Judaism's Top Talks

Gain insights and tools for boosting your sense of happiness and connection through gratitude, kindness, and social interaction. 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 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.

What really happened at Masada, and who is at fault for the deaths which occurred? A federal judge presides over the proceedings. Join the jury, hear the expert testimony, and share your take. Featuring: Judge Nancy Miller, Expert wintesses: Dr. Henry Abramson and Rabbi Avraham Zajac, Prosecution: Dr. Martin Pritkin, Prosecutor: Mr. Rafi Kaplan 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 Year of Hakhel celebrates getting together with our community. Enjoy this panel discussion with Rabbi Pinchas Taylor, Mrs. Michal OShman and Dr. Sonja Lyubomirsky, on the necessity of social and spiritual connectedness to promote mental wellness and create a more healthy and integrated life. Plus, take home practical tips to make your neighborhood into a community. Moderated by Rabbi Dovid Goldstein This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.

An enlightening new perspective on finding meaning in some of life’s most challenging moments. 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 chilling testimony of a 101-year-old Holocaust survivor as Joseph Alexander recounts his experience living through 12 concentration camps. 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 us on a journey through the rich history of Talmudic manuscripts and print editions. You will learn that although we don’t have manuscripts that can be definitively dated to before the twelfth century, a discerning eye can use extant manuscripts to hear distinct echoes of much older ones. Delve into the fascinating stories linked to the little-known Spanish and Portuguese printings that coincided with the end of Jewish life on the Iberian Peninsula and to Soncino’s controversial decision to place Tosafos on the page of the Gemara. Discover the introduction of folio numbers by Daniel Bomberg, and join us in the search for the first rabbi to utilize this revolutionary system. Finally, we’ll delve into the heartbreaking story of the burning of the Talmud in 1553 and the draconian censorship that followed, culminating in the notorious Basel edition. 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 a firsthand account of encounters with the British royal family and gain compelling lessons for everyday 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.

Delve into the strange Talmudic encounter between Rabbi Eliezer and an "ugly" man, and what it teaches us on how we ought to find the soul in every living being. 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 Malka Abelev’s story of personal growth and transformation and the powerful insights into perceiving G-d’s presence in our everyday lives she takes 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.

Would Einstein, Maimonides, and Copernicus agree? Unpack the surprising underpinnings of geocentrism and the open questions left by the discoveries of modern physics. This session took place at the 17th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.