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| The 7 Wonders of Jewish History |
# BA 809 |
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Berger, Rabbi Motty |
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| The history of the Jewish people defies all sociological and historical norms. What makes this history even more wondrous is that it was predicted and documented thousands of years before. Rabbi Berger, a senior lecturer for Discovery Seminars, examines seven of these prophecies and shows how each has been confirmed by historically recorded accounts. |
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| 9th of Av: Feeling a Sense of Loss |
# BY 717 C |
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Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak |
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| We spend the 9th of Av fasting, as we mourn for our Temples that were razed to the ground on that day. How does abstaining from food and drink help us realize how very helpless we are? And how does that understanding help us find our way back to the purpose for our creation, and rectifying what caused the destruction? |
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| Jewish Obsession with the Holocaust |
# BY 853 B |
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Berkovits, Rabbi Yitzchak |
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This lecture is really very calming and helps to lessen the fright that many people harbor about this horrific event. What is the meaning to all the memorials, the reparation payments, and revisionists' counterclaims? And why do the youth, who often consider it just another historical event, have a vested interest to keep the lessons of the Holocaust close to their hearts?  |
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| Religion in the Modern World |
# FH 880 |
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Feldman, Rabbi Emanuel |
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| This is an unprecedented time in Jewish history. While more and more people are assimilating, there are also large numbers of Jews returning to Judaism and rediscovering their traditional roots. In this great talk, Rabbi Feldman delves into the concept of being seperate from the other nations and the reason why it is so crucial to our survival. In a humorous yet sensitive way, he urges us to set high goals for spiritual growth to become more than what we are today. |
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| The Jewish View of Jewish History |
# GA 809 |
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Geller, Rabbi Avi |
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| Somewhere down the yellow brick road of history, the Jewish people were saddled with a national inferiority complex - from a world that characterized their purpose and contributions in a less than positive light. Rabbi Geller, in his usual witty manner presents an overview with new insights about our past - and a bright future as a 'light unto the nations.' |
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| World Perfect: The Jewish Impact on Civilization |
# KE 780 |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| All cultures in every corner of the planet dream of world peace, justice for all, social welfare, public education and strong family values. How far back does this universal vision of utopia go? Take a dramatic leap through time as Rabbi Spiro visits the greatest civilizations which set the stage for today's modern democracy. Hear the irony of how all the world's inhabitants aspires to a vision promulgated by the uncontested, all-time most hated nation. |
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| #1 & #2 - Introduction to Jewish History |
# KE 806 A |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Journey through the pages of time from the Jewish perspective. Vivid, illuminating, and always entertaining, Rabbi Ken Spiro presents a "Crash Course in Jewish History" as fresh as current events and as descriptive as eyewitness news. So get ready for a dash through "Jewish time" and don't worry if you're late. |
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| #3 - The Patriarchs |
# KE 806 B |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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Mesopotamia, the cradle of civilization, gave rise to the founding father of the Jewish people - Abraham. His mission: to explain the reality of One God to human consciousness. His workshop: the Land of Israel. A cosmic confrontation develops between his offspring. Those who disputed his mission were Ishmael and Esau, Those who supported it were Isaac and Jacob. A similar cosmic dispute occurs with Joseph and his brothers.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #3 and #4. |
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| #4 - Moses Leading the Exodus |
# KE 806 BB |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Most miracles are natural phenomena - but with precise, uncanny timing. The Ten Plagues are the exception: God turned all the laws of nature upside down to show who's boss. After the revelation at Mount Sinai, being Jewish meant so much more than subscribing to a religion - to the extent that this transformation became the core of our national identity. |
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| #5 - Desert Wanderings and Joshua |
# KE 806 C |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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For 40 years in the desert, Moses had a really tough job. He was charged with training a 'stiff-necked' people to educate humanity. Hear how the spies took matters into their own hands - with tragic consenquences. And how Moses' successor, Joshua, succeeded in marshaling the nation for war against seven hostile Canaanite kingdoms.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #5 and #6. |
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| #6 - Judges |
# KE 806 CC |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| When bad things happen to the Jewish people, it's not by chance. Any movement away from the covenant with God produces a reaction - a prod from God to return to Him. The Judges - including Deborah, Samson, and Samuel - were ethical, military leaders who unified the people, urged them to repent, and mobilized them for war against all enemy invaders.
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| #7 - The Monarchy: King Saul to Solomon |
# KE 806 D |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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After four centuries on their own in the land of Israel, the Jewish people demand a king. They crowned King Saul, a great man who made a simple, but fatal mistake. Next in line was David who was a warrior, scholar, and poet whose whole life became a model for living life to the maximum. His wise son, King Solomon, fulfills his father's ultimate dream of building the Holy Temple and reigns over a golden era of peace and prosperity.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #7 and #8. |
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| #8 - A Divided Monarchy: End of the First Temple |
# KE 806 DD |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Rulers who were steeped in corruption and idol-worship split the Jewish nation - leaving it exposed to Assyrian aggressors. Hear the spectacular showdown between the Prophet Elijah and the priests of Baal, and Jeremiah's chilling prophecies about dire consequences if the Jewish people don't wake up. |
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| #9 - Babylonian Exile and the Purim Story |
# KE 806 E |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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The Babylonian exile pierced the Jewish heart and left it bleeding. Gone were the awesome miracles of the Temple with the constant presence of God. Yet God did not abandon His people in exile, and even smoothed the way for them. However even when they are allowed to return to Israel, 95% prefer to remain behind - which leads to another crisis: the fateful Purim scheme of Haman. After the Jews are jarred into repenting, many return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Second Temple.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #9 and #10. |
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| #10 - The Early Second Temple Period |
# KE 806 EE |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The Jews return to Israel and rebuild the Second Temple, but it's not like it was. Gone are the intense spirituality, the constant miracles, and especially the ark holding the tablets. Without kings or prophets, Ezra takes charge and convenes "The Men of the Great Assembly" - 120 extraordinary sages who compile the Hebrew Bible and formalize the daily prayers, including the mystical centerpiece of prayer, the "Shemonah Esrei."
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| #11 - Coming of the Greeks |
# KE 806 F |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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While we tend to think of the Greeks as cultured and noble, their practices revealed otherwise. The Spartan ethic toughened their kids up young; Athenian philosophy condoned infanticide and perversion. Humanism - the adulation of the human mind and body - was the antithesis of Jewish monotheism and spiritual ideals. Greek occupation of Israel produced religious persecution and civil war, as Torah-loyal Jews fought not only the external enemy, but also their own Hellenized brothers.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #11 and #12. |
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| #12 - Maccabian Revolt and Chanukah |
# KE 806 FF |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The Greek rulers demanded that the Temple's Hellenized High Priest sacrifice a pig, which he did. An all-out guerrilla war erupted started by a few defenders of pure Jewish values and the entire Greek army. Fought in the foothills between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, the Maccabean revolt resulted in the miracle of Chanukah - which ushered in the Hasmonean dynasty. None the less, riddled by low morale and religious decay, Jewish independence eventually submitted to the heel of Rome.
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| #13 - Rome |
# KE 806 G |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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From its legendary illicit beginning, the Roman Empire fights its way to world domination through military conquest and bloodthirsty sport. The spiritual heir to Greek culture, Rome also stood for hard work, organization, and a system of law which influences civilization until today. The Roman puppet monarchy in Israel removes any chance for the Jews to reassert their independence.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #13 and #14. |
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| #14 - Rome and Herod |
# KE 806 GG |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Herod, the engineer par excellent of the 2nd Temple, Masada, Caesarea, and many other architectural wonders, was also subject to insane passions of jealousy and rage, which drove him to murder members of his family and scores of Jewish scholars. His reign over Israel was marked by economic prosperity on one hand and spiritual discord on the other. Other ongoing struggles during this period were between Judaism and paganism, Sadduccees and Pharisees, and bloody disputes in the name of Torah.
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| #15 - The Great Revolt |
# KE 806 H |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| This time period was marked by oppressive tax laws, bloody riots and horrid pogroms. Jerusalem, torn by civil strife, succumbs to the brutal Roman occupation of Israel that ravages cities, burns the Second Temple, and murders and enslaves hundreds of thousands of our people. Follow the dramatic and riveting account of how the defenders of the Temple fight to the death, while a small remnant of Torah leaders manages to escape to ensure Jewish continuity in exile. |
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| #16 - The Bar Kochba Revolt and After |
# KE 806 HH |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| As Jewish uprisings flare up after the Destruction, Bar Kochba (who was believed by many to be the Messiah) mounted guerilla warfare against the Roman army, exacting on them a huge loss. Rome retaliates by turning Jerusalem into a pagan city, renaming Israel 'Palestine,' and mercilessly slaughters its scholars and sages, among them the famous and holy Rabbi Akiva. |
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| #17 - The Origins of Christianity |
# KE 806 I |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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Torn by internal strife and virulent anti-Semitism, the Jews in Israel under Roman rule sought leadership from charismatic healers and preachers. Hear what is Jewishly known about the Jew named Joshua (a.k.a. Jesus), whose Jewish splinter sect was short-lived, and Saul (a.k.a. Paul) whose missionizing campaign years later caused Christianity to spread like wild fire. Even the Romans found his brand of Judaism attractive - without the burden of all the commandments.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #17 and #18. |
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| #18 - Transition to Exile: The Mishnah and Talmud |
# KE 806 II |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| As persecution and unrest force Jews to leave Israel, an influential Torah giant decides to record the Oral Law for posterity. Following the compilation of the Mishna, a companion opus - the Talmud - evolves from scholarly discussions to explain the Mishna. Far from being a collection of "hairsplitting" arguments, the Talmud can rightly be called the "encyclopedia" of Jewish existence.
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| #19 - Babylonian Jewry & The Geonim |
# KE 806 J |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Life in exile also had a few very bright moments. For 1,500 years, the officially sanctioned leader of the Babylonian Jewish community claimed direct lineage from the House of King David. The brilliant rabbis of the Babylonian period produced the Talmud that we still learn today. Another Jewish breakaway sect, the Karaites, threatened to dominate the Jewish world, and how Rav Sa'adiah Gaon offset their erroneous set of beliefs. |
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| #20 - Jews of Medieval Europe |
# KE 806 JJ |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The Moslem control of Spain produced a golden age of opportunity for the Jews, who excelled in science, medicine, trade, skilled crafts, and scholarship. After the Berber invasion drove the community out 400 years later, the Rishonim age began with magnificent scholarship from the Rambam in Egypt and Rashi in France. |
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| #21 - The Crusades and Medieval Anti-Semitism |
# KE 806 K |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The expansion of the Church in Medieval Europe brings us face to face with the Crusades. It was a time of kings, knights, and chivalry - as well as brutality, slaughter and pillage which decimated half of the Jewish population in Europe . Constant, unrelenting oppression and persecution forced the Jews to leave one country after another. Two horrendous lies propagated most of the massacres: blood libel and The Black Death. |
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| #22 - Islam |
# KE 806 KK |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Just as Judaism inspired early Christian religionists, it was also a stepping stone for a young Arab named Mohammed, whose vision was to impose ethical monotheism on his pagan desert culture. Even though Jews rejected his claim of prophecy, Mohammed succeeded to implant Islam within the Arab heart. When Arabia declared jihad on Christianity, hear how the Jews survived within Moslem territory as a separate, albeit as an inferior race. |
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| #23 - The Jews of Spain |
# KE 806 L |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| When the battle field between the Church and Islam moved into Europe, the Jew of course were the first to suffer. The same Ferdinand and Isabella who sent Columbus on his voyage of discovery are the same Ferdinand and Isabella who instituted the bloody Spanish Inquisition - driving Jews out to the wolves. Hear how the Jews uplifted Spanish economic and political success, and how the backlash of anti-semitism brought Spain to a sudden decline. |
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| #24 - The Jews of Poland |
# KE 806 LL |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| As Poland grew, it counted on the Jews to build its economy and administer its vassal estates in the Ukraine and Belorussia. The Golden Age of Polish Jewry boasted of great scholars and talented leaders. Tragically, it is wiped out 300 years later by murderous hordes of Cossacks, led by a genocidal anti-semite on par with Hitler: Bogdan Chmielnicki.
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| #25 - Mysticism & False Messiahs |
# KE 806 M |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Under the benevolent rule of the Ottoman Empire, thousands of Jews were allowed to return to Israel. The northern city of Tzfat gave rise to the study of Kabballah, spearheaded by the esoteric scholarship of Rav Moshe Cordevero ('the Ramak') and Rabbi Isaac Luria ('the Ari'). Meanwhile, low morale throughout the Jewish world explodes into messianic fever as Shabbetai Tzvi claims to be 'the Redeemer' and how the ensuing fiasco backlashes against the Kabbalists. |
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| #26 - Chassidim and Misnagdim |
# KE 806 MM |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Dispel the "ultra-Orthodox fanatic" image of Chassidim with an amazing review of how the movement rescued the persecuted Jews of the 18th century and how it strengthens Judaism even today. Meet some of the famous Chassidic personalities, and hear why the Vilna Gaon was opposed to Chassidus at that time. Hear how immorality and decadence in the Christian world spawned the Protestant Reformation and the venomous anti-Semitism of Martin Luther, whose vicious "suggestions" were actualized by the German Nazis. |
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| #27 - Emancipation & the Reform |
# KE 806 N |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The less religious the Western world became, the better it treated its Jews. During the Enlightenment, Jews were freed from the ghettos, welcomed back into trades and professions, and given civil rights. But even with this newfound freedom, Jews were still looked down upon. The Reform movement of Judaism embraced the new enlightened ideology by divorcing itself totally from God and Torah, which led a majority of German, French and Italian Jews to either assimilate or convert to Christianity. |
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| #28 - Assimilation and Anti-Semitism |
# KE 806 NN |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| From 1791-1915, 40% of world Jewry was confined to an area small in size - but very great in spirit. This 'Pale of Settlement' gave rise to a sophisticated social welfare system, the modern-day yeshiva, and the Mussar movement. Constant Czarist persecution and bloody pogroms eventually forced the Jews en masse to join anarchist, communist, socialist, or bundist movements bent on changing a backwards Russia, or escaping to the "goldene medina" - America. |
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| #29 - Jews in America |
# KE 806 O |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The amazing story of Jewish influence on the seeds of American domacracy is a well-kept secret. How did the code of ethics in the Hebrew Bible affect the Puritans, the Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence? A hundred years later, the face of American Jewry veered off to Reform and Conservative, rejecting the 2,000 year-old Torah tradition of their ancestors. |
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| #30 - The End of European Jewry |
# KE 806 OO |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| One anti-Semitic incident after another propelled the Jewish people toward the catastrophic climax of the 20th century: the Holocaust. Intellectual Jew-hatred in France, forced secularization within Communist Russia and fledging American fascism played neatly into Hitler's master plan. The world remained silent as millions of Jews were stripped of their political and economic rights and murdered with cruel efficiency.
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| #31 - Return to the Land of Israel |
# KE 806 P |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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Zionism wasn't Herzl's invention, but he was its driving force. The Zionist ideal got mixed reviews: Reform Jews refused to accept any ties to Israel, while Orthodox rabbis suspected the movement's ulterior motives. Meanwhile, World War I toppled the Ottoman Empire and brought Palestine under British control. Decidedly pro-Arab and anti-semitic, the British weathered 30 years of bloody Arab uprisings and violent Jewish resistance before bowing out to the new State of Israel.
The tape of this class contains Jewish History #31 and #32. |
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| #32 - Zionism & the Struggle for Statehood |
# KE 806 PP |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Zionism wasn't Herzl's invention, but he was its driving force. The Zionist ideal got mixed reviews: Reform Jews refused to accept any ties to Israel, while Orthodox rabbis suspected the movement's ulterior motives. Meanwhile, World War I toppled the Ottoman Empire and brought Palestine under British control. Decidedly pro-Arab and anti-semitic, the British weathered 30 years of bloody Arab uprisings and violent Jewish resistance before bowing out to the new State of Israel. |
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| #33 - Modern Israel |
# KE 806 Q |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| The quote that best fits modern Israel is, "Everything we did, we did wrong, but look at what we accomplished." Rabbi Spiro rattles off the facts and statistics on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Diaspora's support for the State of Israel, and the tragedy of constant strife among our own people. He ends this Crash Course series by showing how history propels us into a hopeful future, and how every individual can make a significant contribution to better the world we live in. |
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| Seven Wonders of Jewish History |
# KE 809 A |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| Explore seven remarkable milestones of Jewish history that defy nature and science. Join Rabbi Spiro for a roller-coaster ride through Jewish history as he examines seven unusually unique prophecies, and shows clearly how each one has been verified by actual recorded events in history. |
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| The Edge of History: The Jewish View of the End of Days |
# KE 809 B |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| What does Judaism have to say about the destiny of mankind and the period preceding the end of days? What particular strength of belief has helped this tiny Jewish nation clutch on to survival against such persistent persecution? Ken Spiro matches the unlikely events that occurred during the past century to specific prophetic events written thousands of years ago. Also hear the far-reaching implications of the prophecies we are still waiting to be realized. |
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| The Jews in Poland #1 |
# KE 837 A |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| With broad brushstrokes, Rabbi Ken Spiro sketches the history of the Jews in Poland, a land who's rich Jewish presence is only rivaled by the earlier communities of Babylon and golden Spain. We saw brilliant highlights such as the Volozhin yehivah, and the dark lows of violent pogroms - and ended our turbulent stay with the black finale of the Holocaust. A must listen to gain an understanding of what we've seen, built, and gone through - and who we are today. |
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| The Jews in Poland #2 |
# KE 837 B |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| With broad brushstrokes, Rabbi Ken Spiro sketches the history of the Jews in Poland, a land who's rich Jewish presence is only rivaled by the earlier communities of Babylon and golden Spain. We saw brilliant highlights such as the Volozhin yehivah, and the dark lows of violent pogroms - and ended our turbulent stay with the black finale of the Holocaust. A must listen to gain an understanding of what we've seen, built, and gone through - and who we are today. |
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| Driven: The Enigma of the Jewish Soul |
# KE 841 C |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| What makes Sammy run? By looking into world history and Jewish sources, Rabbi Spiro examines many of the breakthroughs in civilization - and the roles Jews played in them. Hear a long list of contributions Jews have made - contributions that have remolded the world physically, interpersonally and of course spiritually. A fascinating talk given by a fascinating historian. |
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| The Bible and Archeology |
# KE 870 |
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Spiro, Rabbi Ken |
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| When examining evidence from archeological digs, there are two points that need to be taken into account before you begin. The archeologist subjectivity and personal agenda; and second, to know that most attacks on the Bible are not based on factual evidence. This very interesting talk is not out to prove the authenticity of the Bible, but to eliminate those assertions that there is existing archeological evidence to the contrary. Rabbi Ken Spiro is a great history teacher. |
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| DNA: Chain of Jewish Lineage |
# KK 670 |
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Kleiman, Rabbi Yaakov |
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| The recent scientific discovery of a "cohen gene" has begun a process of genetically linking the Jews of today back to their ancient past. Hear about the hypothesis and subsequent discovery of such a link and how it all came to be, eventually linking all Jews back to the Middle East . This talk goes through a bit of science and the implications and application of these results to both our past and our future. A fascinating talk to begin to see the bigger picture of our history as Jews. |
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| A Spiritual Ride Through World History |
# KK 809 |
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Kleiman, Rabbi Yaakov |
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| Hear an interesting approach to view the unfolding events of world history. Rabbi Kleinman escorts us through the spiritual ups and downs of our Jewish past. It starts from the creation of the world - with the first man and woman, to the present era. Take a peek how this great, but tiny Jewish nation has truly made a lasting spiritual impression on world civilization. |
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| The History of Jews In Europe |
# LD 836 |
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Luchins, Dr. David |
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| Interested in a closer look at the Jewish sojournings in Europe? Hear Dr. David Luchins' sharp wit and pithy anecdotes detail the movement of Jews across the continent, the bloody Crusades, and the expulsions they suffered at the hands of different countries. He also traces the rise of the Reform movement and the marks it has left on Jewish thought. |
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| Adar - The Month of Simcha: Part One |
# LH 556 A |
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Levy, Rabbi Chaim |
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| In this three part series learn about special mitzvot that can be performed only during the month of Adar. Did you ever wonder why we have an obligation to remember our arch enemy Amalek, to fast before Purim,or read about a red cow? Who is obligated to hear the special Torah readings during this month of joy? Here the view of the Chidah, a famed kabbalist, and ponder some points by the Ben Ish Hai, as Rabbi Levy weaves together halacha and hashkafah to create a masterpiece of depth that is sure to give everyone an Adar that is meaningful. |
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| Shavuos: 600,000 Jewish Names |
# LZ 529 A |
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Leff, Rabbi Zev |
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| The Jewish people and the Torah are two sides of the same coin. Without the Jewish people, there would not be a Torah, and without the Torah, could there be a Jewish people? Join Rabbi Leff for the dynamics of this symbiotic relationship, the effect of each person's name, and other connections that came about at Har Sinai. |
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| 9th of Av: Feeling a Sense of Loss |
# NR 717 |
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Nivin, Rabbi Aryeh |
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| Mourning in the Jewish lexicon brings to mind dark images of sitting on the floor, ripped shirts and unshaven faces. These external customs bring one's stifled emotions to the fore, to begin the cathartic process of crying for a loss. Understanding this process can also move us to feel how near and dear our beloved Holy Temple was to all of us. |
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| Classic Lessons from our Collective Past |
# SM 681 |
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Stern ztl, Rabbi Moshe Aharon |
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| Whether we feel it tangibly or not, our ancestors have a tremendous influence on our lives, and bring greatness within our reach. Rabbi Moshe Aaron Stern brings stories from the Chumash of those great people in our past that made living a Torah life today possible. Hear how to emulate those who came before us and pass this potential for gadlus (greatness) on to our children and grandchildren. An inspiring talk about the true purpose of life. |
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| Saducees and Pharisies |
# WB 806 A |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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Some controversies have a life of their own, says Rabbi Wein in his half-joking introduction to his series on the great controversies in Judaism. Dissent and even rebellion have always existed in Jewish history, but in the case of the Saducees and Pharisees, the dispute raged to the point of civil war. The power struggle between the fearsome Jewish King Alexander Janeus and the rabbis who opposed his religious rebellion teaches an eternal lesson about the dangers of absolute rule.
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| Karaites and Rabbinic Jews |
# WB 806 B |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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There's no feud like a family feud, and in 8th century Babylonia, a dynastic struggle between brothers gave birth to the heretical Karaite movement. Denying the divinity of the Talmud, the Karaites held tremendous influence over many people. Though now they have disappeared into near oblivion, the Jewish scholarship that developed to combat them remains the consummate sign of philosophical victory.
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| Exiles and Marranos |
# WB 806 C |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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In the Golden Age of Spain, the Jews enjoyed wealth, prominence, and peace, but by the 14th century, the Spanish exile turned into one of the bitterest in Jewish history. The Jews were given a terrible choice: convert to Christianity or lose everything - their homes, businesses, and comforts. While the Marranos chose to convert and remain in Spain, the Exiles left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. The fate that befell each group bears a telling message about the deceptive solution of assimilation.
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| Sabateans, Frankists & Anti-Messianists |
# WB 806 D |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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The popularity of Shabsai Tzvi was the worst false messiah debacle in Jewish history. One-third of the Jewish world was swept up in a fervor, selling their homes and businesses and relocating to the Holy Land in anticipation of the redemption. But the aftermath of Shabsai Tzvi's fall was as dramatic as the rise itself, resulting in witch hunts against former followers, the rise of Jacob Frank, another false messiah, and most lasting of all, an increase in Jewish skepticism.
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| Reform and Tradition |
# WB 806 E |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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The Reform movement was a unique phenomenon in Jewish history. For the first time, assimilation was proposed as an ideology and not a mere exigency. Its effect was like an earthquake: immediate, sweeping, and devastating. Generations of Jews were lost to the faith, and traditional Jews continue to struggle to repair the damage it caused to this very day.
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| Chassidim and Misnagdim |
# WB 806 F |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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The rise of Chassidus was the greatest revolution that ever occurred within the parameters of traditional Judaism. Growing in times of brutal anti-Semitism and terrible social inequalities within Jewry, it revived Kabbalah and emphasized prayer and happiness as the primary means for Jews to serve God. But to the Vilna Gaon and his followers, the anti-intellectualism of Chassidus was dangerous, and actual battles ensued. Finally, by the 1850's, the two opposing forces united against the common enemies of the Czarist government and rising secularism, in effect laying the basis for the preservation of Judaism against the odds.
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| Zionists and Non-Zionist |
# WB 806 G |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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In these heated days of territorial concessions, it is imperative we understand the theological and political differences that created the split between Zionism and its opponents. Rabbi Wein cites Torah giants on the issue of whether it is a mitzvah to settle the Land of Israel or if it is forbidden until the arrival of Moshiach, including Maimonides' chilling words of foresight on the dangers of political messianism. But most importantly of all, he describes in exacting detail the secularism of political Zionism, the main cause of the division and the issue that must be resolved for the sake of the future, not only of Israel, but of the entire Jewish people.
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| The Six-Day War |
# WB 806 H |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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Perhaps the most euphoric moment in Israeli history was the recapture of the Old City. With the original live news broadcast of the IDF soldiers at the Western Wall and Rabbi Wein's personal recollections, both the terror and the victory come to life.
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| New Anti-Semitism: Dreyfus Trial |
# WB 806 I |
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Wein, Rabbi Berel |
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The famed Dreyfus trial in which a Jewish officer in the French army was falsely accused of spying unleashed political forces in the world that the accused himself never understood. Though some prominent French journalists, most notably Emile Zola, decried this heinous miscarriage of justice, the virulent anti-Semitism that convicted Dreyfus would eventually destroy European Jewry.
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| Can Every Person Change History? |
# WN 687 B |
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Weinberg ztl, Rabbi Noah |
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| When something terrible happens in the news, and we mumble “Someone should really do something about this.” “But who is that someone – could it be you” asks Rabbi Weinberg? He explains that the seemingly hedonistic statement ‘The world was created for me' is really a concept that enjoins us to be more than just responsible for ourselves. Listen to inspiring stories of people who changed history – and hear how you too can be one of them. |
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| The Chosen People |
# WY 780 B |
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Weinberg ztl, Rav Yaakov |
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| For those promoting secular social justice, one of the hardest ideas to stomach is that Jews consider themselves the Chosen Nation. Perhaps people espouse that this belief is similar to the Nazi's pride in the Aryan race? Rabbi Weinberg spells out exactly why we are chosen, how it reflects our deeper responsibility, and how our perception of it opens many doors for the rest of humanity.
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