Modern History

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6. Herzl's Ideas | Dr. Derek Penslar

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. Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He takes a comparative and transnational approach…
Podcast

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…
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1. Hasidut | Dr. Ariel Mayse

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 inform Hasidism to this day. Ariel Evan Mayse joined the faculty of Stanford University in 2017 as an assistant…
Podcast

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…
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Shabbat Scholar in Residence - Dr. Marc Shapiro

Dr. Marc Shapiro

Please join us this Shabbat for Parshat Vayera as we welcome Dr. Marc Shapiro  November 11-12, 2022   All talks will be at The Or Chaim Minyan159 Almore Avenue M3H 2H9   Speaking schedule is as follows:   Friday night oneg…
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The Rise of Reform and the Rabbinic Response (Part 23)

Dr. Marc Shapiro

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The Rise of Reform and the Rabbinic Response (Part 22)

Dr. Marc Shapiro

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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…
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The Rise of Reform and the Rabbinic Response (Part 21)

Dr. Marc Shapiro

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Tishrei – a Spiritual Guide_ from the Bible to Ourselves (Part 2)

Rabbi Alex Israel

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