Knowledge On The Deeper Side

Outsmarting Antisemitism - Lesson 2 "No Apologies" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 2, 2021) We look at some of the explanations for antisemitism that have been offered throughout the ages to emerge with an important principle: the problem with hating Jews lies not with the Jews but with the haters. Internalizing this hate is not a healthy response.

Daily Power Parsha 11.2.21 (Toldot) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on November 2, 2021

Overcoming Folly - Part 37 "It's Not My Fault!" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 31, 2021) It's not easy to accept responsibility. There seems to be a natural human tendency to deflect and blame and point fingers at others -- all in order to shift responsibility elsewhere. Instead of internalizing, we externalize. Of course, this shifting and blaming detracts from our ability to correct and grow. Yet, we seem to prefer the comfort of excuse to the discomfort of fault. Where does the need to blame come from? In this session of Kabbalah & Coffee, we will explore the origins of excuses and learn why human beings have such a difficult time accepting responsibility. We see how blame is sourced in some of the deepest crevices of the soul -- and at the same time discover some powerful tools to combat deflection.

Daily Power Parsha 11.1.21 (Toldot) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on November 1, 2021

Daily Power Parsha 10.29.21 (Chayei Sarah) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on October 29, 2021

Hot Topics: Jewish Wisdom on Timely Issues Lesson 3 - WiFi, Patents & Copyrights in Halacha With Rabbi Mendel Adelman (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on November 1, 2021) Explore the most complex and controversial topics through the brilliant lens of Jewish law and ethics. This new course takes on bleeding edge issues related to technology, medicine, gender, and the environment. Join Talmudic scholar and Jewish legal expert Rabbi Mendel Adelman to discover how ancient Jewish wisdom can powerfully inform our modern world.

Lose Your Audience and Feel Good About It Sometimes, It’s Best to Shrink Your Audience to Amplify Your Message With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 27, 2021) Was there ever something you felt strongly about, yet kept to yourself for fear of losing your audience? It’s a tough call each time, and the divergent legacies of Abraham and his wife Sarah are quite instructional. Ultimately, it’s Sarah who wins the day.

Daily Power Parsha 10.27.21 (Chayei Sarah) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on October 27, 2021

Victory Of Light - Part 10 "Irrational Rationale" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 19, 2014) Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings. The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly. The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Victory Of Light - Part 9 "Defiling Your Oil" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 12, 2014) Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings. The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly. The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Victory Of Light - Part 6 "The Mind's Limits" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on January 5, 2014) Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings. The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly. The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Victory Of Light - Part 6 "Rejecting G - D" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on December 15, 2013) Victory of Light is an exposition on the deeper significance of Chanukah, viewed through the lens of Chabad Chasidic teachings. The war of the Greeks was a spiritual one, aimed at eradicating the notion that Torah and mitzvot are holy, G-d given and Divine. The hellenistic Greeks wished to secularize Judaism, to turn it from a suprarational "faith" into a very rational system of philosophy and moral conduct. And in this sense the Greek Empire is very much alive: there still exist forces -- from both without and within -- that wish us to forget that Judaism is G-dly. The victory of the Jews over the Greeks represents the victory of the suprarational over the rational, the G-dly over the secular. We therefore immortalize Chanukah by lighting fiery lamps against the darkness of night, celebrating the Victory of Light.

Outsmarting Antisemitism - Lesson 1 "The Eternal People" With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 26, 2021) By taking another look at the statistics, studying our people’s remarkable perseverance, and exploring the concept of Providence, we can find eternal cause for confidence and optimism while we implement plans to secure ourselves and our communities.

Daily Power Parsha 10.26.21 (Chayei Sarah) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on October 26, 2021

Daily Power Parsha 10.25.21 (Chayei Sarah) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on October 25, 2021

Hot Topics: Jewish Wisdom on Timely Issues Lesson 2 - DNA Evidence in Halacha With Rabbi Mendel Adelman (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on Monday, October 25, 2021) Explore the most complex and controversial topics through the brilliant lens of Jewish law and ethics. This new course takes on bleeding edge issues related to technology, medicine, gender, and the environment. Join Talmudic scholar and Jewish legal expert Rabbi Mendel Adelman to discover how ancient Jewish wisdom can powerfully inform our modern world.

A Ticket to Paradise The Security of Stagnation and the Challenge of Change With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live in Atlanta on October 21, 2021) How can a small donation surpass a lifetime of life-risking devotion? Illogical rates at a "rent-a-donkey" location and a royal dispute about sheep and goats teach us the dangers of stagnation and suggest a path to radical growth.

A Well of Love Sustainable Love Is a Quiet Affair With Rabbi Ari Sollish (Recorded live at the Intown Jewish Academy on October 20, 2021) To be “in love” is to be generous, wide open, and full of dreams. That’s a great first step—but it’s only the first step. Abraham, the first Jew, was a man of kindness, yet the wells of emotion he dug were ultimately stuffed up. It took his quiet, disciplined son, Isaac, to redig them and open them forever. It’s much the same in our lives, too.

Daily Power Parsha 10.22.21 (Vayeira) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on October 22, 2021

Daily Power Parsha 10.21.21 (Vayeira) A Quick Daily Dose of Torah Inspiration With Rabbi Ari Sollish Recorded live on October 21, 2021