Jewish History along the Rhône River in Southern France

A deep and meaningful journey with Kosher Riverboat Cruises.

Egg with entire Song of Songs in microwriting, Arles, France.

Captivity of the Maharam Rotenburg; How did Jews end up Everywhere?

New lecture in the series Jewish History for Parents and other Teachers of Children


This 13th Century Rabbi Refused to be Ransomed from Captivity

Just How Awesomely Long is Jewish History, Anyway?

I recorded this before Simchas Torah, so the tone is a little more cheerful and upbeat than I feel. But maybe that’s appropriate: we must continue.

Emergence of the Crypto-Jews of Saint-Esprit, France

Amazing Example of Jewish Tenacity

Premieres with live chat at 10am ET September 29

The Jews of Arles, France; The Kabbalists of 16th c. Safed and the Ten Days of Repentance

Recording of Live Lecture


The Jews of Arles, France

Crash Course in Forgiveness: Tomer Devorah, Live/Zoom on Wednesday Night

Please join me for a discussion of this 16th c. Kabbalistic Work

Jewish Life in the Netherlands and Belgium

The Miraculous Revival of the Middelburg Synagogue


What is the Meaning of the Bleeding Pelican?


A Remarkable Moment in an Antwerp Synagogue


A Gute Herring!

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