Jewish Poland and Lithuania; Hasidim, Mitnagdim and Maskilim; Strategies for Survival; The Crypto-Jews of Portugal

From a recent issue of the Queens Jewish Link

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Hasidm, Mitnagdim and Maskilim (Lecture delivered at the JLI National Jewish Retreat)

Tisha B’Av at Congregation Ahavat Torah, Englewood NJ

Coming Soon: Discovering the Crypto-Jews of Portugal

July 20, 2025 0

A Visit to Poland and Lithuania

Visiting my ancestral home in Lithuania, first family member in a century

July 13, 2025 0

What is Antizionism?

How to distinguish legitimate criticism from simple hatred.

Why do Koreans Love the Talmud? Shabbat Next Week in Woodmere NY

Looking forward to discussing the history of Jerusalem!

Some Videos to Have in Mind for Passover

Here’s a few notes on the Exodus that you might find useful. Have a wonderful holiday!

April 10, 2025 0

Why I love My Job; The Magnificent 17th century Synagogue of Tiktin; The Jews of the Russian Empire; The Fruit of Haste is Regret

Our Annual Charity Campaign begins March 25!

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The 1642 Synagogue of Tykocin (Tiktin)

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A Lightning Survey of Russian Jewish History

The Guide for the Perplexed: The Fruit of Haste is Regret

The Jews of Ashkenaz Lectures

March 20, 2025 0

Exclusionary Pressures in Medieval Latin Ashkenaz; Jews of the Russian Empire; Maimonides on Biblical Metaphor

The Decline of Ashkenaz in the High Middle Ages

From its Origins to the 20th century

Maimonides on Biblical Metaphor

March 16, 2025 0

Jews and Moneylending in Medieval Ashkenaz; The Jews of Bukhara; Jews of Russia (Live Lecture in Queens)

Join us for a live lecture at Touro University, Monday night!

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The Jews of Bukhara

March 7, 2025 0

Monday Night in Queens: The Jews of Bukhara and the Sephardic World; The Mysterious Tale of Eldad the Danite; Jews and Commerce in Medieval Ashkenaz

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The Elders of Kairouan Wondered: Is this guy for real?

Jews and Commerce in Medieval Ashkenaz

Challenge yourself: Take an Online Class!

February 28, 2025 2

Bukharian Jews and the Sephardic World (Public lecture in Queens); Takkanot of Early Ashkenazic; Resurgence of Antisemitism after October 7

Monday March 3: Please join me for this public lecture!

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Today: The Takkanot of Early Ashkenaz

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Resurgence of Antisemitism after October 7 (Project Witness Conference)

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February 23, 2025 0