These Shiurim were based on 'By His Light' discussing a variety of Hashkafic topics such as:
Man's purpose on Earth
Balancing work and Torah studies
The nature of man's relationship with Hashem
The importance of Learning Torah
Spiritual specialisation vs generalisation
Being good vs being 'frum'
Bittachon - trust in Hashem
The Holocaust
A Jew's responsibilities to the rest of Klal Yisrael
Teshuva - repentance
Modern Orthodoxy
Disclaimer: These recordings were made entirely independently of any organisation or Rabbinic authority.
Please feel free to contact me at rafael.elchanan@gmail.com, or check out 'By His Light' for yourself at https://korenpub.com/products/by-his-light-character-and-values-in-the-service-of-godhardcover
This recording discusses how modern Orthodoxy is being implemented practically and how we can do it better.
Topics include:
Is modern Orthodoxy an ideal or an excuse?
Instilling Passion
The Need For Spirituality
Diffusion And Dilution
The Ascendancy Of The Moral Over The Intellectual
“Do not fear any man”
Disclaimer: Before hearing about modern Orthodoxy, it is imperative to first understand what Orthodoxy is. "There is a reason this is shiur number 25 of this series". Please listen to earlier shiurim or at least be comfortable with the theocentric existential objective of שויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד before listening to Chapter 12 shiurim.
14 Feb 2022
BHL Chapter 12.2: Secular Education and a 'moderate Zionism'
This recording discusses the potential benefits of secular education, brings a more balanced perspective to Zionism and introduces the concept of 'Torah and..'.
Topics include:
Literary, Psychological And Historical Sensitivity
Attitudes Toward Zionism
“Torah only” or “Torah and”
The Possibility Of Integration
Theory And Practice
Disclaimer: Before hearing about modern Orthodoxy, it is imperative to first understand what Orthodoxy is. "There is a reason this is shiur number 25 of this series". Please listen to earlier shiurim or at least be comfortable with the theocentric existential objective of שויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד before listening to Chapter 12 shiurim.
14 Feb 2022
BHL Chapter 12.1: What is modern Orthodoxy and is it legitimate?
This recording discusses what the concept of modern Orthodoxy is and what are the main criticism against it.
Topics include:
The Shift To The Right
The Need For Soul-Searching
Commonalities And Differences With The Right
Shaking Our Confidence In General Culture
The Complexity Of Experience
Disclaimer: Before hearing about modern Orthodoxy, it is imperative to first understand what Orthodoxy is. "There is a reason this is shiur number 25 of this series". Please listen to earlier shiurim or at least be comfortable with the theocentric existential objective of שויתי ה' לנגדי תמיד before listening to Chapter 12 shiurim.
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