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BOREDOM


Jewish History Lectures Hebrew logo The most dreaded words that a parent, teacher or guardian can here from one’s child, student or ward is “I am bored.” The rabbis of the Talmud long ago cautioned us against boredom as a state of mind that brings one to desolation, depression and even anti-social behavior. Now that the schools are out for the summer vacation the question of what to do with the young is a pressing one.   Jewish History Lectures logo Read More
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BALAK


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There is an old adage in both the Jewish and non-Jewish world which states something like this: “I can deal with my enemies but Lord please help me with my friends.” The problem figure in this week’s parsha is not so much Balak, who is easily identified as the enemy of the Jewish people, as it is Bilaam whose mouth utters soaring blessings and compliments to the Jews.   Jewish History Lectures logo Read More

Rabbi Berel Wein, a noted scholar, historian, educator and raconteur - admired the world over for his lectures, books and now films - particularly on Jewish history. RabbiWein.com is your ultimate resource for Jewish history, Jewish education and Torah related subjects. Rabbi Wein has created hundreds of lectures - now in CD format and also available on MP3. You can access information on the history of Israel, the history of Jerusalem, history of the Holocaust, Jewish biographies and much more.