The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind
Lobel Center for Jewish Classical EducationWelcome to The Pillars: Jerusalem, Athens, and the Western Mind, a podcast that tells the story of the prophets, philosophers, and poets who created the West. In this podcast, Rabbi Dr. Mitchell Rocklin guides listeners through more than 3,000 years of Western history, offering a coherent, civilizational story of how the West came to be—along with a deepened understanding of the challenges it now ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityJudaismHistory | |||
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One of the most celebrated military figures in recent history is Napoleon Bonaparte, yet he has something of a mixed legacy. To unpack that legacy, we'll explore the following questions:
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The Biblical underpinnings of Judaism give us some important insights into modern economics. To help us explore the topic, we'll address the following questions:
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- Fantastic podcast about Western civilization
Nov 2025 update — this podcast stitches together all the major sources of Western Civiluzation. I didn’t realize how little I knew about it until this podcast - even with seven years of Latin, etc.
Update: I have listened to 67 episodes to date. Not one minute of my time was wasted. Best review of Western Civilizations in the history of Western Civilization. From the first episode, I was hooked. Rabbi Rocklin takes us on an historical journey into foundations of Western civilization.The Jewish... more
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United States7 months ago - Fantastic podcast about Western civilization
Update: I have listened to 67 episodes to date. Not one minute of my time was wasted. Best review of Western Civilizations in the history of Western Civilization.
From the first episode, I was hooked. Rabbi Rocklin takes us on an historical journey into our roots. The Jewish perspective on Western civilization ties the knot on what makes (or dare I say) made America exceptional. This is a wise teacher with a wonderful voice. Updated - Made it to
Episode 40. Yashar Koach Rav Rocklin! I am lea... more
Apple Podcasts5AKGold8United Statesa year ago - Incredible content
I am blown away every podcast by the level of expertise and depth on these disparate subjects. We are truly lucky to have this level of erudite content.
Apple Podcasts5SEB MiamiUnited Statesa year ago - Fantastic podcast about Western civilization
From the first episode, I was hooked. Rabbi Rocklin takes us on an historical journey into our roots. The Jewish perspective on Western civilization ties the knot on what makes (or dare I say) made America exceptional. This is a wise teacher with a wonderful voice.
Updated - Made it to Episode 40. Yashar Koach Rav Rocklin! I am learning a ton about Weatern Civilization.
Every Tuesday and Thursday I look forward to my fresh dose of knowledge. Count me in for this whole journey.
Apple Podcasts5AKGold8United Statesa year ago - A fantastic show - and one of a kind
A tour de force of the West’s philosophical and cultural pillars and its Hebraic foundations
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This program weaves a civilizational narrative of the West by tracing the dialogue between Jerusalem's religious tradition and Athens' philosophical rigor. Across episodes, it surveys ancient prophets, classical thinkers, and modern philosophers to explain how ideas about reason, religion, liberty, and culture shaped Western civilization. A distinctive thread is the Jewish perspective on canonical Western texts, paired with rigorous philosophical critique, making it appealing to educated listeners who enjoy big-picture history, ethics, and intellectual history. The show often features scholarly guests and sponsors aligned with classical education and Judaic studies, creating a thoughtful, long-form exploration of ideas that still inform con... more
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