The Podcast of Jewish Ideas

Podcast Episodes

68. Yitzchak Hutner | Dr. Alon Shalev

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Alon Shalev discuss the iconoclastic ideas and character of Rabbi Yitzchak Hutner.

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67. Natural Law and Judaism | Dr. David Novak

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. David Novak hike through the forest of Natural Law, and stop to examine some (Jewish) trees therein.

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66. Hasidei Ashkenaz | Talya Fishman

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Talya Fishman whip themselves up into a frenzy over the thought and influence of the pietists of the Medieval Rhineland.

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65. Heidegger and Kabbalah | Dr. Elliot Wolfson

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Elliot Wolfson are just two beings talking about being, time, and Jewish mysticism in the thought of Martin Heidegger. 

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64. Modern Hebrew and the Yeshiva | Dr. Marina Zilbergerts

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Marina Zilbergerts study the birth of modern Hebrew for its own sake.

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63. Mysticism and Hasidism | Dr. Rachel Elior

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Rachel Elior make sharp distinctions between mysticism, Hasidism, and Sabbateanism.

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62. The Buber-Rosenzweig Bible

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Abigail Gillman interpret the ideas and impact of the Buber-Rosenzweig Bible translation.

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61. Franz Rosenzweig | Dr. Paul Franks

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Paul Franks systematically consider Franz Rosenzweig in all his existential and idealistic glory. 

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60. Martin Buber

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Samuel Brody assess the original ideas and monumental influence of this 20th century thinker and leader.

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59. Talmudic Women | Gila Fine

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Gila Fine analyze the literary character of Talmudic women and uncover a counter history of Bruriah.

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