Podcast Episodes
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.
58. Scholem's Postmortem | Dr. Noam Zadoff (Shabbetai Tzevi #5)
J.J. and Dr. Noam Zadoff methodically demistify Gershom Scholem's iconoclastic but influential views about Sabbateanism and its causal connection…
57. Frank and Francis | Dr. Pawel Maciejko (Shabbetai Tzevi #4)
J.J. and Dr. Pawel Maciejko conspire to bring you an episode about a small but mighty sub-sect of Sabbateanism.
56. Emden vs. Eybeschutz | Dr. Maoz Kahana (Shabbetai Tzevi #3)
J.J. and Dr. Maoz Kahana are at Altona-Hamburg-Wandsbek's biggest fight night. This Rabbinic brawl over Sabbateanism in the 18th century bruised…
55. Jacob Sasportas | Dr. Yaacob Dweck (Shabbetai Tzevi #2)
J.J. and Dr. Yaacob Dweck Introduce us to the critic-in-chief of the Sabbatean movement in the 17th century: Rabbi Jacob Sasportas. This is…
54. Shabbetai and the Sabbateanism | Dr. Matt Goldfish (Shabbetai Tzevi #1)
J.J. and Dr. Matt Goldish Introduce us to Shabbetai Tzevi and his cadre of prophets and promoters. This is episode 1 or our mini-series about…