Heroic or Horrific: Masada on (Moot) Trial

Join a compelling journey through the meaning of the Yizkor service, sure to stir your soul, invoke emotion, and offer comfort. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear the logic-defying story of Rabbi Moshe Bryski’s brush with death on the 101 freeway, his recovery, and the wisdom and inspiration he took from it all. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Hear the inside story of how a twelfth-century episode of mass psychosis spawned the blood libel myth that still plagues Jewish communities today. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Gain insight into the routines and attitudes that create a successful Jewish life alongside practical tools for creating your success story. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

When it comes to freedom of speech, where does Judaism draw the line? Hear Judaism’s surprising perspectives on this hotly contested issue playing out across the country. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Gain key insight into human personality and harness timeless Jewish wisdom for personal growth and self-discovery. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

See how Jewish practice aligns with positive mental health habits to empower a more mindful and meaning-filled Jewish life.   This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Uncover the workings of the cryptic Aramaic document that anchors every Jewish marriage. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Why is it that so many people, despite having so much, are so unhappy? Hear three students of Jewish learning who teach on their college campuses share Judaism’s practical solution for a more fulfilling pursuit of happiness. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Gain insight into Judaism’s belief in the afterlife in this guided tour through the stages of the soul’s journey after life on earth. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.