Gershom Scholem

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David Sclar in Tablet · 17 Sep

The article explores the early stages of the Sabbatian movement, led by the charismatic figure Sabbatai Zevi, using new insights derived from rare print materials and engravings from 1665 Venice.

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Pawel Maciejko: Sabbateanism and the Roots of Secular Judaism [Denominations: Bonus]

18forty · 3 Sep

In this episode, historian Pawel Maciejko discusses the lasting impact of Sabbateanism and its potential influence on modern secular Jewish identity.

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Elegy for a gentleman, a scholar, and an avowed Jewish radical with an infectious, beautiful smile

Steven J. Zipperstein in Forward · 2 Aug

The article reflects on the life and impact of David Biale, a Jewish scholar and radical known for his infectious smile and unwavering passion for Jewish studies.

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David Biale, scholar of Jewish thinkers and ideas on the margins, dies at 75

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 29 Jul

David Biale, a pioneering Jewish historian known for his work on marginalized Jewish ideas and thinkers, passed away at 75.

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My Path in Jewish Studies: Memoirs of a Counter-Historian

David Biale in Jewish Review of Books · 26 Sep 2023

The author reflects on his journey in Jewish studies, starting with an interview with Gershom Scholem, who emphasized the need to breathe new life into the field.

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Once upon a time, eager acolytes thought their false Messiah could make their country great again — sound familiar?

ALanger in Forward · 8 Aug 2023

The Sabbatian movement, led by Sabbatai Sevi, who claimed to be the Messiah in 1648, was a significant episode in Jewish history.

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GERSHOM SCHOLEM

Jewish Lives · 24 Jul 2023

Gershom Scholem, an influential figure in the field of Jewish Studies, played a crucial role in pioneering the study of Jewish mysticism and influencing the Zionist movement.

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Early Modern Blasphemy and Postmodern Virtue

Benjamin Weiner in Jewish Review of Books · 10 Jul 2023

Jay Michaelson's book, "The Heresy of Jacob Frank," challenges traditional portrayals of the 18th-century figure as an egomaniac and false messiah.

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George Lichtheim’s Marxmanship

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books · 11 Jan 2023

George Lichtheim, a Jewish German immigrant to Jerusalem during World War II, was a writer and journalist who gained knowledge from his weekly meetings with a group of intellectuals.

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Love, Counter-Historical Style

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Jul 2022

"Aerograms Across the Ocean" is a personal memoir that tells the story of the evolving friendship and love between Rachel Korati and David Biale through their correspondence in the form of aerograms.

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A Parable of Pluralism

Sources · 28 Apr 2022

In "A Parable of Pluralism," the article explores Olga Tokarczuk's novel "The Books of Jacob," which centers on the controversial figure Jacob Frank and his role in the Sabbatean movement within 18th-century Poland.

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The Professor of Apocalypse

Blake Smith in Tablet · 22 Feb 2022

The Professor of Apocalypse is a biography of Jacob Taubes, a significant yet underappreciated thinker of the late 20th century.

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The Odd Couple

Sources · 13 Oct 2021

The article explores the intellectual and personal dynamics between Gershom Scholem and Theodor Adorno, highlighting their correspondence as a site of philosophical and cultural tension.

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Between Frankfurt and Jerusalem: Scholem, Adorno, and the Fate of the Sacred

Benjamin Balint in Jewish Review of Books · 8 Sep 2021

The text discusses the correspondence between Theodor W. Adorno and Gershom Scholem, two prominent Jewish intellectuals of the 20th century.

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‘Feelings’ and the Israel/Palestine Conflict

Shaul Magid in Tablet · 3 Jun 2021

In this article, the author explores how discussions about Israel and Palestine in the American Jewish community often revolve around feelings rather than deeper analysis.

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Let the People of Israel Remember

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 13 Apr 2021

The article discusses the origins and impact of the book "Yizkor," which was published in Palestine in 1911 to honor fallen heroes of Zionism.

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You Are There

Rokhl Kafrissen in Tablet · 27 May 2020

The text discusses the tension between journalism and academia, using the example of Menashe Unger's criticism of Gershom Scholem's work on Jewish mysticism and Hasidism.

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Scholem!: From Berlin to Jerusalem to My House

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 25 Sep 2019

The text recounts a personal interaction with Gershom Scholem, a prominent Jewish scholar of mysticism, at an event in Jerusalem.

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The Secret Metaphysician

Steven E. Aschheim in Jewish Review of Books · 14 Sep 2018

Gershom Scholem, a renowned Jewish scholar, brought a unique perspective to Jewish mysticism and scholarship, intertwining tradition with modernist ideas.

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The Other Bernstein

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 22 Aug 2018

The text discusses the lesser-known brother of the renowned Jewish scholar Gershom Scholem, a Communist named Werner, who is overshadowed by his famous sibling.

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Attempting to Solve the Scholem Enigma

Tel Aviv Review · 19 May 2017

Dr. Amir Engel, a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the intriguing legacy of Gershom Scholem, a prominent scholar of Jewish mysticism and one of Israel's early public intellectuals.

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Remembering the Scholems

Walter Laqueur in Jewish Review of Books · 28 Dec 2015

Gershom Scholem, a highly influential Israeli intellectual, had a profound impact on a wide range of figures in Israel and abroad due to his work in the history of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.

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Between New York and Jerusalem

Steven E. Aschheim in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

The correspondence between Jewish intellectuals Hannah Arendt and Gershom Scholem, spanning from 1939 to 1964, reveals a complex relationship between two influential minds grappling with their Jewish identities against the backdrop of the 20th century's challenges.

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Bob Dylan: Messiah or Escape Artist?

Ron Rosenbaum in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Bob Dylan has long been a divisive figure within Judaism and beyond, with some viewing him as a messianic figure akin to a biblical prophet, while others see him as an escape artist rather than a preacher.

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