Best Rabbi Yisroel Bernath Podcasts (2025)

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The Crown Returns: Torah, Memory, and the Story We Still Carry | Rabbi Bernath’s Sermon for Shavuot 20:42

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In this special post-Shabbat sermon recorded for Shavuot, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes us on a profound journey through the remarkable history of the Sassoon Codex and the legendary Crown of Aram Tzova. Woven into this tale of ink and parchment is a modern miracle: the voice of a mother reaching her daughter in captivity, reminding us that the Torah…

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The Crown Returns: Torah, Memory, and the Story We Still Carry | Rabbi Bernath’s Sermon for Shavuot 20:42

2h ago20:42

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Send us a text In this special post-Shabbat sermon recorded for Shavuot, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath takes us on a profound journey through the remarkable history of the Sassoon Codex and the legendary Crown of Aram Tzova. Woven into this tale of ink and parchment is a modern miracle: the voice of a mother reaching her daughter in captivity, reminding us…

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Special Shavuot Discussion: The Guarantors: Why G-d Chose the Children 42:04

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Send us a text What if the future of Judaism depended not on scholars or sages, but on the sippy cups and crayon-covered siddurim of our children? This powerful class dives into one of the most striking Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: when G-d demanded a guarantor, our ancestors suggested the elders, the prophets, the leaders and were reje…

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Special Shavuot Discussion: The Guarantors: Why G-d Chose the Children? 42:04

1d ago42:04

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What if the future of Judaism depended not on scholars or sages, but on the sippy cups and crayon-covered siddurim of our children? This powerful class dives into one of the most striking Midrashim about the giving of the Torah: when G-d demanded a guarantor, our ancestors suggested the elders, the prophets, the leaders and were rejected. Only when…

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🎙️ Finding Faith, Love & Purpose: Howie Danao’s Journey to Judaism 46:33

3d ago46:33

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In this episode of the Matchmaker Matchmaker Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Howie Danao—a soulful Jewish musician and convert with an extraordinary story. We first met by chance in Germany, and I knew right away his journey needed to be shared. Howie opens up about: 🌍 Growing up with a Filipino mother and being adopted by a Jewish family i…

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From Adrenaline to Identity: What It Really Means to Live Jewish Today | Rabbi Bernath’s Shabbat Sermon 30:06

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Send us a text In the aftermath of October 7, Jews around the world experienced a surge of emotion and identity—an outpouring of Jewish adrenaline. But as the energy fades, the real question emerges: what does it actually mean to live a meaningful Jewish life? Rabbi Bernath draws from Dan Senor’s "State of World Jewry" Speech and 92Y last week, A.B…

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From Adrenaline to Identity: What It Really Means to Live Jewish Today | Rabbi Bernath’s Shabbat Sermon 30:06

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In the aftermath of October 7, Jews around the world experienced a surge of emotion and identity—an outpouring of Jewish adrenaline. But as the energy fades, the real question emerges: what does it actually mean to live a meaningful Jewish life? Rabbi Bernath draws from Dan Senor’s "State of World Jewry" Speech and 92Y last week, A.B. Yehoshua’s ch…

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🎙 From Roommates to Soulmates: Jack & Tahir’s Journey to Judaism 36:05

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In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Jack and Tair from Melbourne, Australia—an inspiring couple whose love story began in the most unexpected way: as lockdown roommates! Now, Jack is on a powerful path toward converting to Judaism, and their journey together is nothing short of remarkable. We talk about: 🏡 How a global pandemic turned two strang…

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Still the Chosen People: Finding Value After Tragedy 25:20

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Send us a text In the shadow of the tragic murder of two young Israeli diplomats, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who dedicated their lives to peace, we confront the heart-wrenching questions: Are we still the Chosen People? Can we still believe in humanity when humanity seems to fall apart? This week’s Torah portion, Bechukotai, addresses…

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Still the Chosen People: Finding Value After Tragedy 25:20

9d ago25:20

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In the shadow of the tragic murder of two young Israeli diplomats, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who dedicated their lives to peace, we confront the heart-wrenching questions: Are we still the Chosen People? Can we still believe in humanity when humanity seems to fall apart? This week’s Torah portion, Bechukotai, addresses blessings and …

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🎙 500 dates with comedian Eric Neumann 45:53

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🎙 500 dates with comedian Eric Neumann In this episode, I sit down with comedian Eric Neumann to explore his unique dating experiences and perspectives on love and relationships. Eric opens up about his journey, including his extensive history of over 500 dates and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way. We discuss: 💔 The complexities of d…

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Life Is a Wedding: The Inner Celebration of Lag B’Omer 37:38

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Send us a text Lag B’Omer isn’t just a day for bonfires and bow-and-arrows. It’s the Hilula—the joyous “wedding day”—of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the mystic who gave us the Zohar and opened the gates of Jewish spiritual consciousness. But why a wedding on the day of someone’s passing? This class explores the paradox at the heart of both life and lov…

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Life Is a Wedding: The Inner Celebration of Lag B’Omer 37:38

16d ago37:38

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Lag B’Omer isn’t just a day for bonfires and bow-and-arrows. It’s the Hilula—the joyous “wedding day”—of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, the mystic who gave us the Zohar and opened the gates of Jewish spiritual consciousness. But why a wedding on the day of someone’s passing? This class explores the paradox at the heart of both life and love: how our grea…

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Episode 30: Season 2, Episode 2: Back to Basics 57:31

18d ago57:31

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In Episode 2 of Season 2, Dr. Kenny Friedman & Rabbi Yisroel Bernath get back to basics, reviewing wines they have been drinking recently and discussing what makes them interesting. Kenny's Wines: Bodegas Vizar, Roble, 2023 Chateau Les Graves de Lavaud, 2020 Dalton, Galilee, Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé, 2024 Clos 15, Brut Nature, Cava, NV Dalton, Galilee…

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🎙 From Comedy to Commitment: Brandon Berman's Dating Journey 47:25

23d ago47:25

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In this episode, I sit down with New York-based comedian and “Up Dating Show” host, Brandon Berman. He shares how a single photo led him from pandemic dating to a serious relationship—nearly an engagement! We cover: 📸 A photo that sparked real connection ❤️ Balancing differences in relationships 🌿 Managing anxiety with love and support 🧩 The beauty…

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The Silence That Spoke Too Loud: A Midrashic Look at Courage, Complacency, and Consequence 27:26

23d ago27:26

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Send us a text In this eye-opening class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a cryptic Midrash on the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu and how it unexpectedly shook the biblical figure of Job. Through this lens, we’ll uncover what this story teaches us about moral responsibility, the danger of silence in the face of injustice, and the timely relevance …

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The Silence That Spoke Too Loud: A Midrashic Look at Courage, Complacency, and Consequence 27:26

23d ago27:26

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In this eye-opening class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a cryptic Midrash on the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu and how it unexpectedly shook the biblical figure of Job. Through this lens, we’ll uncover what this story teaches us about moral responsibility, the danger of silence in the face of injustice, and the timely relevance of speaking up …

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Don’t Only Look at the Disease — See the Person: The Torah’s Hidden Origin of Holistic Healing - Rabbi Bernath on Parshat Tazria 36:33

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In this powerful class on Parshas Tazria, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores why the Torah repeats the phrase “the Kohen shall look.” Drawing on the teachings of the Meshech Chochma, we’ll discover the Torah’s revolutionary approach to healing—not just diagnosing the symptoms, but seeing the entire person. This class reveals the spiritual roots of what…

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Don’t Only Look at the Disease — See the Person: The Torah’s Hidden Origin of Holistic Healing - Rabbi Bernath on Parshat Tazria 36:33

1M ago36:33

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Send us a text In this powerful class on Parshas Tazria, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores why the Torah repeats the phrase “the Kohen shall look.” Drawing on the teachings of the Meshech Chochma, we’ll discover the Torah’s revolutionary approach to healing—not just diagnosing the symptoms, but seeing the entire person. This class reveals the spiritua…

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🎙 63 Years of Love: Wisdom from My In-Laws, Fran & Sid Schwartz 41:30

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In this special episode, I sit down with my in-laws, Fran and Sid Schwartz, who have been married for 63 years! We dive into the secrets of a long-lasting marriage, the importance of shared values, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. We talk about: 💍 The humorous way Sid proposed 💡 How background and values play a role in a strong relati…

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🎙 Love, Music, and Taking a Chance with Yoni Z & Ashley Eden 43:40

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🎙 Love, Music, and Taking a Chance with Yoni Z & Ashley Eden In this episode, I sit down with Yoni Ziegelbaum , better known as Yoni Z, a popular singer, and his fiancée Ashley Eden, who works in FinTech. Freshly engaged, they share their love story—full of unexpected twists, big decisions, and the persistence it takes to find "the one." We talk ab…

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Inspiration, Conception, Attraction & Competition - The Inspirational Sefirot | Thursday Kabbalah with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath 33:51

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Support US and Win BIG www.ndgraffle.com Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/don…

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Inspiration, Conception, Attraction & Competition - The Inspirational Sefirot | Thursday Kabbalah with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath 33:51

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Send us a text Click HERE to purchase a raffle ticket www.ndgraffle.com Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s wo…

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Parshat Shmini | What's More Important Motive or Deed? 12:39

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Support US and Win BIG www.ndgraffle.com Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone. Donate and support Rabbi Bernath’s work http://www.jewishndg.com/don…

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Episode 29: Season 2, Episode 1: Live Recording, Chol Hamoed Pesach, Special Guests and Great Discussion. 46:53

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In this first episode of the second season of The Kosher Wine Podcast, join Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath as they sit together for the first time live on the podcast. They welcome their wives, special guests, family and friends, drink wonderful wines, and celebrate the holiday of Pesach (Passover) with happiness and special friendshi…

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Passover | Next Year in Jerusalem! 6:19

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths 25:11

2M ago25:11

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Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet. Enter Moshe, o…

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Episode 28: Our Wine Picks - Passover 2025 42:27

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In the highly anticipated 2025/5785 Second Annual Pesach episode, Dr. Kenny Friedman and Rabbi Yisroel Bernath make their Seder Wine Picks. They choose exclusively red, non-mevushal, and easy to drink wines for the Four Cups. They emphasize the importance of choosing Israeli wines for the Seder and supporting the Israeli wine industry. In this conv…

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No Dialogue, Just Endless Love: A Pre-Passover Journey into the Soul of the Seder 41:26

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Send us a text In this transformative pre-Passover class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to reimagine one of the most perplexing passages of the Haggadah—the confrontation with the so-called “wicked” child. At first glance, it seems to suggest aggression. But look again. Beneath the surface lies a profound truth about love, empathy, and the infin…

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No Dialogue, Just Endless Love: A Pre-Passover Journey into the Soul of the Seder 41:26

2M ago41:26

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In this transformative pre-Passover class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath invites us to reimagine one of the most perplexing passages of the Haggadah—the confrontation with the so-called “wicked” child. At first glance, it seems to suggest aggression. But look again. Beneath the surface lies a profound truth about love, empathy, and the infinite potential w…

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Passover | Transforming Pain into Blessing 3:42

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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Reclaiming Passover as a Value | Live Class @ Federation CJA in Montreal 1:02:01

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Reclaiming Passover as a Value | Live Class @ Federation CJA in Montreal Support US and Win BIG www.ndgraffle.com Support the show Got your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at [email protected] or http://www.theloverabbi.com Single? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special some…

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Passover | Why Did G-d have to Kill the Firstborn? 5:17

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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Silencing Inner Pharaohs: The Power of Untranslated Truths 25:11

2M ago25:11

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Send us a text Navigating the choppy waters of our inner Nile, where the Pharaoh of Negative Thought reigns supreme, Rabbi Bernath offers a sage map for the modern soul's Exodus. Picture this: an inner Pharaoh, all ego and no ear, refusing the logic we offer as liberally as matzah at Pesach. It's an ancient tale, yet as current as our latest tweet.…

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The Living Memory of Passover: Insights for your Seder Table with Rabbi Yisroel Bernath 31:31

2M ago31:31

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Welcome to our special Passover episode, where we explore the profound layers of the Passover Seder, a ceremony that beautifully encapsulates over three millennia of Jewish history and identity. In this episode, we discuss the fifteen steps of the Seder, from Kiddush to the festive meal, and delve into the powerful narratives and symbols that conne…

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Passover | The Meaning of Karpas 5:00

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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🎙 Finding Love in the Social Media Age with Libby Amber Shayo 38:37

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🎙 Finding Love in the Social Media Age with Libby Amber Shayo In this episode I’m joined by newlywed Libby Amber Shayo, who shares her love story—how she met her husband through her social media presence and her now brother-in-law. We chat about: ❤️ Tips for dating influencers 📱 How she balances social media and her relationship, OY! ⏸️ Why taking …

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🎙 The most awkward first kiss with Ilana Dunn & hubby Jake 💋 40:00

2M ago40:00

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In this episode, I sit down with Ilana and Jake to chat about their relationship journey—how they met, what keeps their connection strong, and the little things that make love last. We dive into: 💘 Their Hinge love story and first date moments 🎟️ The creative ‘date card’ activities and spontaneous trips that keep things exciting 😂 A hilariously awk…

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Passover | What Frogs can teach us about Values 5:48

2M ago5:48

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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Invite Yourself to Freedom: Five Life-Changing Insights from the Seder 35:05

2M ago35:05

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The Passover Seder isn’t just a tradition....it’s an invitation. Not just for guests around your table, but for you. An invitation to show up emotionally, spiritually, and vulnerably. This class explores five Seder moments that, when fully embraced, can transform your night from ritual to revolution. We’ll journey from the cracked matzah to the hum…

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Invite Yourself to Freedom: Five Life-Changing Insights from the Seder 35:05

2M ago35:05

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Send us a text The Passover Seder isn’t just a tradition....it’s an invitation. Not just for guests around your table, but for you. An invitation to show up emotionally, spiritually, and vulnerably. This class explores five Seder moments that, when fully embraced, can transform your night from ritual to revolution. We’ll journey from the cracked ma…

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Passover | Who is the Wicked Son? 4:40

2M ago4:40

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Learn More About Passover http://www.jewishndg.com/passover Chabad NDG Passover 2024 http://www.jewishndg.com/seder You can sponsor a needy person or family this Passover. They need your support, it goes a long way! https://ndg.chabadsuite.net/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=9 I made a special Haggadah that will help you go through the Seder…

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