Jewishness; Jewish Identity

Why did G‑d give the Torah to the Jews? What does G‑d want from humanity as a whole? Why did He communicate with the Jewish people in a different way? Third in a six-part course on core Jewish beliefs.

Torah and mitzvot are never very far from a Jew. They are no farther, in fact, than his or her identity

Jewishness is a soul condition that describes one’s essence, rather than a chosen mode of self expression.

A Jew must live boldly. We can either continue seeking acceptance from others, or begin accepting ourselves. To accept oneself is to live boldly. This boldness should not be with anger or with arrogance, but simply standing firmly in the place G-d has set...

How can we truly unite with another? Only by realizing that every person has a quality that is unique that only he or she can contribute.

What are the most essential principles for transmitting a strong Jewish identity to our children and grandchildren? What changes can we implement in our homes that will really make a difference in the long run? Doron Kornbluth presents five simple rules f...

The "Chasidic revolution" of the late 1700s and early 1800s revealed the basic truth that "a Jew is a Jew is a Jew." This premise -- that a Jew always remains essentially Jewish -- also introduced a new approach for dealing with spiritual defects when the...

What does it mean to be “a good Jew”? It all depends on which direction you’re heading.

How we all contribute to Israel's security by promoting Jewish unity and continuity.

Through humor and inspirational stories, this lecture will examine the deep and awesome dynamics of the Jewish soul and its identity.