-
The Talmud in the Tower of London (49:53)
This video is part of a series of live streams by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) to provide quality lectures during the worldwide COVID-19 lockdowns. Click here to see more.
Series: Live Social Media Streams
Dr. Shmuel Klatzkin (7)
-
Jewish Printing History (27:19)
Mr. Daniel Kestenbaum (5)
-
49:33
The Baal Shem Tov's Gift to World Jewry (49:33)
This workshop will explore the history of the Chasidic movement and its founder as well as identifying its fundamental teachings and their practical impact on Jewish life today. This lecture was delivered at the 14th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
-
14:52
The Jewish Justice System in Eastern Europe (14:52)
Dr. Glenn Dynner (6)
-
44:54
Yankel's Tavern: Jew, Liquor & Life in Eastern Europe (44:54)
In nineteenth-century Eastern Europe, the Jewish-run tavern was often the center of Polish-Jewish coexistence. It was a place of hospitality, business, and religious festivities. Hear the surprising story of the Polish Jewish liquor trade, by the author of “Yankel’s Tavern”, and enjoy a variety of local beers
Dr. Glenn Dynner (6)
-
7:46
Maimonides: Life and Legacy (7:46)
Series: Great Debates in Jewish History
-
49:17
The Spanish Expulsion's Aftermath and Messianic Yearning (49:17)
Professor Jeffrey Woolf gives a fascinating historical account of Jewish life after the Spanish expulsion and the effects it had on the varies Jewish communities worldwide. Learn why the rise of Shabbtai Tzvi took place, and why so many Jews hoped he wasn’t the fraud he turned out to be. Also discover the reason for the fierce opposition to the rise of Chassidic Judaism.
Professor Jeffrey Woolf (5)
-
5:45
The Controversy of Maimonides (5:45)
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks (113)
-
57:42
The History of Jews in Islamic Countries (57:42)
Numerous Jews lived in Islamic countries for hundreds of years until the rise of the State of Israel. This lecture will examine the relationship between Jews and the dominant Muslim cultures in which they lived throughout the ages in an attempt to understand Israel’s current struggle to live in peace among its neighbors
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
-
1:01:09
Judaism on Trial (1:01:09)
In 1263, King James of Aragon summoned Nachmanides to a religious disputation. Nachmanides himself documented this event, which became the most notable confrontation between Judaism and Christianity during the Middle Ages. We will study and discuss Nachmanides record of this event, a treasure that this faithful leader bequeathed to his people
Rabbi Mordechai Dinerman (18)
-
4:30
TWJH Rashi (4:30)
Rashi (Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitshak) was a great 11th century commentator on the Torah. This brief video outlines his major scholarly contribution within historical context.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
50:14
Soncino (printing press) (50:14)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
46:52
Aaron of Lincoln (46:52)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
25:24
The Silver Lining of Antisemitism (25:24)
Series: Emotional Intelligence
Mrs. Frumma Gottlieb (11)
-
58:05
The Living Torah: From Sinai to Cyberspace (58:05)
Has Judaism evolved? Explore the development of the written and oral Torah, the twin traditions that stretch back to Sinai. Learn how to use ancient halachic principles to find solutions to contemporary dilemmas. You will put the eternality of Torah to the test by scrutinizing its relevance today.
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 4
Rabbi Chaim Block (35)
-
6:26
Disputations (6:26)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
51:53
Nicholas Donin (51:53)
By examining the life of Nicholas Donin, a self-hating Jew of the thirteenth century, Dr. Henry Abramson discusses the development of anti-Semitism in Europe beginning in the Thirteenth Century. This insightful lecture by Dr. Abramson talks about the various manifistations of anti-Semitism including blood libels, public burning of the Talmud, and anti-Semitic art
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
54:16
Yocheved bat Rashi (54:16)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
56:10
Rabbeinu Gershom (56:10)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
3:39
Poland (3:39)
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
5:13
Fourth Lateran Council (5:13)
The Fourth Lateran Council, which met in 1215 at the behest of Pope Innocent III, issued several pieces of Church legislation with dire implications for Jews. The doctrine of transubstantiation was confirmed, leading to a new element in antisemitic canards: accusations that Jews “desecrated the host.”.
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
54:15
Rambam (54:15)
Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (1135-1204) was a towering figure in medieval Jewish history, and continues to cast a long shadow into the Jewish present. Nevertheless, the work of the philosopher-physician endured significant controversy, including an especially sad episode in which Jews actually consigned his works to the flames. Lecture delivered at Young Israel of Bal Harbour-Surfside.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
53:31
Saadia Gaon (53:31)
Sa'adia Gaon was an important Jewish philosopher and communal leader of the 9th and 10th centuries, famous in particular for his massive Book of Beliefs and Opinions. A child prodigy to rose to the highest ranks of Jewish scholarship, his thought left an indelible imprint on the Jewish spiritual tradition.
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
7:46
Jews, Lepers and the Black Death (7:46)
Date: August 21, 1321 (August 21, 1321) The summer of 1321 was plagued with rumors that Jews had entered into a conspiracy with lepers (some versions also included Muslims) to poison the wells of Europe, resulting in mass hysteria and mob violence
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
6:03
Jews and the First Crusade (6:03)
Date: July 1099 (Tammuz 4859).
Series: This Week in Jewish History
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
52:57
The Cultural Geography of Jewish Eastern Europe (52:57)
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
23:23
The History, Pyramids, Secrets, Myths And Facts (23:23)
Are the pyramids testaments to the enslavement of the Jews in Egypt? Rabbi Menachem Wolf provides a history of the Jews in Egypt, and surprisingly the pyramids were built long before their enslavement.
Series: Survivor: Egypt
Rabbi Menachem Wolf (12)
-
49:07
Don Isaac Abravanel and Spanish Jewry (49:07)
What factors led up to the Spanish Inquisition and yet produced some of the greatest Jewish commentators? The triangular society of Spain gave rise to advantages for the Jews, as well as leading to one of the greatest destructions. Dr. Henry Abramson discusses the life and times of Don Isaac Abravanel, a prolific writer, renowned statesman and proverbial wandering Jew
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
1:00:56
Three Visionaries Who Revolutionized Judaism (1:00:56)
Without these 3 visionaries who stepped up to the plate, Judaism might not have survived. Rabbi Abba Perlmutter brings history to life with his engaging humor, modern day examples that we can relate to, and his love of the protagonists. Every great leader needs a vacuum and the 3 Rabbis that he speaks about in this video each lived at a turning point in Jewish history
Rabbi Abba Perelmuter (63)
-
34:57
Jewish History: Rabbi Yosef Karo and the Evolution of Jewish Law (34:57)
Rabbi Yosef Caro excelled in Torah scholarship despite years of expulsions in the Sephardic world. Dr. Henry Abramson, a well known educator, and expert on the history of the Talmud, presents the life and times of Rabbi Yosef Caro. He explains what roles Rav Caro's works played in Jewish scholarship and practice from the 15th century until now
Dr. Henry Abramson (90)
-
24:45
The Philosophy of the Rambam Then and Now (24:45)
Rabbi Chaim Miller (49)
-
1:21:00
The Da Vinci Con: Segment 2 (1:21:00)
In this segment, Rabbi Mendel Kaplan takes a hard look at Christianity’s roots. Although everyone agrees that Christianity has Jewish origins, controversies still abound
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan (31)
-
59:15
The Da Vinci Con: Segment 1 (59:15)
In this segment, Rabbi Mendel Kaplan takes a hard look at Christianity’s roots. Although everyone agrees that Christianity has Jewish origins, controversies still abound
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan (31)
-
6:14
Rabbi Yehuda Halevi and Israel (6:14)
The state of Israel has a different meaning for everyone. There are those that see it as an entirely political entity, those who believe its creation is an indication of the immanent Redemption and even others who, while they see the physical land as holy, do not believe that the political state holds any spiritual significance
Series:
Rabbi YY Jacobson (103)
-
38:12
Sensing Torah: A Medieval Jew on Beauty as a Springboard for Contemplation (38:12)
Can we learn study skills and insightful educational perspectives from a 14th century philosophy and scholar? You bet! In this video, Dr. Talya Fishman discovers secrets to train and improve your memory and ability to synthesize information through unraveling a Medieval Jewish work
Dr. Talya Fishman (1)
-
6:37
Maimonides: Living Legacy (6:37)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
-
7:22
Maimonides: The Great Talmudist (7:22)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
-
7:25
Maimonides: The Great Philosopher (7:25)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
-
6:09
Maimonides' Correspondence (6:09)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
-
5:56
Maimonides: Life and Legacy (5:56)
Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience Beyond Belief: Reflections on Jewish Faith, Reason, and Experience, is designed to help students take a closer look at how Jewish beliefs can help bring meaning to their lives and guide their choices
Series: Beyond Belief
-
13:50
Concluding and Beginning the Rambam (13:50)
Rabbi Yisroel Edelman (1)
-
45:55
Lessons in Leadership (45:55)
Every period in Jewish history can be defined by the leaders who served as conduits conveying the will of G-d and providing direction and inspiration to the nation. Throughout the millennia, Israel has been led by prophets, kings and sages, and composites of all of these
Rabbi Eli Silberstein (139)
-
2:16
Yavneh and its Sages (2:16)
Rabbi Moshe Herson (2)
-
5:48
Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai (5:48)
Soul Maps: Kabbalah to Navigate Your Inner World Soul Maps introduces you to the Tanya, a 200-year-old text with a revolutionary new look at human psychology. It provides Kabbalah-based tools to help you understand yourself. Until the publication of Tanya, the Kabbalah was an esoteric discipline that was studied and understood by only a select few
Series: Soul Maps
-
26:32
Archaeology and the Dead Sea Scrolls (26:32)
A slide show and lecture on the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the archaeology of Qumrun and the ancient Jewish library found there, along with a discussion on the impact of these discoveries on our understanding of the history of Judaism and the background of Christianity. This lecture was delivered at the 4th annual National Jewish Retreat
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)
-
27:52
Dead Sea Scrolls - Description and Discussion (27:52)
This workshop will show how the Dead Sea Scrolls help fill in our knowledge of Jewish law and observance in the Second Temple period. Included in these fascinating gleanings are confirmation of specific Talmudic reports about the major legal debates of those days and the dating of various sections of Talmudic literature
Professor Lawrence Schiffman (17)