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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
Jun 22, 2023

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

Who Were the Geonim and Why Do They Matter? (Part 4) - Samuel ben Hofni Gaon: Looking Outward

Dr. Marc Herman

Audio
May 31, 2023

Who Were the Geonim and Why Do They Matter? (Part 3) - Sherira Gaon and Hayya Gaon: Father and Son Shape the Talmud

Dr. Marc Herman

Audio
May 24, 2023

4. Rabbis and Karaites | Dr. Miriam Goldstein

J.J. Kimche, Dr. Miriam Goldstein

In this episode J.J. and Dr. Miriam Goldstein dig into the ideas the animated the Rabbis (and Karaites) of the early Islamic period. Miriam Goldstein is a professor in the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Hebrew University of…
Podcast
May 18, 2023

Who Were the Geonim and Why Do They Matter? (Part 2) - Saadia Gaon: Traditionalist and Revolutionary

Dr. Marc Herman

Audio
May 17, 2023

Who Were the Geonim and Why Do They Matter? (Part 1) - Entering the Geonic World

Dr. Marc Herman

Audio
May 12, 2023

e-TiM: Who Were the Geonim and Why Do They Matter?

Dr. Marc Herman

Who Were the Geonim and Why Do They Matter? Dr. Marc Herman Wednesdays, 1:00 pm May 10 - 31 The Babylonian geonim constitute the indispensable bridge between the period of the Talmud and medieval Jewish centers in North Africa, Spain, and Northern…
Program
Apr 27, 2023

Musings on Minhagim

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Musings on Minhagim Rabbi Jay Kelman Or Chaim Minyan, One Hour Before Mincha 159 Almore Avenue Minhag, loosely and most imprecisely, translated as custom plays a central role in the practice of Judaism, - sometimes even more than law. Join Rabbi…
Program
Apr 26, 2023

e-TiM: Neighbor, Sojourner, God: Objects of Love in Early Judaism

Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich

Neighbor, Sojourner, God: Objects of Love in Early Judaism Dr. Malka Simkovich Thursday May 11, 2:15 pm Eastern  
Program
Apr 26, 2023