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Video class June 10, 2024 37 min

Honoring Torah's Divinity

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Delve into the profound wisdom of Ethics of the Fathers, where we uncover the true meaning of respecting Torah knowledge. Explore the remarkable story of King David’s relationship with the controversial scholar Ahitophel, and discover how even a single letter of Torah deserves the utmost honor. This thought-provoking teaching challenges us to recognize the divine essence within Torah study, transcending personal biases and embracing the transformative power of sacred wisdom. Join us on this enlightening journey, where we unlock the secrets of revering Torah’s divinity.

Introduction to Ethics of the Fathers 0:00 Studying Torah for Its Own Sake 0:22 Honoring Torah Knowledge 0:58 The Story of King David and Ahitophel 1:59 Ahitophel’s Betrayal and Downfall 7:49 The Power of the Sanhedrin 10:00 The Pursuit of Power 10:42 King David’s Passion for the Holy Temple 11:05 Erasing God’s Name for Peace 15:09 The Depth of Torah Knowledge 21:10 Respecting Insincere Teachers 26:21 The Purity of Torah Study 30:23 Levels of Torah Knowledge 33:00 Honoring Secular Knowledge 33:57 The Divine Aspect of Torah 34:49 King David’s Authority 35:46 Conclusion 37:23

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In this class

  1. 0:00Introduction to Ethics of the Fathers
  2. 0:22Studying Torah for Its Own Sake
  3. 0:58Honoring Torah Knowledge
  4. 1:59The Story of King David and Ahitophel
  5. 7:49Ahitophel's Betrayal and Downfall
  6. 10:00The Power of the Sanhedrin
  7. 10:42The Pursuit of Power
  8. 11:05King David's Passion for the Holy Temple
  9. 15:09Erasing God's Name for Peace
  10. 21:10The Depth of Torah Knowledge
  11. 26:21Respecting Insincere Teachers
  12. 30:23The Purity of Torah Study
  13. 33:00Levels of Torah Knowledge
  14. 33:57Honoring Secular Knowledge
  15. 34:49The Divine Aspect of Torah
  16. 35:46King David's Authority