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City gates in the ancient world, particularly within the context of the Torah and Jewish history, serve as focal points for social, legal, and economic activ...

The Siyum HaShas event at Lander College for Men on October 21, 2025, celebrated the completion of the seven-and-a-half-year cycle of studying the Talmud. Th...

The Bet Alfa synagogue, located in northern Israel, is home to a stunning 6th-century mosaic that offers a glimpse into Jewish history as depicted in the Tor...

The video explores the history and identity of the Philistines as presented in the Torah. The Philistines, often depicted as adversaries of the Israelites, p...

The video delves into the historical and biblical significance of the Moabites, a neighboring tribe of ancient Israel. It explores references to the Moabites...

In this exploration of Parashat Vayera, we delve into the expectations that Abraham places on himself and his descendants as outlined in the Torah. This segm...

Onkelos was a significant early commentator on the Torah, known for his influential Targum, a translation of the Torah into Aramaic. His work is essential fo...

The video explores the theme of the redemption of captives in the Torah, specifically within the context of Parashat Lech Lecha. This discussion delves into ...

The video explores the historical domestication of camels in the Ancient Near East and its implications for interpreting the Torah portion Lech Lecha. It dis...

This video provides an exploration into the life and impact of Rabbi Shlomo ben Yitzhaki, commonly known as Rashi, who is celebrated for his extensive commen...

This video explores the nuanced history and identity of the Jewish people as reflected in the Torah and beyond, focusing on terms such as "Hebrews," "Israeli...

The video explores the Tower of Babel narrative within the Torah's account of Jewish history, focusing on its connection to Babylonian ziggurats—massive anci...

This video explores the differences between the biblical account of the flood in the Torah and the flood narrative in the ancient Epic of Gilgamesh. While th...

The video celebrates the culmination of a cycle of study of the Babylonian Talmud, known as the Siyum ha-Shas, which is a major achievement for those involve...

The video provides a concise exploration of the ancient geographical landscape Abraham navigated, chronicling his journey from his origins in southeastern Me...

Dive into the fascinating topic of Jewish timekeeping with this video that explores the historical evolution of Jewish calendars. The presentation discusses ...

The Jewish community in Venice traces back to the Middle Ages when Jews started settling in the city for commerce and trade. Despite facing restrictions and ...

Rudolf Samoylovich was a prominent Jewish explorer known for his intrepid Arctic expeditions. His contributions to polar exploration, particularly during the...

The fascinating narrative of the Yabloner Rebbe is a profound story of personal transformation and rediscovery. This Hasidic Rebbe’s journey, encapsulated du...

This video extends an invitation to students and scholars of Jewish history to participate in celebrating a monumental milestone, the completion of the study...

In a lecture presented to the Jewish Faculty and Staff Association at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Country, the complex issues of antisemitism and a...

Azariah da Rossi was a pivotal 16th-century Jewish intellectual whose experiences during the earthquake of 1570 in Italy prompted him to write the influentia...

The book "Crypto-Jewish Prayers from Northern Portugal" shares the fascinating story of a community that managed to maintain Jewish practices in secrecy for ...

"One Day in October: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories" by Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach is a compelling book that encapsulates the narratives of 40 individuals in...

Petahiah of Regensburg was a notable medieval Jewish traveler whose expeditions offer significant insights into Jewish history and culture during the Middle ...

Rabbi Berel Wein is renowned for his extensive work in popularizing Jewish history. His efforts have made significant historical narratives more accessible t...

The video explores the unique religious practices of Crypto-Jews in Portugal, as examined by Samuel Schwarz in the early 20th century. These Jews, who were f...

The Jews of Mashhad, known as Mashhadi Jews, experienced a tumultuous history of survival after being forcibly converted to Islam in 1839. Despite this coerc...

Samuel Schwarz's exploration into the enduring presence of Jews in northern Portugal provides a fascinating insight into a community termed the Crypto-Jews. ...

This lecture explores the diverse strategies employed by Jewish communities throughout history to survive persecution and antisemitism from ancient times to ...

The video discusses the incredible survival story of the Mir Yeshiva during World War II. This yeshiva, one of the few Eastern European Jewish institutions t...

A siyum, or celebratory completion of a unit of Torah study, was recently held in Lublin, Poland, signifying a poignant moment connecting contemporary Jewish...

In the lecture titled 'Tisha B'Av 5785: Survival Strategies in Jewish History,' the speaker explores how Jews have historically navigated various forms of pe...

The video provides an insightful account of a visit to Warsaw, Poland, highlighting the city's rich Jewish heritage and history. During the visit organized b...

Rabbi Avraham Rovigo, a noted 17th-century Kabbalist, embarked on a spiritual journey to the Land of Israel, a common aspiration among Jewish mystics of the ...

The video provides a poignant exploration of Treblinka, a notorious Nazi death camp in Poland, as part of the Touro University Jewish Heritage trip. This vis...

A visit to Simnas, a small shtetl in Lithuania, offers a poignant look into the Jewish heritage and history of the area. This video captures the personal jou...

Avraham Zacuto, a noteworthy Jewish scholar from the late 15th and early 16th centuries, made significant contributions to exploration and maritime navigatio...

Ludwig Riess, a Jewish historian from Germany, made significant contributions to Japanese historiography in the 19th century, profoundly influencing the coun...

In this educational video, the concept of antizionism is explored within the broader historical framework of antisemitism. The discussion delves into the rhe...

The Jewish community of Nagasaki, Japan, represents a fascinating yet small chapter in Jewish diaspora history. Despite Japan's relatively limited interactio...

Ibrahim ibn Ya'qub, a 10th-century Jewish traveler and diplomat, embarked on a remarkable journey through Europe and the Islamic world, offering a unique per...

Koreans have embraced Talmud study, integrating it into their educational system. This phenomenon is partly inspired by a perception of Jewish intellectual s...

This lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, explores the dynamic growth and evolution of Jewish political structures in Eastern Ashkenaz. It provides ...

In this lecture, delivered at Lander College for Men, the focus is placed on the national awakening among Jews in Western Ashkenaz during the 19th and early ...

Jews have historically traveled for diverse reasons, as explored in the video. Key motivations for Jewish travel include religious pilgrimage, escaping perse...

The lecture explores the emergence of the Haskalah movement in Ashkenaz, examining how this Jewish Enlightenment period influenced Jewish life and thought in...

In this lecture at Lander College for Men, Dr. Henry Abramson explores the emergence of Hasidism, a Jewish mystical movement that began in 18th-century Easte...

The video briefly explores the phrase "made his heart heavy," used in the biblical narrative of the Exodus to describe Pharaoh's reaction. This term highligh...

The video explores the geographical mystery surrounding the biblical Sea of Reeds, referenced in the Book of Exodus as the site of the Israelites' miraculous...