#174: Disputations II - 1263-1414 / Rav Meir Arik 100th Yarzeit
25 years after Paris the Talmud was being cross-examined again. This time the Christians intended to prove the truth of their faith from within Judaism !
In 1413, the Jews chose silence as their response but many were pressured into conversion.
100 years ago the world lost a halachic genius; Rav Arik created a generation of rabbis. His numerous students include Rav Meir Shapiro & the Tchebiner Rov, while his rulings influence financial law to this day.
For information about the Poland trip 3rd-6th November contact [email protected]
Chapters
00:00 The Disputation Series: An Overview
02:46 The Context of the Barcelona Disputation
05:56 The Goals and Strategies of the Disputation
09:04 The Nature of the Debate: Christianity vs. Judaism
11:52 The Role of the Messiah in Christianity and Judaism
15:05 The Agadic Approach in Jewish Thought
17:56 The Outcomes of the Disputation
20:58 The Tortosa Disputation: A New Era
23:59 The Impact of Fear and Intimidation
26:40 The Aftermath of the Disputation
29:59 Rav Meir Arik: A Brief Biography
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#173: Disputations I - Paris 1240
During the 13th century, Europe was controlled by a militant church, and France was ruled by Louis IX - a bitter enemy of the Jews.
All copies of the Talmud were seized and four Baalei Tosfos were interrogated in public.
How did Jewry recover from this calamity?
Was this tragedy related to the burning of the Rambam’s writings?
Chapters
00:00 Divine Retribution and Historical Context
04:38 Rambam and Rabbeinu Yonah's Controversy
12:07 The Role of Hillel of Verona
18:45 Yom Kippur and the Nature of Repentance
21:19 Church Disputations and Their Impact
29:34 The Paris Disputation: A Turning Point
42:44 Consequences of the Talmud's Burning
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#172: Ramban II - The Church & Eretz Yisrael (feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz)
In 1263 the Ramban was forced to attend a public Disputation and defend the truths of the Talmud against attacks by the Dominicans, who were led by an apostate Jew.
The Ramban would be exiled from Spain as a result and settle in Eretz Yisrael where he described with both pride and pain of the state of the Jewish community.
Using his medical knowledge, the Ramban also authored a central halachic work on healing and consulting doctors for refuah.
Chapters
00:00 The Downfall of Edom and the Church's Influence
02:53 The Ramban's Controversial Letters and Kabbalistic Ideas
06:08 The Disputation of Barcelona: A Turning Point
08:44 The Aftermath of the Disputation and Censorship
11:57 The Ramban's Journey to Eretz Yisrael
14:41 Rebuilding Jerusalem: The Ramban's Legacy
18:03 The Ramban's Medical Insights and Philosophy
21:02 The Ramban's Introduction to the Torah
24:03 The Essence of the Torah and Its Connection to Hashem
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#171: Ramban I - The Early Conflicts (1194-1270)
By the 13th century, Spain was becoming a more uncomfortable place for Jews, partly due to communal structure. Ramban will engage in dampening the flames of controversy both about the Rambam and regarding power and authority. But he will face strong personal attacks in the process.
The Ramban was also a prolific author of sefarim. They range from Halacha to Chumash, Kabbala & Talmud. R' Shmuli Levison joins us to introduce us to these various works and the distinction between Philosophy & Kabbalah.
Email: [email protected] for the Poland Trip
Chapters
00:00 The Life and Legacy of the Ramban
07:48 Ramban's Influence on Jewish Thought
21:39 The Maimonidean Controversy
40:48 Ramban's Approach to Kabbalah and Philosophy
57:25 Ramban's Writings and Their Impact
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#170: Holocaust Shadows IV - Survivors, Liberators & Rescuers
Many Jews were reluctant first-hand witnesses to Nazi cruelty and suffering.
For many Hungarian survivors, often deliberately misled about the truth of Auschwitz's existence, betrayal only added to their pain. Risa Shayowitz - aged a young 95 years old - relays that tragedy, even as she looks only to move forward.
An American chaplain in the US Army in April 1945 - Rabbi Hershel Schachter - opened up the gates of Hell. In a little known recording, we hear him describe the piles of bodies, the still warm crematoria and the emaciated Jews he discovered there. His dedication gave life to many.
Our duty nowadays is to understand what Exile means and how Tisha B'Av gives us that ability.
For further details on the Poland trip 3rd-6th November with Rabbi Hersh & Rabbi Tatz, email: [email protected]
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Jewish Heritage and History
01:50 The Remarkable Life of Riza Indic-Kaufman
04:34 Survival Stories from Auschwitz
11:14 Life in Auschwitz: A Personal Account
19:36 The Impact of Loss and Resilience
25:50 The Role of Liberators: Rabbi Herschel Schachter
30:20 Experiencing Buchenwald: A Chaplain's Perspective
40:53 Rebuilding Lives After Liberation
51:53 The Journey to Switzerland and New Beginnings
01:00:33 Reflections on Suffering and Redemption
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