The Elephant in the Room of Jusdaism is a lecture from Rabbi Michael Skobac that explores the discomfort many Jewish people have with speaking about God and the ambivalent nature of our relationships with Him. We examine some of the reasons for these difficulties and offer guidance on developing a healthy and mature approach to cultivating a relationship with God.
Zalman Kravitz
Many people who abandon Judaism, or just don't connect with it, claim that they did not find it to be very spiritual. This lecture seeks to understand what is meant when we speak about spirituality and how Judaism provides avenues to satisfying this profound personal need. This includes a focus on developing a personal relationship with God and fostering a practice of spiritual growth and character refinement.
Zalman Kravitz
Why Jesus didn't have to Die to Atone for Sin? Find out in this interesting video. Basically what we've covered to date is an understanding of what the Jewish Bible teaches about the concept of the Messiah where you would be able to find basically a vision of what the Messiah is in the Jewish Bible and given that template, given those criteria, we understand that the Messiah has not yet come. We then began analyzing a Christian case for Jesus which included the appeal to miracles and understand
Zalman Kravitz
What accounts for the steadily rising rates of intermarriage over the past 50 years? What are the chances that children of a mixed marriage will grow up identifying with Judaism? This lecture explores this disturbing development and offers the Jewish community some positive suggestions to help turn this crisis around. The following is a brief write up about the Video: Today probably the greatest threats to Jewish community are primarily internal, in the sense that the problems are more self-inf
Zalman Kravitz
This revealing presentation examines some of the negative stereotypes that people have about religion and how Judaism suffers by association. The issues addressed include today's preference for spirituality over religion, the sentiment that religion is a "crutch for those who need it" and the contention that religions divide people, thereby causing strife in the world. .
Zalman Kravitz
JEWISH PRAYER and MEDITATION: Connecting with God with Rabbi Michael Skobac is the "third" of a 6-part lecture series called: DEEPENING JEWISH EXPERIENCE: The Spiritual Dimension If you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are seeking more from your Jewish experience, or are just curious €” then this seminar is for you! In six stimulating sessions, Rabbi Skobac explores Jewish wisdom and inspirational teachings, discovering their profound relevance to your life. Enjoy! The first value
Zalman Kravitz
SEEKING GOD: Faith and Doubt with Rabbi Michael Skobac is the "sixth" of a 6-part lecture series called: DEEPENING JEWISH EXPERIENCE: The Spiritual Dimension. If you want to deepen your understanding of Judaism, are seeking more from your Jewish experience, or are just curious €” then this seminar is for you! In six stimulating sessions, Rabbi Skobac explores Jewish wisdom and inspirational teachings, discovering their profound relevance to your life. Enjoy!
Zalman Kravitz
Should non-Jews convert to Judaism? What is required for one to convert to Judaism. Is conversion to Judaism even necessary? If you are thinking of converting to Judaism, you should watch this video. Rabbi Michael Skobac answers these questions and more.
Zalman Kravitz