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Tag: Jewish History Uncensored

0 History Politics

Henry Kissinger - Legacy, Lessons & Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 6 Dec 2023

Henry Kissinger is noted as a prominent American diplomat with a complex legacy that stirs strong emotions and opinions.

0 Torah Education

Torah Lishma - Synthesizing the Gra and R' Chaim Volozhin

Jewish History Uncensored · 30 Nov 2023

This discussion delves into understanding R' Chaim Volozhin's perspective on Torah Lishma and how it relates to the insights of the Vilna Gaon.

0 Torah Education

Tanya - Torah & Dveikus

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Nov 2023

The episode discusses Tanya's perspective on the connection between learning Torah and achieving Dveikus (closeness to God).

0 Israel Jewish Law

The Gaza War, Politics & Relating to News

Jewish History Uncensored · 19 Oct 2023

In this discussion, the focus is on examining why Israel labels the Gaza conflict as a war and delving into the concept of compromise in politics while questioning if it is essential to national unity.

0 Jewish Law History

#154 - Tanya and the Definition of "Beinonim"

Jewish History Uncensored · 31 Aug 2023

This episode explores the definition of "Beinonim" according to the Tanya, focusing on its usage in Shas and classical interpretations.

0 Literature History

#150-The Tanya Controversy

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Aug 2023

The text discusses the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Tanya's statements in general discussions of issues, particularly within the context of the Vilna Gaon's definition of sugya.

0 Torah Education

#128 - Mishley, Psychology & Torah

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Feb 2023

This episode explores the intersection of Mishlei (Proverbs) and Psychology, exploring the level of overlap and differences between the two fields.

0 Education Philosophy

#127 - The Challenge of Rationalism - Vilna Gaon’s Response

Jewish History Uncensored · 16 Feb 2023

In this discussion, the focus is on the Vilna Gaon's response to rationalistic thought, questioning whether rational thought should be completely avoided or if there are situations where it is necessary.

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 Jewish Law History

#103-Spinoza’s Legacy - Secularism

Jewish History Uncensored · 25 Aug 2022

This episode discusses Spinoza's legacy of creating a secular world and his key conceptual ideas that contributed to this shift.

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.

0 Jewish Law History

#91 - Roe vs Wade - A Torah Perspective

Jewish History Uncensored · 2 Jun 2022

This episode explores the perspective of Torah on abortion and its relevance to the ongoing American debate on the topic, including questioning if the Torah can be viewed as pro-choice.

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 Jewish Law History

#70 - Uriel de Costa - The Tragic End

Jewish History Uncensored · 6 Jan 2022

The episode discusses Uriel de Costa's tragic end, focusing on his attempt to rejoin the Jewish community after writing books against Judaism and religion.

0 Education History

#68 - Uriel de Costa II

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Dec 2021

In this episode, the tragic story of Uriel De Costa is continued, focusing on his move to Amsterdam and his subsequent disillusionment with Rabbinic Judaism.

0 Jewish Law History

#50- Understanding Tzimtzum

Jewish History Uncensored · 5 Aug 2021

This episode delves into the Gaon's criticism of Chassidim regarding Kibud Av and explores key concepts surrounding Tzimtzum.

0 Jewish Law History

#31 - The Challenge of Connection and Pesach

Jewish History Uncensored · 23 Mar 2021

In this podcast episode, the focus is on the theme of disconnection in human culture, particularly the cutting off from historical roots that has occurred over the past century, leading to destabilization.

0 Education History

Introducing: Jewish History Uncensored (The Gaon & the Besht)

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Aug 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, presents the Jewish History Uncensored podcast, delving into significant and contentious topics in Jewish history.