Modern History

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

42. The Father of Chabad

J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Eli Rubin revel in the traditional and rebellious thought of Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, author of The Tanya, and first Rebbe of the Chabad Hasidic sect. 
Podcast

Mourning Jewish History As We Live It

Dr. Rivka Press Schwartz

Class

37. Wissenschaft des Judentums

J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. David Myers scientifically examine the thought and legacy of the Wissenschaft des Judentums movement.   
Podcast

33. Abraham Geiger

J.J. Kimche

J.J. and Dr. Susannah Heschel survey the fascinating life and brilliant ideas of Abraham Geiger. This guy was flagrantly influential. A practicing rabbi, a leader in the Wissenschaft das Judentums movement and a founder of Islamic studies in Europe…
Podcast

e-TiM: The Rabbis of the Altneuschul in Prague

Program

The Rabbis of the Altneuschul in Prague

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Class

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…
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26. Declaring Israel

J.J. Kimche, Dr. Neil Rogachevsky

J.J. and Dr. Neil Rogachevsky skip down the winding (theoretical) road towards Israeli independence, and tell the story of the drafting of Ben Gurion's declaration of independence.   
Podcast

25. Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

J.J. Kimche, Dr. Jonathan Garb

J.J. and Dr. Jonathan Garb march down the various paths of the Ram"chal's thought, and straighten out some of mysteries of his life, thought, and reception.
Podcast

24. Copernicus and the Jews

J.J. Kimche, Dr. Jeremy Brown

J.J. and Dr. Jeremy Brown circulate some of the Jewish responses to Copernicus.  
Podcast