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The Mussar Dispute
Dr. Marc Shapiro
Mondays, 8:30pm Eastern beginning March 11, 2024
The Mussar Movement, originated by R. Israel Salanter, was to have an enormous influence on the yeshiva world. Yet it also created great controversy. Why would R.…
The Gates of Gaza
Shulie Mishkin
Wednesdays, 12:00pm Eastern, 7:00pm Israel time
Class on Wednesday, February 14 is cancelled
January 10 Introduction and Tanakh period
January 17Second Temple Times - Twentieth Century: Jewish and Christian…
A Synagogue Revolution? The Impact of "Independence" on American Judaism
Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff
Tuesday, July 4 - 10:00am Eastern, 5:00pm Israel
The American Revolution had a far reaching impact. It impacted economics, social status, and culture. It…
Songs of the Halutzim and the Early State of Israel
Dr. Moshe Sokolow
Tuesdays 11:00am Eastern, 6:00pm Israel
Beginning February 7 (No Class March 7 - Purim)
The lyrics and tunes that made up the songs sung by pioneers in Palestine through the early…
Jerusalem's History and Places
Shulie Mishkin
Thursdays October 27, November 3, 17, December 8, 15, 22
12:00pm Eastern, 7:00pm Israel
Topics will include:
October 27: Introduction, Timelines, Sources in Different Religions, Growth of City…
For those living in the Province of Ontario—that includes yours truly—today is Election Day!
While Jewish law may quibble with some of the modern applications of democracy, we can proudly say that Jewish teachings are what form the bedrock of…
This series takes place on Mondays at 8:30pm Eastern.
In part two of this ongoing series we continue our examination of the early reformers. In the second generation of Reform, halakhic justifications are not central, while the dividing lines…
Monday, October 19
Pre-Enlightenment Sephardi approaches to Hashkafa and Halakha
Monday, October 26
Post-Enlightenment Sephardi approaches to Hashkafa and Halakha
Monday, November 2
The Future of Sephardi Judaism - Western Sephardim As A Model
Sunday, June 7
11:00 am ESTThe First Heter Agunah in America
Sunday, June 14
11:00 am ESTThe Founding of the Maimonides School in Boston
Sunday, June 21
11:00 am EST1971: A Glimpse Into American Orthodoxy