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HISTORY CLASS: HISTORY OF JEWISH THOUGHT

10/14/2021

 
​An examination of how leading Jewish thinkers have attempted to reconcile Jewish belief with the reality of Jewish life. We shall examine questions such as:
  • In a world having a history of untold suffering—especially, it seemed, for Jews—was the existence of an all-powerful and comforting G-d still tenable?
  • What were the purpose and meaning of Jewish practices and customs, given the increasing number of Jews who placed greater value on their own autonomy?
  • Could Jews still justify the notion of a "chosen people" in a society where Jewish integration and full participation with the rest of humanity had become the norm?
Lecture 1: Studying Jewish History 
Lecture 2: Defining Modern Jewish Thought 
Lecture 3: The Italian Ghetto 
Lecture 4: Marranism & Messianism 
Lecture 5: Baruch Spinoza
Lecture 6: Moses Mendelssohn 
Lecture 7: Heinrich Graetz
Lecture 8: Abraham Geiger-Reform Judaism
Lecture 9: Samson Raphael Hirsch  
Lecture 10: Zacharias Frankel & Conservative Judaism 
Lecture 11: Samuel David Luzzatto: Judaism & Atticism 
Lecture 12: Zionism 
Lecture 13: Socialism 
Lecture 14: Herman Cohen
Lecture 15: Leo Baeck
Lecture 16: Martin Buber
Lecture 17: Buber v. Rosenzweig 
Lecture 18: Mordecai Kaplan
Lecture 19: Abraham Joshua Heschel 
Lecture 20: Theological Responses to the Holocaust 
Lecture 21: Feminist Jewish Theology 

5781 High Holiday Webinar with Rabbi Steven Saks

10/4/2021

 
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Mishpatim 5782: The Biblical Argument Against Slavery

10/4/2021

 
The Mezuzah demonstrates that those who defended slavery on the grounds that the Torah sanctions it were not reading closely enough.
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Yom Kippur 5782: Recycling Yourself

9/17/2021

 
Adas Kodesch's own Michelle Glazier heroically saved another by donating an organ. You too can be a hero and save the life of another! It actually may be easier than you think and provide an unexpected benefit. 
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Re'eh 5781: Is Judaism Primarily a Religion or People?

8/10/2021

 
Why is Judaism tied to a particular land?
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BEHAR/BECHUKOTAI 5781: The Meron Tragedy: A Theological Response

5/7/2021

 
Last week's tragedy at Mt. Meron on Lag B'Omer was the worst peacetime disaster Israel has ever experienced.
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Shemini 5781: The Declaration of Independence leads the way back to Gan Eden

4/9/2021

 
​The Declaration of Independence uses language that echoes the biblical concept of Betzelem Elokim​ (created in the image of God). How can the concept of Betzelem Elokim help heal our world?
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Beshalach 5781: Are We Rewarded for Observing the Mitzvot?

1/29/2021

 
​Does observance of the mitzvot guarantee us divine protection and favor?
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Va'eria 5781: Magic, Religion, and the Birth of Science

1/15/2021

 
The acceptance that God is outside of nature and cannot be controlled through magic is empowering. ​
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Shemot 5781: The Pyramid vs. the Chuppah

1/8/2021

 
​The Torah's response to the Capitol Hill riots.
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