• Beyond Gefilte Fish and Chicken Soup, The Inner Meaning of Shabbat - Rabbi Y.Y. Jacobson
    Jan 6 2025

    Discover the profound significance of Shabbat, and how this timeless cornerstone of Jewish life guides us toward reclaiming our most authentic selves.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    26 mins
  • 21st-Century Antisemitism, A Novel Response to Age-Old Hatred - Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet
    Dec 30 2024

    Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet explores the roots and ongoing challenges of antisemitism and emphasizes the importance of Jewish identity and pride.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    48 mins
  • Is the Game of Life Rigged?: The Power of Free Will - Rabbi Moshe Bryski
    Dec 23 2024
    See how understanding free will empowers us to implement rewarding changes in our lives and capitalize on life’s choice points.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    53 mins
  • The Jewish Ethical Will - Dr. Stephen Serbin
    Dec 16 2024

    Dr. Stephen Serbin discusses the concept of an ethical will and how it differs from other types of wills a person might write. An ethical will allows a person to transmit their spiritual legacy to their loved ones. In this interactive workshop, Stephen Serbain will give you the tools to compose your own Jewish ethical will.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    44 mins
  • The Spirit of Shabbat - Rabbi Yosef Shusterman
    Dec 9 2024
    Do the laws of Shabbat observance add up to something more? Gain a deeper understanding of the day of rest’s inner significance in this eye-opening talk.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    49 mins
  • From Guttenberg to Google: A Brief History of Talmudic Transmission - Mrs. Raizi Chechik
    Dec 2 2024

    Hear the fascinating and empowering story of Devorah Romm, the female printer behind the classic and now ubiquitous Vilna edition of the Talmud in 1886, and trace her impact on Torah study through the generations.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    48 mins
  • Gratitude is an Attitude - Rabbi YY Schochet
    Nov 25 2024
    How can we develop gratitude? Learn tools and practices for cultivating an appreciation for the people in your life and the blessings you already possess.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    46 mins
  • Climbing Your Mountain - Rabbi Moshe Bryski
    Nov 11 2024
    Encounter a powerful perspective that sees life’s challenges in a new light and gain renewed motivation for achieving your potential.

    This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

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    52 mins