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Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life

Jewish Inspiration for Living a Moral & Spiritual Life

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Ep 11739 Ways to Repair the World: Maisach (Stretching Threads Onto Loom)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 27, 202059 min

Ep 11639 Ways to Repair the World: Toveh (Spinning)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 23, 202058 min

Ep 11539 Ways to Repair the World: Tzovayah (Dyeing)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 13, 202049 min

Ep 11439 Ways to Repair the World: Menapaitz (Combing)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 6, 20201h 0m

Ep 11339 Ways to Repair the World: Melabain (Laundering)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 29, 202054 min

Ep 11239 Ways to Repair the World: Gozeiz (Shearing)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 22, 20201h 1m

Ep 11139 Ways to Repair the World: Bishul (Cooking)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 15, 202059 min

Ep 11039 Ways to Repair the World: Lush (Kneading)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 8, 202057 min

Ep 10939 Ways to Repair the World: Miraked (Sifting)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Sep 2, 202059 min

Ep 10839 Ways to Repair the World: Tochain (Grinding)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 25, 202056 min

Ep 10739 Ways to Repair the World: Borer (Selecting)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 20, 202058 min

Ep 10639 Ways to Repair the World: Zoreh (Winnowing)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 13, 202059 min

Ep 10539 Ways to Repair the World: Dosh (Threshing)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Aug 5, 202058 min

Ep 10439 Ways to Repair the World: Me'amer (Gathering/Bundling)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 28, 202056 min

Ep 10339 Ways to Repair the World: Kotzair (Reaping)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 22, 20201h 1m

Ep 10239 Ways to Repair the World: Choresh (Plowing)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 15, 20201h 2m

Ep 10139 Ways to Repair the World: Zoraya (Planting)

In each episode of “39 Ways to Repair the World,” Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – President and Dean of Valley Beit Midrash – explores one of the 39 melachot (categories of activity prohibited on Shabbat) through philosophical and theological perspectives.Each of these 39 melachot can help us more deeply realize the many dimensions of Shabbat rejuvenation. Furthermore, these melachot can teach us ways we can repair and heal our world (and ourselves, our families, and our communities) during the other 6 days of the week. By enacting the lessons we learn from these 39 melachot, we can emulate Divine creation and transform our world into a holy dwelling place.This channel is home to all of Rabbi Shmuly’s class series. The channel includes:• 39 Ways to Repair the World (’20-’21)• 40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History (’21-’22)• Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness (’22-’23)Stay Connected with Valley Beit Midrash:• Website: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/• Donate: https://www.valleybeitmidrash.org/donate• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ValleyBeitMidrash• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiLYSyEus7DcWMhyEZ_CQFQFollow Rabbi Shmuly:• https://www.facebook.com/RabbiShmulyYanklowitz ★ Support this podcast ★

Jul 7, 202050 min