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The Ezra Revolution: How Judaism Was Never the Same After Ezra with Rabbi Alex Israel

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Ethics"
Ezra’s era saw a judicial revolution that created a very different second Temple Judaism, a legacy which we benefit from today. What historical circumstances led to this occurrence? What did Ezra and the Men of the Great Assembly achieve? Which is more important: a loud moral voice, or Jewish living? Come and see what Ezra can teach us, with the help of Rav Kook.
This audio was originally recorded on 02/20/2014 as part of Drisha's Spring Lectures. 

Pirkei Avot: A Second-Century Guide to the Good Life with Dr. Beth Samuels

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Ethics"
Pirkei Avot is probably the most well-known tractate of Mishnah. Its style and content are unique. Unlike other Mishnayot which focus on detailed halachot (Jewish laws), Pirkei Avot is a collection of rabbinic teachings and sayings on how to lead a proper life. We will give an overview of the chapters focusing on personality traits associated with the good, the bad and the in-between. The third and fifth chapters especially include some surprising characteristics with unexpected consequences. We will pay close attention to the authors of these sayings and to understanding a broader context for the various opinions.
This audio was originally recorded on 12/26/2005 as part of Drisha's Winter Week of Learning sponsored in memory of Rifka Rosenwein, z”l

The Torah in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Interpretation (6/6) with Dr. Chanan Gafni

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
No sooner had the Bible as we know it been canonized than its interpretation became the subject of fierce debate between Jews and the nascent Christian church. Centuries later, with arrival on the scene of Islam, the battles still raged, and now all three major monotheistic religions took part in the polemics. In this course we will discuss these diverse conceptions of Biblical meaning. In addition, we will explore the pivotal role that these early disputes played in the evolution of modern interpretive approaches to the biblical text.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 05/22/2023

The Torah in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Interpretation (5/6) with Dr. Chanan Gafni

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
No sooner had the Bible as we know it been canonized than its interpretation became the subject of fierce debate between Jews and the nascent Christian church. Centuries later, with arrival on the scene of Islam, the battles still raged, and now all three major monotheistic religions took part in the polemics. In this course we will discuss these diverse conceptions of Biblical meaning. In addition, we will explore the pivotal role that these early disputes played in the evolution of modern interpretive approaches to the biblical text.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 05/15/2023

The Torah in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Interpretation (4/6) with Dr. Chanan Gafni

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
No sooner had the Bible as we know it been canonized than its interpretation became the subject of fierce debate between Jews and the nascent Christian church. Centuries later, with arrival on the scene of Islam, the battles still raged, and now all three major monotheistic religions took part in the polemics. In this course we will discuss these diverse conceptions of Biblical meaning. In addition, we will explore the pivotal role that these early disputes played in the evolution of modern interpretive approaches to the biblical text.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 05/08/2023

The Torah in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Interpretation (3/6) with Dr. Chanan Gafni

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
No sooner had the Bible as we know it been canonized than its interpretation became the subject of fierce debate between Jews and the nascent Christian church. Centuries later, with arrival on the scene of Islam, the battles still raged, and now all three major monotheistic religions took part in the polemics. In this course we will discuss these diverse conceptions of Biblical meaning. In addition, we will explore the pivotal role that these early disputes played in the evolution of modern interpretive approaches to the biblical text.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 05/01/2023

The Torah in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Interpretation (2/6) with Dr. Chanan Gafni

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
No sooner had the Bible as we know it been canonized than its interpretation became the subject of fierce debate between Jews and the nascent Christian church. Centuries later, with arrival on the scene of Islam, the battles still raged, and now all three major monotheistic religions took part in the polemics. In this course we will discuss these diverse conceptions of Biblical meaning. In addition, we will explore the pivotal role that these early disputes played in the evolution of modern interpretive approaches to the biblical text.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 04/24/2023

The Torah in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic Interpretation (1/6) with Dr. Chanan Gafni

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
No sooner had the Bible as we know it been canonized than its interpretation became the subject of fierce debate between Jews and the nascent Christian church. Centuries later, with arrival on the scene of Islam, the battles still raged, and now all three major monotheistic religions took part in the polemics. In this course we will discuss these diverse conceptions of Biblical meaning. In addition, we will explore the pivotal role that these early disputes played in the evolution of modern interpretive approaches to the biblical text.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 04/17/2023

The Catholic Church and the Jewish People in Contemporary Times (3/3) with Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
This course will survey the complex and evolving relationship between Jews and Catholics in modern times, beginning with the statement issued by the Second Vatican Council in 1965 which retracted the Church’s long-standing claim that Jews are guilty of deicide, or God murder.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 11/17/2022 as part of Drisha's fall Zman.

The Catholic Church and the Jewish People in Contemporary Times (2/3) with Dr. Malka Z. Simkovich

This season of Turn it & Turn it is on the topic of: "Judaism & Other Faiths"
This course will survey the complex and evolving relationship between Jews and Catholics in modern times, beginning with the statement issued by the Second Vatican Council in 1965 which retracted the Church’s long-standing claim that Jews are guilty of deicide, or God murder.
This audio was originally captured from Zoom on 11/10/2022 as part of Drisha's Fall Zman.