Modern History

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e-TiM: A Synagogue Revolution? The Impact of "Independence" on American Judaism

Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff

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…
Program
Jun 13, 2023

e-TiM: Songs of the Halutzim and the Early State of Israel

Dr. Moshe Sokolow

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…
Program
Dec 21, 2022

e-TiM: Jerusalem's History and Places

Shulie Mishkin

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…
Program
Sep 28, 2022

Voting for Heaven

Rabbi Jay Kelman

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…
Article
Jun 2, 2022

e-TiM: The Rise of Reform and the Rabbinic Response

Dr. Marc Shapiro

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…
Program
Dec 30, 2021

Modern Antisemitism and the Study of Ancient Judaism (Part 1) - From Heinrich Graetz on Josephus to an Unnoticed Root of Modern German Antisemitism

Professor Daniel Schwartz

Audio
Jan 14, 2021

e-TiM: Torah, Turkey and Thanksgiving

Rabbi Dr. Zev Eleff, Rabbi Dr. Ari Zivotofsky

We are excited to let you know about two special shiurim taking place on the Torah in Motion Zoom channel this Thursday, November 26. 11:00am Eastern TimeTurkey Traditions: Getting a Jewish Footing in the New WorldRabbi Dr. Zev Eleff 12:30pm Eastern…
Program
Nov 21, 2020

Effects of The Enlightenment on Sephardi Jewry

Rabbi Joseph Dweck

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
Program
Oct 13, 2020

Thoughts of a Modern Orthodox Jew

Rabbi Dr. Martin Lockshin

Thoughts of a Modern Orthodox Jew
Program
Jun 25, 2020

e-TiM: Snapshots of American Jewish History

Rabbi Adam Mintz

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
Program
Jun 2, 2020