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#122 - The Rambam Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 Jan 2023

This text discusses the controversy surrounding the figure of the Rambam (Maimonides) in Jewish history, questioning whether he was the most controversial person in Jewish history and exploring the reasons behind this controversy.

0 History Holidays

#119 - Chanukah & the Challenge of Commitment

Jewish History Uncensored · 22 Dec 2022

This episode discusses the challenges faced during the Chanukah story between the Greeks and Jews, exploring the unique aspects of this conflict compared to previous ones.

0 History Jewish Law

#117 - R Elimelech of Lizenshk - Youth & How He Became a Chassid

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Dec 2022

The episode discusses the early life of Rabbi Elimelech of Lizenshk, exploring how a person from the Tiktin area became a prominent leader of Chassidism in Galicia and delving into his journey of becoming a Chassid.

0 History Culture

#114 Jewish History & Jewish Historians

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Nov 2022

This episode discusses the challenges in understanding Jewish history, particularly focusing on the role of Jewish historians.

0 History Education

#113 - Jewish History & Historical Objectivity

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 Nov 2022

This episode discusses the challenge of historical objectivity, particularly in the context of Jewish history.

0 History Jewish Law

#110 - Spinoza, Toleration & National Identity

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 Oct 2022

This episode discusses Spinoza's pioneering call for religious tolerance and the subsequent evolution towards the separation of Church and State.

0 Torah

#106 - Einstein and Determinism

Jewish History Uncensored · 15 Sep 2022

This episode delves into the concept of determinism and its appeal to Einstein, while also examining the Torah perspective on the matter.

0 History Jewish Law

#102 - Avoda Zara 101

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Aug 2022

This episode delves into the concept of Avoda Zara, questioning its definition as idol worship and exploring whether there was any logic or merely superstition behind it.

0 History Philosophy

#101 - Spinoza & Dibukim

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Aug 2022

This episode delves into Spinoza's questions about authorship in the Tanach and how they relate to Jewish history, highlighting a fundamental flaw.

0 History Philosophy

#97 - Spinoza’s Great Mistake

Jewish History Uncensored · 14 Jul 2022

The episode discusses Spinoza's error in criticizing Tanach for not aligning with Euclidean style logic, asserting that most of Tanach and Chazal's interpretations follow a different form of logic.

0 Jewish Law History

#96 - Response to Heresy - Spinoza’s Tanach Problem

Jewish History Uncensored · 7 Jul 2022

In this episode, the discussion revolves around how to respond to heresy, exploring traditional approaches to this issue.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

#94 - Spinoza, Shabtai Tzvi, and Atheism

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Jun 2022

In this discussion, the focus is on Spinoza's Jewish identity and his denial of being Jewish.

0 Philosophy History

#93 - Spinoza in Rijnsburg & Voorburg

Jewish History Uncensored · 16 Jun 2022

This episode discusses Spinoza's life in Rijnsburg and his move to Voorburg, highlighting his relationship with DeVries and his colleagues' reactions to his statement of not identifying as Jewish.

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#92 - Printing of Shas

Jewish History Uncensored · 9 Jun 2022

The episode discusses the historical significance of the printing of Shas (the Talmud).

0 History Philosophy

#90 - The Challenge of Focus

Jewish History Uncensored · 26 May 2022

This episode explores the challenge of focus in contemporary society, noting the lack of discussion on ultimate human accomplishment.

0 Torah Philosophy

#89 - Understanding Human Accomplishment

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 May 2022

This episode delves into the philosophical question of defining humanity and human accomplishment, exploring perspectives from classic philosophers to contemporary thinkers.

0 Torah Philosophy

#88 - The Philosophical Challenge of Understanding Reality

Jewish History Uncensored · 12 May 2022

This episode delves into the context of Cartesian Philosophy and why Enlightenment Philosophers struggled with understanding reality.

0 Holocaust History

#86 - Lessons of the Holocaust

Jewish History Uncensored · 28 Apr 2022

This episode delves into the key lessons of the Holocaust, questioning why it is crucial to remember this tragedy and considering if its remembrance can prevent future atrocities.

0 Education History

#85 - Understanding the War of Gog and Magog

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Apr 2022

The text discusses the confusion surrounding the War of Gog and Magog, exploring questions about the identities of Gog and Magog and their relevance to current events such as the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

0 Torah Education

#84 - Lesson and Deeper Understanding of R’ Chaim Kanievsky זצ"ל

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 Apr 2022

This episode delves into practical ways to incorporate the teachings of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky into daily life, aiming to gain a comprehensive knowledge of Torah.

0 Education History

#82 - The True Significance of Philosophy

Jewish History Uncensored · 31 Mar 2022

This podcast episode delves into the changing perspective on philosophy and its significance in the modern world, highlighting the efforts put into studying philosophy and what it reveals about humanity.

0 History Jewish Law

#78 - The Spinoza Cherem II - The Intellectual Background

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Mar 2022

This episode delves into the evidence presented to the Beis Din regarding Spinoza and questions whether the attributed statements were made casually.

0 History Education

#74 - Spinoza’s Jewish Education

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Feb 2022

This episode examines Spinoza's Jewish education, questioning whether he reached a level of understanding to read and analyze Shas and if he interacted with Rabbi Menashe ben Israel.

0 History Literature

#72 - Spinoza’s Complicated Family Situation

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 Jan 2022

This episode delves into the complex family situation of the renowned philosopher Spinoza.