Judaic Studies

0 Israel Education

How this Jewish Chicago day school pulled off a last-minute, multi-generational Israel service trip

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 29 May

Chicago Jewish Day School's annual Israel trip for eighth-graders was threatened due to the Israel-Hamas war and cancelations by IsraelNow.

0 Israel History

Jonathan Gribetz: What’s Next: Teaching the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

18forty · 2 Jan

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar, discusses the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Israel History

Jonathan Gribetz: Teaching the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

18forty · 2 Jan

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Jonathan Gribetz, a Princeton professor and scholar of Near Eastern and Judaic studies, discusses the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Body and Soul

Sharona in Mishpacha · 26 Sep 2023

Maaseh Tuvia, written by Tuvia ben Moshe HaKohein in the early 18th-century, is considered the most influential Hebrew textbook of the sciences in the early modern period.

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A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.

LMarkoe in Forward · 1 Sep 2023

The University of Lucerne in Switzerland is currently seeking a new professor of Judaic studies and theology.

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Anti-Zionist CUNY faculty groups target scholars like me

Matthew Litman in Forward · 12 Jul 2023

David Brodsky, an associate professor of Judaic Studies at Brooklyn College, City University of New York (CUNY), writes in response to a flyer accusing him and three other academics of anti-Palestinian racism.

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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.

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What’s Missing In “The View From Pew”

Hillel David Rapp in Lehrhaus · 9 Jan 2022

The author reflects on the findings of a survey on Jewish Americans and the decline in Orthodox Jewish identification.

0 Jewish Law

Michael Eisenberg is applying the lessons of the Torah to technology and business

Judith Sudilovsky in Jewish Insider · 10 Sep 2021

Israeli-American venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg explores 21st-century business principles through the lens of the Torah, specifically the Book of Genesis, in his book "The Tree of Life and Prosperity."

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Epilogue

Tikva Hecht in Lehrhaus · 9 Sep 2021

Tikva Hecht is a writer and educator who has published her work in various literary journals.

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Allan Arkush on Ahad Ha'am and "The Jewish State and Jewish Problem" (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 19 Aug 2021

In an 1897 essay called "The Jewish State and the Jewish Problem," Ahad Ha'am, a Zionist writer, argued that Judaism does not need an independent state but rather conditions favorable to its development, such as a settlement of Jews working in various fields.

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Four Reasons to Leverage Pop Culture in the Judaic Studies Classroom

Olivia Friedman in Lehrhaus · 6 May 2021

Using pop culture in the Judaic Studies classroom can be an effective way to help students connect to the material, build their Jewish identity, and succeed in class.

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Plagues and Perseverance

Faigy Grunfeld in Jewish Action · 23 Aug 2020

This text discusses how the Jewish community in Prague coped with a devastating plague in 1713.

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TanakhCast #190: The Norman Proselyte Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 17 Aug 2020

In TanakhCast #190, the podcast explores four chapters of the Tanakh, specifically from Genesis to 2 Chronicles.

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Of 28 NYC Yeshivas, Two Meet And Nine Approaching Secular Education Standards

Forward · 20 Dec 2019

A recent investigation by the New York City Department of Education revealed that out of 28 yeshivas inspected, only two were considered to substantially meet secular education standards.

0 Education Jewish Law

Toward Holistic Models of Assessing Judaic Studies Classroom Success in Day Schools

Eliana Yashgur in Lehrhaus · 4 Nov 2019

The text discusses the need for a more holistic approach to assessing success in Judaic Studies classrooms in Jewish day schools.

0 History Communities

Outsiders United: Blacks, Jews and the American Experience

Tel Aviv Review · 22 Apr 2019

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the interconnected histories of Jewish-Americans and African-Americans in the United States, focusing on cultural, economic, and intellectual aspects.

0 History Culture

Outsiders United: Blacks, Jews and the American Experience

Tel Aviv Review · 22 Apr 2019

Dr. Jonathan Karp explores the intersection of Jewish-American and African-American cultural, economic, and intellectual histories, highlighting the connections between these two communities in the American experience.

0 Education Jewish Law

Will we support the day school of tomorrow?

Hillel David Rapp in Lehrhaus · 7 Feb 2019

The author discusses the potential future of Jewish education and questions the traditional model of Jewish day schools against a rapidly changing educational landscape.

0 History Philosophy

What did Jewish rituals look like 2,000 years ago?

Tel Aviv Review · 6 Feb 2017

Robert Goldenberg, a Professor Emeritus of Judaic Studies, explores Jewish rituals from the Hellenistic and Roman eras, highlighting that contemporary practicing Jews would likely not recognize these ancient practices.

0 Torah Education

TanakhCast #93: The Fremdschämen und Schadenfreude Edition

Dan Aviv in Tanakh Cast · 28 Nov 2016

In TanakhCast episode #93, the podcast delves into 4 chapters of the Tanakh every two weeks, starting from Genesis to 2 Chronicles, exploring its stories and themes.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The "Occupation is a Feminist Issue" Edition

Promised Podcast · 14 Jan 2016

In this discussion, the hosts explore the demand for Palestinian Israelis to condemn violence and the ethics of such expectations.

0 History Jewish Law

How the Bible became holy

Tel Aviv Review · 8 Jan 2015

Dr. Michael Satlow, a religious studies professor at Brown University, explains the historical processes that led to the Bible becoming regarded as a holy and sacred text.

0 Culture Jewish Law

Layman’s Terms

Stuart Vyse in Tablet · 13 Jan 2012

The author reflects on his journey of exploring Judaism through relationships with Jewish partners, experiencing Jewish customs, and attending religious services, even though he never formally converted to Judaism.

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Tag: Judaic Studies