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Tag: 18th Century

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Tidbits: Exhibit displays remnants of 18th century wooden synagogue

פֿאָרווערטס־רעדאַקציע in Forward · 6 May

An exhibit showcasing remnants of an 18th-century wooden synagogue highlights the history and architectural heritage of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe.

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10. The Birth of the Haskalah in Ashkenaz

Jewish History Lectures · 24 Apr

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

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9. The Birth of Hasidism

Jewish History Lectures · 21 Apr

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 Eastern Europe.

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8. Ashkenazim and the long 18th century

Jewish History Lectures · 30 Mar

The lecture on the Ashkenazim during the long 18th century explores the social, cultural, and religious transformations faced by Jewish communities in Europe.

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Was Casanova an antisemite, a believer in Kabbalah — or both?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 15 Jan

Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and seducer, navigated a complex relationship with Jewish people and Kabbalistic practices.

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MOSES MENDELSSOHN

Jewish Lives · 2 Jul 2024

Moses Mendelssohn, known as the 'German Socrates,' was a pivotal figure in the Jewish Enlightenment, advocating for religious tolerance and intellectual independence while grappling with his Jewish identity amidst the Enlightenment.

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Vacation with A.J. Jacobs: Ep. 418

Unorthodox · 27 Jun 2024

Author A.J. Jacobs revisits Unorthodox to discuss his new book, where he endeavors to live entirely by the original meaning of the U.S. Constitution.