最佳Curious Jew播客 (2024)

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Financial Responsa in History II - Shuls, Politics & Power (feat. Dayan Y Posen) 49:50

12d ago49:50

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For centuries Jews faced restrictions building their shuls. Halachic questions arose across Europe concerning rights, ownership and use. And closer to our day, when communities split, the assets would often be fought over. For the trip, please email: giana.elav@gmail.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 07:41 Shul as a Place of Assembly and…

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Financial Responsa in History I - Taxes, Charity & Freedom (feat. Dayan Y Hool) 53:17

21d ago53:17

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In times of war and peace and throughout the centuries, Jews have asked questions. Some became the foundations of halacha, others were forgotten.In this episode we trace back through the ages to find that the new is often very old. To purchase Dayan Hools book, click here -Beth Din Commercial Arbitration: https://amzn.eu/d/hSkOB53 Chapters 00:00 In…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael X – A personal account in Gaza 36:13

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Unlike the secular worldview, Jewish history looks at individuals and at details. And although we have closely followed the general conflict in Israel, we are at arm’s length from the war. Hearing first-hand some of the challenges that Yona Pinchos Gedalia ben Soroh Chana faced, will thereby give a deeper perspective to what Israel is experiencing.…

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Douglas Murray - Raw Opinion on the Israel Conflict 49:15

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To Watch This Podcast, click here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRbtzDOtBAY&t=2021s A wide-ranging discussion with author & international broadcaster Douglas Murray, on the questions: Why the Media Lie - The Liberal Left - Antisemitism, modern and ancient - The Future in Israel. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection 00:38 Intervie…

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The Karaites III - Unusual Episodes 47:37

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The Karaites arrive in Ponovezh, Lithuania; Seraya Shapshal abruptly changes direction; Ibn Ezra writes Zemirot [link below]; the Nazis preside over a Karaite debate; Voltaire quotes a Karaite scholar; The 21st century reconfigures Karaism. Ki Eshmera Shabbat - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Um8Z5Wdok-WeA7zNmKFkEjG06eH21Sax/view?usp=drivesdk Chap…

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The Karaites II - Forgeries & History 40:55

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Refugees arrived in Egypt from Toldeo in 1459, with ideas of their own. But as the centuries progressed, the Karaites spread out from the Middle East. Crimea became the headquarters of the movement. However Abraham Firkowitz had his own ideas about history, in which facts did not necessarily feature. Although St. Petersburg owes him a continuing de…

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The Karaites I - Origins & Practices 46:14

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1,200 years ago, a new form of Judaism was created, and it has lasted through the centuries.How far did Karaism spread? Did the Rambam allow them to be circumcised? Did Islam bring about the new ideology? And why would they observe Rosh Hashana without a Shofar? Please email giana.elav@gmail.com for details on the upcoming Vienna Trip. Chapters 00:…

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500 Years Ago: February 1524 37:57

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When Europe became the battleground between opposing armies, a very unlikely candidate met up with the Pope and proposed a solution. It would involve the Jews, and start in the heart of Inquisition Portugal. But it brought about unexpected results. Ultimately we have a cloak and a flag to reflect upon. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Trip Announcem…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael IX - The Father of a Hostage 26:56

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A moving, personal first-hand account of trial, tribulation and faith. Recorded live at the JLE. Chapters 00:00 The Kidnapping of Ori Danino 03:29 The Search for Ori 05:24 Ori's Heroic Actions 08:08 The Power of Emunah 09:32 Seeing Hashem in Difficult Times 12:12 The Unexplainable Nature of the War 13:47 Praying and Believing in Hashem 15:53 A Mess…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael VIII - The ICJ 42:00

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In 2004 Israel was prosecuted at the ICJ for building a barrier through the West Bank. But Israel didn’t bother to turn up. What changed in 2024? Why did South Africa in particular, take the lead against Israel? Why does the proportionality argument (regarding civilian casualties) not help Israel’s defense?…

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The Letters Which Made History - Part III 42:19

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Why was Sir Moses Montefiore in Malta for Tisha B’Av? Who wrote the poem Bli Mazal (Out of Luck)? Which British politician suggested in 1841, that the Jews create an independent State? What made London famous in 1159? Whom did Rabbeinu Tam bow to?由JLE

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The Letters Which Made History - Part II 44:24

3M ago44:24

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How did a small hole in a parchment create Crusader history?What do Chopin, Karl Marx, Alexander Dumas & Goethe have in common?Why would the Barons of Franconia insist that Jews go to Synagogue on Monday & Thursday?What was life like for Jews in Sicily?Listen to fascinating insights from four very different eras in Jewish History.…

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The Letters Which Made History - Part I 45:23

4M ago45:23

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Did a Christian censor help the Jews of Bohemia? Who was Rav Sherira Gaon and why is the letter he wrote over 1,000 years ago, so important today? What brought Jews to America in the 1600s? And why did a Rabbi in Indiana write to the US Secretary of State - in Hebrew!?由JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael VII - Vital Answers for Difficult Times (feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz) 1:13:20

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Recorded in Jerusalem, this ground-breaking episode includes testimony based on eyewitnesses, linking together Israel’s Past, Present & Future. Are the Settlements illegal? Does Islam’s monotheism bring any spiritual benefit to the Jews? Is Israel imposing Apartheid on the Palestinians in the West Bank? What does tomorrow hold for Israel? Link to c…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael VI - The Harder Questions II (feat. Lord David Wolfson KC) 1:01:24

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A must listen! What rights to land did Jews have in Palestine? How does Israel explain the Deir Yassin massacre? Did they engage in ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in 1948? Should we regulate free speech of the BBC & Universities?由JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael V - The Harder Questions I (feat. R’ Yitzchok Breitowitz) 1:07:02

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Featuring Rav Yitzchok Breitowitz & Rav Osher Weiss. How do we view War, Collateral Damage and Siege in Halacha? Did the Chafetz Chaim think that we can change the minds of non-Jewish governments? What rights do Jews have in Golus and what message should we take from the matzav?由JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael IV - The Hostages (feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz) 54:40

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The fate of 240 Jews still remains unknown… What are our spiritual obligations at this time? What does Jewish Law rule for these situations? And where does Advocacy fit into the equation?由JLE

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London Through the Eyes of the Curious 0:58

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Experience London in a very unique way by clicking the link below- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wHjkkNGKUk And please consider making a donation to allow us to continue the podcasts' reach and content - https://www.charityextra.com/jle/133970由JLE

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Rambam III - The Final Years 37:18

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Why was the letter to the Jews of Yemen so essential? Who was Guide to the Perplexed written for? How did the Rambam steer his community through turbulent political times? And where does the bullfight in Cordoba fit in?由JLE

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Yishmael vs Yisrael III - Mesiras Nefesh (feat. Rabbi Y.Y Jacobson) 1:18:08

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Yishamel’s 3rd power is their veneration of martyrdom. Our spiritual antidote, is Mesiras Nefesh. Although this includes self-sacrifice and is often translated as giving up one’s life, it is actually life-giving and forms the pillar of the survival of the Jewish Nation through the ages, as Rabbi YY Jacobson explains.…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael II - The Israeli - Arab Conflict 1:09:37

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Social Media is alive with facts about Israel, many of which are inaccurate or taken out of context. With the help of International Foreign policy analyst Dr Mitchell Bard, this podcast comprehensively takes the listener through 120 years of Middle Eastern history, pointing out the major events and documented truths about them and dispelling myths.…

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Yishmael vs Yisrael I - A Biblical Conflict 42:35

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The events of 7th October have left us reeling. How should Jews react? What are our obligations - especially those who are geographically distant? And where are the spiritual origins of this war? The special tefilah to be said in a place of danger has been uploaded to: www.jle.org.uk/podcast由JLE

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Rambam II - Egypt 42:34

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The Rambam spent 38 years of his life in Cairo. Here, he authored his two most famous works, became involved in Medicine, dealt with hostages, suffered tremendous personal loss, and wrote hundreds of Responsa - some of which challenged the Status Quo.由JLE

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Rambam I - The Early Years 28:46

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The Rambam is arguably the most famous Jew of the last two thousand years. But do we really know him? Who were his family? Did he have enemies? And why did he write the 13 Principles of Faith?由JLE

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The French Revolution III (1799-1808) 35:27

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Having conquered much of Europe, Napoleon turned his attention to the Jews. Not by request but by demand; to make Jewish law compatible with France’s constitution. The rabbis walked a tightrope to respond. And of course there’s the matter of 10,000s of documents that disappeared. How justifiable was it?…

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The French Revolution II (1789-1799) 43:29

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How glorious was the Revolution and where does the Tennis Court Oath fit in? Did the Jews actually want to be emancipated? How did they cope with the Year of Terror; Were the Jews victims or collateral damage?由JLE

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The French Revolution I – The Prelude (1552-1788) 39:54

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In 1789, the French proclaimed liberty to all their citizens including the Jews of France. Except that Jews hadn’t been allowed in the country since 1394 – so who was actually emancipated? Why was Metz so important? What happened to Sefardi arrivals into the country? And in the battle between the King and Strasbourg, whose side were the Jews on?…

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The Silent War IV - The Prosecutor 48:54

9M ago48:54

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When the Holocaust ended, the Jews awaited justice. Sadly it would be denied to them. But one man - a Jew names Ben Ferencz - made it his business to bring at least some of the Nazi murderers to trial and make Germany pay. This is his story, and the untold story of so many others.由JLE

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The Silent War III - Trading with the Enemy 40:45

9M ago40:45

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IBM’s partnership enabled the cattle trains to run to schedule, and even after the Holocaust, the spoils were there for the taking. What did the allied governments know? And who else co-operated with the Nazis?由JLE

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The Silent War II - IBM’s Deceit 43:19

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In pursuit of profit, IBM disregarded all morals and supplied Nazi Germany with the technological capabilities to identify and pursue the Jews. To avoid scrutiny, IBM’s transactions were carried out through neutral countries and veils of corporate secrecy.由JLE

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The Silent War I - Deceiving the Gestapo 47:02

10M ago47:02

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Heroism took on many forms during the Holocaust, collective & individual, spiritual & armed. But the choice to live a double life meant choosing to live with the constant fear of betrayal. This is the story of Helene’s choice.由JLE

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The Sinai Revelation II (1312BCE) - Challenges & Deniers 50:22

10M ago50:22

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In the Western world, academia dismisses the idea that Torah is G-d given. How robust is their theory of Documentary Hypothesis? Who was P? Did Ezra author any of Chumash? Wouldn't a hurricane explain the Sinai experience or perhaps Mass-Hypnosis?由JLE

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The Sinai Revelation I (1312BCE) - Exploding the Myths 46:01

10M ago46:01

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All religions have a narrative regarding their origins.Judaism states that G-d appeared on Mt Sinai 3335 years ago to communicate with mankind.Is it rational to believe in this history of the divine origin of the Torah?Can we prove beyond a reasonable doubt that we encountered G-d?Does Judaism make sense?…

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The Maharam of Rottenberg II (1215-1307) 35:06

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To ransom or not? And why after he died? The Maharam’s responsa: Who matters - the individual or the community. Taking life during the Crusades, removing leprosy and deciding halacha based on dreams.由JLE

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The Maharam of Rotenberg I (1215-1293) featuring Rabbi S.F Zimmerman 42:57

11M ago42:57

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Featuring special guest speaker Rabbi Shraga Feivel Zimmerman. As the 13th century drew to a close and persecution in Germany increased, one individual gathered together thousands of responsa and rulings: Rabbi Meir of Rotenberg. Who was he? How did his writings influence the next 700 years of Jewish life? And why was he never set free?…

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A Look Back at History 33:56

11M ago33:56

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Celebrating 200,000 downloads! Thank you all! Answering your questions on the Jews in England, Budapest's personalities, the Noda Biyehuda, Shabbetai Zvi in the 21st century, and introducing the life and times of Rabbi Naftali Zilberberg.由JLE

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Budapest III (1686-1877) - The Hapsburg Years 40:42

11M ago40:42

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Hungary might forbid Israelites to live in their cities, but the Seven Communities change the rules. Nevertheless, the Jews are still barely tolerated. They join the revolution of 1848, but when emancipation comes their way, the cracks will widen. Be careful what you wish for由JLE

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Budapest II (1526-1686) - The Ottoman Era 38:35

11M ago38:35

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In 1526, Hungarian Monarchy & Christianity was replaced with Moslem law. Jews brought West to East and vice versa. The era was one of communal endeavours, halachic responsa and targeted kidnappings. But how do you spell Buda?由JLE

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Budapest I (1037-1526) - Kings, Money & Religion 40:09

12M ago40:09

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Hungary changes from being Pagan to becoming Christian in the 11th century. How did this affect the Jews? What was the Jewish Prefect? Who was Shlomo Seneor? And where is Ofen?由JLE

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The Unknown Genius III - Life on the Run 38:37

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In the 1630s: The Catholic censors want his writings burnt and the secular authorities want him expelled. Meanwhile the French Ambassador brings him personal regards from the King. But with the spectre of Kol Sakhal looming in the background, his reputation was always going to be challenged.由JLE

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The Unknown Genius II - His Later Years 37:41

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Who was this iconoclast? A Rabbi addicted to gambling, who spoke out against Kabbalah. A Halachic authority and expert in Hebrew. Innovator in Jewish music, survivor of a devastating plague and speaker of great acclaim...由JLE

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The Unknown Genius I - His Early Life 35:08

1y ago35:08

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The 17th century provided plenty of Jewish drama - much of it unfortunate. But no individual lived through more personal twists and turns than Rabbi Yehuda Aryeh Mi’Modena. Respected and reviled, acclaimed and attacked both during his lifetime and beyond… he remains an enigma to this day.由JLE

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17th Century Traitors IV - Aftermath: 350 Years of Chaos 41:50

1y ago41:50

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Spinoza & Shabbetai Zvi had very different goals, however the historical overlap of their lives initiated a very destructive cycle of events.Jewish Modern History is dated from the mid-1600s but this history contains some very dark corners.Have we learned the lessons of the past?由JLE

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17th Century Traitors III - Spinoza Ex-communicated 35:54

1y ago35:54

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Raised in Orthodox Jewish Amsterdam and buried in a church graveyard, Spinoza unleashed the most destructive attack on Judaism for 1,000 years. But was he betrayed or did he betray?由JLE

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17th Century Traitors II - Shabbetai Zvi (1665-1676) 35:57

1y ago35:57

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In 1665 Shabbetai Zvi is declared the Messiah across the Jewish world. Entire communities and their rabbis eagerly anticipate the final revelation in 1666 - Jewish blood will be avenged. Christians are in shock while the Moslem world awaits instruction from the Turkish Sultan.由JLE

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17th Century Traitors I - Shabbetai Zvi (1626-1665) 39:00

1y ago39:00

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In 1655, two people turned the entire Jewish world on its head. 10,000s of people were swept up in the revolution and the aftermath still echoes.This series will explore the deceptions that permanently changed Judaism & Jews.由JLE

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The Vilna Gaon III - Leadership & Controversy 35:53

1y ago35:53

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In the second half of the Gaon's life, he was imprisoned twice, he initiated a ban against Chassidus and he gave direction to future generations of leaders.由JLE

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The Vilna Gaon II - When Heaven Intervened (featuring Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz) 39:44

1y ago39:44

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Why was the Gaon unable to carry out certain ideas? Why remain neutral in the dispute that engulfed the 1700s? And who is buried next to him?由JLE

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The Vilna Gaon I - An Introduction & a Mathematical Riddle (featuring Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz) 44:25

1y ago44:25

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Rabbi Hersh & Rabbi Akiva Tatz have teamed up again - bringing to life the Origins, Events, Ideas & Impact of this towering genius, in a 3-part series.由JLE

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Royal Family Conflicts & Jewish Consequences 36:07

1y ago36:07

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Monarchy and Power have bred controversy throughout the centuries. Jews were often impacted by association: the Abarbanel in Portugal, Richard the Lionheart & advice from a Chief Rabbi.由JLE

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