Part two of David’s Zoom series, Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud, mixes Jewish history with textual learning and fascinating storytelling. The talk continues the story begun in the previous episode regarding Rav Kahana, a third-century sage who fled Babylonian authorities to find refuge in the Land of Israel following a violent confrontation in a rabbinical court. … Continue reading "#95 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (2)" The post #95 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (2) first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #94 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (1) Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud #36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 3) 

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#95 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (2)

In this Zoom lecture series, David 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 – … 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: Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud #36 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 3) #35 Chazal in the Age of Empires: An Overview of the Talmudic Period (part 2) 

#94 Unorthodox Episodes from the Talmud (1)

In the final lecture in his series on the twelve ‘minor’ prophets of Israel, the Trei Asar, David 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 … 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) #90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1) #55 The Prophets: The Twelve ‘Minor’ Prophets 

#93 The Twelve Minor Prophets (4)

Part three of David’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 moments … 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 

#92 The Twelve Minor Prophets (3)

This second instalment of David’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, including: … Continue reading "#91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2)" The post #91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2) 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 

#91 The Twelve Minor Prophets (2)

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 

#90 The Twelve Minor Prophets (1)

 In this Jewish History lecture, David 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 kings … Continue reading "#89 The Historical Story of Tanach" The post #89 The Historical Story of Tanach first appeared on David Solomon. Related posts: #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour #53 The Prophets: Jeremiah #5 Players upon Thrones: Kings and Queens of Israel part 5 

#89 The Historical Story of Tanach

In this fascinating lecture, David 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 part … 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: #73 Women in Jewish History: the Second Temple Period #71 A Prophetic Revolution In One Hour #19 Visionaries, Reformers and Agitators – the Rise of the Prophets of Israel (part 4) 

#88 Which Period of Jewish History is Most Similar to Our Own?

In this Jewish History lecture, David explores the lives, contributions, and circumstances of 14 women from Tanach: 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, integrity, loyalty, courage, and … 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 Great Battles of Jewish History (Part 1) 

#87 Women in Jewish History: the Biblical Period

In this final installment of his eight-part 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 … 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: #84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6) #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) 

#86 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (8)

In this Jewish Philosophy lecture, David 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 Jewish … 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) 

#85 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (7)

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: #83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5) #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) 

#84 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (6)

In this fifth instalment of his Jewish Philosophy lecture series, David 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, providence, … 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: #82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4) #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) #80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2) 

#83 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (5)

The fourth part of David’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 and … 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: #81 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (3) #80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2) #79 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (1) 

#82 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (4)

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: #80 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (2) #79 A Journey Through Jewish Philosophy (1) #76 Revelation & Revolution: Jewish History of the 18th Century (3) 

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