Jews for Judaism’s Winter Mini-Lectures with Rabbi Michael Skobac
Three mini-lectures each evening!
Two Consecutive Thurs – Mar 9 to Mar 16, 2023 at 8 PM ET
ZOOM only • Registration required to receive Login ID & PW
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For more info: info@jewsforjudaism.ca • Tel: 416-789-0020
• Session #1 • Mar 9, 2023 • 8 PM ET
- Gambling: A Torah Perspective
In our society, gambling is ubiquitous. This talk with explore how Judaism views gambling from moral and philosophical perspectives as well as some of the general Torah laws dealing with this activity.
- Is Shabbat Observance for Non-Jews?
Judaism believes that non-Jews are bound by the seven universal laws of morality that were first revealed to Adam and Noah at the beginning of history. These laws do not include the requirement to observe the Sabbath. However, are non-Jews permitted to appropriate Sabbath observance for themselves?
- Israel’s Yanukah: Who is he and why Christians misunderstand Him
Rabbi Shlomo Yehudah Be’eri was a child prodigy and today, in his 30’s, lives in Israel and is a highly respected rabbi. For some reason, many Christians have a bizarre fascination with Rabbi Be’eri and falsely claim that he has been proclaimed in Israel as the Messiah, which is very disturbing to Christians. This program will discuss the reaction of Christians to Rabbi Be’eri, how off-base they are and implications for the future.
• Session #2 • Mar 16, 2023 • 8 PM ET
- What Does Judaism Say About Revenge?
The old expression goes, “Revenge is sweet”, and for many people, it is an instinctual reaction to situations when they have been hurt. The Torah, however, directs us to control such impulses. Not only does it prescribe taking revenge – it even forbids holding a grudge. In this talk, we will explore this charged issue.
- The Abortion Debate and Judaism
The United States Supreme Court recently stuck down the decades old Rowe vs Wade decision that legalized abortion. In this lecture, we will summarize the basic stance of Torah law regarding when life begins and under what circumstances it may be called for to terminate a pregnancy.
- The Bitachon Concept: Understanding Trust in G-d
Belief in the existence of G-d is the first of the Ten Commandments and a vital foundation of Judaism. Does belief in God necessarily include placing our trust in His providence over our lives, or is this a separate concept? In addition, how much effort do we have to extend to ensure our health and livelihood is we believe that G-d takes care of us? This program will explore these and other critical questions.
