The Podcast of Jewish Ideas

Podcast Episodes

6. Herzl's Ideas | Dr. Derek Penslar

Speakers: J.J. Kimche, Derek Penslar

In this episode J.J. and Dr. Derek Penslar get into the evolution of Zionism, and the ideas (or lack of ideas) of Theodore Herzl.

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5. The Bible as Literature | Dr. Robert Alter

Speakers: J.J. Kimche, Prof Robert Alter

In this episode J.J. and Dr. Alter explore the literary approach to the Bible, Dr. Alter's magnificent translation, and the impact of both…

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4. Rabbis and Karaites | Dr. Miriam Goldstein

Speakers: J.J. Kimche, Dr. Miriam Goldstein

In this episode J.J. and Dr. Miriam Goldstein dig into the ideas the animated the Rabbis (and Karaites) of the early Islamic period.

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3. Dogma and Heresy | Dr. Marc Shapiro

Speakers: J.J. Kimche, Dr. Marc Shapiro

On this episode JJ and Dr. Shapiro get into the limits of Orthodox theology, as well as The Limits of Orthodox Theology.

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2. Theodicy and Job | Dr. Jon D. Levenson

Speakers: J.J. Kimche, Dr. Jon Levenson

In this episode Dr. Jon Levenson and JJ get into questions about good, evil, and the Book of Job.

Jon D. Levenson, Albert A. List…

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1. Hasidut | Dr. Ariel Mayse

Speakers: J.J. Kimche, Dr. Ariel Mayse

In this episode J.J. and Professor Ariel Mayse of Stanford get into the major ideas that set early Hasidism apart, and how those ideas…

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0. Prologue

Speakers: J.J. Kimche

Welcome to The Podcast of Jewish Ideas!!

In this episode JJ introduces himself, the podcast, and what we hope to do together in the…

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