History

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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: Sanctuaries and Sanctity: The Development of the Synagogue in the Land of Israel

Shulie Mishkin

This six-part series will take place on Thursdays at 12:00pm Eastern (7:00pm in Israel) from June 9 to July 14. Topics will include: June 9: From Temple to Synagogue June 16: Northern Synagogues June 23: Jerusalem: City of Synagogues June 30: Tzfat…

Program

Jun 1, 2022

The Rise of Reform and the Rabbinic Response (Part 17)

Dr. Marc Shapiro

Audio

May 31, 2022

e-TiM: Karaism: The Other Judaism

Dr. Daniel J. Lasker

This three-part series will take place on Thursdays at 10:30am Eastern (5:30pm in Israel) from June 9 to June 23. Most people who have heard of Karaism know very little about it and what they know is often incorrect. Although the name Karaism is…

Program

May 31, 2022