Tag: Jewish Studies

Lior Sternfeld's book "Between Iran and Zion: Jewish Histories of Twentieth-Century Iran" sheds light on the distinct history of Iranian Jews, highlighting their experiences that differ significantly from other Jewish communities in the Middle East.
"Between Iran and Zion: Jewish Histories of Twentieth-Century Iran" by Lior Sternfeld examines the distinct history of Iranian Jews, which differs from other Jewish communities in the Middle East.
The podcast episode titled "The Three Oaths Edition" discusses the ongoing series in which four chapters of the Tanakh are examined every two weeks, starting from Genesis and concluding in 2 Chronicles.
Professors Bashir Bashir and Amos Goldberg collaborate to present their edited volume "The Holocaust and the Nakba: A New Grammar of Trauma and History," exploring the interconnectedness of the Holocaust and the Nakba.
Nancy Sinkoff, an Associate Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Rutgers University, explores her book "From Left to Right: Lucy S. Dawidowicz, The New York Intellectuals and the Politics of Jewish Life" in which she delves into her life straddling Europe and America, and the ideological shifts from liberal socialism to Reagan-era conservatism.
Nancy Sinkoff discusses her book "From Left to Right: Lucy S. Dawidowicz, The New York Intellectuals and the Politics of Jewish Life."
Dr. Zohar Maor, a history lecturer at Bar Ilan University and co-editor of the book "Nationalism and Secularization," reviews new perspectives on political modernity and reexamines older ideas on the subject.
The text explores the complexity of making sense of the Talmud and suggests that perhaps the challenge itself holds value.
The text reflects on the challenging task of finding sense and order within the Talmud, suggesting that perhaps the value lies in grappling with complexity and ambiguity to uncover meaning.
Professor William Helmreich, a distinguished sociologist at City College who recently passed away due to COVID-19, was known for his insightful exploration of the yeshiva world, challenging the perception of Orthodox Judaism as a decaying institution.
In the conversation titled "Talmud as an Agent of Chaos" with Ari Bergmann by 18Forty, the discussion likely explores the idea that the Talmud, a central text in Jewish tradition, has inherent chaos within it that serves a purpose in intellectual and spiritual growth.
In the text "Talmud as an Agent of Chaos: A Conversation with Ari Bergmann," the discussion likely explores how the Talmud, a central text in Judaism, can be perceived as a source of complexity and unpredictability rather than a fixed, orderly source of guidance.
Michelle Chesner, the Norman E. Alexander Librarian for Jewish Studies at Columbia University, and David delve into the evolution of formatting in sacred Jewish texts throughout history and its influence on religious Judaism.
In a conversation with Michelle Chesner, David explores the evolution of the formatting of sacred Jewish texts over history and its impact on religious Judaism.
The podcast episode delves into the topic of Jewish languages with expert guests Sarah Bunin Benor, Alanna Cooper, and Vitaly Shalem, hosted by Jeremy Shere on the Adventures in Jewish Studies podcast.
The text discusses the rabbinic use of midrashic allegory to interpret biblical stories, focusing on the tension between the literal text and its allegorical interpretations.
Dr. Tomer Persico, a religions scholar, delves into his upcoming book "The Image of God: The Idea that Changed the World and Judaism," exploring how the concept of humans being made in the image of God has influenced both Judaism and the world at large.
The reminiscence of the Mendelssohn scholar Alexander Altmann reflects on his punctuality and devotion to studying Moses Mendelssohn's works, notably "Jerusalem."
The season one finale of Adventures in Jewish Studies delves into the complexities of Jewish identity and whiteness in America, highlighting the historical journey of Ashkenazi Jews from being marginalized as victims of anti-Semitism and white supremacy to later assimilating into mainstream white America and experiencing privilege.
In TanakhCast #162: The Thanos Edition, the focus is on exploring and reflecting on four chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, beginning with Genesis and concluding with 2 Chronicles.
Dr. Cecile Kuznitz discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its evolution from Interwar Poland to Postwar America.
Dr. Cecile Kuznitz, director of Jewish Studies at Bard College, discusses the history of the Yiddish Scientific Institute (YIVO) in her book "YIVO and the Making of Modern Jewish Culture," exploring its evolution from Interwar Poland to Postwar America.
In the podcast "The Origins of the Jews" by the Association for Jewish Studies, scholars from various fields such as history, archaeology, linguistics, and genetics delve into the question of where Jews come from.
In "Halakhah: The Rabbinic Idea of Law," Professor Chaim Saiman offers a unique exploration of Halakhah's nature, steering clear of apologetics or criticism.
Professor Yaakov Elman was a distinguished Talmud scholar known for his unique depth and interdisciplinary approach to studying the Babylonian Talmud.