The Rebbe, You, and Me - Rabbi Manis Friedman

Get clarity on whether Judaism classifies world religions as idolatrous, while exploring the Halachic definition and deeper meaning of Judaism’s rejection of idol worship. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

How does the geological evidence square with biblical accounts of Creation? Explore a fascinating perspective on thinking about the world’s age with the Science Editor of Rockefeller University. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

This multimedia presentation delves into the historical significance of the Cairo Genizah, an ancient storeroom of discarded Jewish texts and documents, to unravel captivating details of Maimonides’s life as Jewish leader and author. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Explore the intersection of Jewish law and patient advocacy, from the need for informed choices to the practical considerations of advance medical directives and how to balance a patient’s respect and their desire to keep to Jewish law. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Discover the true role angels play in Judaism and see how acts of human kindness can bring their messages to 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.

The latest research on the impact of sharing rich spirituality with our families and gaining practical tools to nurture their spirits.   This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Join this behind-the-scenes tour of an Italian exhibit, uncovering the Jewish community’s surprising history in the early medical schools of Renaissance Italy. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

What does it mean to be real? Take a step toward understanding your most authentic self with this probing exploration of what it means to act authentically and where your innermost core can be found. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

A frank discussion of the need for the Torah’s unchanging guideposts in a time of accelerating change, anxiety, and openness. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

Explore some of the debates between the Talmudic Sages and the philosophers of Athens and Rome in the wake of the Temple’s destruction, from eating etiquette to meaning of astrology, and their deeper meaning.   This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.