The Foundation for Jewish Studies http://podcast.foundjs.org/ Online learning opportunities for adult Jews of all denominations Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:39:54 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©The Foundation for Jewish Studies 2003-2010 Religion 1440 jew,jewish,judaism,bible,philosophy,history,torah,israel www.foundjs.org Online learning opportunities for adult Jews of all denominations The Foundation for Jewish Studies The Foundation for Jewish Studies info@foundjs.org No No http://foundjs.podbean.com/mf/web/cckqfd/fjslogo.jpg The Foundation for Jewish Studies http://podcast.foundjs.org/ 144 144 http://foundjs.podbean.com/mf/web/cckqfd/fjslogo.jpg http://foundjs.podbean.com/mf/web/cckqfd/fjslogo.jpg Vienna, Prague and Budapest: Austro-German Jewry in Central Europe http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/11/03/vienna-prague-and-budapest-austro-german-jewry-in-central-europe/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/11/03/vienna-prague-and-budapest-austro-german-jewry-in-central-europe/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:30:12 +0000 foundjs Distinguished Scholar Series History German Jewish Heritage http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/11/03/vienna-prague-and-budapest-austro-german-jewry-in-central-europe/  

Lecture by Professor Marsha Rozenblit

Distinguished Scholar Series - Fall 2009
Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland

What has life historically been like for Jews in these bastions of Jewish culture? Dr. Rozenblit provides an understanding of Austro-German Jewry by exploring the place of Jews in these regions.

Dr. Rozenblit is the Harvey M. Meyerhoff Professor of Jewish History at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she has been on the faculty since 1978. A social historian of the Jews of Central Europe, she is the author of two books, Reconstructing a National Identity: The Jews of Habsburg Austria during World War I and The Jews of Vienna, 1867-1914: Assimilation and Identity.

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/11/03/vienna-prague-and-budapest-austro-german-jewry-in-central-europe/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Dr. Marsha Rozenblit speaks regarding the "Vienna, Prague and Budapest: The Place of Austro-German Jewry in Central Europe" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. jewish, judaism, history, vienna, prague, budapest, marsha rozenblit, europe, Professor Marsha Rozenblit No No 1:21:22 The Turbulent History of Jewish Life in Italy - Audio http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-audio/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-audio/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:30:50 +0000 foundjs Distinguished Scholar Series History http://foundjs.podbean.com/2010/04/07/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy/  

Lecture by Rabbi Barbara Aiello

Distinguished Scholar Series – Fall 2009
Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Jewish life in Italy has a history that dates back to the time of the Maccabees when Jews settled in Southern Italy 300 years before the Common Era. Rabbi Barbara Aiello shares fascinating stories of Italy’s rich Jewish history; from ancient times through WW II.

Rabbi Aiello was the first Rabbi of Synagogue Lev Chadash, the first Reform Synagogue in Italy. Rabbi Aiello currently serves the Synagogue Ner Tamid del Sud, the first operational synagogue in Calabria in 500 years, since inquisition times. Rabbi Aiello is also the Director of the Italian Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria.

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-audio/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Rabbi Barbara Aiello speaks regarding the "The Turbulent History of Jewish Life in Italy" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. jewish, judaism, history, italy, barbara aiello, woman rabbi, Rabbi Barbara Aiello No No 01:28:44 The Turbulent History of Jewish Life in Italy - Video http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-video/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-video/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:30:40 +0000 foundjs Distinguished Scholar Series History Video http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-video/  

Lecture by Rabbi Barbara Aiello

Distinguished Scholar Series – Fall 2009
Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland

Jewish life in Italy has a history that dates back to the time of the Maccabees when Jews settled in Southern Italy 300 years before the Common Era. Rabbi Barbara Aiello shares fascinating stories of Italy’s rich Jewish history; from ancient times through WW II.

Rabbi Aiello was the first Rabbi of Synagogue Lev Chadash, the first Reform Synagogue in Italy. Rabbi Aiello currently serves the Synagogue Ner Tamid del Sud, the first operational synagogue in Calabria in 500 years, since inquisition times. Rabbi Aiello is also the Director of the Italian Jewish Cultural Center of Calabria.

For information about future programs of the Foundation for Jewish Studies, please visit our website at www.foundjs.org.

 

]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/10/13/the-turbulent-history-of-jewish-life-in-italy-video/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Rabbi Barbara Aiello speaks regarding the "The Turbulent History of Jewish Life in Italy" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. judaism, Rabbi Barbara Aiello No No 01:31:03 The State of Jews in Europe and Israel http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/09/15/the-state-of-jews-in-europe-and-israel/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/09/15/the-state-of-jews-in-europe-and-israel/#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:30:14 +0000 foundjs Distinguished Scholar Series History German Jewish Heritage Israel http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/09/15/the-state-of-jews-in-europe-and-israel/  

Professor Walter Laqueur

in conversation with

Rabbi Joshua Haberman

Distinguished Scholar Series – Fall 2009
Temple Shalom in Chevy Chase, Maryland

 

Professor Laqueur and Rabbi Haberman discuss:

* The New Germany and Its Jews

* The Rise of anti-Semitism

* Israel and the Jewish Future

 

 Dr. Laqueur was the Director of the Institute of Contemporary History and the Wiener Library in London from 1965-1994. He was founder and editor with George Mosse, of the Journal of Contemporary History and of Survey 1956-1964. He was founding editor of the The Washington Papers. He was Chairman of the International Research Council CSIS Washington. He was Professor of History of Ideas at Brandeis University 1968-1972, University. Professor at Georgetown University 1976-1988.

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/09/15/the-state-of-jews-in-europe-and-israel/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Professor Walter Laquer and Rabbi Joshua Haberman in conversation about "The State of Jews in Europe and Israel" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. jews, history, europe, anti-semitism, walter laqueur, joshua haberman, Professor Walter Laqueur and Rabbi Joshua Haberman No No 58:32 The Challenge of Translating the Bible http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/05/14/the-challenge-of-translating-the-bible/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/05/14/the-challenge-of-translating-the-bible/#comments Thu, 14 May 2009 23:30:14 +0000 foundjs Uncategorized Bible Distinguished Scholar Series http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/05/14/translating-the-bible/

Lecture by Professor Robert Alter

Distinguished Scholar Series - Spring 2009
Washington DC Jewish Community Center
 

Numerous translations of the Bible abound, from the popular King James version to illustrated versions of the Books for children. Some strive for accessibility; others strive for fidelity. Each translator must make choices and grapple with questions of accuracy, readability, tone, and other such problems posed by translating an ancient text into modern language. Professor Alter addresses the challenges involved in translating the Torah and the way he negotiates these issues in the creation of his celebrated Biblical translations.

Dr. Alter is the Class of 1937 Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature at the University of California at Berkeley.

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/05/14/the-challenge-of-translating-the-bible/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Professor Robert Alter of the University of California at Berkeley speaks regarding the "Challenge of Translating the Bible" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. bible, robert alter, torah, judaism, jewish, distinguished scholar, Professor Robert Alter No No 01:48:06 The Tortuous Path of Lithuanian Jewish Relations http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/31/the-tortuous-path-of-lithuanian-jewish-relations/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/31/the-tortuous-path-of-lithuanian-jewish-relations/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 23:30:56 +0000 foundjs Distinguished Scholar Series History http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/07/07/the-tortuous-path-of-lithuanian-jewish-relations/    

Lecture by Dr. Mark N. Ozer

Distinguished Scholar Series - Spring 2009
Kehilat Shalom in Gaithersburg, Maryland
 

Charges of Nazi collaboration, accusations regarding complicity, defensiveness and mutual mistrust appear to be the hallmarks of Lithuanian Jewish relations, but has it always been this way? What are roots of anti-Semitism in Lithuania and how has anti-Semitism waxed, waned and evolved? What is the state of this relationship today and its outlook for the future? These questions and many others are addressed in the discussion of the progression of Lithuanian Jewish relations. 

 
Dr. Marc N. Ozer is the author of the new book The Litvak Legacy. A descendant of Litvaks, Dr. Ozer trained in modern European history as an undergraduate at Harvard. Since his retirement as a professor of Neurology, he has written and lectured extensively on the history of cities throughout the world.

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/31/the-tortuous-path-of-lithuanian-jewish-relations/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Dr. Mark Ozer speaks regarding the "The Tortuous Path of Lithuanian Jewish Relations" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. lithuania, jewish, history, mark ozer, judaism, distinguished scholar, Dr. Mark Ozer No No 64:10 How Assimilated were German Jews Prior to the Holocaust? http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/24/how-assimilated-were-german-jews-prior-to-the-holocaust/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/24/how-assimilated-were-german-jews-prior-to-the-holocaust/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:30:52 +0000 foundjs Distinguished Scholar Series History German Jewish Heritage Holocaust http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/03/24/how-assimilated-were-german-jews-prior-to-the-holocaust/    

Lecture by Dr. Steven Lowenstein

Distinguished Scholar Series - Spring 2009
B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Maryland
 

“Tumultuous” is an understatement in describing the historic relationship between Jews and the rest of the German state. Jews have been in Germany since the early fourth century, and German-Jewish relations have gone back and forth between tolerance and violence. This lecture addresses the topic of assimilation and enriches our understanding of how woven into (or excluded from) the fabric of the nation Jews in Germany were before the Holocaust.  

 

Dr. Steven Lowenstein earned his master’s and doctorate from Princeton University before beginning his teaching career. Dr. Lowenstein has been teaching at American Jewish University (formerly University of Judaism) since 1979.

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/24/how-assimilated-were-german-jews-prior-to-the-holocaust/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Dr. Steven Lowenstein of American Jewish University speaks regarding the "How Assimilated were German Jews Prior to the Holocaust?" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. german, jews, holocaust, history, lowenstein, judaism, distinguished scholar, Dr. Steven Lowenstein No No 85:38 What the Dead Sea Scrolls Really Say - Part 2 http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/19/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-2/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/19/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-2/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:30:53 +0000 foundjs Bible Distinguished Scholar Series History Archaeology Israel http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/03/19/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say/  

Lecture by Herschel Shanks

Distinguished Scholar Series - Spring 2009
Washington DC Jewish Community Center
 

Dead Sea Scrolls, Part Two:

The Jewish Roots of Christianity, Gabriel’s Revelation, the Copper Scroll and the Temple Treasure

 

Hershel Shanks is the founding editor of Biblical Archaeology Review and he is perhaps best known for his role in freeing the Dead Sea Scrolls from the scholars who kept them secret for nearly forty years.

 

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]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/19/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-2/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Hershel Shanks, the founding editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, speaks on "What the Dead Sea Scrolls Really Say" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. dead sea scrolls, shanks, bible, history, jewish, judaism, distinguished scholar, Hershel Shanks No No 68:20 What the Dead Sea Scrolls Really Say - Part 1 http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/17/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-1/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/17/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-1/#comments Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:30:52 +0000 foundjs Bible Distinguished Scholar Series History Archaeology Israel http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/03/17/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-1/  

Lecture by Herschel Shanks

Distinguished Scholar Series - Spring 2009
Washington DC Jewish Community Center
 

Dead Sea Scrolls, Part One:

A Visit to Qumran, Were They Essene?

Elucidating the Bible and Judaism

 

Hershel Shanks is the founding editor of Biblical Archaeology Review and he is perhaps best known for his role in freeing the Dead Sea Scrolls from the scholars who kept them secret for nearly forty years.

 

For information about future programs of the Foundation for Jewish Studies, please visit our website at www.foundjs.org.

 

]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/03/17/what-the-dead-sea-scrolls-really-say-part-1/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Hershel Shanks, the founding editor of Biblical Archaeology Review, speaks on "What the Dead Sea Scrolls Really Say" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Distinguished Scholar Series. dead sea scrolls, shanks, bible, history, jewish, judaism, distinguished scholar, Hershel Shanks No No 68:16 Revisiting Memory: Facts and Myths about the Jews in Russia and Poland http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/02/17/revisiting-memory-facts-and-myths-about-the-jews-in-russia-and-poland/ http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/02/17/revisiting-memory-facts-and-myths-about-the-jews-in-russia-and-poland/#comments Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:30:03 +0000 foundjs Community Lectures History http://foundjs.podbean.com/2009/02/17/revisiting-memory-facts-and-myths-about-the-jews-in-russia-and-poland/  

Lecture by Dr. Antony Polonsky

Community Lecture Series - 2009
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in Washington, DC

Though most European and American Jews can trace their lineage back to Poland or Russia, the history of the experiences of the Jewish people in these two countries is shrouded in mystery, myth and stereotypes. Drawing on his forthcoming three-volume study, The Jews in Poland and Russia, Dr. Polonsky addresses these common misconceptions and create a more complete understanding of the Jewish experience in the region.

Award-winning author of numerous articles and publications on Polish-Jewish issues, Dr. Antony Polonsky is the Albert Abramson Professor in Holocaust Studies at Brandeis University in Massachusetts and the 2008-2009 Ina Levine Invitational Scholar at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Center for Advanced Holocaust Studies. Paul Shapiro, director of the Center, will join the presentation as an interviewer and discussant.

For information about future programs of the Foundation for Jewish Studies, please visit our website at www.foundjs.org.

]]> http://podcast.foundjs.org/2009/02/17/revisiting-memory-facts-and-myths-about-the-jews-in-russia-and-poland/feed/ A presentation of the Foundation for Jewish Studies Dr. Antony Polonsky of Brandeis University speaks regarding the "Revisiting Memory: Facts and Myths about the Jews in Russia and Poland" as part of the Foundation for Jewish Studies' Community Lecture Series. jews, poland, russia, history, polonsky, judaism, community lecture, Dr. Antony Polonsky No No 88:15