Judaism - faith or good…
an introduction to judaism – faith or good deeds – part 2a
this is the first of three videos of the second part of an introduction to traditional judaism as a religion dealing with the essence of Judaism - faith or good…
The true orthoprax nature of the Jewish tradition
The term orthodox is a Latin term not indigenous to the Jewish tradition, representing an influence of Christianity; and, literally means correct doctrine (or correct belief) implying that religion requires…