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Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 06Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 06Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 34Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 34Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 33Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 33Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 28Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 28Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 25Collected Talks of David Solomon
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. Lecture Summary In this six-part lecture series, David Solomon provides an overview of Jewish history spanning 4,000 years, from 2000 BCE to 2000 CE. He explains that to comprehend … 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) #110 Jewish History in Six Chapters (1) #33 The Geonic Period: Jewish History of the 6th to 10th Centuries (part 3)
2022-03-311h 25Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 25Collected Talks of David Solomon
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, David … 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: #112 Jewish History in Six Chapters (3) #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period #36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overv...
2022-03-101h 25Collected Talks of David Solomon
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). Lecture Summary In this six-part lecture series, speaker David Solomon provides an overview of Jewish history spanning 4,000 years, from 2000 BCE … 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) #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period
2022-03-031h 28Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 28Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 27Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 27Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 19Collected Talks of David Solomon
Collected Talks of David Solomon#108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3)In this lecture series, David Solomon comprehensively traces the evolution of the Jewish messianic idea as it developed through history. This lecture provides an in-depth examination of how the messianic concept transformed from the end of the Talmudic period up until the European Renaissance era, analyzing how changing circumstances and events impacted and propelled shifts … 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 Hi...
2021-12-151h 19Collected Talks of David Solomon
Collected Talks of David Solomon#107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (2)David Solomon explores the evolution of the messianic idea in Jewish history following the Second Temple era. He examines how circumstances and events propelled transformations in messianic thought. With the Temple’s destruction in 70 CE, David traces the emergence of apocalyptic notions fused to Davidic restoration hopes. He then analyses and contrasts two radically different … 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: #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) #108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3) #106 The Messianic Idea in Jewi...
2021-12-021h 21Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 21Collected Talks of David Solomon
Collected Talks of David Solomon#106 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (1)In these lectures, David Solomon will examine how the Jewish idea of the messiah changed over history. He starts by explaining the messiah idea is the expectation that a special time or “end of days” will come when a leader or redeemer will make the world much better. David says this idea kept evolving based … 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: #109 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (4) #108 The Messianic Idea in Jewish History (3) #107 The Messianic Idea in Jewish...
2021-11-171h 23Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 23Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 06Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 06Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 09Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 09Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 05Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 05Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 28Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 28Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 37Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 37Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 29Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 29Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 23Collected Talks of David Solomon
Collected Talks of David Solomon#88 Which Period of Jewish History is Most Similar to Our Own?In this lecture, David Solomon explores which period of Jewish history most resembles the present age. He emphasises that making meaningful comparisons requires qualifying terms and examining key considerations that shaped each era’s dynamics. David outlines relevant factors regarding geopolitics, governance, land control, exile status, spiritual leadership, and ethical behaviour. By analysing periods against these … 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) #110 Jewi...
2021-06-101h 23Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 44Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 44Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 minCollected Talks of David Solomon
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 15Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 15Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 22Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 22Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 09Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 17Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 17Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 16Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 16Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 26Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 30Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 30Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 22Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 31Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 31Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 06Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 14Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 14Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 23Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 34Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 34Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 26Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 34Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 34Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 41Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 41Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 07Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 30Collected Talks of David Solomon
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 26Ethics and Culture Cast
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 "...
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