Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (1902–94), the seventh leader of the Lubavitcher movement, is best known as simply “The Rebbe.” This panel offers an intimate view into his writings from scholars entrusted with collecting, translating, and spreading his wisdom.
Presented in honor of the Rebbe's Yahrtzeit on 3 Tammuz. Learn more about the Rebbe by visiting therebbe.org
This panel was featured at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
The feminist revolution in the 1970s aimed to create a better world by making men more like women, and women more like men. Jewish philosophy, however, focuses on the unique and different roles of men and women. Is this a contradiction? Does Judaism believe in gender equality? Join the author of bestseller To Be a Jewish Woman for a deeper look at this contentious issue. This lecture took place at the 10th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. ...
What is the connection between a test, a miracle and a banner? Mrs. Rochel Holzkenner shares some of her life story, about an auto accident, problems with infertility, and giving birth to a special needs baby. She defines how tests and miracles are intertwined and what the banner is for. This lecture was delivered at the 7th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. ...
As Jews, we have a responsibility to forgive those who genuinely seek it, yet doing so is fraught with difficulties - if not outright dangers - if we cannot or should not forget the infraction. In this session, we will wade into these murky waters and emerge with surprising clarity. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com. ...