In the Medieval period, Jerusalem was repeatedly fought over and at times only 2 Jews lived there. Yet there were always those who braved making Aliya including Ramban, Bartenura and Rav Yechiel of Paris - all recording accounts of their journey. But who were the Mamluks? Where is the Holy Toothpick? And who built the Sultan's Pool?Â
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Chapters
00:00 Welcome Back and Celebrations
03:07 Reflections on the Poland Trip
06:01 The Crusades and Their Impact on Jerusalem
08:48 The Aftermath of the Crusader Conquest
12:10 Saladin's Rise and the Muslim Response
15:02 The Third Crusade and Negotiations for Jerusalem
17:52 The Mamluks and Their Rule
21:02 The Jewish Presence in Jerusalem
24:07 The Aliyah of Scholars to Eretz Yisrael
27:01 The Ottoman Conquest and Its Effects
30:03 Life in Jerusalem Under Ottoman Rule
32:52 The Economic and Social Conditions of Jews
36:02 Travel and Migration to Eretz Yisrael
39:01 The Keys of Jerusalem and Their Significance
42:09 The Jewish Community in Jerusalem
45:01 The Future of Jerusalem and Upcoming Topics
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#165 : Jerusalem II: 638-1098
How do we relate to the most recent events in the Middle-East?
In 638 the Moslems transformed the city; but what was their motivation? What created the divisions of Jewish observance in the 10th century? Why was the Golden Gate sealed off? How did the Christian East-West Schism of 1054 affect Jewish lives in Jerusalem?Â
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Chapters
00:00 The Treaty of Jerusalem: A Historical Overview
04:03 The Islamic Conquest and Its Impact on Jerusalem
09:46 The Role of Caliph Omar and the Covenant of Omar
13:56 The Dynasties of Islamic Rule in Jerusalem
19:52 The Jewish Community in Jerusalem: A Historical Perspective
25:50 The Golden Gate and Its Significance
31:37 The Cultural Exchange Between East and West
37:45 The Fatimid Period and Its Tolerance
41:39 The Decline of Islamic Rule and the Rise of the Crusaders
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#164: Jerusalem I: 70-636CE
What does Yerushalayim represent? How does the current conflict with Iran impact upon that?
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Were the Jews expelled from Jerusalem after the Temple was destroyed?
Why did the Romans rebuild the city? Who were the Byzantines who occupied Eretz Yisrael for 300 years? How did the Jews get permission to start rebuilding the Temple and why was it ultimately unsuccessful?
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Chapters
00:00 The Historical Significance of Jerusalem
03:05 Jerusalem: A City of Conflict and Unity
05:52 The Role of Prayer in Jewish Identity
08:50 Reflections on Leadership and Faith
11:56 The Roman Destruction and Its Aftermath
14:46 The Impact of Hadrian's Rule
17:53 The Bar Kokhba Revolt and Its Consequences
28:04 The Destruction of Judea and Jewish Martyrdom
31:32 Christianity's Shift and the Loss of Jerusalem's Centrality
35:31 Constantine's Reign and the Christianization of Jerusalem
40:36 Helena's Influence and the Rise of Christian Pilgrimage
44:22 Julian's Brief Reprieve for the Jews
49:02 Justinian's Persecution and the Transformation of Jerusalem
52:50 The Persian Conquest and Jewish Resurgence
56:27 The Muslim Era and Jewish Return to Jerusalem
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#163: Oral Law II - Who is Right? Who is a Scholar?
The existence of an Oral Law brought about debate and argument. So why not preserve it all in the Written text alone? And how do we decide who is right? Who makes that decision?Â
Are all Rabbis equally qualified? Can any Jew contribute to Torah?Â
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Chapters
01:51 The Importance of Oral Law
06:06 Understanding Halacha and Truth
11:50 The Role of Teacher and Student in Torah
17:59 The Nature of Disputes in Torah
24:10 The Concept of Eilu ve Eilu
29:57 Halacha in Practice
44:01 The Role of the Sanhedrin
52:23 Defining a Talmid Chochom today
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#162: Oral Law I (Torah She'Baal Peh) - Definitions
How do we classify the various sections of the Oral Law (Torah She'Baal Peh)? Is the Oral Law Rabbinic or Biblical? Why do we need an Oral Law? How was it transmitted through the generations?Â
Why do we record all the arguments in the Talmud and not just the conclusions?
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Jewish Heritage
03:11 Understanding the Oral Law
05:58 Categories of Oral Law
09:00 The Role of Sages in Halacha
11:55 The Transmission of Torah
15:01 The Distinction Between Written and Oral Law
18:14 The Process of Halachic Decision-Making
20:49 The Authority of the Sages
23:50 Conclusion and Future Discussions
25:21 The Necessity of Oral Law
28:03 The Role of Oral Tradition in Judaism
30:00 Halachic Authority and the Importance of Analysis
36:51 Principles of Halacha and Their Application
44:29 The Spiritual Connection to Torah Study
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