The Jews of Bukhara (Sunday in Denver); the Maimonidean Controversy; Save the Date for Roslyn NY
Really looking forward to speaking to the Or Avner community in Aurora, CO!
The Maimonidean Controversy
Save the Date: Shabbaton in Roslyn NY, December 20-21
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Judaea Capta: The First Roman-Jewish War
https://youtu.be/F94bCi2hmBk Lecture delivered on Tisha B’Av 5779 (August 11, 2019) at the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst. The lecture is also posted here: https://www.torahanytime.com/#/lectures?v=88833
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The Bizarre Story of Eisenmenger’s Obsession
This is what I’m thinking about during the Nine Days. Click here to read the article. Thanks to Laura Adkins for her superlative editing.
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Lost Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe
Answering a question from Dr. Fred Samuels of Rechovot regarding Synagogue architecture, I noticed that The Lost Wooden Synagogues of Eastern Europe (Carl Hersh, 1999) is available online for free. I think it’s especially appropriate viewing for the Nine Days and Tisha B’Av. Beautifully narrated by Theodor Bikel, the film documents the beauty and grandeur…
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Tisha B’Av Lecture: Judea Capta
Hopefully this event will be cancelled. If not, please join me at The Young Israel of Ft. Lee with Rabbi Zev Goldberg on Sunday, August 11 at 8:45 am or at the Young Israel of Lawrence-Cedarhurst at 6:00 pm. Lecture is free and open to the community.
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Kabbalah of Forgiveness Now in Large Print
This one’s for my mother. Book interior beautifully designed by Danit Mills.
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The Nasi of Narbonne (The Jews of the Rhone, pt. III)
The amazing legend, repeated in several medieval sources, of a Jewish kingdom in 8th century France. Part III of the Jews of the Rhone series.
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How to Read the Mueller Report
I read the Mueller Report (yes, the whole thing). You should too. Here’s some useful shortcuts if you need them.
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Join Jewish History in Daf Yomi on WhatsApp!
Another opportunity for social media creep into your life! But this stuff is interesting, actually.
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Index to Jewish History in Daf Yomi Videos
Great for magidei shiur: an index to over 150 videos on Jewish History in Daf Yomi! Over 2,600 more on the way.
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The First Jewish Community in France
From the legend of Vespasian’s rudderless ships to the expulsion of 1494.
The Jews of Bukhara (Denver, CO); The Jews of the Lesser Antilles; Varieties of Crypto-Jewish Identity; Wait, Alexander Hamilton was Jewish?
Looking forward to a wonderful Shabbat in the Denver Jewish community!
Our Itinerary of Discovery in the Western Caribbean
Channel Members
Premiering at 10am ET
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History shows that epidemics can carry dangerous side effects for Jews: deadly anti-Semitism
Thanks to Laura Adkins of JTA for her superb editing, as always.
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Origins of the Talmud: Join us for a live chat Monday 9pm EST
Origins of the Talmud: Premiere with live chat Monday night at 9PM EST. Join us!
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Nissim Black’s “Mothaland Bounce” is the most authentically Jewish song you’ll hear this year
Fellow students of Jewish history! Here’s an article I just published on JTA. about Nissim Black’s remarkable Mothaland Bounce. The genre is a little outside my comfort zone–I normally only write on Jewish history and thought–but I had a LOT of fun writing it. Thanks to my 18-year old son for explaining hip-hop to me.…
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Series Two Begins Wednesday
Good morning fans of Jewish History! We are scheduled to begin Series 2 of the “I Survived Jewish History” lectures, moving from the origins of the Talmud to the Golden Age of Spain. Live on Wednesday night, Members get the unedited video online sometime Thursday, and finally the Premiere of the edited version (cheesy jokes…
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Dr. Bernard Lander, the Scholar
A tribute to the Founding President of Touro College on the occasion of his 10th Yohrzeit.
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The Roman-Jewish Wars: Lecture and Live Chat @ 9:00 pm EST
Good morning students of Jewish history! Here’s a planning note for your Presidents’ Day. Join me tonight for a lecture and live chat online at 9:00 pm EST. We will be discussing the Roman-Jewish Wars of the 1st and 2nd centuries: the initial rise of the rebellion against Rome, the intervention of Vespasian and the…
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Join me for a Tu B’Shvat Dinner and Lecture at the Kingsway Jewish Center
Hello students of Jewish history! I’m really looking forward to this event next week. Please join me! I’m working on the lecture now. Register by clicking here.
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Live Chat Lecture Tonight at 9:00 PM!
“Origins of the Jewish People to the Maccabean Revolt,” part I of the new I SURVIVED JEWISH HISTORY series, goes live tonight at 9:00 PM EST! Join me for a live chat! Here’s the link to the video: https://youtu.be/Vr9r0RgllWQ
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Origins of the Jewish People Premiere Monday Night
Part I of the “I Survived Jewish History” lecture series is scheduled to premiere on YouTube this coming Monday, February 3 at 9:00 PM EST. Join me in a live chat! Just no hard questions, please. Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/Vr9r0RgllWQ.
Visits to Synagogues in Bordeaux and Libourne (France); Another Open Letter to Jewish Participants in anti-Israel Protests re: Amsterdam; Conference Presentation on Sheptytsky and WW II
Fantastic Voyage of Discovery with Kosher River Cruises
A Difficult Conversation
Recent Conference Presentation in Toronto
Wait, Christopher Columbus was Jewish? Documentary on Roman-Jewish War now Online
Surprised how much attention this got.
Herod’s Tragic Reign
The Fatal Conflict
How Jewish Culture will Thrive after October 7; The Jews of Al-Andalus Part II
Remarks at Lander College for Men
Maimonides and the Controversy over His Work
Jewish Resilience After October 7; American Jews, Post-Honeymoon; The Jews of Al-Andalus
Three Strategies
Jews under the Visigoths II; The Spanish Golden Age
Public at 10am ET (44 minutes)
Online Courses in Jewish History
Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain; Commemorating October 7
This is one of the most bizarre periods of Jewish history, and that’s saying a lot.
New Lecture Series: The Sweep of Sephardic History; Faith in Times of Crisis: Commemorating the Tragedy of October 7
New Lecture Series: The History of Sephardic Jewry
