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In the 27th Talmudic class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Makkot 24a-24b: Rabbi Akiva Laughing. Watch the recording and discover insights from this class.
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• Video: youtu.be/XjooiOEp4gk
Sunday, November 15, at 4:00 PM MT
Learn with Rabbi Gitler for a hybrid class as he explores Jewish teachings on free will, habit, teshuvah (repentance and personal transformation), and the idea that our actions shape who we become.
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Dr. Joshua Holo explores “Proto-Zionism: Judaism’s Umbilical Connection to the Land of Israel.” Watch or listen to the history of the Jewish people’s connection to the Land of Israel through the lens of proto-Zionism.
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What if peace begins with getting to know one another?
Join Yehuda Stolov and Abier Abd Al-Daim for an inspiring conversation about building bridges across religious and cultural differences through dialogue, faith, and meaningful personal connections.
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Rav Shmuy is in Salt Lake City, Utah, learning Torah with a dynamic group of the community's Jewish young professional leaders.
Wherever VBM teaches, we meet the next generation hungry for deeper content and wanting to transcend society's noise.
Rabbi Shmuly sat down with Martin Luther King III for “Preserving Our Democracy With an Ethic of Nonviolence.” Watch the interview on the discussion on the importance of nonviolence in preserving democracy.
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• Video: youtu.be/B0f3R0Z7vCo
In the 26th Talmudic class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Ta’anit 20a-21b: Rabbi Elazar’s Offence. Watch the recording and discover insights from this class.
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• Video: youtu.be/DH6uRoHI2hg?si=SU31…
Rabbi Elie Kaunfer explored “Unlocking Meaning in the Words of the Siddur.” Watch the recording to discover insights into the words of prayers and gain a richer understanding of their meaning and significance.
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• Video: youtu.be/Hyt3xEjuaTY
In the 25th Talmudic class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Bava Metzia 83a Worker Rights. Watch the recording and discover insights from this class.
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• Video: youtu.be/_HwgrIReXEY
Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 PM MT
Learn with Noam Zion, emeritus at the Shalom Hartman Institute as he explores the debate between Ms. Ukba and Mar Ukba over how best to give tzedakah.
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Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer discussed "Messiah: The Zionist Nobody Wants." Watch the recording and discover the stories of Jewish leaders who sought to restore Jewish sovereignty.
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• Video: youtu.be/KNZXnOOzppw
In the 24th Talmudic class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Taanit 21a: Business or Torah. Watch the recording and discover insights from this class.
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• Video: youtu.be/GWuOlfmuo04
Rabbi Steven M. Bob discussed "When Judaism Began: Understanding Ezra and Nehemiah." Watch the recording and understand how Ezra and Nehemiah are the first biblical books to use the names of months used today.
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• Video: youtu.be/aab39ROAvU4?si=SBD0…
Rav Shmuly was at the global interfaith IF20 conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Mormon community really knows how to host, and he was particularly moved by Imam Dr. Talib Shareef & Rav יעקב נגן leading the advancement of our shared mission for "Jewish-Muslim Fraternity!"
Rabbi Shmuly interviews Mirabai Starr about her book "God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam."
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• Video: youtu.be/gyUJUzwA_KU?si=8W08…
Rabbi Karyn Kedar discussed "Unfolding: Reflections on the Lessons of the High Holy Days" Watch the recording and explore the deeper meanings of various Jewish months.
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• Video: youtu.be/NjdZIywwYdk?si=MiNY…
In the 23rd Talmudic class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Kiddushin 31a-b Honoring One’s Parents. Watch the recording and discover insights from this class.
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• Video: youtu.be/3k0aJ4MMjFo?si=J6ss…
In the 22nd Talmudic class, Rabbi Shmuly discussed Megillah 9a-9b: Translating the Torah to Greek. Watch the recording and discover insights from this class.
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• Video: youtu.be/jH-9PbM0Tes?si=AUHz…
Rabbi Karyn Kedar discussed her new book, Unfolding: Reflections on the Lessons of the High Holy Days. Watch the recording to explore her insights and reflections on lessons of the High Holy Days.
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• Video: youtu.be/NjdZIywwYdk