Classes with Rabbanit Bracha
Tapping Into Tehillim | Exploring the Depth and Meaning of Familiar Chapters of Psalms with Rabbanit Bracha (in English) 5785
When words fail us, we turn to Psalms. When we look for comfort, we turn to Psalms. When we praise God, we turn to Psalms. When we cry out to God, we turn to Psalms. In this course, we will take a closer look at familiar Psalms such as those we recite for each day of the week in our daily prayers, Psalms we have been reciting since October 7th, and other oft-read Psalms.
Parshat HaShavua | Reflections from the 929 Project with Rabbanit Bracha (in Hebrew) 5785
Each week we read and discuss one or more short pieces in Hebrew with insightful reflections on the weekly parashah. The articles are written by modern commentators on the online 929 project.
Haman the Wicked | Antisemitism is an Old Trope with Rabbanit Bracha 5784-5785
It's 2024 and we see the rise of antisemitism all around us in the media and sometimes even in person. Let's take a step back in time and study Megillat Esther through a new lens: Haman the Wicked | Antisemitism is an Old Trope.
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101 Unresolved Debates with Rabbanit Bracha 5784
Please join the conversation as we explore together Unresolved Debates as presented by the Israeli lecturer Rav Chaim Navon in his book "TEKU" (Unresolved Debates). Together we will review selected essays from "TEKU" translated into English.
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Haftarah of the Week with Rabbanit Bracha 5783
In this class we explore together the themes of the Haftarah, including historical background and thoughtful takeaways. How many connections to the weekly Torah reading can we find?
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Parashat Hashavuah "HaStatus HaYehudi": Sivan Rahav-Meir with Rabbanit Bracha (in Hebrew) 5784
Sivan Rahav-Meir is a popular Israeli journalist with a knack for connecting our weekly Torah portions with actual events happening in our modern lives. Together we read and discuss the short essays found in her book “HaStatus HaYehudi”.
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Parashat Hashavuah "HaStatus HaYehudi": Sivan Rahav-Meir with Rabbanit Bracha (in Hebrew) 5783
Sivan Rahav-Meir is a popular Israeli journalist with a knack for connecting our weekly Torah portions with actual events happening in our modern lives.
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