The Inexistence of the Universe

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Groping for a transcendent word in a vocabulary generated by our physical lives, we seize upon “light.” Light is our metaphor for the incorporeal, the spiritual, the Divine. We speak of an era of “enlightenment” dispelling dark ages of ignorance and ignominy, of a “ray” of hope penetrating the blackness of despair, of the Divine “light” that bathes the virtuous soul.

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The Jew’s Guide to the Galaxy

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What was G-d thinking? Despite the efforts of Socrates, Spinoza and Schopenhauer, are we any closer to the answer? In this lecture, we cut straight to the chase and explore in plain English some of history’s enduring mysteries. What is the purpose of our existence? Why did G-d create the world? And what does it mean to me?

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A Universal God

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This captivating talk by Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, Spiritual Leader at Chabad Flamingo and Chaplain of the York Region Police Department to a group of non-Jewish High School students, offers a rudimentary yet fascinating introduction to God, religion, and religious laws that apply to every human being.

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What is Faith?

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Watch this brilliant clip to learn what real faith is all about. It’s not blind belief and acceptance of information or values. Rabbi Dr. J. Immanuel Schochet illuminates the fundamental connection between faith and knowledge. True faith that is rooted in knowledge is exhibited in a person who synthesizes information and allows the logical consequences of this reality to have an affect on the way he or she lives.

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A Microcosm of the Universe

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The teachings of Kabbalah give us a unique perspective on how to relate to all of G-d’s creations, from our fellow humans, to animals, to the stones upon which we tread. By gaining a deep appreciation for every bit of creation, we come to respect everyone and everything in our lives.

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Something From Nothing

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Ever since our father Abraham first recognized the Creator and established a personal relationship with Him, his descendants have been in conflict with the rest of the world. This discord has assumed a wide variety of formats throughout history. The Jews have been in conflict with idol worshippers, Hellenists, Christians, Moslems, communists, secularists, and so on. Indeed, it would appear that the only limit to the number of clashes is the number of identifiable non-Jewish, or more accurately, non-Torah, world views.

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Thank God I’m an Atheist

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For some of us, G-d is like a critical parent or an exacting heavenly judge. For others, G-d is like a caring friend who is there in a time of need, or when we land ourselves in sticky situations. Discover a joyous and empowering understanding of G-d, thereby reclaiming the power you’ve given away to negative images of G-d and yourself.

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