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Big Question | What Is the Allure of the Strongman?

Moment in Moment · 25 Sep

Judy Klitsner, a respected educator and author, explores the complex portrayal of power in the Tanach, emphasizing the dangers of absolute authority in human leaders.

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Etgar Quiz no 275

Jewish Chronicle · 28 Jun

The Etgar Quiz no 275 includes questions about Jewish topics such as special products of Israel, the Ladino language, Israeli highways, Devorah in the Tanach, the Ohel Moed gatherings, and the song "Yerushalayim Shel Zahav."

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The Etgar Quiz no 272

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Jun

The Etgar Quiz no 272 poses questions related to Jewish knowledge, including identifying the source of Eishet Chayil, the Torah portion with the most sections, quarters of the Old City of Jerusalem, locations in Israel, the reason why the Tribe of Levi did not have land, and the food provided to the Children of Israel in the desert.

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London girl comes 7th in International Bible quiz

Jewish Chronicle · 16 May

Noa Swabel, a 16-year-old London schoolgirl from Golders Green, ranked seventh in the International Bible Quiz held in Jerusalem and broadcast on Israeli TV on Yom Haatzmaut.

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Hebrew Lips

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 12 Apr

"The Hebrew Lips" is a poem reflecting on the tension within Jews between the harshness of biblical texts and the reverence for human life inherent in the Hebrew language.

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Q & A (April 2024) - Rabbi Joseph Dweck

The Habura · 9 Apr

Rabbi Joseph Dweck engages in a comprehensive Q&A, addressing diverse topics such as academic biblical criticism, karet, and the role of Hashem in daily life.

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The Etgar Quiz no 266

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Apr

The text presents a quiz with questions related to Jewish and Israeli knowledge.

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Reviews in Brief – Spring 2024

Rabbi Gil Student in Jewish Action · 9 Mar

Rabbi Menachem Genack's "Gan Shoshanim, vol. 1" offers Torah essays that blend insights from Rabbi Yosef Dov Soloveitchik with Brisker-style analysis, presenting a structured exploration of Talmudic topics like prayer, holidays, sacrifices, and purity.

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The Tanach Translations

Jewish History Uncensored · 26 Oct 2023

The episode discusses the challenges of translating the Tanach, particularly from Hebrew to English.

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The Fox, the Skeptic, and the Politics

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 27 Jul 2023

The article reflects on a viral picture of a fox at the Kotel on Tisha B'Av, with some viewing it as a sign of redemption.

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Who Wrote the Siddur?

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 23 Jul 2023

The author explores the origins of the siddur, the Jewish prayer book.

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#140 - Sassoon Codex, Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk & R' Shnuer Zalman of Liadi Early Life

Jewish History Uncensored · 24 May 2023

This episode examines various aspects of Jewish history and figures, including the sale of the Sassoon Codex and its implications for the understanding of Tanach, the contribution of R' Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk to the Ashkenazi community in Israel, and an exploration of the early life of R' Shnuer Zalman of Liadi.

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#101 - Spinoza & Dibukim

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Aug 2022

This episode delves into Spinoza's questions about authorship in the Tanach and how they relate to Jewish history, highlighting a fundamental flaw.

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#98 - Spinoza and Biblical Criticism

Jewish History Uncensored · 21 Jul 2022

In this episode, Spinoza's questions about the authenticity of the Tanach are explored, considering how original his inquiries were and whether similar questions arose before his time.

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#97 - Spinoza’s Great Mistake

Jewish History Uncensored · 14 Jul 2022

The episode discusses Spinoza's error in criticizing Tanach for not aligning with Euclidean style logic, asserting that most of Tanach and Chazal's interpretations follow a different form of logic.

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Rabbi Shalom Carmy: How I Ground My Faith [Rationality 4/4]

18forty · 5 Jul 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Shalom Carmy discusses how he grounds his faith, exploring the anthropological, covenantal, and experiential bases for religious belief.

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Simi Peters: Building New Faith Foundations [Rationality 4/5]

18forty · 7 Dec 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Simi Peters, an author and teacher, discusses the intersection of Jewish faith and postmodernism.

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Stacey Goldman

Merri Ukraincik in Jewish Action · 18 Aug 2021

Stacey Goldman, a Jewish educator and philanthropist, has been inspired to bring her teaching online and reach a wider audience after recording her first shiur for the OU Women's Initiative.

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#39 - The Tragic Death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco & The Ten Tribes

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 May 2021

This episode discusses the tragic death of R' Imanuel Chai Ricco and why he was considered to have died for Kiddush Hashem.

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#38 - Emunas Chachamim In Our Times

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 May 2021

This episode explores the challenge of embracing the authenticity of Torah in our current era and questions the difference in how we perceive Tanach compared to the words of Chazal.

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#28 - The Maggid and the Besht

Jewish History Uncensored · 4 Mar 2021

In this podcast episode by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, we explore the meeting between the Maggid of Mezritch and the Besht, focusing on how the Besht persuaded the Maggid to become his student.

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#26 - The Historical Identification of Achashveirosh

Jewish History Uncensored · 18 Feb 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the historical identification of Achashveirosh and the discrepancy between secular history and the Tanach regarding the dating of the Destruction of the First Temple.

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#25 - Torah and Science - Proper Understanding of Their Relationship

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Feb 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the relationship between Torah and Science, addressing how to handle contradictions between them and whether contemporary challenges differ from those in the past.

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GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772

Jewish History Uncensored · 24 Dec 2020

In the podcast episode "GAON #18 - The Vilna Cherem of 1772," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Cherem of 1772 within its historical context.

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GAON #17 - The Vilna Communal Turmoil in the 1760’s

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Dec 2020

The podcast discusses the communal turmoil in Vilna during the 1760s, focusing on the conflict between Rabbi Shmuel ben Avigdor and the Kahal.

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