JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

Tag: Dead Sea Scrolls

0 History Language

Why Edmund Wilson Saw Judaism as the Key to America’s Cultural Survival

Shalom Goldman in Tablet · 15 Apr

Edmund Wilson, a prominent literary critic, delved into the study of Hebrew in the 1950s, merging his familial connections to Presbyterian and scholarly traditions with a newfound interest in Jewish intellectualism as reflected in his visits to Israel and writings on Jewish authors like S.Y. Agnon.

0

Visual Moment | Israeli Artist Sigalit Landau’s Immersion in the Dead Sea

Diane M. Bolz in Moment · 16 Jun 2023

The Israel Museum in Jerusalem is hosting an exhibition of the work of Israeli artist Sigalit Landau, titled "The Burning Sea."

0 Israel Culture

Take our “Israel at 75” quiz

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Apr 2023

To celebrate Israel's 75th birthday, The CJN Daily has collaborated with David Matlow to delve into the history of Israel through his 75 carefully selected pieces from his Zionist artifacts collection in the book "75 Treasures."

0

Like a Son of Man

John J. Collins in Jewish Review of Books · 11 Jan 2023

In "Like a Son of Man" by Israel Knohl, the author explores the nature of the messianic figure in Judaism and Christianity.

0

Lawrence Schiffman: The World of Early Judaism [Origins of Judaism 2/6]

18forty · 8 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Lawrence Schiffman discusses the evolution of Judaism from early times to modern observance.

0

Lawrence Schiffman: The World of Early Judaism [Origins of Judaism 2/6]

18forty · 8 Nov 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Lawrence Schiffman discusses the evolution of Judaism from its early form to modern observance.

0

Dovid Bashevkin in Tablet · 10 Jan 2022

The Tractate Megillah is an ode to letters, particularly the story of Megillat Esther, which began as an intimate letter.

0

Philip K. Dick’s Last Great Obsession

Shalom Goldman in Tablet · 25 Jun 2020

Philip K. Dick, a popular and influential science fiction writer, was known for his exploration of the idea that our perceived reality is actually an illusion created by sinister forces.

0 Jewish Law History

Inside or Outside?

Hindy Najman in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Jun 2017

The text delves into the importance of texts both inside and outside the Bible in understanding Jewish tradition.

0 History Literature

The Christian Monks Who Saved Jewish History

Malka Z. Simkovich in Lehrhaus · 11 May 2017

During the late Second Temple period, Jews produced a vast body of diverse literature, including the Dead Sea Scrolls, Philo of Alexandria's treatises, and writings of Josephus, much of which was preserved by Orthodox Christians rather than Jews themselves in places like St. Catherines Monastery and Mount Athos.

0 Israel Culture

The 'Better Times' Edition

Promised Podcast · 17 Jul 2014

The text discusses various experiences and reflections of individuals living in Israel.

0 History

Newly Discovered Tunnel May Once Have Carried Dead Sea Scrolls

Forward · 24 Oct 2007

Archaeologists have recently discovered a tunnel underneath ancient Jerusalem, which might have been used as an escape route during the Roman siege of 70 C.E., supporting Josephus's accounts of multiple tunnels used by fleeing Jerusalem inhabitants.