Kosher means fit or suitable according to Jewish dietary laws, but what does it really mean? What’s eating kosher all about? Is it healthier or something else? In 60 seconds, Rabbi Aharon Pessin explains what Kosher is all about.
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Good vs Evil – The Time is Now (60 Sec)
God created this world to give us and opportunity. An opportunity to earn a spot next to Him. When the world was created we were one with God. And we only knew Good. But since Adam’s sin, evil was shown to us. Now we face the battle of Good vs Bad and it’s our job to choose good and fulfil God’s ultimate desire.
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Is The Torah Divine? (70 Sec)
How do we know that the Torah is a Divine document? There are many proofs to this. Mathematical, Historical and Logical ones, but perhaps the best proof is Judaism’s unique claim: Which is “National Revelation” the claim that God spoke to the Jewish Nation at Mount Sinai (Yes, in front of Millions of people)
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Hebrew Month of Bitter-Cheshvan (60 Sec)
The first month of the Jewish calendar, and the most Holiday-packed of all the Hebrew months is the month of Tishrei. Immediately following Tishrei is the month of Mar-Heshvan. Mar means bitter in Hebrew – It’s called bitter because there are no Holidays during this month – but is it really bitter? Eliav Friedman teaches us, in one minute, how to tap into the positive energy hidden in this so called bitter month
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Noah – Living in a Corrupt Society (2min)
Noah lived in a time when society was so corrupt that God had to destroy the entire world through a massive flood. The Torah says that Noah found favor in God’s eyes, Noah walked with God, yet we also see that there is no mention of Noah in any social circles….Why exactly is this? Rabbi Ari Enkin shares a fascinating insight regarding Noah and the way he lived, but more importantly, what we can learn from him…
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How Do We Know The Torah Isn’t Broken Telephone (60 Sec)
It’s been many years since the Jewish people have received the Torah from Mount Sinai – yet how do we know that the Torah we read today is still the same Torah that was given at Mount Sinai? Aren’t we afraid of broken telephone? Rabbi Pessin shares one of the most basic ways to understand how the Torah has been preserved over the years…
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Sukkah – Why We Live In Huts? (90 Sec)
For the Jewish Holilday of Sukkot, we build ourselves temporary huts, in Hebrew this hut is called a “Sukkah” – And during the Holiday period we basically do all our primary home activities in there, mainly eating and sleeping – but also other activities. But why these temporary, flimsy huts? Why not something more stable and luxurious? Jacob Rupp explains
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Holiday of Sukkot & The Secret To Happiness (80 Sec)
The secret to happiness is actually found in the Jewish Holiday of Sukkot. We build temporary huts outdoors and we dwell in them for 7 days, but how does this teach us happiness? Jacob Rupp shares an insight in under 80 seconds
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How Does Yom Kippur Work? (60 Sec)
Yom Kippur the holiest day of the Jewish Year. What is this special day. It’s kind of like the ‘laundromat day’ you go in no so clean, and come out purified – how does this Holy day work? Rabbi Aaron Pessin explains in this short 1 minute video
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Dip the Apple In The Honey Explained (90 Sec)
It’s customary on the Jewish New Year (aka Rosh Hashanah) to dip the apple in the honey – but why do we do this? Rabbi Aaron Pessin shares ones of the beautiful explanations that could give us more appreciation as this special Holiday arrives.
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