Jewish History Lectures
The Koren Mikraot Hadorot: A Stunning New Work of Torah Scholarship
29 Dec 2024
The Koren Mikraot Hadorot is a groundbreaking series of Torah commentaries recently published by Koren Publishers. This innovative multi-volume work presents...
29 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Benjamin of Tudela, Great Jewish Explorer of the 12th Century
29 Dec 2024
Benjamin of Tudela was a 12th-century Jewish explorer whose travels took him across Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia. Known for his diary, which pr...
29 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
10. Varieties of Crypto-Jewish Identity (History of Sephardic Jewry)
22 Dec 2024
This video explores the complexities of crypto-Jewish identities that emerged after the persecutions and forced conversions of 1391, often framed within the ...
22 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Sephardic Diaspora: The New World
20 Dec 2024
The video "The Sephardic Diaspora: The New World" explores the experiences of Sephardic Jews who fled the Iberian Peninsula during the late 15th and early 16...
20 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Sefardic Diaspora: Safed and Rabbi Moshe Cordoeiro (Cordovero)
18 Dec 2024
This video focuses on the Sefardic diaspora with a particular emphasis on the city of Safed in the 16th century and the influential Jewish mystic, Rabbi Mosh...
18 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Jewish Backstory of the Yellow Ribbon
15 Dec 2024
The video explores the Jewish roots of the tradition of wearing yellow ribbons to protest against hostage-taking and express solidarity, a practice noticeabl...
15 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
9. Introduction to The Spanish Inquisition: Medieval Antisemitism
15 Dec 2024
Henry Abramson's lecture on "Introduction to The Spanish Inquisition: Medieval Antisemitism" provides an insightful exploration of the factors leading to the...
15 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Hello from Jerusalem to Students of Jewish History!
10 Dec 2024
Dr. Henry Abramson offers an inviting video message from Jerusalem, addressing students and enthusiasts of Jewish history. He introduces a series of scholarl...
10 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
8. Disputations and the Pogroms of 1391
8 Dec 2024
The video "8. Disputations and the Pogroms of 1391" delves into the significant historical events that occurred in medieval Spain, impacting the Jewish commu...
8 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Caribbean Jews Bring Chocolate to the World
7 Dec 2024
The role of Caribbean Jews in the spread of chocolate production is an often overlooked chapter of Jewish and Caribbean history. Jewish communities, particul...
7 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
7. The Controversies over Maimonides (History of Sephardic Jewry)
1 Dec 2024
This lecture explores the historical controversies surrounding Moses Maimonides, a seminal figure in Sephardic Jewry and Jewish philosophy. Known for his rol...
1 Dec 2024
Jewish History Lectures
11. The Sephardic Diaspora 1: Europe
27 Nov 2024
This video delves into the Sephardic Diaspora in Europe, exploring the historical movement and influence of Sephardic Jews across the continent. It provides ...
27 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Invitation to First Annual Lander College for Men Breakfast
26 Nov 2024
The Lander College for Men is hosting its inaugural annual breakfast, offering an opportunity for supporters and the community to gather and engage with the ...
26 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Wait, Was Alexander Hamilton Jewish?
20 Nov 2024
Dr. Andrew Porwancher's intriguing research argues for the possibility that Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, may have be...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Jews of the Lesser Antilles (Kosher River Cruises)
20 Nov 2024
The upcoming Kosher River Cruise to the Lesser Antilles, scheduled for January 2025, promises a unique Jewish cultural experience through a sailing expeditio...
20 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
5. The Jews of Al Andalus part II (The History of Sephardic Jewry)
17 Nov 2024
In part II of a lecture series on the Jews of Al Andalus, the rich history and cultural flourish of Sephardic Jewry during the Muslim rule of Spain is explor...
17 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
6. Maimonides (History of Sepharidic Jewry)
17 Nov 2024
The lecture on Maimonides, part of the "History of Sephardic Jewry" series, delves into the life and influence of Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, a preeminent mediev...
17 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Humble yet Mighty Shtender in Jewish History! (shout-out to Flexispot standing desks)
14 Nov 2024
The shtender, a simple yet significant fixture in Jewish history, holds a special place as a personal stand, often used in synagogues and study halls for pra...
14 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Response to J-P Himka, Sheptytsky and the Jewish Community
10 Nov 2024
This video features a response by a scholar to the remarks of J-P Himka regarding Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky's relationship with the Jewish community dur...
10 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Another Open Letter to Jewish Participants in anti-Israeli Protests: Have you heard about Amsterdam?
8 Nov 2024
The video reflects on recent violent incidents in Amsterdam as a potential warning of the rising antisemitism in Europe, drawing a parallel with Jewish parti...
8 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
A visit to the Bordeaux Synagogue with Kosher River Cruises
6 Nov 2024
The Bordeaux Synagogue, one of the significant Jewish historical landmarks in France, is a notable stop on the Kosher River Cruises' itinerary to the Bordeau...
6 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
A Visit to the Synagogue of Libourne, France with Kosher River Cruises
3 Nov 2024
The video highlights a visit to the small 19th-century synagogue in Libourne, France, as part of Kosher River Cruises' itinerary through Bordeaux. This synag...
3 Nov 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Notes on the Dating and Authorship of Orhot Tsadikim (Colleagues Class)
22 Oct 2024
The video features an edited class discussion that delves into the historical context of "Orhot Tsadikim," a seminal work of Jewish ethical literature from t...
22 Oct 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Wait, Christopher Columbus was Jewish?
15 Oct 2024
The question of Christopher Columbus's Jewish ancestry has been a topic of scholarly discussion, recently invigorated by new DNA research findings. This upda...
15 Oct 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Jewish Resilience in History: Remarks on the Anniversary of October 7
13 Oct 2024
On the anniversary of October 7, an event at Lander College for Men entitled "Faith in Times of Crisis" featured reflections on Jewish resilience throughout ...
13 Oct 2024
Jewish History Lectures
4. The Jews of Al-Andalus Part I (The History of Sephardic Jewry)
6 Oct 2024
The early period of Al-Andalus, often referred to as the 'Golden Age of Spanish Jewry,' was a significant time in the history of Sephardic Jews. During this ...
6 Oct 2024
Jewish History Lectures
3. Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain Part II
29 Sep 2024
The lecture on "Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain Part II" delves into the history and experiences of Jewish communities during the Visigothic rule in the Iber...
29 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Bordeaux Jews and the Creation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle
26 Sep 2024
The video explores the formation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle (AIU), a pivotal Jewish organization established in 1860 aimed at promoting Jewish sol...
26 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
2. Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain pt. I (The History of Sephardic Jewry)
22 Sep 2024
The lecture delves into the early Jewish experience in Visigothic Spain, focusing on the perceptions held by early Church fathers and the implications of the...
22 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The History of Sephardic Jewry: Overview
15 Sep 2024
The video provides a comprehensive lecture on the history of Sephardic Jewry, tracing their journey from the ancient period to modern times. The lecture cove...
15 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Jews, Wine, and Bordeaux
8 Sep 2024
The video explores the unique history of Jewish involvement in the wine industry, particularly focusing on the Bordeaux region. It delves into the role Jews ...
8 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Napoleon's 1808 Imperial Decree on Jewish Names
5 Sep 2024
Napoleon's 1808 Imperial Decree was an effort to assimilate and regulate the Jewish population in post-revolutionary France by mandating that Jews adopt fixe...
5 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
113. Four Jewish Survival Strategies developed in the Byzantine Empire
1 Sep 2024
This video, part of the Jewish History Lab series by Henry Abramson, delves into four key survival strategies that the Jewish community developed during the ...
1 Sep 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Napoleon's 12 questions to the Jews of France
22 Aug 2024
In this video, the narrator explores the historical context of Napoleon's engagement with the Jewish communities of France during the early 19th century. Foc...
22 Aug 2024
Jewish History Lectures
TU B'Av: Events in Jewish History associated with the 15th of Av
17 Aug 2024
The video discusses a brief list of events associated with the Talmudic holiday of Tu B'Av (15th of Av) in Jewish history.
17 Aug 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 Perspective
14 Aug 2024
A lecture discussing the First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 perspective, delivered at Congregation Ahavat Torah in New Jersey on Tisha B’Av 5784.
14 Aug 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Sephardim, Ashkenazim, and Abraham Furtado of Bordeaux
8 Aug 2024
The video provides a brief insight into Abraham Furtado's early role in the emancipation process of French Jews prior to the Revolution, in the context of Se...
8 Aug 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The First Roman-Jewish War viewed from our Post-October 7 Perspective: RSVP for Tisha B'Av
2 Aug 2024
A discussion about the Great Revolt against Rome and the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, connecting historical observations from that event to...
2 Aug 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Who Was Sara Raba of Bordeaux?
21 Jul 2024
Discover the story of Sara Raba of Bordeaux, a symbol of Jewish resilience in 18th century Portugal and France.
21 Jul 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Balaam (Bilaam) in The Tell Deir 'Alla Inscription (c. 800 BCE)
18 Jul 2024
The video discusses the discovery of a rare extra-biblical reference to a figure in the Hebrew Bible, Balaam (Bilaam), found in the Tell Deir 'Alla Inscripti...
18 Jul 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Chida meets Jacob Rodrigues Pereira of Bordeaux, France
12 Jul 2024
A video depicting a meeting between the Chida, a famous Rabbi, and Jacob Rodrigues Pereira, a pioneer educator of the deaf and mute in Bordeaux, France, in p...
12 Jul 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Origins of the Jews of Bordeaux, France (Kosher River Cruises)
21 Jun 2024
Exploration of the settlement history of Jews in Bordeaux, France from the 4th to the 19th century in preparation for a Kosher River Cruise, without overt pr...
21 Jun 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Moral Transformation of Isaac Cardoso (Trancoso 1604 - Verona 1681)
7 Jun 2024
An exploration of the Jewish career of Dr. Fernando Isaac Cardoso, as presented during the Kosher River Cruise along the Douro River in Portugal.
7 Jun 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Rise of Antisemitism in the US after October 7 EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ONLY
19 May 2024
A discussion of the rise of antisemitism in the United States following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, exploring potential distinctions in id...
19 May 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Historical Background to the Israel-Gaza Conflict
12 May 2024
This YouTube video provides a historical background to the Israel-Gaza conflict as part of a webinar series by Project Witness.
12 May 2024
Jewish History Lectures
An Open letter to Jewish Participants in the Current Protests. With respect.
28 Apr 2024
Exploring the role and perspective of Jewish individuals participating in current protests through the lens of Jewish history.
28 Apr 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Jews and Universities: A History of Resilience
26 Apr 2024
This video provides historical insight into the relationship between Jews and higher education.
26 Apr 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Three Thoughts on Jewish Resilience from History
22 Apr 2024
The video discusses three insights into Jewish resilience throughout history, shared in honor of Passover.
22 Apr 2024
Jewish History Lectures
Was the Bordeaux Pilgrim Jewish? A Travelogue of the Holy Land from 333
16 Apr 2024
A discussion on Professor Shmuel Klein's thesis proposing the Jewish origins of the Bordeaux Itinerary, a 4th-century journey to the Land of Israel.
16 Apr 2024
Jewish History Lectures
The Jews in Israel before Modern Zionism, 135-1880
31 Mar 2024
This YouTube video explores the history of the Jews in Israel from 135 to 1880, as part two of a lecture series delivered in Vancouver.
31 Mar 2024