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Arabs Living in the Shtachim (Sources) $39.00
When the State of Israel triumphantly vanquished its enemies that occupied its West Bank in a defensive war, a critical question arose as to the future of the the local Arab population. How did the Rebbe recommend they be dealt with?
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Architecture and Design of the Synagogue $75.00
While a contractor, engineer and electrician are imperative for building any structure, a ‘halachic architect’ would also come in handy to ensure the design and architecture of your Synagogue meets the requirements. Where should the entrance be located? How many steps should the Bima have? And what are the specs for the windows? Study about the architecture of the Synagogue, its furnishings and decorations, as expounded in halachic and rabbinic literature.
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Architecture, Art and the Torah $39.00
Did the design of the Temple edifice bear any theological
themes? If the architect of the Beis Hamikdash had to be of moral character,
why was Herod – a mass murderer – permitted to do so? May a Jew serve as the
architect of a church? What were the Rebbe Rashab’s comments after viewing the
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Arise Again (Menu) $99.00
Techiyas Hameisim
This lesson is available to be shipped within 1 day.
Includes 1 Teacher’s Manual and 10 Student Booklets.
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Art and Soul $999.00
Art and Soul is a course for women by the Rosh Chodesh Society.
We are fascinated by artists. Their work embodies what we want our lives to be: beautiful, meaningful, purposeful. But art is not only for artists. It’s for anyone who craves to know how to live more creatively, more deeply. Join us on a seven-part journey as we explore Judaism's insights into the arts and how they beautify and transform our lives, one brushstroke at a time…
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As Confusing as Night and Day $39.00
The International Date
Line causes halachic headaches in a number of ways. A fascinating discussion of
the overall halachic view of the International Date Line, with a focus on the
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Au contraire! The Ins-and-Outs of Contradicting Parents, Teachers and Rabbis $39.00
Each individual is blessed with a unique vantage point through which to observe reality. But are there circumstances in which voicing those opinions is inappropriate accoriding to Torah law? What is the halachah about disagreeing with pre-eminent Torah sages?
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Banning the Beans: How Kitniyos Became Off-Limits [New!] $75.00
Further restricting an already slimmed down Pesach diet is not something anybody would eagerly embrace. But the Jews of medieval Ashkenazic communities adopted the stringency of avoiding the consumption of legumes throughout the duration of Pesach. The question is, why? How was this ban treated for the centuries that have since passed? Was it adhered to equally in times of prosperity and adversity?
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Bar Mitzvah Lessons (Menu) $99.00
Bar Mitzvah
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Being Generous to Gentiles $39.00
Wherever and whenever humanitarian disasters strike, Jewish agencies are the first to help. Why? This paper explores the Jewish people’s responsibilities to the peoples of the world.
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Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience $999.00
Our beliefs color the way we see the world and help us to make sense of the inevitable challenges that confront us. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute’s upcoming winter course, Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices.
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Beyond Never Again: How the Holocaust Speaks to Us Today $999.00
Explore the ways in which the Holocaust continues to affect our generation and colors what it means to live as a Jew today.
The Holocaust forces us to grapple with the existence of evil and suffering. It challenges us to find faith and optimism in the face of devastation and despair. And it humbles us as we encounter heroes of the spirit who fought for truth and decency in the darkest of times.
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Beyond Right: The Values that Shape Judaism’s Civil Code
Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.
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Birkat Kohanim from Temple times until Today $75.00
If Birkat Kohanim is one of Judaism’s most cherished blessings, why outside of Israel today is it so rarely recited? Why in Jerusalem is it sung daily, but only seldom in the Diaspora? Why do we seem to disregard how Shulchan Aruch regulates Birkat Kohanim?