by JLE
History for the Curious The most talked-about Jewish History Podcast History for the Curious features the dynamic historian and famous tour guide & lecturer: Rabbi Aubrey Hersh, live from the JLE in London, hosted by myself: Mena Reisner Join us as we cross continents, sail through the centuries, tracing lives, uncovering events and following epic journeys, to reveal the untold stories, the scandals, and the mysteries, that have impacted our history and shaped us into who we are today. Encounter leaders, visionaries, spies, heroes & traitors and unpack 2,000 years of Jewish heritage. Go back to the story of Jews in the Temple of Jerusalem. Confront the dilemmas of the Holocaust. Visit Paris, Prague, Vilna, London, Venice, New York & the Cairo Geniza. Meet The Russian Czar, Ramchal, Maharal, Maimonides, Churchill, Shabbetai Zvi and the Hapsburgs.
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June 25, 2024
<p>Famous as a scholar and lamdan, his life was beset by challenges and setbacks, all of which he faced with remarkable fortitude.</p> <p>As the leader of Central Europe's Jewry, the impact of his writings and personality re-wrote the history of the 19th century for the Jews</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Government Intervention</p> <p>08:01 Reb Akiva Eger's Scholarship and Influence</p> <p>16:10 Reb Akiva Eger's Reluctance to Give Decisions</p> <p>27:21 The Appointment Controversy in Posen</p> <p>35:24 Acts of Kindness and Strength in Psak</p> <p>39:40 Conclusion and Preview of</p> <p>Part 2</p>
June 14, 2024
<p>Unraveling the Mystery - Who was Moshe de Leon? How did the Zohar impact Jewish history? Is there a deep divide between Academics & Kabbalists. What did Rav Yaakov Emden write? And how was Marriage seen in 13th century Spain?</p> <p> </p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction: The Mystery of the Zohar</p> <p>13:09 The Historical Context of Spain in the 13th and 14th Centuries</p> <p>30:42 The Impact of the Zohar on Jewish History and Thought</p> <p>31:12 The Complexity of the Zohar</p> <p>34:01 Geographic References in the Zohar</p> <p>36:48 Questioning the Existence of Places in the Zohar</p> <p>38:14 The Enigma of Moshe de Leon</p> <p>41:02 Possible Origins of the Zohar</p> <p>44:17 The Role of Roshun Beychai in the Zohar</p> <p>49:00 Different Perspectives on the Zohar</p> <p>52:22 Understanding the Entire Torah</p> <p>54:19 The Beliefs of a Believing Jew</p> <p>58:59 The Laws of Shmita</p> <p> </p>
June 2, 2024
In the 1200s Spanish Jewry faced great challenges within the community including Murder, Immorality & Defection. This was exacerbated by dangerous teachings within Kabbalah which had to be rooted out by the Rashba and banned. But 700 years later a pathway was found to Redemption. <p> </p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Challenges of 13th-Century Spain: Tensions, Wealth, and Power</p> <p>03:06 Controversies in Jewish Scholarship: Philosophy and Kabbalah</p> <p>08:20 Internal Conflicts and Legal Authority</p> <p>15:03 Religious Challenges and the Ban on Philosophy</p> <p>26:50 The Legacy of Rabbi Avraham Abulafia</p> <p>48:26 Kabbalistic Techniques and Mathematics</p>
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