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THINK: The Omer & R'Akiva's Students Pt III. Triumph or Tragedy? The Two Sides Of The Oven Of Akhnai 56:21

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Is the story of the oven of Akhnai the greatest triumph or a terrible tragedy? Last week we read the first half of the story and it's trumphal line of lo bashamayim hi - the Torah is not in heaven and its depiction of God laughing. This week we read the second half of the story which pushes in a very different direction. The text of the Akhnai stor…

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THINK: The Omer & R' Akiva's Students Pt II - Akhnai & The Clash Of Two Different Understandings Of Torah 55:33

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In our first class we contrasted the approach to Torah study of Rabbi Eliezer with that of Rabbi Akiva and Rabbi Yehoshua - asking whether Torah story is an exercise of creative insight or a focus on tradition and that which has been said by our teachers before us. Today we see how these two different approaches collide in perhaps the most famous o…

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THINK: The Omer & The Death Of R' Akiva's Students Pt I - Methodologies of Learning 1:02:39

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For the next few weeks we will do a deep dive into the world of Rabbi Akiva and his students. Many are familiar with the teaching that it is the death of thousands of Rabbi Akiva’s students during this period that initially lent the omer an element of mourning (in addition to one of joy). The reason for their death? Because they didn’t treat one an…

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THINK: Yom HaShoah The Lives & Torah of Two Giants Of Vilna: Rav Haim Ozer and Rav Gustman 1:16:55

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In this Yom HaShoah class we enter the world and learn the stories of two of the great rabbinic giants of Vilna - Rav Haim Ozer Grodzinski and Rav Yisrael Zev Gustman. The first was the last great leader of Vilna Jewry and we read the piece describing his funeral 'The Day Vilna Died'. The latter was the youngest Dayan of Vilna whose story is one of…

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A Guide To When Erev Pesach Falls On Shabbat 27:56

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This year the eve of Pesach falls on Shabbat which presents us with some unique challenges. This shiur discusses how and when the search, annulment and destruction of chametz works in a year such as this, as well as the fast of the firstborn and how best to do the shabbat meals. Source sheet and summary guide here…

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THINK: Rabbi Sacks, Isaiah Berlin, & Two Concepts of Freedom at Seder Night 59:01

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In this shiur we examine how at famous distinction between two concepts of liberty made by Sir Isaiah Berlin, one of Rabbi Sacks' teachers, finds expression in some of the fundamental texts and ideas of seder night, as well as how Rabbi Sacks himself understood this distinction Source sheet hereBy THINK at JLIC TLV

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THINK: Looking back on COVID through the lens of Purim, Pahad Yitzchak, Hanan Ben Ari & Yishai Ribo 1:06:50

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There's a lot going on here. Using a mash up of two great Israeli songs and a powerful piece of Rav Yitzchak Hutner's Pahad Yitzchak to look back the start of the pandemic five years ago, what we learnt from it and what it can mean for us today in the midst of a very different crisis. It might be advisable to listen to the songs (linked below) and …

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The Purpose Of Mishloach Manot 24:07

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Today we look at two beautiful teshuvot - from the Seridei Eish (19th C.) and the Hatam Sofer (18th C) - that can transorm our understadning ofthe mitzva of mishloach manot - giving gifts to our friends on Purim. Source sheet here. Given at Vine Venture's Sarona Unity Center, March 12th, 2025By THINK at JLIC TLV

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Matanot L'Evyonim: Between Tzedaka & Mishloach Manot 27:13

3M ago27:13

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In advance of Purim we explore some of the fundamental texts and ideas behind the beautiful mitzvah of matanot l'evyonim (gifts to those in need). Spoiler: it's all about simcha! Source sheet available hereBy THINK at JLIC TLV

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THINK: Achashverosh As Hero Of The Megilla 1:05:11

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The wonderful thing about teaching Megillat Esther is that everyone knows the story. The terrible thing about teaching Megillat Esther is that everyone knows the story. In this week's THINK we try to question an assumption that almost all have - is Achashverosh a gross unthinking buffoon throughout, or is there some progress and development that he…

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History V: Rav Goren & Iskat jibril (1985) 30:10

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L'ilui nishmat Oded Lifshitz who is laid to rest on the afternoon on which the shiur was given. In 1985 the Israel government under Shimon Peres released 1,150 security prisoners in return for three captive soldiers Yosef Grof, Nissim Salem, and Hezi Shai in the deal known as Isskat Jibril. In this shiur we learn the contribution of Rav Shlomo Gore…

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THINK: Terumah & Adar: The Hope Hardwired Into Our Tradition 1:05:12

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Given on February 24th 2025, in loving memory of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas and Oded Lifschitz. The shiur focuses on Parshat Teruma and the month of Adar as prompts to one of Judaism's deepest themes, the consistent push to help us overcome the darkness and approach the future with hope - no matter how hard that is Source sheet available at this l…

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THINK Yitro: When Moshe Went Up On High 1:10:19

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The revelation at Sinai contains so many different and contrary themes. We explore one of these themes and in particular we do a deep dive on a celebrated gemara in Menachot 29b which describes a conversation between Moshe and God on Sinai - a piece which raises questions of how the Torah can evolve over the generations while maintaining its authen…

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History Part IV: Rav Ovadia & Entebbe 31:11

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Today we know the story of Entebbe as one of the great crowning moments of Israeli history. But before the daring Sayeret Matkal operation, Prime Minister Yitchak Rabin asked then sefardi chief rabbi, Rav Ovadia Yosef to share his opinion about the permissibility of acceding to the hostage takers demands of releasing 40 terrorists in exchange for r…

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THINK Beshalach: Hamushim - Four Fifths Didn't Want To Leave... 1:00:31

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THINK Beshalach: Hamushim - Four Fifths Didn't Want To Leave... Download the source sheetBy THINK at JLIC TLV

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History Part III 24:54

4M ago24:54

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History Part III: What bracha should be said upon the release of hostages? Download the source sheet. Given at the Vine Ventures Sarona Unity Center, Feb 4th 2025By THINK at JLIC TLV

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Hostage Deal In Halacha and Jewish History Part II - Letter Of The Law & Spirit Of The People 27:46

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Last week we looked at the obligation to redeem captives but also the limitations that the mishnah puts on the prices that can be paid. Today we look at the rise of piracy in the Black Sea and Mediterranean in the 16th century which saw Turkish Jewish communities frequently ransoming Jews from other communities, and two great rabbis of the period -…

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THINK Va'era : On Speech Impediments & Being Like God, Jan 2025 23:10

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In this week's THINK we explore the meaning and significance of Moshe's claim that he cannot lead Israel free from slavery due to his challenges with speech Download the source sheetBy THINK at JLIC TLV

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History, Part I 30:55

4M ago30:55

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The first instalment in a series on Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History at the Vine Ventures Sarona Unity Center (on the third day of the deal to release hostages from Hamas Captivity). Download the source sheetBy THINK at JLIC TLV

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And Aharon rejoiced in his heart 22:26

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A short lunch and learn given at Vine Venture's Unity Bet Midrash considering Moshe and Aharon's relationship as a model and Tikkun for sibling relationships in Tanakh Download the source sheetBy THINK at JLIC TLV

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THINK - Parshat Shemot - When Hashem Sought To Kill Moshe 40:01

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Shemot 4:24-26 are arguably some of the strangest verses in the whole of the Bible. So strange in fact that many people skip right over it. After Mosheh has finally agreed to return to Egypt to redeem Israel and has gotten on the way with his family, God tries to kill him! Things only get stranger when Tziporah saves him by circumcising their son. …

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Think Vayehi Jan 2025 42:16

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THINK Vayehi: Thoughts on סיבתיות הכפולה / Double Causation In Bereishit, In The Story Of Yosef And His Brothers, In Our Lives We are blown forward into history facing backwards Download the source sheet.By THINK-tlv

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THINK: The Omer & R'Akiva's Students Pt III. Triumph or Tragedy? The Two Sides Of The Oven Of Akhnai 56:21

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THINK: The Omer & R' Akiva's Students Pt II - Akhnai & The Clash Of Two Different Understandings Of Torah 55:33

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THINK: The Omer & The Death Of R' Akiva's Students Pt I - Methodologies of Learning 1:02:39

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THINK: Yom HaShoah The Lives & Torah of Two Giants Of Vilna: Rav Haim Ozer and Rav Gustman 1:16:55

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A Guide To When Erev Pesach Falls On Shabbat 27:56

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THINK: Rabbi Sacks, Isaiah Berlin, & Two Concepts of Freedom at Seder Night 59:01

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THINK: Looking back on COVID through the lens of Purim, Pahad Yitzchak, Hanan Ben Ari & Yishai Ribo 1:06:50

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The Purpose Of Mishloach Manot 24:07

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Matanot L'Evyonim: Between Tzedaka & Mishloach Manot 27:13

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THINK: Achashverosh As Hero Of The Megilla 1:05:11

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History V: Rav Goren & Iskat jibril (1985) 30:10

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THINK: Terumah & Adar: The Hope Hardwired Into Our Tradition 1:05:12

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THINK Yitro: When Moshe Went Up On High 1:10:19

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History Part IV: Rav Ovadia & Entebbe 31:11

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THINK Beshalach: Hamushim - Four Fifths Didn't Want To Leave... 1:00:31

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History Part III 24:54

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Hostage Deal In Halacha and Jewish History Part II - Letter Of The Law & Spirit Of The People 27:46

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THINK Va'era : On Speech Impediments & Being Like God, Jan 2025 23:10

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Hostage Deals In Halacha & Jewish History, Part I 30:55

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And Aharon rejoiced in his heart 22:26

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THINK - Parshat Shemot - When Hashem Sought To Kill Moshe 40:01

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Think Vayehi Jan 2025 42:16