Speaking to 8th Graders at Pace Academy, Atlanta Really honored to speak to Ms. Kathie Larkin’s bright, motivated 8th graders today about the Holocaust. Thank you Pace Academy for giving me the opportunity to interact with some wonderful young minds! Here’s a brief article on the talk. Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
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 aContinue reading “AKEIDA: A Conversation on The Binding of Isaac in Jewish History and Thought” Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
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. Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Plague and Pandemic in Jewish History: Perspectives in Preparation for the Yamim Nora’im Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
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 atContinue reading “Black Jews: A Conversation with Nissim Black” Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
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. Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
Black Jews: Their Place in History, 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 atContinue reading “Black Jews: Their Place in History, A Conversation with Nissim Black” Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
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  controversyContinue reading “Maimonides: Wisdom for a Pandemic Season” Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...
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). Share this:TwitterTumblrFacebookLinkedInEmailRedditLike this:Like Loading...