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Jewish History Uncensored

Torah in Motion
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Meir Kahane
Halacha
American Orthodoxy
Jewish Identity
Orthodox Judaism
Political Activism
Dr. Belkin
Mizrahi
Kashrut
Zionism
Yeshiva University
Mixed Seating
Theodicy
Kitniyot
Yitzhak Herzog
Anti-Semitism
Rabbi Lichtenstein
Agudah
Shabbat

Had enough of the scripted and abridged version of Jewish History you learned as a child? This weekly podcast features remastered audio from Marc Shapiro’s Torah in Motion classes given from 2011 to the present. Listen to learn about big ideas, interesting personalities, and astounding events in modern Jewish History.For more information visit torahinmotion.org

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Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro... more

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro... more

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro... more

Welcome to a Jewish History Uncensored with Dr. Marc Shapiro. This season we are covering the story of Dr. Shapiro’s most recent book.–a collection of letters from some of the great Rabbinic figures of our day. The correspondences between Dr. Shapiro... more

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Marvin Fox
Orthodox rabbi who engaged in correspondence with Rabbi Soloveitchik
Columbus Orthodox Community
Episode: 11 | Letters of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
Influential Modern Orthodox Rabbi and thinker whose letters are central to the episode.
Yeshiva University
Episode: 11 | Letters of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik

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Marc Shapiro
Host of Jewish History Uncensored, an educator and expert in Jewish history and law, he brings a wealth of knowledge to discussions by integrating historical context with contemporary relevance.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • The balance of my Yeshiva Education

    Many concepts i can share in any jewish discussion are valuable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FrumReporter
    United States3 years ago
  • History maniac

    Amazing classes but you tell since he’s modern orthodox he does not understand a lot of yahadus type of ideas/stories like he didn’t understand the story of the chofetz Chaim fighting communism or prouncing like rav steinmann name

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    gotta love marc
    United States3 years ago
  • My commute podcast of choice

    This podcast is a good time.

    Dr. Shapiro shares his wide breadth of knowledge spanning halakha, Jewish thought, history, rabbinic literature in a fun and exciting way.

    Every podcast starts off with what is colloquially known in the yeshivas as “pre-shiur hock”—talking about random topics he was emailed about or follow up from previous lectures. Then Dr. Shapiro hits you with a torpedo of history, stories, personal anecdotes, and Torah. At once fun and engaging, and also substantive and enligh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabbi Noah Marlowe
    United States3 years ago
  • Real History

    This podcast presents real history about the circumstances, personalities and outcomes within the Ashkenazic rabbinic leadership in recent centuries. Unlike some sources that present a sanitized and whitewashed view, or other sources largely focused on negatives, Professor Shapiro provides an unfiltered view of sectarian leaders managing through the political, social, and religious challenges that impacted a sizeable and influential segment of the global Jewish community

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rabbi Pinky
    United States3 years ago
  • As far as Jewish history goes……..

    Pretty objective and unbiased definitely worth a listen

    Please upload more of them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    therebbe
    United States4 years ago

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Q: What about the Yemenites and others?
The speaker discusses the differences in practices between the Yemenites and other Sephardic communities and questions why they are required to follow certain norms.

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Focused on exploring the depths of Jewish history, this podcast challenges the conventional narratives often taught in earlier education. It features a dynamic blend of detailed discussions concerning significant figures, events, and theological concepts in modern Jewish history, presented through remastered recordings from classes taught by the host. Each episode navigates critical issues facing contemporary Jewish communities, addressing various halachic interpretations and the evolving relationship between tradition and modernity. With personal anecdotes and insightful reflections, the content promises to engage listeners who seek a more nuanced understanding of Jewish heritage and its complexities.

Listeners can expect to uncover lesse... more

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