Jewish History

Embark on a journey of Jewish learning and discovery, exploring the depth of our Jewish History resources, where tagged items including audio, programs, and podcast episodes await your exploration.

1| Rabbinic Letters

Dr. Marc Shapiro

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are going to cover the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr.…
Podcast

BONUS: Jewish Christmas Traditions

Dr. Marc Shapiro

A special episode about Nittel–and the origins of certain Jewish observances on Christmas eve.
Podcast

The Rabbis of the Altneuschul in Prague

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio

The Rambam and the Ramban: Reflections from Spain

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Audio

Live From the Biblical Museum of Natural History (Part 6) - Chicken Wars: Which Chickens are Kosher?

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin

Audio

e-TiM: Adventures in American Judaism

Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff

 Adventures in American Judaism Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff Mondays, 10:00am Eastern, 5:00pm Israel Time July 8 Who Rules the Synagogue? During the formative nineteenth century, the synagogue became the major battle ground between religious and lay…
Program

Live From the Biblical Museum of Natural History (Part 5) - The Shemonah Sheratzim

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin

Audio

32. Spinoza's Reception and Relevance

J.J. Kimche, Professor Daniel Schwartz

J.J. and Dr. Daniel Schwartz examine the convoluted legacy and enduring relevance of Spinoza.
Podcast

31. Spinoza's Theology and Politics

J.J. Kimche, Dr. Yitzhak Melamed

J.J. and Dr. Yitzhak Melamed untangle Spinoza's famed Tractatus Theologico-Politicus and assess the religiosity of its author, a supposed atheist.   
Podcast

30. Spinoza's Life and Ethics

J.J. Kimche, Dr. Rebecca Goldstein

Dr. Rebecca Goldstein and J.J. communicate the story of Spinoza's herem and outline the radicalism of his Ethics. 
Podcast