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Rabbi Berger is a lecturer in Jewish Philosophy at Aish HaTorah College of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. He is a graduate of Loyola University in Maryland and received his rabbinic ordination from Ner Israel Rabbinical College in Baltimore. Rabbi Berger travels extensively worldwide as the senior Discovery lecturer. He is known for his provocative and unique take on Judaism that attracts audiences from all levels of observance. |
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| Tisha B'Av in the Eyes of the Prophets |
# BA 533 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| If you were given a warning that a tragic event would take place unless you changed your behavior, would you? The Jews were warned time and again to change, or the Temple would be destroyed. Were there other reasons for them not to heed the warning from their bonafide prophets? |
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| Chanukah: Beauty Gone Ugly |
# BA 550 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Why was the Greek ideology of beauty so threatening? The war against the Greeks was the first time we fought not for our lives, but for the sake of our religion. What was the unhealthy hidden quality woven into their culture, and how is this quality similar to the ideology of science and technology we practically worship today? |
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| A Stroke From Heaven |
# BA 600 |
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| Surviving a serious stroke is a frightening event. Surely there are lessons to learn that could change one's perspective of life. Rabbi Motty Berger relates his experience, and shares some insights he gained from those frightful moments he suddenly lost his vision.
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| Moral Relativity |
# BA 605 |
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| A person will only understand what morality is all about when they appreciate the power of seeking truth. Rabbi Berger makes a radical claim that even the Nazis would have been considered moral if there wasn't a concept of God. Hear how a Jews connection to Judaism has everything to do with establishing the sway of morality in the world.
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| Happiness |
# BA 606 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Our minds often work in circles, convincing us that getting the object of our desire will make us happy, only to discover how easily it fades once we get it and how quickly we look for another object to replace it with. What is the ultimate elusive component needed to finally capture the state of happiness? Rabbi Berger examines Judaism's view of the individual and his purpose in our finite world, and sets a course for living a more joyous life. |
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| Modern Mores and Self-Esteem |
# BA 614 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Self-esteem is an essential part of being a healthy person. So why was it not such an issue in the past? Rabbi Berger analyzes how the desire to have pleasure without earning it pulls the ground from under ones sense of self. Another factor he examines is the extent today's world economy depends on shoddy self-esteem.
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| Why So Much Jewish Division? |
# BA 615 A |
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| Rabbi Motty Berger ventures past the platitudes and political and sociological reasons that people use when discussing this why so much division - and then reverses his focus back on those who are doing the blaming. An insightful class dissecting people's true motivations, and how such an understanding can help to get us back on course. |
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| 3 Rules to Relationships |
# BA 615 C |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Rabbi Berger examines the belief that relating to God is only possible from within the parameters of our experience in the world. He also describes the three basic rules of relationship for understanding what our Creator expects of us. This first class of two lays down the foundation point for measuring one's self worth. |
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| Passages of Relating to God |
# BA 619 A |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| A child's fixation on the present can lead to self-destructive behavior. Once we hit adulthood, we learn that doing the right thing ultimately leads to more pleasure in life. An essential truth of life is cause and effect. Touching upon the ultimate Cause can frighten one to hide - and perhaps lock oneself back into the existence of a child - for life. How does one move past such a barrier to achieve the greater pleasures available?
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| Educating Children to Care About Klal Yisrael |
# BA 626 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| If your kids show little concern for the Jewish Nation, a different approach may help. Rabbi Berger explains how the world was created for our pleasure, and the self-centeredness we need to tame. Learn about the deeper, longer lasting levels of pleasure meant for us and our kids through our ability to touch one another.
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| Abortion: A Tricky Topic |
# BA 633 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Abortion is a always a controversial and sensitive topic, ranging from pro-choice to pro-life and all the grays between. Rabbi Berger offers a peek at the Jewish view of life from the vantage point of the unborn child, and analyzes how and when taking that fragile life is permissible.
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| Am Yisroel and the Nations |
# BA 650 B |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Hashem created the Jewish people to make a difference in the world, to be a shining example to draw everyone to act similarly. How do we achieve this? We received the Torah because at the time we were totally united. Why is unity a prerequisite for truth? And how does unity reflect the message of the ultimate reality?
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| Who Is A Jew |
# BA 654 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| The 'Who is a Jew' topic is loaded with many hot issues. Rabbi Berger presents the Orthodox understanding, which happens to be far more accepting and pluralistic than most people believe. Hear how to define each factor that must be present in order to consider someone truly Jewish. Also hear how rapid assimilation is affecting the Jewish world. |
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| Christian Ideology & Basic Know-How |
# BA 655 D |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Besides presenting a clear understanding of Christian ideologies, Rabbi Berger gives sound advice for anyone dealing with missionaries, such as how to counter his arguments and what to say and what not to say. A basic overview of what you are up against. |
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| Education vs. Conditioning |
# BA 680 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Does formal schooling really teach you how to think, or does it influence you to defend your society's values? Rabbi Berger presents a sobering look at the current trends in education, and suggests an attitude you might consider adopting for being a truly free thinker of the highest order.
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| What Do We Mean By Torah? |
# BA 782 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| We all know the Bible plays a central part in the Jewish religion, but when a Jew say the word 'Torah', which aspect of it are they referring to? Rabbi Berger shows the two words that can be interposed with Torah, and as he defines them the pivotal roles that Torah can have on your life is highlighted.
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| Moshiach |
# BA 787 A |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Who is he, when will he come, and what will he do? Rabbi Berger looks at the core Jewish tradition on the coming of Moshiach, and how he is expected to operate after he enters active duty. Does the Moshiach know he's 'the one' before the time? And on an even more basic level, why does God need him in the first place? |
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| Bible Criticism |
# BA 804 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Until the 20th century, the Divine origin of the Bible was uncontested. Then the world of secular scholarship began noticing stylistic differences within the text - ascribing human authorship. Rabbi Berger examines both the earlier and later hypotheses, giving examples of how their claims failed to take into account the lesson twist intended.
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| The 7 Wonders of Jewish History |
# BA 809 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| The history of the Jewish people defies all sociological and historical norms. What makes this history even more wondrous is that it was predicted and documented thousands of years before. Rabbi Berger, a senior lecturer for Discovery Seminars, examines seven publicized prophecies and how each has been verified by historically recorded events. |
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| Anti-Semitism: The Bottom Line |
# BA 850 A |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| In this comprehensive lecture discussing the 'what' and 'why' of anti-semitism, Rabbi Berger explains how such an irrational hatred of the Jews arose - and effective ways to deflate its destructive force. Hear also who is officially considered a Jew, and the differences between Reform, Conservative and Orthodox Judaism. |
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| The Root Source of Anti-Semitism |
# BA 850 B |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Ever wonder why so many baseless charges are leveled against the Jews, and why they capture so many front-page headlines? Consider two blaring accusations for hating Jews. When the Jews are poverty-stricken they're called parasites and when they become wealthy they're accused of taking over. This and many other opposites are used to attack this tiny nation from all sides. Rabbi Motty Berger, famous for his provocative and refreshing logic, examines a number of causes, but reaches an unusual conclusion for this ages old anomaly. |
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| A Way to Reconcile the Holocaust |
# BA 852 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| The Holocaust is so emotionally explosive that even the most logical explanations will fail to assuage all of the ambivalence we feel towards God when recalling that horrific nightmare. Rabbi Berger begins by separating the heart and mind to understand the nuanced relationship God has with the Jewish nation. Once this backdrop is in place, so many factors involved in that brutal genocide may become a bit clearer - and paradoxically point to God's refusal to let us disappear. |
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| The Palestinian Plot |
# BA 868 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Before Rabbi Berger discusses the State of Israel vs. the Palestinians and the turmoil that surrounds them, he looks at the terms war and peace. What do they mean, and what will we give to achieve that state of tranquility? What each nation is willing to part with differs, and Rabbi Berger proves that a surprising aspect of the problem is our inability to perceive the vast gap between a secular code of values and a religious one. |
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| Pluralism Today |
# BA 882 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| To what extent does pluralism exist within Judaism today? The Reform and Conservative movements say a great deal. Orthodoxy also agrees, but they base it on how the term is defined. Hear which movements represent a total schism from Judaism, and which still have a place under the banner - even if they may look quite different? Rabbi Berger presents a masterful assessment on the topic.
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| Is There a God and Does it Matter? |
# BA 900 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| Throughout history God has been depicted as an uninterested recluse, a doting grandfather and a supernatural superman - to name a few. Rabbi Berger challenges these descriptions by focusing our intuitive perception on God's inscrutable, caring and precise management of the world. Here's a chance to initiate a fresh relationship - with no strings attached.
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| Connecting to God |
# BA 900 C |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| The basic storyline of most movies and novels is how much the hero is willing to struggle through a difficult situation to do the right thing. This rule of human nature is built into the fabric of the universe, and in essence challenges us to decide whether or not to skip the immediate pleasure for a closer intimacy with God. At what stage can we realize that all our difficulties are positive, to be used as a springboard for coming closer to our Creator? |
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| What Difference Does God Make - Part 1 |
# BA 900 D |
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| We all want to gain pleasure out of life, but we need to find truth to access ultimate pleasure. At issue is the child within us that isn't interested in altruistic searches, but immediate gratification. Rabbi Berger looks at what we can give God, the appropriate place for science in our understanding of the universe, and why we'll be expected to use our rational faculty as we wade through a life that can be confusing. |
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| What Difference Does God Make - Part 2 |
# BA 900 E |
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| It's not enough to profess belief in God without thought and analysis preceding that declaration. We must establish God's infinity, and His permanence despite all that occurs in the world. What do we make of the aspect of God within us called free will? How do we balance our own value and our responsibilities that stems from the principle of the world being created for each of us individually? |
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| More on God, Truth |
# BA 900 F |
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| The word belief in Hebrew is one step past knowing - it's making knowledge a reality you live by. Rabbi Berger squares away our need for pleasure, and scientific problems that can be answered by our true understanding of God's infinity. Abraham's intense search lead us eventually to Mt. Sinai, which gave us information about how to form a relationship with God that only we are privy to. |
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| A Divinely Authored Bible? |
# BA 901 |
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| When looking at the bible from a secular viewpoint, the theories that abound on its being written by multiple authors, or redacted by a single author sound totally logical. However, when the Torah is compared to other texts, the conclusions surprisingly point in a different direction. Rabbi Berger unwraps each theory with clear logic and articulates the bigger picture of the Torah's Divine authorship. |
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| How Do We Know We're Right? |
# BA 906 |
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| In raw numbers, Judaism represents a small speck in comparison to all the religions of the world. So how do we back our belief that we are right? Rabbi Motty Berger, who is always thought provoking, probes selected issues about how we live our lives, using the Israel / Arab struggle as a backdrop, and leads us to a conclusion that is all inclusive - resolving all doubts. |
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| Pleasure vs. Truth? |
# BA 909 B |
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| What conscious role should the seeking of truth play in your life? And what mechanism holds us back from just living for today without worrying about the consequences? Rabbi Berger discusses the ultra strong influences of seeking pleasure, and the drives that motivate us to pursue truth - or to ignore it. Hear an insightful talk that exposes the internal struggle we are constantly up against. |
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| Truth: What's In It For Me? |
# BA 909 C |
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| We all have a concept of right and wrong that stems from our perception of truth and falsehood. Rabbi Berger tracks down the definition of truth and shows how deeply this core affects your life - even if you're not paying attention of it. Learning to keep an antenna up for this essential aspect of life will help you stay focused on your deepest desire, along with providing a strong sense of purpose. |
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| Tragedy in the Face of a Caring God |
# BA 912 A |
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| If Jews are so 'chosen,' how come they always suffer so much? Rabbi Berger explains why God, who is purported to shower us with unconditional love, could or would allow us to endure seemingly arbitrary pain. Join this discussion on the deeper workings of suffering, and what roles good and evil play in the ultimate drama of life.
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| The Matrix and Jewish Reality |
# BA 916 |
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| If you saw the movie, you'll remember the line "Most human beings believe they are fully taking care of themselves. In fact, they are sitting in a pod serving THE MATRIX. In the world we live in, the matrix is so confident in thinking that we can't make any difference." If this movie affected you as it did so many, Rabbi Berger's penetrating analysis of 'Jewish reality' brings a new light onto a few of its conclusions. Discussions include dreams vs. reality, truth vs. fiction, and the notion 'ignorance is bliss.'
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| Making His Will Your Will |
# BA 930 |
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| The extent to which we proactively choose to enter into a relationship is the extent of closeness we can experience. For example, children can cry, "How can you do such a thing and still say you love me?" Yet it's clear that a parent's deeper intent is for their benefit. Do we also cry against Hashem knowing His will is always aimed toward our ultimate good? How can we come to believe this strongly enough to burn it into our bones? |
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| The Simcha of Teshuva |
# BA 937 |
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| Simcha is serious business - and tightly wrapped to our living in the world. Rabbi Berger asks the obvious question, why is it so easy to get sidetracked by things that won't make us happy, and at the same time ignore the things we know will lead to more joy? Is God holding out on us, or waiting for us to make a significant shift to be more in touch with ourselves? |
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| Listening to How the Wise Respond |
# BA 951 |
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| Blaming the Americans, CNN, or even the Arabs themselves for the tragedies that befall the Jewish people is very similar to the parable that says: 'when you hit a dog, it will bite back at the stick.' Hear how we should approach our leaders when tough situations need sensitive solutions, rather than condemning everyone else for our problems. |
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