Jewish Ideas to Change the World
Religion & Spirituality:Judaism
A virtual, six-part series presented by Rabbi Dr. Darren Kleinberg
About the Event:
In this mini-course, we welcome back Valley Beit Midrash founder, Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, for a new encounter with the Torah. Commonly understood as a book of laws and stories, Rabbi Kleinberg will unlock new ways of reading through the words of Judaism’s foundational sacred text to unlock practices that can be incorporated into our daily lives to increase insight and well-being.
About the Speaker:
Rabbi Darren Kleinberg, Ph.D., is a Senior Fellow with the Concentration in Education and Jewish Studies at the Stanford Graduate School of Education. In partnership with a group of visionary community leaders, Rabbi Kleinberg became the Founding Executive Director of Valley Beit Midrash in 2007.
Rabbi Asher Lopatin – Is Judaism Woke or Unwoke?
Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness - Class 2 - Honoring One's Parents (Kibud Av Va'Eim)
Parshat Tazria: On the Dangers of Solitary Confinement
Dr. Paul Root Wolpe – Frankenstein and the Golem
Pearls of Jewish Wisdom on Living with Kindness - Class 1 - Visiting the Sick (Bikkur Cholim)
Parshat Shemini: On Sobriety in Our Service
Interview: Prof. Chaim Sukenik – New Developments Among the Religious in the IDF & the Israeli Economy
Daniel Peled-Schwartz – How Purim Can Save Judaism
What Would Isaiah Say? Israeli Arms Sales and the Challenge of Jewish Sovereignty – Former MK Tehila Friedman, Rabbi Dr. Daniel Gordis, & Rabbi Avidan Freedman
Parshat Tzav: On Giving Thanks
The Significance of the Mitzvot of Purim in our lives today
On Diplomacy & Negotiation – A Book Talk with Former US Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk
The Seven Questions You’re Asked in Heaven
Parshat Vayikra: On Honesty in Our Promises
The Future of Jewish Adult Learning
Maimonides, Spinoza and Us: Toward an Intellectually Vibrant Judaism
Parshat Pekudei: On Building the Inner Tabernacle
Zionism according to a New York Sheriff & a Serbian Kabbalist
40 Greatest Debates in Jewish History! - Class 40 - No State, One State or Two States
Parshat Vayakhel: On Being Wise-Hearted
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