AKEIDA: A Conversation on The Binding of Isaac in Jewish History and Thought

Genesis 22–the description of the patriarch Abraham’s binding of his son Isaac and the angelic intervention that followed–is a key text in the Jewish tradition, and forms part of the Torah reading for Rosh Hashanah. Join philosopher Dr. Michael Chighel (Milton Friedman Egyetem, Budapest) and historian Dr. Henry Abramson (Touro College, New York) for a […]

Plagues, Pandemics, and Preparation for the High Holidays

A brief overview of infectious disease in Jewish history from ancient times to the present COVID-19 era, and then some thoughts on how to prepare for the High Holidays based on Maimonides’ work on repentance. Join me today for a live chat and premiere of this lecture at 3PM EDT today.

Plague and Pandemic in Jewish History: Perspectives in Preparation for the Yamim Nora’im

Black Jews: A Conversation with Nissim Black

A conversation with Nissim Black and Henry Abramson, moderated by Mordechai Yosef ben Avraham. The panelists and moderator will explore the idea of race and color in Jewish history and culture, and discuss the African and African-American Jewish experience over the centuries and in contemporary America, Europe and Israel. Recognizing that the world is at […]

Maimonides: Life, Work and the Ways of Teshuvah

New class on Maimonides’ life, work and a mini-class on his Ways of Teshuvah for the month of Elul. Enjoy in good health! This video discusses the 8th edition of Maimonides on Teshuvah, with a commentary written during the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Black Jews: Their Place in History, A Conversation with Nissim Black

Maimonides: Wisdom for a Pandemic Season

Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (Maimonides, 1138-1204) was one of the towering figures of medieval Jewish thought, casting a long shadow even today. Renowned in his own day as a world-famous physician to royalty, he offered guidance both physical and spiritual in a time of pandemic. This lecture will review his life and work, including the controversy […]

Maimonides: Life, Work, and The Ways of Teshuvah

Elul is not that far off. Here’s a brief video on Moses Maimonides, is life and work, with emphasis on his remarkable Ways of Teshuvah (repentance).

Judaea Capta: A Tisha B’Av Lecture

Judaea Capta: The Roman-Jewish Wars in History and Representation Tisha B’Av: Thursday, July 30 at 12:45 PM EDT The Shul via Zoom: 645 705 4016, password 699576

The Kishinev Pogrom and Jewish History

The Kishinev Pogrom and Jewish History Young Israel of Fort Lee Webinar Tisha B’av: 7.30.2020 2pm EDT RSVP: bit.ly/cityofslaughter

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AKEIDA: A Conversation on The Binding of Isaac in Jewish History and Thought

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Black Jews: A Conversation with Nissim Black

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