This is a really fascinating topic.

Here’s a brief follow-up presentation related to The Jews of Africa lecture. Enjoy in good health!

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Was there a Jewish Dark Age?

A “studio” version–meaning a recording of me talking into my iMac–is forthcoming, once I have a few moments to concentrate. For now, here’s the unedited/uncensored recording of the live lecture for Channel Members.

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Big News Coming Next Week

Don’t want to say just what yet. But it’s big, like years in the making big.

Final Episode of Season One, and it’s PHENOMENAL.

I feel so honored to have worked with this amazing team at Unpacked on the Jewish History Unpacked podcast. We are thrilled that it has received such a positive response, ranking #1 in Judaism podcasts for the first few weeks and remaining in the top ten ever since. Please check out how Schwab and Yael explore the amazing history of Babatha, a 2nd-century woman who found herself caught up in the Bar Kochba rebellion. It’s a jaw-dropper. Click here to hear the whole series: https://jewishunpacked.com/podcast-series/jewish-history-unpacked/

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Is Printing a Jewish Invention? Maybe not (but it should be)

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Jewish Life in the (not so) Dark Ages (new lecture series!)

Live classes open to the Five Towns community and YILC membership, Zoom link for YouTube Channel Members (Colleagues) available on the Community Tab. Revised recordings forthcoming.

Can’t wait to discuss this fascinating but little-studied period of Jewish history!

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Yael and Schwab discuss the tragic story of Uriel D’acosta in this amazing episode of Jewish History Unpacked

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The Saga of Dutch Jewry

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Really pleased to speak to some of my amazing Touro University students at the Yeshiva of South Florida last week! Here’s a photo with Rabbi Simcha Shabtai.

Join us for this free webinar!

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Speaking in Miami this Shabbos: Please drop by and say hello if you’re on Williams Island!

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Paul of Tarsus (aka St. Paul)

Schwab and Yael explore this fascinating topic that is, believe it or not, a big part of Jewish history!

The Saga of Dutch Jewry (live webinar: please join us!)

Premiering at Noon ET.

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Class delivered to The Habura in London

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A Tribute to Professor Michael Marrus ע׳׳ה from a Student

Some personal memories and appreciation of Professor Michael Marrus, a master instructor who taught at the University of Toronto for 49 years.

What an amazing history!

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Who Were the Radhanites?

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The Hebrew Hammer: The True Story of Hanukkah

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The Synagogue and the Church Emergent (Jewish Encounter with Rome series)

If you’re in the neighborhood of Shaarei Shomayim, please come by on Saturday or Sunday morning, would be nice to say hi.

Students of Daf Yomi! This one’s for you.

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Who are the Jews of Africa?

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Join me for Shabbat at Shaarei Shomayim, Toronto!

Proud parent: Aryeh running to support ADI Negev

Very proud of our son Aryeh, raising funds to support the Respiratory Therapy and Hydrotherapy programs at ADI Negev, an institute that celebrates Ability, promotes Diversity and insists on Inclusion. Join us in supporting his worthy efforts! Please click here for more information: https://adi-il.org/campaign/aryeh-abramson/

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How did Jews get to Africa (and Beyond?)

Lecture II of the Jewish Communities of Color Series scheduled for Wednesday night at 7pm PT (10pm ET). Please join us! RSVP at www.bit.ly/JEWSOFCOLOR.

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Shabbetai Tzvi Unpacked! And it really is BONKERS.

Yael and Schwab preserve the excitement of discovery in this fantastic podcast. Here’s the latest episode, on Shabbetai Tzvi, and it is REALLY GREAT. Click here to listen: https://jewishunpacked.com/shabbetai-tzvi-a-bonkers-false-messiah-story/

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Who was Benjamin of Tudela?

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Babylonian Kutach Tasting Event!