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History Crash Course #51: The Kabbalists
by Rabbi Ken SpiroIn the 16th century, the Israeli mountaintop town of Tzfat became the center of Jewish mysticism.
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History Crash Course #52: The Hassidic Movement
by Rabbi Ken SpiroInitially a movement largely of the poor and uneducated, Hassidism emphasized spirituality in everyday life.
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History Crash Course #53: The Enlightenment
by Rabbi Ken SpiroThe Age of Reason gave Jews civil rights, but its emphasis on a Godless society was bound to backfire.
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History Crash Course #54: The Reform Movement
by Rabbi Ken SpiroGermans emphasized their loyalty to the "fatherland" in order to be accepted in mainstream society.
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History Crash Course #55: Jews and the Founding of America
by Rabbi Ken SpiroThe amazing story of Jewish influence on the founding fathers of American democracy.
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History Crash Course #56: Pale of Settlement
by Rabbi Ken SpiroThis area of Russia where Jews were most oppressed gave rise to amazing achievements.
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History Crash Course #57: The Czars and the Jews
by Rabbi Ken SpiroGovernment-organized pogroms against the Jews deflected attention from the corrupt regime.
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History Crash Course #58: Jewish Life in America
by Rabbi Ken SpiroJews gained untold riches in America, at the cost of their heritage and spirituality.
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History Crash Course #59: The Face of Anti-Semitism
by Rabbi Ken SpiroEven in such civilized nations as France and the United States, anti-Semitism never died out.
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History Crash Course #60: The Holocaust
by Rabbi Ken SpiroWhile Nazi Germany systematically rounded up and executed Jews, the world closed its eyes and its doors.
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History Crash Course #61: The Final Solution
by Rabbi Ken SpiroHitler implemented his goal to eliminate all Jews from the planet.
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History Crash Course #62: Return to the Land of Israel
by Rabbi Ken SpiroThe re-birth of Israel is an unprecedented phenomenon in human history.
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History Crash Course #63: Modern Zionism
by Rabbi Ken SpiroHerzl launched the political framework for the modern State of Israel.
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History Crash Course #64: The British Mandate
by Rabbi Ken SpiroThe British promised to create a Jewish state, but served their own Arab-linked interests as millions died in the Holocaust.
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History Crash Course #65: The State of Israel
by Rabbi Ken SpiroAfter the British turned away Holocaust survivors from Israel, the UN voted to partition the land.
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History Crash Course #66: War
by Rabbi Ken SpiroSince its founding in 1948, Israel has been in a constant state of war, and yet has achieved great economic success.
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History Crash Course #67: The Miracle of Jewish History
by Rabbi Ken SpiroIn the final analysis, Jewish history makes no rational sense.
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History Crash Course #68: Timeline: From Abraham to the State of Israel
by Rabbi Ken SpiroFour thousand years of Jewish history at a glance.
Mandela’s Complex Jewish Ties
South African leader's long relationship with community veered between supportive and hostile.
The Fastest Ambulance
Thousands of passionate volunteers are saving people’s lives with their motorcycles. Meet the Israeli who started United Hatzalah.
Pew & Jews Marrying Jews
According to the recent Pew study, 53% of Jews who recently married another Jew are orthodox.
Q&A for Teens: Grandpa in Decline
My grandfather used to be so strong and vigorous, but now he’s slowing down and I’m scared.
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From Mountain Mama to Yiddishe Mama
The true story of an Appalachian family of 12 who converted to Judaism.
When Spirituality and Creativity Meet
Discovering that Judaism and creativity are not at odds with each other.
Five Reasons a Good Marriage is Essential for Parenting
Working on your marriage may be the most important thing you’ll do to ensure your children’s emotional health.
Lower Fat Desserts
Secret ingredient-infused cake, muffins, and cookies that lower fat and increase health.
The Joys of Being Single
Yes, it’s hard not being married, but I’ve been given an in-the-meantime-blessing and plan on using it as best I can.
Partly Jewish?
Most children raised in interfaith families lack the tools and knowledge to make informed choices.
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An Inconclusive Conclusion
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Siege of Jerusalem
The Tenth of Tevet marks Nebuchadnezzar's siege of Jerusalem 2,500 years ago. What is the message for us today?
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Babylon's Fallen Tyrant
Saddam Hussein saw himself as the reincarnation of Nebuchadnezzar. And he suffered the same ignoble fate.
