Tag: Yehoshua

The Gemara raises the question of how Moshe, who wrote the Torah, could have written the final eight verses that describe his own death.
This discussion delves into humanity's pursuit of perfection and its manifestation in the world, exploring the origins and implications of this innate drive.
This episode discusses how Spinoza's level of Jewish education affected his understanding of traditional Jewish texts.
This episode examines Spinoza's Jewish education, questioning whether he reached a level of understanding to read and analyze Shas and if he interacted with Rabbi Menashe ben Israel.
This episode delves into the complex family situation of the renowned philosopher Spinoza.
In this episode, the focus is on Uriel de Costa's controversial books in Hamburg challenging Rabbinic authority and the immortality of the soul, and the community's response.
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.
Studying Tanakh from a young age provides a foundation in Jewish history and context for connecting to Jewish practice, with many baalei teshuva embarking on a journey of self-discovery through Tanakh study at different stages of life.