How do we relate to the most recent events in the Middle-East?
In 638 the Moslems transformed the city; but what was their motivation? What created the divisions of Jewish observance in the 10th century? Why was the Golden Gate sealed off? How did the Christian East-West Schism of 1054 affect Jewish lives in Jerusalem?Â
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Chapters
00:00 The Treaty of Jerusalem: A Historical Overview
04:03 The Islamic Conquest and Its Impact on Jerusalem
09:46 The Role of Caliph Omar and the Covenant of Omar
13:56 The Dynasties of Islamic Rule in Jerusalem
19:52 The Jewish Community in Jerusalem: A Historical Perspective
25:50 The Golden Gate and Its Significance
31:37 The Cultural Exchange Between East and West
37:45 The Fatimid Period and Its Tolerance
41:39 The Decline of Islamic Rule and the Rise of the Crusaders
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#164: Jerusalem I: 70-636CE
What does Yerushalayim represent? How does the current conflict with Iran impact upon that?
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Were the Jews expelled from Jerusalem after the Temple was destroyed?
Why did the Romans rebuild the city? Who were the Byzantines who occupied Eretz Yisrael for 300 years? How did the Jews get permission to start rebuilding the Temple and why was it ultimately unsuccessful?
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Chapters
00:00 The Historical Significance of Jerusalem
03:05 Jerusalem: A City of Conflict and Unity
05:52 The Role of Prayer in Jewish Identity
08:50 Reflections on Leadership and Faith
11:56 The Roman Destruction and Its Aftermath
14:46 The Impact of Hadrian's Rule
17:53 The Bar Kokhba Revolt and Its Consequences
28:04 The Destruction of Judea and Jewish Martyrdom
31:32 Christianity's Shift and the Loss of Jerusalem's Centrality
35:31 Constantine's Reign and the Christianization of Jerusalem
40:36 Helena's Influence and the Rise of Christian Pilgrimage
44:22 Julian's Brief Reprieve for the Jews
49:02 Justinian's Persecution and the Transformation of Jerusalem
52:50 The Persian Conquest and Jewish Resurgence
56:27 The Muslim Era and Jewish Return to Jerusalem
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#163: Oral Law II - Who is Right? Who is a Scholar?
The existence of an Oral Law brought about debate and argument. So why not preserve it all in the Written text alone? And how do we decide who is right? Who makes that decision?Â
Are all Rabbis equally qualified? Can any Jew contribute to Torah?Â
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Chapters
01:51 The Importance of Oral Law
06:06 Understanding Halacha and Truth
11:50 The Role of Teacher and Student in Torah
17:59 The Nature of Disputes in Torah
24:10 The Concept of Eilu ve Eilu
29:57 Halacha in Practice
44:01 The Role of the Sanhedrin
52:23 Defining a Talmid Chochom today
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#162: Oral Law I (Torah She'Baal Peh) - Definitions
How do we classify the various sections of the Oral Law (Torah She'Baal Peh)? Is the Oral Law Rabbinic or Biblical? Why do we need an Oral Law? How was it transmitted through the generations?Â
Why do we record all the arguments in the Talmud and not just the conclusions?
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Jewish Heritage
03:11 Understanding the Oral Law
05:58 Categories of Oral Law
09:00 The Role of Sages in Halacha
11:55 The Transmission of Torah
15:01 The Distinction Between Written and Oral Law
18:14 The Process of Halachic Decision-Making
20:49 The Authority of the Sages
23:50 Conclusion and Future Discussions
25:21 The Necessity of Oral Law
28:03 The Role of Oral Tradition in Judaism
30:00 Halachic Authority and the Importance of Analysis
36:51 Principles of Halacha and Their Application
44:29 The Spiritual Connection to Torah Study
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#161 - Mavericks II : Villains & Heroes
Was the 1919 Baseball series really determined by hardline gamblers?
Why did a Rabbi give the eulogy at a gangster’s funeral?
How did Issy Einstein become the greatest Prohibition Agent?
What were the Nazis trying to achieve in America in 1939?
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Chapters
00:00 The Dark Side of Baseball: The 1919 World Series Fix
16:54 The Rise and Fall of Arnold Rothstein
26:07 Izzy Einstein: The Prohibition Agent Who Became a Legend
27:29 The Dangers of Prohibition and Jewish Identity
29:00 Jewish Gangsters and Anti-Nazi Actions
32:40 The Rise of Anti-Semitism in America
36:58 The Madison Square Garden Rally and Jewish Resistance
40:51 Complexities of Jewish Identity and Resistance
43:46 Individual Acts of Courage Against Anti-Semitism
47:09 Post-War Contributions of Jewish Gangsters
50:57 The Transformation of Las Vegas by Jewish Mobsters
54:46 Lepke Buchalter and the FBI's Pursuit
56:42 Legacy of Jewish Gangsters and Their Impact
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