Passing The Torch | The Holocaust – A Faith and Fate Special Holocaust Film

Birkenau

This is the next video in a series of the “Faith and Fate” videos by Rabbi Berel Wein. This is a special video about the tragedies of the holocaust. But it is not the regular type of holocaust film done many times before. Rather, it follows the life of one particular family from the time of the Spanish Inquisition on towards the Holocaust itself. Thereafter, the film segways into the change that has occurred to the Jewish people since that time, and the revival of Torah life from the time of the holocaust until today.

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Faith and Fate – by Rabbi Berel Wein – A New Beginning: 1948-1957 – Jewish History

Port Said From Air

The following video is a part of the series “Faith and Fate” by Rabbi Berel Wein sharing the history of the Jewish people in the twentieth century. This video covers the years 1948-1957. It is best to watch the entire series from the first video starting with the beginning of the twentieth century.

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The Dawn of the Century – Jewish History – the Years Between 1900-1910

Rabbi Chaim Soloveitchik

This is the first in a series of documentaries to follow by Rabbi Berel Wein, called “Faith and Fate” detailing the history of the Jewish people in the twentieth century. In this episode, the years from 1900-1910 are detailed. It is worthwhile watching and best to watch from this video onto the next detailing the years between 1911-1920 and then to continue the entire series. Please note: This video has been placed out of order of the series and is actually the first video in the series even though it appears as the fourth video in the postings on this blog. Please click on the “Faith and Fate” tag in this blog to see a listing of all the videos and follow from there – or simply scroll back to 3 videos to continue watching.

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Faith and Fate – The History of the Jewish People in the Twentieth Century – Ominous Skies 1930-1939

Airplane

This is the third video in a series of videos by Rabbi Berel Wein sharing the story of Jewish history in the twentieth century. In this video we learn about the things that lead up to the war. These videos can be watched on their own – but it is suggested that they be watched in order from the start of the twentieth century i.e. from the first video in this series. These videos are not to be missed and form such a crucial part of learning what our history is all about.

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Faith and Fate – The History of the Jewish People in the Twentieth Century 1911-1920

Tsar Nicholas II
Tsar Nicholas II

This is Part 1 of the series “Faith and Fate” by Rabbi Berel Wein. These history videos are a must-watch for any Jew wanting to learn more about Jewish history over the last century. There is much to be gained and for those who are able to – do tune in to the entire series.

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Stop Talking in The Synagogue – Rabbi Eli Mansour

Rabbi Eli Mansour speaks about the importance of stopping the talking in shul. Be a part of accepting a pledge not to talk during shul and may it be a merit to us all that we merit to find ourselves being about to pray in our shuls again with proper Minyanim in a place of real prayer – a palace for God.

Synagogue in Czechoslovakia
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Rabbi Asher Weiss Speaking (Hebrew) about the Dangers of Not Isolating Appropriately at This Time

Surgical Mask and Gloves

Rabbi Osher Weiss is a well known Posek in Israel. These are his words about the dangers of not observing the proscriptions during this time of the plague of the corona-virus. Though in Hebrew, it is worthwhile for those who understand these words.

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Noviminsker Rebbe – Rabbi Yaakov Perlow – Speaking About the Coronavirus

The Noviminsker Rebbe (Rabbi Yaakov Perlow – head of the Agudos Yisrael) died just a few days ago (April 7) from the virus. This is what he said with regards to the virus. We must take note of these words as well as the words from the leaders of the Torah world (as many can be found on this page) regarding the severity of the virus. In addition, as we can see, we must pay particular importance to the words of those in the healing profession who can assist in guiding us to know what to do.

Virus
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