#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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#169: Holocaust Shadows III - The Survivor
We speak of 'Holocaust Survivors' without understanding what they survived, without knowing the trauma and guilt they carried.
A young 16-year-old girl (now 97 years old) was taken through the cruelty of Auschwitz - and asked by Mengele to decide the fate of her own mother.
How did she find the strength of mind? How did she become a beacon to others, learn to redefine freedom and turn her wounds into a source of hope?
And how should Tisha B'Av redefine our understanding of exile?
Chapters:
00:00 The Journey Begins: A Survivor's Tale
19:04 Reunion and Resilience: Finding Family After the War
24:55 Life After Liberation: Struggles and Triumphs
28:05 Facing New Challenges: The Fight for a Future
28:10 The Decision to Leave
30:23 The Escape Plan
31:53 A New Life in America
33:20 Confronting the Past
36:55 Lessons from Auschwitz
43:08 Moving Forward from Trauma
55:00 The Power of Belief
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#168: Holocaust Shadows II - The Forgeries
Despite being a Western country, Holland almost equalled the East in its destructiveness during the Holocaust.
2 non-Jews created their own narrative by bypassing the system. One took great risks, the other received great reward. Their unusual stories, extend forgery into new territory.
And a mention of Mein Kampf - one hundred years later.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey into Danger
01:40 The Context of the Holocaust
06:41 The Systematic Persecution of Jews in Holland
08:55 The Story of Jaap Penraat
14:57 The Art of Forgery and Resistance
22:47 The Nazi Obsession with Art
29:58 The Aftermath of War and Art Recovery
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