Israel in Perspective
Viewpoints on the Land’s Identity

The Six-Day War had a profound impact on Diaspora Jewry. In its immediate aftermath, waves of new immigrants arrived in the Jewish state, while countless others experienced a spiritual reawakening. When the euphoria wore off, however, extreme diversity in perspective and reaction emerged—toward the war, and toward the State of Israel. What are the factors underwriting this fragmentation, and how do they influence Israel’s political process today?

Survival of a Nation - Lesson 5

Torah Studies 5785
Class 40: Parshat Shoftim
Wholehearted
Choosing Trust Over Certainty
Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, August 26, 2025

What’s wrong with wanting to know what the future holds? This class explores the Torah’s directive to “be sincere with G-d”—to live with wholehearted trust rather than constant calculation.

Torah Studies 5785 - 40 - Shoftim: The Unbreakable Bond | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 41: Parshat Ki Teitzei
Duty Calls
G-d Loves Brute Commitment
Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, September 2, 2025

This class explores how fulfilling mitzvot out of duty—without passion—still earns G-d’s favor and brings Divine blessing. Discover the power of simple, committed observance.

Torah Studies 5785 - 41 - Ki Teitzei: Duty Calls | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Torah Studies 5785
Class 42: Parshat Ki Tavo
Motivated by Nature
When Doing the Right Thing Feels Like the Only Thing
Recorded Live at The Torah Center ATL on Tuesday, September 9, 2025

You believe in Judaism—but sometimes it’s hard to follow through. This class explores a surprising Rashi, a mystical take on first fruits, and a powerful truth: You already have all the motivation you need. You just have to tap into it.

Torah Studies 5785 - 42 - Ki Tavo: Motivated by Nature | Rabbi Ari Sollish

Sunday Kolel
Year 3 - Lecture 1
Someone Kept Stealing My Food. So I Poisoned It.
Halachic Boundaries of Defense.
With Rabbi Pinchas Fink
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Sunday, September 7, 2025

Sunday Kolel - Someone Kept Stealing My Food. So I Poisoned It. - Rabbi Pinchas Fink

Sunday Kolel
Year 3 - Lecture 2
The Overturning of Roe v. Wade: A Jewish Perspective
With Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Kesselman
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Sunday, September 14, 2025

Sunday Kolel - Roe v. Wade: A Jewish Perspective - Rabbi Shlomo Chaim Kesselman

Sunday Kolel
Year 3 - Lecture 3
Is Cholov Yisroel Milk Kosher?
With Rabbi Aryeh Holzer
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Sunday, October 26, 2025

Sunday Kolel - Is Cholov Yisroel Milk Kosher? - Rabbi Aryeh Holzer

Sunday Kolel
Year 3 - Lecture 4
Can Torah Get Science Wrong?
With Rabbi Yacov Barber
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Sunday, November 2, 2025

Sunday Kolel - Can Torah Get Science Wrong? - Rabbi Yacov Barber

Sunday Kolel
Year 3 - Lecture 5
Havdalah Hangover
What to Drink When You Don't Want to Drink
With Rabbi Levi Loebenstein
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Sunday, November 9, 2025

Sunday Kolel - Havdalah Hangover. What to Drink When You Don't Want to Drink. - Rabbi Levi Loebenstein

Sunday Kolel
Year 3 - Lecture 6
Can a Doctor Refuse To Treat Terrorists?
With Rabbi Ben Atwood
Recorded live at The Torah Center ATL on Sunday, November 23, 2025

Sunday Kolel - Can a Doctor Refuse To Treat Terrorists? - Rabbi Ben Atwood

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