• Kuzari Lecture 26 - Third Essay Paragraph 5b
    Apr 30 2026

    The Chaver describes what a pious Jew is supposed to be. Someone in full control of his thoughts and actions and directs them to God and spirituality. He describes the nature of prayer as self improvement and the rhythms of the Jewish calendar.

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    49 mins
  • Kuzari Lecture 25 - Second Essay Paragraphs 79 -81, Third Essay Paragraphs 1-5a
    Apr 26 2026

    We finish the second essay with a discussion of the special nature of the Hebrew language. The third essay begins a lengthy discussion of who is considered a pious person in Judaism.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Kuzari Lecture 24 - Second Essay Paragraphs 65 - 78
    Apr 16 2026

    The Chaver discusses the special significance of the Hebrew language.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Kuzari Lecture 23 - Second Essay Paragraphs 59 - 64
    Mar 12 2026

    The Chaver discusses the special wisdom of the sages of Judaism.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Kuzari Lecture 22 - Second Essay Paragraphs 51 - 59
    Mar 5 2026

    The Chaver explains how it is possible for God to be glorified through His people. People are judged by their actions, not by their outward appearance of being "spiritual".

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Kuzari Lecture 21 - Second Essay Paragraphs 45 - 50
    Feb 26 2026

    The Chaver explains how the mitzvot of the Torah are the only path to God, and that the Torah does not want asceticism from us. Sometimes worship through joy is a better path to God than through deprivation.

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    58 mins
  • Kuzari Lecture 20 - Second Essay Paragraphs 35 - 44
    Feb 22 2026

    The Khazar King and the Chaver discuss Isaiah 53 and how it is that the Jewish people suffer for the sins of the world.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Kuzari Lecture 19 - Second Essay Paragraphs 27 - 34
    Feb 5 2026

    The chaver and the King discuss the status of the Jewish people in exile and their special covenantal relationship with God.

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    1 hr