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Collected Talks of David Solomon#118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a MaskDavid Solomon examines Jewish discussions on the death of Titus, the Roman general who presided over the siege in Jerusalem which led to destruction of the Second Temple. Unsurprisingly, many Jewish commentators throughout history have painted Titus, who followed his father into the role of emperor, in a negative light. However, others claimed that Titus … Continue reading "#118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a Mask" The post #118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a Mask first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (2) #68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three) Tisha B’...2022-08-0728 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#117 Kabbalah on the Jewish BookshelfDavid Solomon examines the question: Which books of Kabbalah should a person have when building a Jewish library? He also speaks for the first time publicly about completing the first-ever full English translation of the cornerstone kabbalistic text, Tiqqunei HaZohar. David begins his presentation with a broad overview of the foundational texts required for a … Continue reading "#117 Kabbalah on the Jewish Bookshelf" The post #117 Kabbalah on the Jewish Bookshelf first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3) #103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2) #59 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (1) 2022-06-301h 06

Collected Talks of David Solomon#116 Torah & Text in an Age of TurmoilDavid Solomon’s siyum on the Talmudic Tractate of Sotah was a (pre) Tikkun Leil presentation delivered online on the eve of Shavuot in 2020 due to COVID restrictions preventing traditional in-person learning on the first night of the festival. The talk includes an exploration of the: historical background to the development of the Tikkun Leil … Continue reading "#116 Torah & Text in an Age of Turmoil" The post #116 Torah & Text in an Age of Turmoil first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) #100 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (3) #96 Unorthodox Epis...2022-05-2729 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6)This final part of David Solomon’s Jewish History overview series explores the biblical period, from Avraham to the Jewish return to Zion after the Babylonian exile. The talk covers: the patriarchs and matriarchs the Egyptian exile and the going out of Egypt the settling of the land and the period of the judges the period … Continue reading "#115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6)" The post #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3) #89 The Historical Story of Tanach #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour 2022-05-131h 34

Collected Talks of David Solomon#114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5)David Solomon explores the past 500 years of Jewish History, from approximately 1500 to today. In this talk, David examines each century in detail, looking at: Sixteenth Century – Johannes Reuchlin The printing of the Talmud Shlomo Molcho and David HaReuveni Yosef Karo Moshe Isserles Azariah de Rossi Donna Gracia Suleiman the Magnificent and the land … Continue reading "#114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5)" The post #114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) #76 Revelation & Revolution: Jewish History of the 18th Century (3) #60 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (2) 2022-04-291h 33

Collected Talks of David Solomon#113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4)The fourth lecture in David Solomon’s overview series of Jewish history examines the years 1000 to 1500, known as the period of the Rishonim. The talk explores the complex and sometimes contradictory experiences of different Jewish populations over these centuries, their lives and safety often dependent on their location, rulers, and the whim of history. … Continue reading "#113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4)" The post #113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3) #10 From the Rambam to the Zohar: Jewish History of the 12th & 13th Centuries (Part...2022-04-141h 28

Collected Talks of David Solomon#112 Jewish History in Six Chapters (3)This third instalment of David Solomon’s overview series of Jewish History explores the years between 500 and 1000 CE, known as the period of the Geonim. In this talk, David discusses: · The geonim, including who they were and the significance of their spiritual authority · The political leadership of the Reish Galuta · The … Continue reading "#112 Jewish History in Six Chapters (3)" The post #112 Jewish History in Six Chapters (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #111 Jewish History in Six Chapters (2) #33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 3) #31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6...2022-03-311h 25

Collected Talks of David Solomon#111 Jewish History in Six Chapters (2)This Jewish History lecture is the second talk from David Solomon’s six-part overview series. The lecture examines the first five hundred years of the common era (0 to the year 500 or 3760 to 4260 in the traditional Hebraic calendar), known in Jewish History as The Talmudic Period. Lecture Summary In this six-part lecture series, speaker … Continue reading "#111 Jewish History in Six Chapters (2)" The post #111 Jewish History in Six Chapters (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) #112 Jewish History in Six Chapters (3) #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period 2022-03-101h 25

Collected Talks of David Solomon#110 Jewish History in Six Chapters (1)David Solomon’s Jewish History lecture examines the Second Temple Period (Bayit Sheini), which spans from approximately the year -500 (or 500 BCE) to the theoretical year 0 (3260 to 3760 in the traditional Hebraic calendar). The period is divisible into four distinct phases, named after whichever political power was in control of the Jewish People in the … Continue reading "#110 Jewish History in Six Chapters (1)" The post #110 Jewish History in Six Chapters (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) #93 The Twelve Minor Prophets (4) #47 Two Temples (part 3) 2022-03-031h 28

Collected Talks of David Solomon#109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4)David Solomon explores messiahs of the modern period of Jewish history and the dangers of mystical attempts to bring about redemption. Among the figures David discusses are: Yosef Della Reina Rabbi Avraham ben Eliezer ha-Levi Shlomo Molcho and David haReuveni Asher Lemlein Rabbi Ḥayyim Vital Shabbetai Zvi Rabbi Chaim Luzzatto, the Ramchal Rabbi Israel ben … Continue reading "#109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4)" The post #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5) #108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3) #107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish Hist...2022-01-021h 27

Collected Talks of David Solomon#108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3)David Solomon explores the post-Talmudic period to the Renaissance in the third lecture of his series “The Messianic Idea in Jewish History.” David discusses: The emergence of ‘the Midrashic Messiah’ The concept of the false messiah The disappointment of Bar Kokhba The influence of Islam on the messianic idea Spiritual messianism The impact of the Spanish … Continue reading "#108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3)" The post #108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4) #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) #107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish Histo 2021-12-151h 19

Collected Talks of David Solomon#107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (2)The second in David Solomon’s series “The Messianic Idea in Jewish History” explores fervent messianism in the land of Israel in the first century CE. In the latter years of the second temple in Jerusalem, the atmosphere was rich with apocalyptic eschatology. As a result, several people emerged contending to be the messiah. In this … Continue reading "#107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (2)" The post #107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a Mask #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) #108 The Messianic Idea in...2021-12-021h 21

Collected Talks of David Solomon#106 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (1)David Solomon discusses the concept of the messiah and how it emerges in Jewish History, beginning with the biblical period. This first lecture examines the appearance of the messianic idea in Tanach, charting its metamorphosis towards a universal application. David explores the development of the Jewish messianic picture throughout the books of the Hebrew Bible, … Continue reading "#106 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (1)" The post #106 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3) #107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (2) #71 A Prophetic Revolution In On...2021-11-171h 23

Collected Talks of David Solomon#105 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (4)David Solomon examines major works and ideas in Kabbalah over the past five centuries in this final part of his lecture series, A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time. The talk explores the contributions of: The GR”A, the Vilna Gaon Rabbi Chaim Luzzatto, the Ramchal Rabbi Naphtali Bacharach. It also discusses the ideas of the following rabbis: … Continue reading "#105 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (4)" The post #105 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3) #103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2) #60 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (2) 2021-11-041h 06

Collected Talks of David Solomon#104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3)The third part of David Solomon’s lecture series, A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time, examines two towering kabbalistic figures of the 16th century. David explores the ideas of Rabbi Moshe (Moses) Cordovero (the RaMaQ) and Rabbi Yitzchak (Isaac) Luria (the AR”Y), whose contributions to Kabbalah – both emerging in late 1500s in the town of Tzfat … Continue reading "#104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3)" The post #104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2) #102 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (1) #59 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (1) 2021-10-211h 09

Collected Talks of David Solomon#103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2)“The Zohar is not a book but a phenomenon.” David Solomon’s second lecture in his series, A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time, explores the extraordinary ideas and contributions of the: Zohar, Tikkunei HaZohar, and Sefer ha-Temunah. In his discussion of the Zohar, David examines its dynamic interpretation of the Torah and how it applies this interpretation … Continue reading "#103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2)" The post #103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #117 Kabbalah on the Jewish Bookshelf #105 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (4) #104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3) 2021-10-0757 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#102 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (1)David Solomon provides a remarkable historical overview of the origins of kabbalistic ideas through the emergence of its early fundamental texts. The series explores numerous questions regarding the development of Kabbalah: What are the key kabbalistic books to have shaped our understanding of Jewish mysticism? When did they appear? And what were the profound ideas … Continue reading "#102 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (1)" The post #102 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #105 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (4) #104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3) #103 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (2) 2021-09-231h 05

Collected Talks of David Solomon#101 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (4)This final part in David Solomon ‘s four-part Zoom series in the lead-up to Yom Kippur, The Power of Challenge, the Challenge of Teshuva, looks at the issue of repentance and forgiveness within community. David examines three fascinating and, at times, heartbreaking stories from Jewish History of people who have: accepted their mistakes, sought communal … Continue reading "#101 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (4)" The post #101 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #100 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (3) #99 The Power of Change, the...2021-09-1032 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#100 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (3)This third lecture in David Solomon’s Zoom series, The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva, different ways the Talmud discusses the concept of teshuva. David explores three illustrative episodes from Tanach and the Talmudic period identified by the sages as: Examples that teach the importance of teshuva Halachic guidance in the process of seeking … Continue reading "#100 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (3)" The post #100 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #101 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (4) #99 The Power of Chan...2021-09-0230 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#99 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (2)Part two of David Solomon’s Zoom series, The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva, looks at the idea of individual and collective teshuvah in Tanach. The lecture examines the story of the prophet Jonah and the teshuvah of the city of Nineveh. David explores different views around the city’s repentance and its connection to … Continue reading "#99 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (2)" The post #99 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #101 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (4) #100 The Power of Cha...2021-08-2631 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#98 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (1)The first episode of David Solomon’s Elul Zoom lecture series, The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva, considers early biblical figures whose individual examples of teshuva illustrate a range of human responses to this powerful idea of self-investigation, repentance, and remorse. David examines four biblical stories, those of: Cain Avimelech King Saul King David … Continue reading "#98 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (1)" The post #98 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #101 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (4) #100 The Power of Chan...2021-08-1930 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#97 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (4)This final episode of David Solomon’s series “Unorthodox Episodes of the Talmud” explores the idea of the evil inclination – the yetzer harah – with a particular focus on problems relating to sexual temptation. The Yetzer Harah David explains that sages of the Talmud discussed how few things are as powerful as the desire for … Continue reading "#97 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (4)" The post #97 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #100 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (3) #96 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (3) #95 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (2) 2021-08-1230 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#94 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (1)David Solomon explores several fascinating episodes described in the Talmud. This first lecture in the series discusses an unusual Talmudic incident involving disloyalty, self-righteousness, contempt, justice, death, restitution, escape, and consequences. As with many stories from the Talmud, this incident is set during a time known as the Amoraic period – between the 3rd and … Continue reading "#94 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (1)" The post #94 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #97 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (4) #96 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (3) #95 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (2) 2021-07-2230 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#93 The Twelve Minor Prophets (4)David Solomon examines the prophets who lived during the period after Israel’s return to Zion, following the Babylonian exile, namely: Hagai Zechariah Malachi. With their unique post-exilic messages, these three prophets addressed the concerns of a population grappling with rebuilding Jerusalem after generations away. Some of the ideas expressed in their powerful prophetic books include: … Continue reading "#93 The Twelve Minor Prophets (4)" The post #93 The Twelve Minor Prophets (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3) #91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2) #90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1) 2021-07-151h 28

Collected Talks of David Solomon#92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3)Part three of David Solomon’s lecture series on the Trei Asar, the twelve ‘minor’ prophets of Israel, examines the texts and themes of: Nachum, Habakkuk, and Tzephaniah. While these three books are short in length, David explains the importance of each, their place in the prophetic continuum, and how they sit in relation to significant … Continue reading "#92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3)" The post #92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1) #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour #55 The Prophets: The Twelve ‘Minor’ Prophets 2021-07-081h 37

Collected Talks of David Solomon#91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2)This second instalment of David Solomon’s series on the Trei Asar, the twelve “minor” prophets, explores the lives and books of: Ovadiah (Obadiah), Yonah (Jonah), and Michah. David examines the historical contexts of all three prophets and how they are reflected in the texts. He also discusses the key themes in these three prophetic books, … Continue reading "#91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2)" The post #91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #93 The Twelve Minor Prophets (4) #92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3) #55 The Prophets: The Twelve ‘Minor’ Prophets 2021-07-011h 29

Collected Talks of David Solomon#90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1)This first lecture in David’s four-part series on the Trei Asar, the twelve minor prophets, explores how these remarkable biblical figures transformed the idea of religious practice – in particular, the way in which nations and individuals should worship a divine entity that cannot be seen. In this talk, David examines the lives and messages … Continue reading "#90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1)" The post #90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour #55 The Prophets: The Twelve ‘Minor’ Prophets #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah 2021-06-241h 34

Collected Talks of David Solomon#89 The Historical Story of Tanach In this Jewish History lecture, David Solomon follows the chronological narrative of the Tanach (Hebrew Bible), outlining the key figures and events of the biblical period, including: the patriarchs and matriarchs the Egyptian exile and the going out of Egypt the settling of the land and the period of the judges the period of the … Continue reading "#89 The Historical Story of Tanach" The post #89 The Historical Story of Tanach first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) #92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3) #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour 2021-06-1758 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#88 Which Period of Jewish History is Most Similar to Our Own?In his fascinating lecture, David Solomon explores the timeline of Jewish History in search of a period that most resembles the current situation for the Jewish people. Roving from biblical times to an era commonly referred to as the Dark Ages, David analyses the situation of the Jewish people during six distinct historical moments. As … Continue reading "#88 Which Period of Jewish History is Most Similar to Our Own?" The post #88 Which Period of Jewish History is Most Similar to Our Own? first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) #89 The Hi...2021-06-101h 23

Collected Talks of David Solomon#87 Women in Jewish History: the Biblical PeriodDavid Solomon explores the lives, contributions, and circumstances of 14 women from the biblical period of Jewish History. He examines: Rachav Devorah Yael Bat Yiphtach Pilegesh Bagiv’ah Ruth Channah Michal Abigail Bat Sheva Jezebel Ataliah Yehosheva Chuldah Among their numbers were: queens prophets judges politicians as well as women who were distinguished for their faith, … Continue reading "#87 Women in Jewish History: the Biblical Period" The post #87 Women in Jewish History: the Biblical Period first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour #66 Grea...2021-06-031h 44

Collected Talks of David Solomon#86 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (8)In this final installment of his lecture series on Jewish Philosophy, David Solomon explores the philosophical contributions of six remarkable Jewish figures from the twentieth century: Rav Kook The Nazir Emmanuel Levinas Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik Yeshayah Leibovitz Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. Watch the Zoom lecture here https://youtu.be/FQwN1_NKPOY In addition to outlining the philosophical ideas of … Continue reading "#86 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (8)" The post #86 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (8) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7) #84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6) #83 A Journey Through Jewish Ph...2021-05-2745 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7)In this Jewish Philosophy lecture, David Solomon explores the ideas and contributions of four philosophers: Nachman Krochmal Hermann Cohen Franz Rosenzweig, and Martin Buber who lived from the late 18th to early 20th centuries. This post-Enlightenment period saw a movement from reason to existentialism, influenced by Kierkegaard, Kant, and Hegel. David’s examination of these … Continue reading "#85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7)" The post #85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6) #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) 2021-05-2045 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6)The sixth instalment of David’s Jewish Philosophy lecture series considers two renowned, sometimes controversial, philosophers living during the Enlightenment: Baruch Spinoza, and Moses Mendelssohn. Watch the lecture here: https://youtu.be/IC_bZTM55yA In the first part of this Zoom lecture, David examines the ideas and impact of Baruch Spinoza, including the ultimate cause of his excommunication from the … Continue reading "#84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6)" The post #84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7) #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #82 A Journey Thro...2021-05-1344 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5)In this fifth instalment of his Jewish Philosophy lecture series, David Solomon explores two significant Jewish thinkers living in Spain in the 14th and 15th centuries: Hasdai Crescas Yosef Albo. Watch the lecture here: https://youtu.be/uZ0C8w28boc He examines the philosophical contributions of Hasdai Crescas, including his ideas on: Divine knowledge replaced by Divine love Divine omniscience, … Continue reading "#83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5)" The post #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7) #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) #80 A Journey Th...2021-05-0645 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4)The fourth part of David Solomon’s Jewish Philosophy lecture series considers three giants of Jewish thought from the Medieval Period: Maimonides, the Rambam Avraham ibn Daud Rabbi Levu ben Gershon, also known as the Ralbag. David explores the centrality of Aristotelianism for these thinkers as well as the influence of Islamic culture on Western theology … Continue reading "#82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4)" The post #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6) #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) 2021-04-2946 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3)This Jewish Philosophy lecture explores the emergence of Neoplatonism in Jewish philosophical thinking. David examines the ideas and works of three Jewish philosophers living during the later years of the Golden Age of Spanish Jewry: Shlomo Ibn Gabirol Baḥya ibn Paquda Yehudah haLevi. Going in-depth into the contributions of Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, David discusses: Keter … Continue reading "#81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3)" The post #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6) #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) #80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2) 2021-04-2241 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2)This talk is the second instalment of David Solomon’s Jewish Philosophy series. In this episode, David examines the philosophical ideas and innovations of a towering figure of the early Middle Ages, Sa’adya ibn Yusuf al-Fayumi, commonly known as Sa’adya Gaon. Watch the lecture here. Read the transcript below. TRANSCRIPT Last week we … Continue reading "#80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2)" The post #80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) 2021-04-1539 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#79 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (1)This podcast episode launches David Solomon’s eight-part series on Jewish Philosophy. In this first lecture, David explores the earliest Jewish responses to the ancient Greek philosophers. Beginning by providing a summary of the early Greek philosophers, David defines Jewish Philosophy and how it fits within the overriding framework of Judaism. Watch the lecture here. … Continue reading "#79 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (1)" The post #79 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7) #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) 2021-04-0842 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple PeriodIn this absorbing Jewish history lecture, David examines the stories and contributions of nine remarkable, often powerful, Jewish women from the period of the second temple in Jerusalem, including: Queen Esther Judith (Yehudit) Hannah and her seven sons Hannah Maccabee Queen Salome (Shlomtzion) Queen Miriam Queen Mariamne Berenice Drusilla. David also explains how the changing … Continue reading "#73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period" The post #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three) #50 Women in Jewish History: 18th to...2021-02-251h 48

Collected Talks of David Solomon#71 A Prophetic Revolution In One HourIn the first millennia BCE, the prophets of Israel launched an unprecedented spiritual revolution, the impact of which has resonated throughout the ages and across the world. In this fascinating lecture, David presents an overview of the twelve ‘minor’ prophets of Israel. Although their messages contained profound insight, analysis, and inspiration, these prophets are known … Continue reading "#71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour" The post #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #55 The Prophets: The Twelve ‘Minor’ Prophets #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah #47 Two Temples (part 3) 2021-02-1155 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon# 70 From Exile in Paradise to Redemption in Hell: Jews and Judaism in Germany – past, present and futureAlthough the Holocaust looms large as the defining feature of Jewish life in Germany, it was not an isolated historical event for German Jews. The Shoa followed a long and tragic trail of massacres, pogroms, and persecutions. However, the historical relationship between the Jewish and German peoples consisted of more than bloodshed and hardship. As David … Continue reading "# 70 From Exile in Paradise to Redemption in Hell: Jews and Judaism in Germany – past, present and future" The post # 70 From Exile in Paradise to Redemption in Hell: Jews and Judaism in Germany – past, present and future first appeared on Davi...2021-02-041h 05

Collected Talks of David Solomon#69 Great Battles in Jewish History (Part Four)In this podcast episode, the final part of this four-part series on Great Battles in Jewish History, David examines two military episodes from the past century – the Battle of Latrun in 1948 and the Yom Kippur War of 1973. In doing so, he explores the background, geo-political considerations, key personalities, and implications of these … Continue reading "#69 Great Battles in Jewish History (Part Four)" The post #69 Great Battles in Jewish History (Part Four) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6) #68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three) #67 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part...2020-12-241h 25

Collected Talks of David Solomon#68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three)Battles of Jewish History: Judea Beginning in the year 66 CE, the Jewish Revolt in the land of Israel launched a decades-long conflict with the Roman Empire. In this podcast episode, David examines three Roman sieges of Judean fortified towns and cities, culminating in the devastation of the destruction of Jerusalem in 70CE. He describes … Continue reading "#68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three)" The post #68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period #67 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Two) #66 Gr...2020-12-171h 35

Collected Talks of David Solomon#67 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Two)The early victories of the Maccabees over the Seleucid armies have been etched into Jewish memory in the form of the festival of Hanukkah. In this podcast episode, David examines the first four of these Maccabean victories with a focus on the insight, bravery, and military ingenuity of Judea’s guerrilla fighters. Continuing with his exploration … Continue reading "#67 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Two)" The post #67 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Two) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #68 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part Three) #66 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part 1) #22 Prie...2020-12-101h 16

Collected Talks of David Solomon#66 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part 1)The earliest detailed accounts we have of military contests between the Jewish people and their enemies are found in the Bible. In this podcast episode, the first in a four-part series on great battles of Jewish History, David examines three events from the books of Judges and Samuel in which the Jewish people experience war. … Continue reading "#66 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part 1)" The post #66 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #87 Women in Jewish History: the Biblical Period #69 Great Battles in Jewish History (Part Four) #68 Great Battles of...2020-12-031h 26

Collected Talks of David Solomon#65 Kefitzat Haderech – Instant TravelKefitzat haderech, roughly translated as instant travel, is an idea in Judaism that a person can travel from one location to another in a moment – a type of Jewish teleportation. In this podcast episode, David discusses this fascinating concept and its place in Jewish life and texts. He explains four methods for achieving instant … Continue reading "#65 Kefitzat Haderech – Instant Travel" The post #65 Kefitzat Haderech – Instant Travel first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) #61 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (3) #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) 2020-11-2632 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#64 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part Three)The 1400s in Jewish history was a time of turbulence and uncertainty while also a period of tremendous Jewish intellectual and mystical exploration. In this podcast episode, the last of the three-part series ‘Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th and 15th Centuries’, David examines the lives of several fascinating figures and their contributions … Continue reading "#64 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part Three)" The post #64 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part Three) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #63 Hope in Darkness: Jewish Histor...2020-11-191h 33

Collected Talks of David Solomon#63 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part Two)The second half of the 14th century saw tremendous economic and theological pressure placed on the Jews of Europe. In this podcast, David explores a series of compelling and poignant historical events that captured the trying circumstances of Jewish life in the Middle Ages in Europe. David also discusses the remarkable tenacity of Jewish communities … Continue reading "#63 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part Two)" The post #63 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part Two) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #64 Hope in Darkness: Jewish Hi...2020-11-121h 22

Collected Talks of David Solomon#62 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part One)In the wake of the global upheaval and transformation of the previous century, Jewish history of the 1300s unfolded as a mix of controversy, uncertainty, and innovation. In this podcast episode, David examines the early years of the 14th century for Jews in Europe and Asia with its many dark episodes – including expulsions, forced … Continue reading "#62 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part One)" The post #62 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of the 14th & 15th Centuries (Part One) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #64 Hope in Darkness: Jewish History of t...2020-11-051h 27

Collected Talks of David Solomon#61 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (3)Kabbalah Since the AR”Y: Chassidism Chassidism marked a moment of revolutionary change in Jewish life and spiritual engagement of the 18th century. Heavily influenced by the kabbalistic teachings of the Ari, early Chassidic thinkers explored and contributed to the development of Jewish mysticism. In this podcast episode, David discusses the lives and work of several early … Continue reading "#61 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (3)" The post #61 Kabbalah Since the AR”Y (3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #104 A Kabbalistic Journey Through Time (3) #78 Passover Revelations #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) 2020-10-291h 16

Collected Talks of David Solomon#58 How to Convert the Pope: Successful and Failed Attempts to Bring the MessiahThe messianic idea has been part of Jewish thought since the writings of the prophets who developed the notion that a restored Israel, housing the presence of the Divine, could lead to a transformed world. In this podcast episode, David explores the idea and manifestation of messianism in Judaism and examines several fascinating examples of … Continue reading "#58 How to Convert the Pope: Successful and Failed Attempts to Bring the Messiah" The post #58 How to Convert the Pope: Successful and Failed Attempts to Bring the Messiah first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #42 Communities in Se...2020-10-0846 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#57 Wine and the High HolidaysWine has played a central role in Jewish life from the very beginning. In this podcast episode, David draws together the themes of wine, the High Holidays, Kabbalah, and the natural world in a talk given in New York in 2008. David explores the significance of wine in Jewish culture and spirituality, its status and … Continue reading "#57 Wine and the High Holidays" The post #57 Wine and the High Holidays first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah #48 Two Temples (part 4) #45 Two Temples (part 1) 2020-10-0154 min

Collected Talks of David Solomon#56 The Power of TeshuvaThe concept of teshuva – usually translated in English as “repentance” but literally meaning “return” – is, as David discusses in this episode, a phenomenal idea in Judaism that a person can be defined, not simply by what they do, but by their ability to change. This podcast episode, coming in advance of Yom Kippur, … Continue reading "#56 The Power of Teshuva" The post #56 The Power of Teshuva first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #98 The Power of Change, the Challenge of Teshuva (1) #55 The Prophets: The Twelve ‘Minor’ Prophets #11 Moments of Teshuva (Repentance) in Jewish History 2020-09-241h 01

Collected Talks of David Solomon#54 The Prophets: EzekielA Podcast on the Prophets of Israel in Tanach (Hebrew Bible) The Book of Ezekiel has been enormously influential on Jewish spirituality for two-and-a-half millennia, including as the foundational inspiration for subsequent Jewish mystical ideas and texts. In this podcast episode, David examines the life and work of the Prophet Ezekiel (Yechezkel), believed to be … Continue reading "#54 The Prophets: Ezekiel" The post #54 The Prophets: Ezekiel first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #46 Two Temples (part 2) #37 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 1) #20 Revelation in Exile: the Book of Ezekiel 2020-09-101h 17

Collected Talks of David Solomon#53 The Prophets: JeremiahA Podcast on the Prophets of Israel in Tanach (Hebrew Bible) It is impossible to understand the impact of the prophets of Israel without placing them in their historical and cultural contexts. In this podcast episode, David sets the fascinating historical background to the emergence of the second of the ‘major prophets’, Jeremiah (Yeremiyahu). He … Continue reading "#53 The Prophets: Jeremiah" The post #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #52 The Prophets: Isaiah #46 Two Temples (part 2) #45 Two Temples (part 1) 2020-09-031h 14

Collected Talks of David Solomon#52 The Prophets: IsaiahA Podcast on the Prophet Isaiah in Tanach (Hebrew Bible) The Prophets of Israel were a unique and revolutionary spiritual phenomenon with profound impact across the ages. In this podcast episode, the first of a four-part series on the prophets scheduled for Elul, David examines the context, character, and inspirational message of the Prophet Isaiah … Continue reading "#52 The Prophets: Isaiah" The post #52 The Prophets: Isaiah first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah #45 Two Temples (part 1) #17 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 2) 2020-08-271h 14

Collected Talks of David Solomon#51 Women in Jewish History: 20th to 21st CenturiesA Podcast on Women in Jewish History Recent decades have seen many examples of Jewish women who have significantly influenced Jewish history and, more generally, world history. In this podcast episode, David examines the characters and contributions of more than 20 extraordinary Jewish women from the past hundred years. He explores their fascinating and sometimes … Continue reading "#51 Women in Jewish History: 20th to 21st Centuries" The post #51 Women in Jewish History: 20th to 21st Centuries first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #50 Women in Jewish History: 18th to 20th Centuries #33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of...2020-08-201h 38

Collected Talks of David Solomon#50 Women in Jewish History: 18th to 20th CenturiesA Podcast on Women in Jewish History From mystics and messianic figures to writers, activists, and politicians women made enormous contributions to Jewish and world history during the four centuries examined in this lecture. In this podcast episode, David explores the characters and contributions of a collection of “remarkable and extraordinary” women from the mid … Continue reading "#50 Women in Jewish History: 18th to 20th Centuries" The post #50 Women in Jewish History: 18th to 20th Centuries first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #51 Women in Jewish History: 20th to 21st Centuries #43 Communities in Search of Meaning...2020-08-131h 42

Collected Talks of David Solomon#49 When Being Righteous is not Enough: A Study of the Book of JobA Podcast on the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible The Book of Job (Iyov) is a philosophical discussion on the nature of divine justice in relation to human suffering. In this podcast episode, David provides a fascinating overview of the story of Job whose tragic circumstances cause him to demand an explanation from … Continue reading "#49 When Being Righteous is not Enough: A Study of the Book of Job" The post #49 When Being Righteous is not Enough: A Study of the Book of Job first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #52 The Prophets: Is...2020-08-061h 11

Collected Talks of David Solomon#48 Two Temples (part 4)A Podcast on Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and Jewish History The arrival of General Pompey into Jerusalem heralded the beginning of the end for the Second Temple and Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. In this podcast episode, timed to coincide with Tisha B’Av, David explores the fascinating drama of the reign of Herod; the … Continue reading "#48 Two Temples (part 4)" The post #48 Two Temples (part 4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #47 Two Temples (part 3) #45 Two Temples (part 1) #35 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 2) 2020-07-291h 23

Collected Talks of David Solomon#47 Two Temples (part 3)A Podcast on Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and Jewish History When the Persian King Cyrus the Great sponsored a Jewish return to the Land of Israel to rebuild a temple in Jerusalem he launched an era in Jewish History known as the Second Temple Period. In this podcast episode, David explores the first four centuries of … Continue reading "#47 Two Temples (part 3)" The post #47 Two Temples (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #48 Two Temples (part 4) #46 Two Temples (part 2) #19 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 4) 2020-07-231h 11

Collected Talks of David Solomon#46 Two Temples (part 2)A Podcast on Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and Jewish History The latter years of the First Temple period saw the Kingdom of Judah contending with dangers posed by the politics of the region and the fluctuating strengths and flaws of the reigning Judean kings. In this podcast episode, David examines the eighth to sixth centuries BCE. … Continue reading "#46 Two Temples (part 2)" The post #46 Two Temples (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3) #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah #45 Two Temples (part 1) 2020-07-161h 09

Collected Talks of David Solomon#45 Two Temples (part 1)A Podcast on Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and Jewish History This episode is the first instalment of David’s next four-part series, Two Temples, launched to coincide with the beginning of the Three Weeks—a period of mourning in the Jewish calendar that marks the destruction of the first and second temples in Jerusalem. In this podcast episode, … Continue reading "#45 Two Temples (part 1)" The post #45 Two Temples (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah #48 Two Temples (part 4) #46 Two Temples (part 2) 2020-07-091h 20

Collected Talks of David Solomon#44 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 4)A Jewish History Podcast The final lecture in this four-part series provides a fascinating overview of the closing decades of the 17th century and the historical events and characters that would prepare the world for the new century. In this podcast episode, David examines the extraordinary stories of a Portuguese explorer; of the reputed appearance … Continue reading "#44 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 4)" The post #44 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #43 Communities in Search of Me...2020-07-021h 22

Collected Talks of David Solomon#43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 3)A Jewish History Podcast In this podcast episode, David examines the lives, contributions, and influences of six significant Jewish women from the 17th century. In exploring the individual stories of these poets and scholars, merchants and messianic figures, David provides fascinating insight into different areas of Jewish life in the 1600s as well as into … Continue reading "#43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 3)" The post #43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #44 Communities in Search of Me...2020-06-251h 21

Collected Talks of David Solomon#41 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 1)A Jewish History Podcast With a background of war, emerging superpowers, and the Enlightenment, Jewish History of the 17th century is largely seen through the prism of communal experience. In this podcast episode, David explores the narratives and circumstances of communities across Europe, tales of emerging Jewish life in the Americas, and accounts of the … Continue reading "#41 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 1)" The post #41 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #44 Communities in Search of Me...2020-06-111h 26

Collected Talks of David Solomon#40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4)A Podcast on Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah The revelation of the Zohar saw an enormous shift in the landscape of Jewish mystical thinking, including in the techniques and ideas focused on the quest to engage with the Divine. In this podcast episode, David examines the ideas, practices, and approaches to encounters with Gd as explored … Continue reading "#40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4)" The post #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3) #38 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 2) #37 A History of Mystical En...2020-06-041h 28

Collected Talks of David Solomon#39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3)A Podcast on Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah The Jewish mystical concept of devekut is largely concerned with ways through which a person can become closer to Gd. In this podcast episode, David discusses two of the more practiced paths towards devekut: prayer and sex. He also examines profound themes in Sefer HaBahir and touches on … Continue reading "#39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3)" The post #39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) #38 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 2) #37 A History of Mystical En...2020-05-271h 28

Collected Talks of David Solomon#38 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 2)A Podcast on Jewish Mysticism and Kabbalah It is not only in Tanach (Hebrew Bible) that we find moments of human encounters with the Divine. In this podcast episode, David explores mystical encounters of this kind as described in sacred Jewish texts from the Talmudic to Medieval periods. In addition to examining the nature of … Continue reading "#38 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 2)" The post #38 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) #39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3) #37 A History of Mystical En...2020-05-211h 34

Collected Talks of David Solomon#37 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 1)The Jewish mystical tradition has fascinating and profound speculations about accessing divine reality. In this podcast episode, the first in a four-part series entitled ‘A History of Mystical Encounters’, David explores definitions of mysticism and its manifestations in life and texts. In doing so, he looks at different forms of Jewish mystical practice, including biblical … Continue reading "#37 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 1)" The post #37 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #54 The Prophets: Ezekiel #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) #39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3) 2020-05-141h 37

Collected Talks of David Solomon#36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 3)The period of the 3rd to 5th centuries (CE) saw a different type of world emerging from one that had, for centuries, been controlled by two empires: Rome and Parthia. In this podcast episode, David explores the new Jewish reality and the revolutionary innovations that resulted. In particular, he examines the extraordinary project of the … Continue reading "#36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 3)" The post #36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #35 Chazal in th...2020-05-071h 26

Collected Talks of David Solomon#35 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 2)The consequences of the Roman destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem were devastating and yet Jewish life continued in fascinating ways. In particular, the years that followed saw Jewish spiritual and intellectual endeavours developing in profound and impactful directions. In this podcast episode, David examines the second century CE, exploring the enormous contributions of some … Continue reading "#35 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 2)" The post #35 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #48 Two Temples (pa...2020-04-291h 22

Collected Talks of David Solomon#34 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 1)The rise of the influence of Chazal, the sages of the Talmud, emerged during the early phases of Roman rule over the Land of Israel. In this podcast episode, David examines the key characters and events of the early phase of the Talmudic Period. He explores the changing focus of Jewish existence from one based … Continue reading "#34 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 1)" The post #34 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #48 Two Temples (par...2020-04-231h 27

Collected Talks of David Solomon#33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 3)The tenth-century of Jewish History is the focus of this final part of David’s series on the Geonic Period. In this podcast episode, David explores the life, characters, and contributions of some of the towering intellectual and rabbinical authorities of that period. He also discusses the incredibly influential translations, texts and Jewish resources developed by … Continue reading "#33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 3)" The post #33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #42 Communities in Search of M...2020-04-131h 15

Collected Talks of David Solomon#32 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 2)Jewish life of the 8th and 9th centuries is the focus of this podcast episode. In examining this period, David Solomon explores the impact of the battle for control of Spain on Jewish life; the emergence of profoundly influential Jewish legal codifications and spiritual resources; the reputed mass conversion of the kingdom of the Khazars; … Continue reading "#32 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 2)" The post #32 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #33 The Geonic Period: Jewish Hi...2020-04-071h 15

Collected Talks of David Solomon#31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 1)During the 6th and 7th centuries, Jewish populations were centred in territories ruled by the Sassanian, Byzantine and the Western Roman empires. In this podcast episode, David Solomon examines how Jewish life unfolded during these two centuries. He explores the changing fortunes of the renowned Jewish academies of Sura and Pumbedita; the role and status … Continue reading "#31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 1)" The post #31 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #73 Women in Jewish History: th...2020-04-021h 22

Collected Talks of David Solomon#30 The Passover Seder ‘in one hour’Every year Jewish people come together in homes around the world to share in the mitzvah of the Passover seder. But what are the essential elements of the seder? What do people need to know in order to fulfil this mitzvah? In this podcast episode, David Solomon discusses the key things people need to understand … Continue reading "#30 The Passover Seder ‘in one hour’" The post #30 The Passover Seder ‘in one hour’ first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #35 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 2) How to Run Your Own S...2020-03-261h 09

Collected Talks of David Solomon#29 Chassidism ‘in one hour’Arising in the wake of a number of dramatic historical events of the 17th century, the Chassidic movement emerged in the first half of the 18th century under the charismatic leadership of Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, the Baal Shem Tov, with profound effect on European Jewry. In this podcast episode, David Solomon provides an introduction … Continue reading "#29 Chassidism ‘in one hour’" The post #29 Chassidism ‘in one hour’ first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #42 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 2) #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) #30 The Passover Seder ‘in 2020-03-181h 17

Collected Talks of David Solomon#28 Kabbalah ‘in one hour’De-mystifing the mystical: in this podcast episode David Solomon explores the complex and profound field of Kabbalah to provide an overview of its texts and ideas, together with their historical background. David also explains exactly where popular Kabbalah comes from and provides the one thing that it is missing: context. … Continue reading "#28 Kabbalah ‘in one hour’" The post #28 Kabbalah ‘in one hour’ first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) #39 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 3) #38 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 2) 2020-03-121h 16

Collected Talks of David Solomon#27 Women of the Second Temple PeriodDavid discusses the lives and contributions of several remarkable women who lived during the time of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Their stories are not only fascinating in themselves, but they shed a light on the era in which they lived. This podcast episode, released in advance of Purim, a festival based in a tale … Continue reading "#27 Women of the Second Temple Period" The post #27 Women of the Second Temple Period first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #48 Two Temples (part 4) #34 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 1) #21 Pr...2020-03-051h 12

Collected Talks of David Solomon#26 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 4)This final lecture in the Highlights of Australian Jewish History series examines the years between the 1930s to 1960s. In this podcast episode, David Solomon discusses the contributions made by a number of the key rabbis of this period. He also explores the debate within the Australian Jewish community around Zionism; its response to Jewish … Continue reading "#26 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 4)" The post #26 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 3) #25 Di...2020-02-271h 26

Collected Talks of David SolomonDinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 2)The beginnings of community and the rise of independent colonies are the underpinning themes of this podcast episode, the second of David Solomon’s four-part series on Australian Jewish History. In this episode, David examines a period of 22 years, between 1828 and 1850. He looks at the impact of Jewish free settlers with means and … Continue reading "#24 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 2)" The post #24 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 3) #26 Dinkum Diaspora: High...2020-02-131h 30

Collected Talks of David Solomon#23 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 1)After a short break, David’s podcasts are back! We are very excited to share the upcoming lectures with you. The story of Australian Jewry begins with the First Fleet and the earliest moments of European settlement of the Australian colonies. In this podcast episode, the first of a four-part series on Australian Jewish History, David … Continue reading "#23 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 1)" The post #23 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of Australian Jewish History (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #50 Women in Jewish History: 18th to 20th Centuries #26 Dinkum Diaspora: Highlights of A...2020-02-061h 20

Collected Talks of David Solomon#22 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 2)While the period of the Hasmonean Dynasty high-priest rulers saw the return of Jewish control over the Land of Israel, it was also a time of bloody conflict and brutal factionalism. In this podcast episode, David Solomon explores the fascinating reigns of the Hasmonean kings and queens, from John Hyrcanus to Shlomtziyon. He examines the … Continue reading "#22 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 2)" The post #22 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related po...2019-12-261h 22

Collected Talks of David Solomon#21 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 1)Released in advance of Chanukah is David Solomon’s exciting exploration of the extraordinary (and miraculous) religious revolt led by the Maccabees between 167 and 160 BCE against the Seleucid Empire – the first installment of a two-part series on the rise and fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty. In this episode, David discusses the key figures … Continue reading "#21 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 1)" The post #21 Priests and Princes, Power and Politics: the Rise and Fall of the Hasmonean Dynasty (Part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #68 Great...2019-12-191h 31

Collected Talks of David Solomon#20 Revelation in Exile: the Book of EzekielFrom deep within the Babylonian exile, the prophet Ezekiel became the extraordinary conduit for the voice of Gd outside of the Land of Israel. In this podcast episode, David Solomon explores the life and setting of the prophet Ezekiel; his profound messages of teshuva and the importance of individual responsibility; and his remarkable visions – … Continue reading "#20 Revelation in Exile: the Book of Ezekiel" The post #20 Revelation in Exile: the Book of Ezekiel first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #54 The Prophets: Ezekiel #37 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 1) #19 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the...2019-12-121h 06

Collected Talks of David Solomon#18 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 3)Israel’s true destiny is not about nationalism or religion The third instalment of David Solomon’s podcast series on the rise of the prophets of Israel focuses on Jeremiah whose extraordinary life and powerful messages have inspired and resonated with audiences until today. David examines the geo-political reality of the region during Jeremiah’s life and its … Continue reading "#18 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 3)" The post #18 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #19 Visionaries, Reformers an...2019-11-281h 14

Collected Talks of David Solomon#17 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 2)The great prophets of the southern kingdom The destruction of the northern kingdom left the Kingdom of Judah as the remaining sovereign home for the Jewish people. Out of that new historical reality emerged extraordinary prophets who transformed the concept of Gd and promoted ideas of peace, justice and teshuva. In this podcast episode, David … Continue reading "#17 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 2)" The post #17 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #52 The Prophets: Isaiah #19 Visionaries, Reform...2019-11-211h 12

Collected Talks of David Solomon#16 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 1)The beginnings of literary prophecy The prophets of Israel emerged into history with positions and authority unprecedented across the ancient world. In this podcast episode, the first of a four-part series on the rise of the prophets of Israel, David Solomon examines this extraordinary social and spiritual phenomenon. Providing comprehensive historical background to the societies … Continue reading "#16 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 1)" The post #16 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #52 The Prophets: Isaiah #19 Visionaries, Reform...2019-11-141h 23

Collected Talks of David Solomon#15 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 4)Scholars, doctors and adventurers are the focus of this podcast episode, the final talk in David Solomon’s series on the 16th century. David explores figures of the second half of the 1500s, from Europe to the Americas, who made extraordinary contributions in science and medicine, mysticism and rabbinic literature, commerce and politics, and global exploration. … Continue reading "#15 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 4)" The post #15 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 4) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #42 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of t...2019-11-071h 34

Collected Talks of David Solomon#14 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 3)In the 1500s, Jewish life was shaped by many remarkable figures among whom were a number of powerful and learned Jewish women. In this third podcast episode on Jewish History of the 16th century, David Solomon examines the lives and contributions of some of these influential Jewish women and explores the extraordinary impact they had … Continue reading "#14 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 3)" The post #14 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 3) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #15 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Ce...2019-10-311h 26

Collected Talks of David Solomon#13 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 2)Jewish life in the Ottoman Empire flourished in the 16th century. In this podcast episode, David Solomon examines factors across the empire that would come together during this period to create revolutionary developments in Jewish law and mysticism. David examines the lives and work of key individuals involved in this revolution, providing an overview of … Continue reading "#13 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 2)" The post #13 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #40 A History of Mystical Encounters (part 4) #15 Worlds in Tr...2019-10-241h 34

Collected Talks of David Solomon#12 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 1)In the first of this podcast series looking at Jewish History of the 16th century, David Solomon examines fascinating religious and secular developments of the early 1500s in Europe and Asia and the consequences they would have for Jewish populations – both positive and negative. David also discusses the emergence of a range of remarkable … Continue reading "#12 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 1)" The post #12 Worlds in Transition: Jewish History of the 16th Century (part 1) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Ce...2019-10-171h 41

Collected Talks of David Solomon#11 Moments of Teshuva (Repentance) in Jewish HistoryExploring moments from the Bible to the modern era, David Solomon tells the stories of notable examples of teshuva (repentance) in Jewish History. He discusses the context of the individuals at the centre of these stories, how they identified and dealt with their wrong doing – both in relation to others and before Gd – … Continue reading "#11 Moments of Teshuva (Repentance) in Jewish History" The post #11 Moments of Teshuva (Repentance) in Jewish History first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #43 Communities in Search of Meaning: Jewish History of the 17th Century (part 3) #20 Revelation in Exile: the Book of...2019-10-051h 07

Collected Talks of David Solomon#8 From the Rambam to the Zohar: Jewish History of the 12th & 13th Centuries (Part 2: 1150-1200)The second half of the 12th century is the focus of this podcast episode. David Solomon explores Jewish History through the eyes and contributions of individuals and the broader perspectives of nations. He examines the life and work of towering figures like the Rambam (Maimonides), the significant contributions made by Torah commentators and translators of … Continue reading "#8 From the Rambam to the Zohar: Jewish History of the 12th & 13th Centuries (Part 2: 1150-1200)" The post #8 From the Rambam to the Zohar: Jewish History of the 12th & 13th Centuries (Part 2: 1150-1200) first appeared on David Solomon. Related po...2019-09-191h 30

Collected Talks of David Solomon#6 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 6Kingship was reinstated in the land of Israel following the return from Babylonian exile. This podcast episode examines the historical background of the period of Second Temple, including the expansion of the Hasmonean kingdom through military annexation and repopulation; the tension between the Sadducees and the Pharisees; and the rise and expansion of Rome. David … Continue reading "#6 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 6" The post #6 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 6 first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #5 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 5 #4 Players up...2019-09-051h 58

Collected Talks of David Solomon#4 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 4The historical period from King Joash (Yehoash) to King Hezekiah (Heskiyahu), exploring the histories, personalities and fates of these kings and all those in between is the focus of this episode. David discusses the House of Jehu and the circumstances that led to the end of the Northern Kingdom. He provides an overall picture of … Continue reading "#4 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 4" The post #4 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 4 first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #5 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 5 #3 Players up...2019-08-221h 33

Collected Talks of David Solomon#3 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 3The houses of David and Omri in the kingdoms of Judah and Israel are the focus of this episode. David provides a geo-political picture of the region at this time, including what was happening with Aram, Moab, Edom and Assyria as well as the prophets Elijah and Elisha and the spread of the Baalist cults. … Continue reading "#3 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 3" The post #3 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 3 first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #5 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 5 #4 Players up...2019-08-151h 27

Collected Talks of David Solomon#2 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 2This episode examines the history, context and personalities of the periods of King David and his son King Solomon; the separation of the united kingdom into the kingdoms of Judah and Israel; and the first few kings of these divided kingdoms. The post #2 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 2 first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #5 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 5 #4 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 4 #3 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 3 2019-08-081h 26

Ethics and Culture CastEpisode 4: David SolomonDavid Solomon, the founding director of the Center for Ethics and Culture, began his legendary career at Notre Dame in 1968 and retired in May 2016. During his tenure, he served as the director of undergraduate studies in the philosophy department, founded and directed the Arts & Letters/Science Honors Program, and directed the Notre Dame London Program. In addition to his service in academic administration, he taught ethics and medical ethics to thousands of undergraduate and graduate students and directed more than 40 doctoral dissertations. Professor Solomon established the Center for Ethics and Culture in 1999 with the aim of bringing "...2017-11-0922 min