Who Was Sara Raba? Bilaam in Archaeology; On the Global Gambit
The Rabbi and the Professor; Feature in Jewish Standard
An amazing encounter between two 18th century Jewish geniuses
Not 100% accurate (e.g. I’m not a Rabbi) but I’m flattered by the attention Joanne Palmer devoted to my story. Can’t believe she included my Bar Mitzvah picture.
Important Personal News; The Origins of the Jews of Bordeaux, France
I am honored, and also humbled, by this promotion. Lander College for Men is a remarkable division of Touro University, ably led for 25 years by its founding Dean, Rabbi Dr. Moshe Sokol.
(Courtesy of Touro University) Dr. Henry Abramson was named dean of Touro’s Lander College for Men, Touro President Dr. Alan Kadish announced. Most recently, Abramson served as dean at the Lander College of Arts and Sciences and the Machon L’Parnasa Institute for Professional Studies in Brooklyn. Previously, he was dean of Touro’s Florida campus.
A native of Northern Ontario, Abramson received his PhD in history from the University of Toronto. Before joining Touro University he held postdoctoral and visiting appointments at Cornell, Harvard, Oxford and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
“Dr. Abramson brings a wealth of scholarship, proven leadership skills and a commitment to student success,” said Kadish. “I look forward to the continued growth of Lander College for Men, beyond the very solid foundation laid by former dean, Dr. Moshe Sokol.”
Abramson worked to bring the successful sonography program to Machon L’Parnasa, and developed the prestigious Flatbush Society of Fellows honors program at the Lander College of Arts and Sciences. He also led university-wide initiatives to develop student-centered solutions by adapting critical functions such as advisement, tutoring and teaching to the demands of online education.
As dean at Touro’s Lander College for Men, Abramson is committed to enhancing the existing high quality academic offerings, integrated with the beis medrash and Torah study.
“I am deeply honored by this appointment to serve Touro University and the outstanding students at Lander College for Men in this capacity. I look forward to working alongside the esteemed rosh hayeshiva, HaRav Yonason Sacks shlita and building upon the legacy of former dean, Dr. Moshe Sokol. Dean Sokol is an outstanding example of academic leadership, and the care, concern and support he has invested in generations of students is legendary. My ambition at Lander College for Men is to continue that commitment to developing each and every one of our students and to promoting excellence in every way possible, building upon his achievements and burnishing the school’s reputation as the premier destination for serious Torah students who also seek advanced academics and rewarding professional careers,” said Abramson.
Abramson is the author of several books on Jewish history and thought, including “Torah From the Years of Wrath, 1939-1943: The Historical Context of the Aish Kodesh,” “Reading the Talmud: Developing Independence in Gemara Learning” and the three-volume “Maggid History of the Jewish People” forthcoming from Koren Publishers in Jerusalem. His work has been translated into Spanish, German and Ukrainian, and he has held fellowships and recognition from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. He is the recipient of the Excellence in the Academy award from the National Education Association. Abramson is also the author of the popular “Jewish History in Daf Yomi” podcast, hosted on the Orthodox Union AllDaf app. A popular online lecturer, he received a YouTube Creator award for his videos on Jewish history, which have been viewed over 12.5 million times to date.
For more information on Touro’s Lander College for Men, visit lcm.touro.edu
The Origins of the Jews of Bordeaux, France
The Moral Transformation of Isaac Cardoso; All-night learning on Shavuot at Darchei Noam in Fair Lawn
Surprising parallels to our contemporary situation
Please join me for an all-night learning session on Shavuot!
Conference on the Jewish Nakba Tomorrow; The Rise of Antisemitism in the US since October 7; Unpacked on “From the River to the Sea”
International Conference with Bar-Ilan University
Please join us for a day-long conference on the subject of what has been called “The Jewish Nakba”: the mass displacement of Jews living in Arab and Muslim lands after the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948.
Part II of the Project Witness Webinar, premieres at 10am ET with live chat. Join us!
Unpacked on “From the River to the Sea”
Always proud to work with the brilliant team at Unpacked on these sophisticated explainers.
Please pause and learn about these two causes dear to my family
Good morning fellow students of Jewish History!
Renewal for Kidney Transplants
Several years ago my wife read a notice about a woman in our neighborhood who was seeking a life-saving kidney donation. My wife didn’t know her, but she swabbed anyway with the Renewal organization. Initially she was matched, but secondary testing suggested not, so my wife was not given the opportunity to donate. She was disappointed (and I was relieved). Months later, though, another match came through, and on the eve of Yom Kippur, she completed the process by donating one of her kidneys to save the life of a person now living in Connecticut (and I was proud).
Renewal was with us all the way. We believe in the value of this organization, and encourage you all to support it in their annual fundraiser below.
Ruach Hanegev
Ruach Hanegev is a school in the south of Israel that had a tremendous impact on our youngest son, Aryeh. They are located in Kfar Rtamim, the first community west of the farthest reach of October 7 invasion, and after participating in dramatic rescues of survivors of the Nova massacre, they were heavily affected by the ensuing war, closing down for the remainder of the year. Now they are back with renewed energy and a strong enrollment for the coming year. We all share Aryeh’s enthusiasm for this remarkable school and its dedicated leaders.
Jewish Resilience in Queens; Historical Background to the Current Conflict; A New Form of Antisemitism?; Conference on the “Jewish Nakba”
Join me for a live, in-person lecture at the Queens Jewish Center.
Premieres at 10am ET: Last week’s Project Witness webinar (Part I)
Join me for Part II of the Project Witness Webinar on The Rise of Antisemitism in the United States after October 7
Was the Bordeaux Pilgrim Jewish? Six Jewish States before Israel; Jews and Astronomy; Stages of Antisemitism; Live Lecture in Queens
This one is for the serious Jewish History Nerds
Love working with the team at Unpacked!
Lecture from Dallas on the Eclipse (click on link)
https://torahanytime.com/lectures/293151
Stages of Antisemitism (Jewish Learning Institute)
Upcoming Live Lecture in Queens
The Jews and Their Stars: Solar Eclipse Lecture Livestream at 5:00 pm CDT (6pm ET)
Event begins at 3:00 pm, my slot is 5:00-5:30 CDT (6PM ET). Join us!
Henry Abramson 