Podcast Episodes
68. Yitzchak Hutner | Dr. Alon Shalev
J.J. and Dr. Alon Shalev discuss the iconoclastic ideas and character of Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner.
67. Natural Law and Judaism | Dr. David Novak
J.J. and Dr. David Novak hike through the forest of Natural Law, and stop to examine some (Jewish) trees therein.
66. Hasidei Ashkenaz | Talya Fishman
J.J. and Dr. Talya Fishman whip themselves up into a frenzy over the thought and influence of the pietists of the Medieval Rhineland.
65. Heidegger and Kabbalah | Dr. Elliot Wolfson
J.J. and Dr. Elliot Wolfson are just two beings talking about being, time, and Jewish mysticism in the thought of Martin Heidegger.
64. Modern Hebrew and the Yeshiva | Dr. Marina Zilbergerts
J.J. and Dr. Marina Zilbergerts study the birth of modern Hebrew for its own sake.
63. Mysticism and Hasidism | Dr. Rachel Elior
J.J. and Dr. Rachel Elior make sharp distinctions between mysticism, Hasidism, and Sabbateanism.
62. The Buber-Rosenzweig Bible
J.J. and Dr. Abigail Gillman interpret the ideas and impact of the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible translation.
61. Franz Rosenzweig | Dr. Paul Franks
J.J. and Dr. Paul Franks systematically consider Franz Rosenzweig in all his existential and idealistic glory.
60. Martin Buber
J.J. and Dr. Samuel Brody assess the original ideas and monumental influence of this 20th century thinker and leader.
59. Talmudic Women | Gila Fine
J.J. and Gila Fine analyze the literary character of Talmudic women and uncover a counter history of Bruriah.