Basic Judaism
The Unbroken Chain of Torah Transmission
November 15, 2019
The Unbroken Chain of Torah Transmission
Is there an unbroken chain of leaders, who passed the Torah down from generation to generation, from Mt. Sinai until…
Rabbi YY Jacobson – The Six Building Blocks of Jewish Identity
November 15, 2019
Rabbi YY Jacobson – The Six Building Blocks of Jewish Identity
Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the six cornerstones of Jewish identity and education: Identity, freedom, values, family, independence and resilience. Must…
Idolatry: What Does it Mean and Why is it Forbidden? – Rabbi Akiva Tatz
November 15, 2019
Idolatry: What Does it Mean and Why is it Forbidden? – Rabbi Akiva Tatz
Does idolatry exist today? What's so terrible about idolatry? Rabbi Akiva Tatz explains. Brought to you by J-TV
Karaites and Samaritans — are Not Part of the Jewish People
November 15, 2019
Karaites and Samaritans — are Not Part of the Jewish People
The Karaites and Samaritans have not been part of the Jewish People for generations. Daniel Balas reveals the truth about…
Ultra-Orthodox Jews (Chareidim), Fanatic Religious Jews and Neturei Karta
November 15, 2019
Ultra-Orthodox Jews (Chareidim), Fanatic Religious Jews and Neturei Karta
Are Chareidim (Ultra-Orthodox Jews) who throw stones on cars on Shabbat authentic chareidim? Is it good to be an extremist?…
Why Keep Kosher?
November 15, 2019
Why Keep Kosher?
What are the benefits of keeping kosher? Why do Jews keep kosher? Is the reason for keeping kosher related to…
What is the Talmud? What is the Oral Law?
November 15, 2019
What is the Talmud? What is the Oral Law?
Judaism would be completely mysterious if not for the Oral Law which explains the basis and practical laws of keeping…
What is Judaism? When did Judaism begin?
November 15, 2019
What is Judaism? When did Judaism begin?
What is Judaism? What do Jews believe? When did Judaism begin? Rabbi Berel Wein explains the core beliefs and frameworks…
What is Prayer About – Taking or Giving?
November 15, 2019
What is Prayer About – Taking or Giving?
Some see prayer as a chance to approach God with a long list of requests. Is prayer just a self-centered,…
Chosen Nation: G-d Gave the Torah Only To Us; Isn’t That Discrimination? Part 6
November 15, 2019
Chosen Nation: G-d Gave the Torah Only To Us; Isn’t That Discrimination? Part 6
G-d gives non-Jews the opportunity and divine assistance to know his Torah and convert if they wish
What Does ‘Shema Yisrael’ Mean? Why is it so Central in Judaism?
November 15, 2019
What Does ‘Shema Yisrael’ Mean? Why is it so Central in Judaism?
7 facts about Shema Yisrael a basic concept of Judaism
Clarifying the Purpose of Life
November 15, 2019
Clarifying the Purpose of Life
Traditional Jewish belief teaches that there is an objective “starting point” that applies equally to everyone and everything in the…
What Would You Do if You Could Meet Any Person For One Hour?
November 15, 2019
What Would You Do if You Could Meet Any Person For One Hour?
Would you talk or listen to them? In a one minute video, Rabbi Eliav Friedman will explain Judaism's approach to…
The 7th of Adar: A Day That Will Bring the Redemption?
November 15, 2019
The 7th of Adar: A Day That Will Bring the Redemption?
Who will redeem us and how can we expedite the redemption? 9 facts about the 7th of Adar the day…
How Far Does the Reward for a Life-Saver Go?
November 15, 2019
How Far Does the Reward for a Life-Saver Go?
G-d pays not only for saving the person but all future generations of his descendants.
Do You Want Proof That G-d Watches Over us?
November 15, 2019
Do You Want Proof That G-d Watches Over us?
Why is it impossible for G-d to forsake His world?
Five Simple Steps to Figure Out Which Religion is True
November 15, 2019
Five Simple Steps to Figure Out Which Religion is True
Every person wherever he is in the world can figure out the truth. One doesn’t even have to work too…
An Intimate Rivalry: The Jews and Classical Islam
November 15, 2019
An Intimate Rivalry: The Jews and Classical Islam
Cornell University Professor of Judeo-Islamic Studies Ross Brann discusses the fruitful and close relationship between Jews and Muslims in the…
What’s the Difference Between Judaism and Other Religions?
November 15, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Judaism and Other Religions?
Judaism is not afraid to declare that G-d gave His Torah to His chosen people in front of the entire…
Did you know: The Ten Commandments
November 15, 2019
Did you know: The Ten Commandments
Did you know The Ten Commandments might actually be Nine Commandments?
Did You Know: Shabbat Nachamu
November 15, 2019
Did You Know: Shabbat Nachamu
Did you know why the Shabbat after Tisha B'av has a special name?