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Shapell's/MRC Virtual Beit MidrashRabbi Kwass - Responsa Chabura: A Wedding Without a MinyanSource material:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jbd-FHmUA15D7J2bxAHetd7PTAdbRy1B/view?usp=drive_link
This week's shiur is dedicated in honor of the wedding of Shlomo Leib ben Rachel (and Yonah Binyomin) and Rena Miriam bas Irene (and Shimon Moshe) Bookstein.
2025-11-2442 min
Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo BuxbaumRabbi/Musician Raz Hartman: Transcending Labels, Finding Your Voice, and How to Create a Space for Vibrant PrayerRabbi Raz Hartman is a teacher of chassidut and spirituality in many Torah institutions throughout Israel. He is also the founder and former spiritual leader of the world-famous "Va-ani Tefilah" Synagogue in Jerusalem. After meeting Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach while studying music in university, Raz began a journey to discover his Jewish roots and channel his musical gifts towards creating heartful, meditative, and spiritual music that would touch the souls of all who hear. He is a pianist, songwriter, and singer who has recorded three studio albums and has appeared as a guest on countless others.
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2024-01-3055 min
Orthodox ConundrumThree Approaches to a Different & Unique Chanukah: Conversations with Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, and Dr. Malka Simkovich (186)So many people have noted that there are significant parallels between the Jewish world as it exists after the October 7th pogrom and the subsequent war with an enemy determined to wipe Jews and Judaism off the map, and the themes that we pay attention to on Chanukah. In order to discuss some of these ideas in greater depth, and consider the ways that we can uniquely relate to them in 2023, Scott was honored to invite three favorite podcast guests back to the Orthodox Conundrum: Rabbi Judah Mischel, Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, and Dr. Malka Simkovich. Each guest...
2023-12-111h 21
See One Beautiful SoulCan Gratitude and Charity Save Us from Suffering and Disconnection from the Divine? Episode 55 with Donny Fein Donny, along with his wife and children made aliya in 2009 from Cedarhurst, NY. Donny started a real estate firm, finding homes for olim is exciting & Holy work in Donnys eyes. Donny Fein launched The Mitzvah Opportunity, a WhatsApp Group that deploys thousands of shekels daily, helping struggling families in Israel. It's like Hatzala for Tzedakka. Since the Group's inception, The Mitzvah Opportunity has raised well over 5 million shekel, and today has over 950 Givers from around the world. To contact Donny: https://www.mitzvahopportunity.com/ mitzvahopp@gmail.com Yosella the Holy Miser: https://youtu.be/oztt9DVAjxk?si=sfnvnL8af0PAIkH...
2023-08-291h 15
Sfas Emes PodcastBitterness Turns to Joy on ShabbosWe all have bitterness and challenges - these are part of the life journey that God wants for us. God also provides a chance for a respite, a rest, at time to come closer to God and feel the joy of redemption — Shabbos. We can learn this from a fascinating insight of the Sfas Emes on the mitzvah of Korban Pesach discussed in this week's torah portion. Inspiration and lessons from the Sfas Emes based on the weekly Torah reading. Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and other...
2023-01-2727 minSfas Emes PodcastExile is a State of MindExile, redemption, impurity, revealing the future. Jacob was in Egypt, but he wasn't in Exile. Shabbat can be a way to stay out of exile too.
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Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayechi from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters
Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights from Rabbi Shlomo Besser, Rabbi Dr. Nosson Chayim Leff , Moshe David Tokayer, and others.
Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah
A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center
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2023-01-0615 minSfas Emes PodcastGod Can Fix Your MistakesWe often blame ourselves for our mistakes and think there is no way to fix them. God who helped you come to the mistake can also help you with the solution.
We see this in the powerful and dramatic events in the Viceroy of Egypt's court, when Yehuda he is trying to engineer a prisoner swap.
More interesting revelations ensue, including insights into different ways that we can connect to God, our mistakes, and how to seek repairs.
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Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters
Torah translation from Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan. Insights...
2022-12-3016 min
Sfas Emes PodcastLove or Justice?Divine providence - Jacob’s Journey - Blessing from Preparing the Menorah
There are times in our lives when we have to act with more love and sometimes with more justice, there are times we have to hold back because we know it’s not healthy. We learn from this week’s Torah portion an insight into Jacob’s own life journey, which can inform ours. Also we learn some insights into Chanukah/Hanukkah - about the special reward for preparing the menorah. Also a story about Divine Providence
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Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayeshev from the Sfas Emes and other Ch...
2022-12-1625 min
Sfas Emes PodcastI Have All I NeedOften we think that the best way to resolve a problem is to put more time, effort or money into a solution. Sometimes that may be the way to solve the problem. But what if the problem presents no obvious solution? What if no amount of time and money in the world will possibly solve it? By recognizing that we have everything we need, and that everything comes from God we can merit having our eyes opened to a solution. In this teaching of the Sfas Emes we look at the dramatic meeting of Yaakov and his brother Esav, and...
2022-12-0915 min
Sfas Emes PodcastSoul Charging - With Rabbi YonahAnother Way of Looking at Shabbat. Shabbat can be a time of rest. It can also be a time to inspire us and recharge our spiritual batteries. If can prepare us for the week ahead.
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Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Vayeitzei from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters
Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah
A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center
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#inspiration #shabbat #spiritualliving #motivation #sfasemes #rabbiyonah #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning
2022-12-0212 minSfas Emes PodcastActually, Its Not All Up To YouWe are told over and over again that our successes are made through our own efforts and that our failures are ours to learn from. However, is that really always the truth? From an episode in Parsha Chayei Sarah we learn that success can come when get out of our own way. When we realize that we are God's ambassadors in this world.
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Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Chayei Sarah from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters
Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah
A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center
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2022-11-1816 min
Sfas Emes PodcastGod Knows Where We Are Going with Rabbi YonahGod tells Abraham to leave his home and go... but doesn't tell him where he is going. This offers a big lesson and insight into deepening our faith and connection with God.
Inspiration and lessons on Parsha Lech Lecha from the Sfas Emes and other Chassidic Masters
Inspired and informed by Rabbi Leff, Rabbi Shlomo Besser and Rabbi Elimelech Biderman.
Dedicated to the complete recovery of Emunah Hannah bat Sarah Mullah
A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center
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#sfasemes #rabbiyonah #abraham #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning
2022-11-0424 minSfas Emes PodcastConnecting Gan Eden & TishreiWhat connects the story of Adam and Chava being sent from the Garden of Eden, Avraham and Sarah, the giving of the Torah, the Jewish people and God, and the holidays? In this wide ranging discussion from the Sfas Emes, we see the progression of human history as not a fall from grace, but an intentional repurposing of humanity and its mission. Additionally, how do we keep the inspiration of the High Holidays with us after they leave? Do we inevitably have to fall from the elevated spiritual state of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Tishrei or is there a...
2022-10-2127 min
Sfas Emes PodcastYom Kippur is Out of This WorldThe Sfas Emes teaches that Yom Kippur is a joyous day of self transformation and a taste of the World to Come.
Inspired and informed by Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff Z"L and others.
A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center
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#sfasemes #rabbiyonah #yomippur #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonahbookstein #torah #personalgrowth #judaism #jewish #jewishwisdom #jewishlearning
2022-09-3019 minSfas Emes PodcastIt's Easily Within Reach — If You Remember Where Its All FromTwo dvar Torahs of Sfas Emes on Parsha Nitzavim and a true story to inspire us in our Rosh Hashanah Prayers. First Sfas Emes teaches about how we can achieve having Torah easily within our reach. The second is how we can turn around our lives even after going far away from where we want to be.
#sfasemes #torahnow #picoshul #rabbiyonah #teshuva #roshhashana #baalteshuva #besser #truestory
2022-09-2320 min
Empowered Jewish Living with Rabbi Shlomo BuxbaumRabbi/Musician R' Yonah Bookstein: Creating communities and reaching distant Jews with innovation and loveRabbi Yonah Bookstein is the founding rabbi of Pico Shul, Rabbi at Camp Neshama, and director of Shabbat Tent. Rabbi Yonah has worked with Jewish communities across the globe inspiring a rebirth in Jewish communal life. During the 1990’s, he spearheaded efforts at Jewish community renewal in Poland. As a Campus Rabbi, he is credited with helping Jewish students launch successful Israel advocacy efforts on America’s most notoriously anti-Israel campuses in Southern California. The Forward has called Rabbi Yonah one of the “game changers” in American Jewish Life. He was named a Jewish Community Hero by the Jewish Federati...
2022-09-0556 minSfas Emes PodcastKeep Your WordBeing a person who keeps their word is so important. Based on The Tiferes Shlomo on Parsga Matos
2022-07-2912 min
Sfas Emes PodcastGod Has a Plan for All of UsTeaching on Parsha Pinchas. The Sfas Emes teaches that God's plan for us is revealed over time. We might want to forsake God, or even to act on God's behalf. And it's imperative that we examine our motivations. I am just upset because things didn't go my way? Am I genuinely concerned for others or only myself? Why should I be privileged to know the story of my life when no one else is?
Inspired and informed by Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff Z"L, Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser, and others.
A project of Alevy Pico Shul Learning Center
Soon on TorahNow...
2022-07-2225 minSfas Emes PodcastSeeking EquanimityExternal and internal factors can impact our lives careers spiritual practice. Through using the example of Aaron The High Priest, the Sfas Emes teaches how to seek equanimity in life and Spirituality.
2022-06-1717 minSfas Emes PodcastHoly DesireGod desired to create the world. And Created within us a desire to connect with Him. But we get muddied in the complexity of the physical world and sometimes we forget that. Shabbos reminds us of our true spiritual roots and we can connect with God who is hidden in everything.
2022-06-1013 min
Sfas Emes PodcastTorah Leads the WaySomehow our body and soul have to live together and it creates an internal battle. The body and the soul both seek actualization.
Based on the Sfas Emes teachings on Shavuot 5651 (1891).
A project of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Torahnow.org
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2022-06-0318 minSfas Emes PodcastFinding God’s Presence EverywhereToiling in Torah is both a necessity and a metaphor for travelers on the highway of life. It includes intellectual pursuit, searching, and mindful activity.
2022-05-2722 min
Sfas Emes PodcastFire of Torah in Everything#mindfulness #chassidus #torah
Sfas Emes and Rebbe Nachman teach us to see the holy fire of Torah and Godliness in everything. This insight originates in a discussion of the power of speech to inspire and destroy. We discuss self-image, spawning salmon, buying shoes, and how this all helps us see the Fire of Torah in everything.
Based on the Sfas Emes commentary on the Torah portion of Behar 5632, informed by the teachings of Rabbi Shlomo Besser Rabbi Noson Chayim Leff Z"L.
A project of Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center and Torahnow.org
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2022-05-2026 min
Sfas Emes PodcastTurning on Shabbos ModeShabbos mode is built into the fabric of the world and with our actions we can bring holiness into time space and life. Based on Sfas Emes Parsha Emor תרמ"ב 1882
2022-05-1319 min
Sfas Emes PodcastIn The Future We Will See God's VoiceThe insights of Tiferes Shlomo on Parsha HaChodesh
The connections between the renewal of the month and the mitzvah of the New Moon, the future redemption of the world, Adam and Eves' fall from the Garden and the Jewish people's process of spiritual redemption.
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2022-04-0140 min
Overthrowing EducationMatt Miller: Level Up LearningOn this episode I welcome back amazing educator and author, Matt Miller. After this episode, check out his appearance way back on episode 10. He is truly one of the best resources for teachers out there, and he again shares some of his wisdom, techniques, and tech tools to take your teaching to the next level no matter where you are in your career or what you're teaching. Check the links below for great resources! Please share this podcast with every educator and parent you know! And don't forget to order your Overthrowing Education swag. I'd...
2022-03-2048 minSfas Emes PodcastExperiencing God insights into ShabbosA journey with the Sfas Emes on Parsha Vayikra 5631 — The offering of Isaac, the offerings on the alter, coming closer to God, putting God's will in front of our will, experience God through our work, then experience God with just our will. To sponsor a class picoshul.org/donate A project of the Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center Soon on TorahNow.org
2022-03-1118 minSfas Emes PodcastConnecting to Spiritual Roots AboveTo sponsor a class picoshul.org/donate
The Sfas Emes in a discussion of the accounting of the funds collected for the Mishkan teaches a powerful lesson. When we connect things to their source above, and we we are part of communal endeavors, we draw down blessings.
A project of the Pico Shul Alevy Learning Center
Soon on TorahNow.org
2022-03-0413 min
Orthodox ConundrumHow Should Torah Jews Respond to War in Ukraine? With Rabbis Yonah Bookstein & Judah Mischel (101)Russia has invaded Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on alert, 40 million Ukrainians are in peril, including over 100,000 Jews, and the whole world is on edge. What should we, as Orthodox Jews, be thinking and doing? Scott spoke with Rav Judah Mischel and Rav Yonah Bookstein to hear a Torah perspective on the current war, the very mixed history of Jewish life in Ukraine, and what actions we should be taking. Please listen to and share this podcast, and let us know what you think on the Orthodox Conundrum Discussion Group on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/432020081498108...
2022-03-0144 minSfas Emes PodcastShabbos All Week LongShabbos is the key 🔑. The Sfas Emes teaches how Shabbos is a gift 🎁 how we can make the most of Shabbos even on during the week. And how on Shabbos we can return to a connection with God like before the disaster of the Golden Calf.
2022-02-1823 minSfas Emes PodcastHow We Bring LightParsha Tetzaveh - Through an analysis of the commandment that God gives Moses regarding lighting the menorah we learn a deep profound idea about the power of every person to bring light to the world.
2022-02-1116 minSfas Emes PodcastThis is The WayThe Parsha of Mishpatim details our relationship with fellow humans, and how we to live our lives without hate or jealousy. This is how we will merit a closer connection with God, merit the name Yisrael, and the final redemption. Based on Sfas Emes from Feb 11, 1888
2022-01-2820 minSfas Emes PodcastRestore Your Soul’s ConnectionWhat does one Shabbat do? What is the power of Shabbat in the world? How is not working connected with spirituality? Sfas Emes on Parsha Yisro - enjoy!
2022-01-2121 minSfas Emes PodcastElevating our Song of LifeHow can we imbue our lives with more sanctity and connection to God? The Sfas Emes reveals that some of these secrets are contained in the passage we read every morning, “az yashir” from the Song at the Sea.
2022-01-1423 minSfas Emes PodcastSource of RenewalOn the 117th Yahrzteit of the Sfas Emes we learn about source of renewal, how the New Month creates avenues for renewal during the week, and why HaShem gave the Jewish people the mitzvah of Rosh Chodesh before the complete redemption from Egypt! Based on Sfas Emes 5631
2022-01-0721 minSfas Emes PodcastThe Snake and ScorpionSpiritual growth can also mean more temptation and the Sfas Emes explains one of the reasons we were slaves in Egypt. Parsha Va’eira
2021-12-3127 minSfas Emes PodcastYou Are a StarSpiritual malaise and depression share a similar source: a false perception about reality. Taking from two teachings on Sfas Emes on Parsha Shemos, 5761 and 5763 we delve into the meaning of names, the spiritual work of this time of year, and how we can always learn more about ourselves others and the universe.
2021-12-2421 minSfas Emes PodcastTruly Living, Living with TruthThe Sfas Emes explains how we can live holy lives in unholy places. Using the lesson of Yaakov, he explains how attachment to the truth helps us strengthen our spiritual foundations.
2021-12-2018 minSfas Emes PodcastOur Differences are our StrengthHow can we reconcile very different approaches, different strengths, and not end up killing each other? Sfas Emes Reminds us that how God created all of us was with purpose and that just like Joseph and his brothers were able to reconcile their differences we can as well in a personal and a communal level.
2021-12-1014 minSfas Emes PodcastIn Hashem I Trust: A mind-blowing Chanukah teachingThe last day of this festival of miracles and light, called Zos Chanukah by Chassidim, teaches about the Godliness hidden within us and all creation. Based on Sfas Emes 5631. (I’m grateful to Sfas Emes blog for help in deciphering some of the deep insights of this teaching.)
2021-12-0618 minSfas Emes PodcastMiracles, Thanks and Praises: A Deep Chanukah Insight for LivingThe Sfas Emes offers an incredible lesson on the essence of praise, thanks, and miracles as they applied in the time of the Maccabees and today.
2021-12-0324 min
I ❤️ChanukahWhen is the earliest time we can light Chanukah Candles?Special class going in depth into the discussion of earliest time to light candles, plus a discussion if it’s better to light yourself early or late if you can’t be home at the best time to light. Brought to you by the Pico Shul Alevy Jewish learning center
2021-12-0221 minI ❤️ChanukahWhen is the best time to light Chanukah Candles?This is an in-depth class exploring the proper time to light candles as discussed in the Talmud and later commentaries. This is brought to you by the Pico Shul Alevy center for Jewish learning
2021-12-0218 minSfas Emes PodcastThe Greatness of HumilityYaakov teaches us That the greatest kindness that God did for him was having humility and recognition of where all the blessings come from. Also We discuss how to deal with negative thinking and the Yetzer hara.An awesome Sfas Emes
2021-11-1917 min
Orthodox ConundrumCoachella and Matan Torah: The Future of Outreach with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Part 2 (86)Our last episode featured the first half of Scott's interview with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, the rabbi of the Pico Shul in Los Angeles and the founder of Shabbat Tent. In that podcast they talked about the difference between kiruv and outreach, and why that difference matters. Today Rav Yonah explains why music and film festivals have provided him with amazing opportunities for healthy Jewish outreach. He even compares the experience of music festivals with that of Matan Torah, and asserts that this comparison is actually crucial to understanding how to reach out to Jews, whoever and wherever they are. This...
2021-11-1733 min
Orthodox ConundrumKiruv vs. Outreach: The Future of Outreach with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Part 1 (85)The Orthodox world has often stressed the importance of kiruv - that is, working to help non-Orthodox Jews become Torah observant. But Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, the rabbi of the Pico Shul in Los Angeles, wants to make a distinction between kiruv and outreach; he personally stresses the latter in his important work with Jews across the spectrum of religiosity. What does that mean? How can we avoid being judgmental when we believe that Torah Judaism represents the proper way to actualize Judaism in our lives? What is defined as successful outreach - and are the terms "success" and "failure" even...
2021-11-1533 minSfas Emes PodcastTying yourself to the good - Yaakov’s ExampleSfas Emes gives us a way to maintain a deep connection, and how to safely navigate spiritual exile. Based on Parsha Vayeitzei.
2021-11-1220 min2021-11-0717 min
Sfas Emes PodcastThe Origins of Redemption: Reb Shlomo on Parsha VayeiraAn episode on the Yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach with his teachings about Lot, Avraham, Moshiach, Reb Elimelech, The Seer of Lublin, Chief Rabbi of Iran, and Reb Tzadok HaKohen.
2021-10-2236 minSfas Emes PodcastAchieving Completeness: Insight into Brit MilahBrit Milah, circumcision, the tribal identification of the Jewish People, creates a connection to God, diminishing in order to have completion.
2021-10-1519 minSfas Emes PodcastWalk With GodA fascinating discussion of spiritual growth and the process that it requires. We learn about Noah who walked with God’s help and Abraham who walked without gods help. And we learn how we can grow and nourish our spiritual lives
2021-10-0928 minSfas Emes PodcastThe Big Picture: The real enemy of spiritual practice and how to have strength to fight itWe often lose sight of the big picture that God encompasses all of creation. Even when we are involved in performance of our spiritual practice we can lose sight of why we are doing what we do. Here the Sfas Emes reminds us that Shabbos helps us keep perspective. A fundamental Sfas Emes and critical paradigm for life.
2021-08-2018 minSfas Emes PodcastShoftim: Equilibrium and JoyA Sfas Emes teaching on how to have equilibrium, perspective and greater access to God.
2021-08-1321 minSfas Emes PodcastChoose ShabbosWe have many choices for how we spend our time. The choice of spending Shabbos engaged with family, Torah study and prayer gives us access to a spiritual connection which guards us emotionally spiritually and physically.
2021-08-0620 minSfas Emes PodcastThe Incredible Joy of Shabbos ChazonIn this episode we learn from the Tiferet Shlomo of Radomsk, Poland, who explains why this Shabbos is special, and the spiritual potential of every Shabbos.
2021-07-1621 minSfas Emes PodcastA Clearer Version of What’s going on- Sefas Emes on Parsha MatosThe Sefas Emes Discusses the difference between our ability to perceive things during the weekday and on the Sabbath and how we attain more clarity.
2021-07-1020 minSfas Emes PodcastConnecting to the Infinite: Techelet, Mezuzahs and KorachWhat is the purpose of the blue string tied to the fringes of garments? How do we find a way of getting unstuck when we think we have hit a wall? What was Korach’s mistake? Join us for a inspiring class based on writings of Sfas Emes, Dr. Mark Rutenberg, and Rabbi Yonah Bookstein.
2021-06-1116 minSfas Emes PodcastEverything Can be Transformed Into a MitzvahThe Sfas Emes discusses how we can learn how to be spiritual in this world by learning more deeply about the episode of the sin of the spies.
2021-06-0422 minSfas Emes PodcastLord, Get me High: how do we elevate ourselves spiritually?Can a person look for ways to hack spirituality and elevate themselves with tests and spiritual dangers? How can we connect closer to God?
2021-05-2819 min
Daily Torah StudyLaws of Searching for Chametz Part 3Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Alevy Center for Jewish Learning in Los Angeles
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2021-03-1119 minDaily Torah StudyLaws of Searching for Chametz Part 2Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Alevy Center for Jewish Learning in Los Angeles
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2021-03-1117 minDaily Torah StudyLaws of Searching for Chametz Part 1Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Alevy Center for Jewish Learning in Los Angeles
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2021-03-1115 minSfas Emes PodcastWhat is the Nature of Spiritual Impurity?Looking into the ideas of Tu'ma and Tahara, the golden calf, and the para adumah.
Much thanks to Sfas Emes Blog for the insights that helped unlock this torah.
2021-03-0608 minDaily Torah StudySiman 197: Laws of Preparing Body for Burial Pt. 2Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Alevy Center for Jewish Learning in Los Angeles
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2020-12-2914 minDaily Torah StudySiman 197: Laws of Preparing Body for Burial Pt. 1Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Alevy Center for Jewish Learning in Los Angeles
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2020-12-2915 minSfas Emes PodcastMiracles of Chanukah TodayWhat are deeper meaning of the menorah and why we light it today? How do we connect time, space and miracles with a mitzvah?
Today's class is in depth study of the Sfas Emes teachings on Chanukah in 1872.
The Sfas Emes Podcast is text-based study of the Sfas Emes with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , Alevy Center for Jewish Life and Learning @ Pico Shul in Los Angeles
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2020-12-1819 minSfas Emes PodcastCreating AngelsLearning the Sfas Emes on Parsha Vaysihlach, Class Dec 4, 2020.
Text-based study of the Sfas Emes with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , Alevy Center for Jewish Life and Learning @ Pico Shul in Los Angeles
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2020-12-0520 minDaily Torah StudySiman 139: Laws and Customs of Chanukah Part 4Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , founder of Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning in Los Angeles
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2020-12-0418 minDaily Torah StudySiman 139: Laws and Customs of Chanukah, Part 3Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , founder of Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning in Los Angeles
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Text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning.
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2020-12-0319 minDaily Torah StudySiman 139: Laws and Customs of Chanukah, Part 2Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , founder of Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning in Los Angeles
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Text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning.
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2020-12-0213 minDaily Torah StudySiman 139: The Laws and Customs of Chanukah, Part 1Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , founder of Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning in Los Angeles
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2020-12-0218 minDaily Torah StudySiman 196: Laws of an Onein on Weekdays, Shabbos and Festivals Pt. 4Kitzur and Coffee: Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , founder of Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning in Los Angeles
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2020-11-2520 min
Sfas Emes PodcastCreating Sacred TimeThe Sefas Emes on Parsha Chaya Sarah with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, from LA's Pico Shul
2020-11-2424 min
Sfas Emes PodcastShabbos is the Key to Spritual Knowledge - Parsha ToldosThe Sfas Emes in his first discourse on Parsha Toldos discusses the metaphor of the wells that Yitzchak dug, how Eisav fooled his father and more!
In memory of the Schulenrien Family of Warsaw killed by the Nazis.
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2020-11-2314 minDaily Torah StudySiman 196: Laws of an Onein on Weekdays, Shabbos and Festivals Pt. 3Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein , founder of Pico Shul Center for Jewish Life and Learning in Los Angeles. Follow along with the text on sefaria.org (https://www.sefaria.org/Kitzur_Shulchan_Arukh?lang=bi)
2020-11-2327 minDaily Torah StudySiman 196: Laws of an Onein on Weekdays, Shabbos and Festivals Pt. 2Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein.
In memory of Leah bas Michael and Yehuda ben Meir
2020-11-1920 minDaily Torah StudySiman 196: Laws of an Onein on Weekdays, Shabbos and Festivals Pt. 1Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein.
In memory of Leah bas Michael and Yehuda ben Meir
2020-11-1916 minDaily Torah StudySiman 195: Laws of Rendering Cloths (Keriah) Pt. 2Advanced text-based study of the Kitzur Shulchan Around with Rabbi Yonah Bookstein.
2020-11-1820 min
The Jewish ExperienceAn interview with Rabbi Yonah BooksteinYonah Bookstein is co-founder and Deanna and Allen Alevy Senior Rabbi at the Pico Shul in Los Angeles, and co-director of Camp Neshama, projects building spiritual community for Jews in their 20s and 30s. In this episode, Rabbi Wildes and Rabbi Bookstein – longtime friends from their decades of working together in Jewish outreach on opposite coasts – discuss what Judaism looks like in the age of corona, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how we can all elevate our spiritual lives in these historic times.
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2020-06-1924 minSfas Emes PodcastBringing the LightThe Sfas Emes on Parsha Behaloscha teaches how the Torah’s commandments / Mitzvahs bring spirituality into the world and our lives. He discusses how Shabbat and the weekday aren’t opposites, but rather one helps the other, and many other cool things!
2020-06-1226 minSfas Emes PodcastMy Soul’s YearningsThe Sfas Emes on Parsha Naso. How are we both spiritual and physical beings? How can experience connecting to the Divine ? Shabbat provides an answer and a way.
2020-06-1126 minSfas Emes PodcastSefas Emes on ShavuosAn inspiring 20 minute class on the real meaning of Torah lishma, and the purpose of Torah study. Our torah learning is memory of the Szuldenrein Family killed during the Holocaust and for a complete recovery for Zvika Chaim ben Helina Shaindel.
2020-05-2519 minSfas Emes PodcastGoing Towards GodThe Sfas Emes on Parsha Bechukosai in 5632 analyzes how we attach ourselves to God on the highway of life.
2020-05-1520 minSfas Emes PodcastBecoming Pure - Parsha Emor 5632Purity teaches the Sfas Emes is a state of connection to God. Refining our character and removing that which inhibits connections to God, is our work during the Counting of the Omer. Based on the teachings of Rabbi Nosson Chayim Leff.
2020-05-0818 minSfas Emes PodcastReconnecting our SoulsJoin us as we study the Sfas Emes on Parsha Yisro. In-depth look at connections between Shabbos the 10 Commandments and our souls.
2020-02-1417 min2020-02-1400 minI ❤️ChanukahConvergence and KindnessWhat happens when Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh and Chanukah coincide? Why not nine days of Chanukah?
More reasons why we light in synagogue.
2019-12-2310 minI ❤️ChanukahWhere the Light 🕎 Shines BrightestWhen do we light candles Saturday night? Why do some women have custom of not working during the time the candles burn? Being Mindful of the lighting practice. What happens if you are traveling? What if one spouse is away and one is at home? What about lighting candles at someone else’s home, or at the mall, do I still light at home? Story: Lighting late at night in Warsaw.
2019-12-2311 minI ❤️ChanukahDeeper Reasons 🔥for Celebration 🕎Do we exchange gifts? What do we do with the leftover oil? Using leftover oil for healing?! Why don’t we use the light of the menorah again? Light on or off at home? Why fried foods? What’s the deeper reason we celebrate?
2019-12-2311 minI ❤️ChanukahKeeping the Fire 🔥 BurningWhat’s a shamash got to do with it? Why do we light in synagogue? What does a mourner do with candle-lighting? Does everyone light? What are special plans for lighting before Shabbat? Do Shabbat candles or Hanukkah candles come first? Why 36 candles?
2019-12-2012 minI ❤️ChanukahHoly TechniqueHow to place the candles? What order to light them? What blessings do we use? Are there times when we are not permitted to light? What constitutes the mitzvah of lighting? What if the candles blow out? In a place where you can’t light candles? Why is this so technical?
2019-12-1813 minI ❤️ChanukahHow to Get lit 🔥 on HanukkahHow low or high do we light? How close the candles be? What constitutes a separate light? When do we light? How long do they need to stay 🔥? What happens if you didn’t get a chance to light until late? Why are there different ways of saying the blessing?
2019-12-1716 minI ❤️ChanukahHidden Light of CreationOn Chanukah we do the mitzvah to the max, what does that mean? What kind of menorah? Where to light it ideally? Does everyone light?
2019-12-1709 minI ❤️ChanukahLighting the LightsWhat’s are the best lights for Chanukah? What is the light of Chanukah? How do miracles come about?
2019-12-1509 minI ❤️ChanukahWhat is the origin of the Eight Nights of Chanukah?Why do we have Chanukah? Why eight nights? We begin our study of the customs origins and meanings of this beloved holiday looking into the Shulchan Aruch.
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Women's Movement Radio Network's PodcastWomen's Movement Radio Show - Rabbi YonahJoin Janet on Tuesday February 5 at 9:50 pm EST on WMRN with Rabbi Yonah as he speaks with Janet about the evolution of Jewish women in modern culture.
Rabbi Yonah Bookstein is the executive director of Jewlicious and author of the forthcoming book Prayers for Israel. As a leading voice of the Next Generation of American Jewry, he has defending Jewish students on America’s most anti-Israel campus. Rabbi Yonah is also an internationally recognized leader in Jewish innovation, with 25 years experience in the United States, Israel, and Europe. He is an Oxford educated Fulbright Fellow, past member of the Fo...
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Klezmer PodcastKlezmer Podcast 48
Klezmer Podcast 48- Jewlicious Festival 5.0. This is an extended episode with special coverage of the Jewlicious Festival 5.0 in Long Beach, California. We get a backstage and behind the scenes look at some of the performers and the Festival organizer. Interview guests are Aharit Hayamim from Jerusalem and their song Arayot Yehudah; Jewdyssee from Berlin and their song Yankele; Inbar Bakal from California and Israel and her track Song Of Ascendant; and Rabbi Yonah Bookstein, head of Beach Hillel and organizer of the Festival. Run time- 1:31:08.
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