TorahCafe.com presents another enriching and thought-provoking Crossfire question and answer discussion from the 2013 National Jewish Retreat, organized by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI).
Moderated by former television producer Molly Resnick, this Crossfire addresses numerous topics and questions in a light-hearted and humorous exchange.
On the panel:
Mrs. Shimona Tzukernik, creator of “The Method,” a therapeutic application of Kabbalah for individuals and corporations seeking a spiritually based transformation.
Rabbi Asher Crispe, executive director of the Interclusion organization, an educational initiative celebrating the convergence between contemporary art and Torah thought, who is known for making the esoteric texts of Kabbalah and Chassidic Philosophy understandable to the general public.
Rabbi Shais Taub, an author and international lecturer who is an expert in Jewish Mysticism and the 12 Steps, and was called “a phenomenon” by the New York Times. He is a leading exponent of the fundamental Chassidic text Tanya, and created two groundbreaking works on the book, “The Map of Tanya” and the author of JLI’s popular Soulmaps course.
In this panel you will hear diverse and insightful answers to a wide range of questions like:
“When do we start introducing Kabbalah, or the deeper meaning of Torah to our children?”
“Why is G-d referred to in the masculine pronoun?”
“Why can’t women go up to the Torah and lead the services?”
“Why can’t I (a woman) shake hands with a man?”
“What is the purpose of existence?”
“What is the difference between Chassidus and Mussar? Does it accomplish the same thing?”
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im speechless. you were incredible. such warm and insightful answers, it was clearly seen how u had so much pleasure and enjoyment sharing your knowledge with others. you were so animated and into it. i loved it!
incredible panelists, incredible answers. everyone was amazing. i really enjoyed. thank you collive for putting this up.
suc poise and graciousness! such confidence and intelligence! im in awe! amazing job! i knew already most of the answers but you answered them in such a refreshing new perspective! it was truly a pleasure to hear! thank you.
the best!! you had such intelligent answers ready, such confidence, you had a smile throughout and you enjoyed listening to the other answers. great job!
each person answered with humor, insight,and intelligence. their answers were thought-provoking and informative. i Learned alot from this! thank you, thank you, thank you!
Many of us might know these answers, and many of us might not. I think the deeper point is that sometimes we might understand concepts in varying degrees of depth. Another point is that sometimes hearing an explanation in a new way can enrich our experience or spark a new light on it. Yet another point is that some of us….such as me…..are not “up” on Kabballah, Halakha, etc., and get a lot from such opes and intelligent exchanges. If #1 knows the answers to whatever was asked there, did he/she get a new slant, a sense of validation, some… Read more »
But shouldn’t we know these answers already.