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Voting for Heaven

Rabbi Jay Kelman

For those living in the Province of Ontario—that includes yours truly—today is Election Day!  While Jewish law may quibble with some of the modern applications of democracy, we can proudly say that Jewish teachings are what form the bedrock of…
Article
Jun 2, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 33) - Mizmor Shir Chanukat Habayit

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 27, 2022

e-TiM: Soliciting the Other: Reading Talmud with Levinas

Yoetzet Halacha Laurie Novick

This three-part series will take place on Tuesdays at 1:30pm Eastern (8:30pm in Israel) from June 14 to June 28 Emmanuel Levinas (1906-1995) was not only a philosopher of the first order, but a Jewish educator who explored essential theological and…
Program
May 25, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 32) - Kadish deRabanan and and Introduction to Psukie d'Zimrah

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 20, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 31) - Yehi Ratzon: The Postcript to Birchat Hashachar

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 13, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 30) - Rabb Yishmael: Reading between the Lines

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
May 6, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 29) - "Rabbi Yishmael Says" and the couniting of the 613 Mitzvot

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
Apr 29, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 28) - The Economics of Korbanot and the Importance of Gratitude

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
Apr 8, 2022

e-TiM: The Meaning of Torah in Early Judaism

Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich

This three-part series will take place on Tuesdays at 2:00pm Eastern, 1:00pm Central, 9:00pm in Israel This course will explore the ways in which the concept of Torah developed among Jews in the ancient world. We will begin by exploring the…
Program
Apr 4, 2022

A Closer Look at the Siddur (Part 27) - Burning Bulls, Pleading Guilty and Remebering Yopsef

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio
Apr 1, 2022