Tag: Jewish Christian Relations

In "Shylock's Venice: The Remarkable History of Venice's Jews and the Ghetto," Harry Freedman delves into the intriguing history of Venetian Jews from the 15th to the 18th century.
A recent Oscars ad by Robert Kraft's Foundation to Combat Antisemitism dramatizes a synagogue bomb threat based on a real incident in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
Robert Chazan, a leading scholar in the field of Jewish history and Christian-Jewish relations in the high Middle Ages, has died at the age of 87.
The Chosen, a TV show about the life of Jesus, has become a surprise hit in the U.S., even attracting Jewish fans.
Yeshiva University (YU) is now offering a master's degree program exclusively for Christian students, approved by YU's Roshei Yeshiva/Poskim.
The new movie adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" explores the spiritual journey of its protagonist, Margaret, in addition to her experiences of puberty and middle school.
"The Chosen," a popular Christian TV show about Jesus and his disciples, brings a unique focus on Judaism to the portrayal of early Christianity by highlighting Jesus' Jewish roots and the Jewish context of his followers' lives.
Dr. Malka Simkovich, the Crown-Ryan Chair of Jewish Studies and director of the Catholic-Jewish Studies program at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, discusses the secrets of Second Temple Judaism and its relevance to contemporary Jewish life.
"Brotherhood" by Karma Ben-Johanan explores the transformation of the Oberammergau Passion Play, a historically antisemitic play, into a symbol of Jewish-Christian friendship and reconciliation.
The Council of Centers on Jewish-Christian Relations (CCJR) has expressed concern about the possibility that certain Christian rhetoric during the Christmas season may contribute to rising antisemitism.
In this interview, George Weigel discusses the legacy of Christian anti-Semitism and the changes brought about by the Second Vatican Council.
The article proposes a program called the Jethro Project, which aims to provide non-Jewish clergy with the opportunity to engage in focused Jewish study.
This essay discusses the hostile attitude towards Christian society found in medieval Ashkenazic literature, particularly in polemical literature.
Olga Tokarczuk, the 2018 Nobel Prize winner in literature, published The Books of Jacob in 2014.
This article discusses the historical myth that Jewish men menstruate.
Jewish life has long been marked by exile, known as the diaspora, following the destruction of the Temple and loss of sovereignty.
Sholem Asch, a prominent Yiddish writer, stirred controversy with his Christian-themed novels, namely "The Nazarene" and "The Apostle," followed by "Mary."
"The Inquisitors Tale" by Adam Gidwitz is a children's book set in medieval France that features a young Jewish boy named Jacob among its main characters.
"Strange Miracle" explores the intersection of Jewish faith and Christian Zionism throughout history, emphasizing the significance of the Jewish people's return to the Land of Israel as a pivotal theme.
Literary critic Adam Kirsch is engaging with the Talmud through the Daf Yomi cycle, focusing on Tractate Avodah Zarah which discusses laws against idolatry.
In a recent discussion, Bernard Lewis criticized the dominance of Saidian views in American academia regarding Middle Eastern studies.