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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

Some Thoughts on the Coronation of King Charles lll

Rabbi Jay Kelman

Pomp and ceremony are very Jewish ideas. While this may come as a surprise to many, the Torah understood that pageantry has a great impact on people. The Temple was to be the most beautiful structure, constructed with the finest of materials. Those…
Article
May 5, 2023

e-TiM: Jews and Christians: A Tangled History

Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz

Jews and Christians: A Tangled History Rabba Dr. Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz Wednesdays 11:00am Eastern, 6:00pm Israel January 25 - March 22 From the 'parting of the ways' that led to what we now know as Judaism and Christianity, through the…
Program
Dec 26, 2022

e-TiM: Rambam: A Man of Letters

Dr. Moshe Sokolow

This series will take place on Thursdays at 10:30am Eastern, July 14th - August 25th. Rambam was surely one of the most accomplished and influential figures in all Jewish history. Better known for his halachic and philosophical works, he was also…
Program
Jul 11, 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: Maimonides vs Judah Halevi on the Distinction Between Jew and Gentile

Dr. Menachem Kellner

This three-part series will take place Wednesdays at 11:00am Eastern (6:00pm in Israel) from February 9 to 23 This series will be devoted to very close readings of three core passages in Maimonides' Mishneh Torah: the first, middle, and final…
Program
Dec 30, 2021

e-TiM: An Introduction to Islam for Jews

Rabba Dr Lindsey Taylor-Guthartz

This 10-part series will occur on Mondays at 11:00am Eastern (6:00pm in Israel), starting January 10 Jan 10: Beginnings 1: Muhammad, up to Medina We’ll look at the background to the birth of Islam, with a focus on the life of Muhammad, up to his…
Program
Dec 29, 2021

Torah Perspectives on the Universal: The Noahide Laws and the Noahide Movement Today

Dr. Olga Kirschbaum-Shirazki

Audio
Dec 29, 2021

e-TiM: Torah Perspectives on the Universal: The Noahide Laws and the Noahide Movement Today

Dr. Olga Kirschbaum-Shirazki

This class will take place on Wednesday, December 29 at 11:00am Eastern (6:00pm in Israel) In the last forty years a growing number of rabbis and Jewish legal scholars have examined the contemporary relevance of the Noahide Laws. At the same time a…
Program
Dec 26, 2021

Modern Antisemitism and the Study of Ancient Judaism (Part 4) - Antisemitism and the Interpretation of Paul

Professor Daniel Schwartz

Audio
Feb 4, 2021