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En este ensayo, que se ha convertido en referencia obligada, Joseph Roth perfila el dibujo íntimo, no siempre exento de ironía, de los judíos del Este de Europa, un pueblo que a la sazón se convirtió, a través de sus dolorosas migraciones, en uno de los fermentos constitutivos de lo que hoy llamamos Occidente.

Zionism: An Emotional State expertly demonstrates how the energy propelling the Zionist project originates from bundles of feeling whose elements have varied in volume, intensity, and durability across space and time.

The similarities the Samaritan Pentateuch (SP) shares with the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS), as well as many similarities with the Septuagint (LXX), challenge the longstanding view that the Samaritan Pentateuch is a later, borrowed, and altered form of the Masoretic Text (MT). The historical devaluation of the Samaritan Pentateuch requires reevaluation, based upon the contextual cohesiveness of the Samaritan Pentateuch, agreement with the most ancient texts of the DSS and LXX, and the uninterrupted and non-dispersed oral transmission of the Ancient Israelite Samaritans.

In The Holocaust by Bullets, Father Patrick Desbois documented for the first time the murder of 1.5 million Jews in Ukraine during World War II, based on wartime documents, interviews with locals, and the application of modern forensic practices on long-hidden gravesites. Nearly a decade of further work by his team, drawing on interviews with 5,000 neighbors of the Jews, has resulted in stunning new findings about the extent and nature of the genocide.

Set against the backdrop of the turbulent late 1960s and early 1970s, this compelling audiobook provides the first comprehensive history of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, notorious for the abduction of Israeli Olympians by Palestinian terrorists and the hostages' tragic deaths after a botched rescue mission by the German police. Drawing on a wealth of newly available sources from the time, eminent historian David Clay Large explores the 1972 festival in all its ramifications.

The Bible is the most influential book in Western history. As the foundational text of Judaism and Christianity, the Bible has been interpreted and reinterpreted over millennia, utilized to promote a seemingly endless run of theological and political positions. Adherents and detractors alike point to different passages throughout to justify wildly disparate behaviors and beliefs. Translated and retranslated, these texts lead both to unity and intense conflict.

"Chi legge l'Antico Testamento con la mente disincantata e vi si avvicina con l'atteggiamento sereno che avrebbe verso qualsiasi libro scritto dall'umanità, non ha alcuna difficoltà a cogliere l'evidenza dei fatti."

Rachel Meller was never close to her aunt Lisbeth, a cool, unemotional woman with a drawling Viennese-Californian accent, a cigarette in her hand. But when Lisbeth died, she left Rachel an intricately carved Chinese box with a sunflower clasp. Inside the box were photographs, letters and documents that led Rachel to uncover a story she had never known: that of a passionate Jewish teenager growing up in elegant Vienna, who was caught up by war, and forced to flee to Shanghai.

Introducing Moment of JOI – a short, weekly podcast where Sarah and Rabbi Menachem Lehrfield (of the Jewish Outreach Initiative - i.e. JOI) bring you a dose of inspiration in under 90 seconds. Each week they offer a fresh insight from the weekly Torah Portion, offering a spark of JOI to enrich your week with meaningful, relevant wisdom. Whether you're looking for a quick thought to elevate your day or a deeper connection to the Torah, join us for a moment that’s uplifting, thought-provoking, and always inspiring.

Una historia de cuatro mil años - de Abraham a la consolidación del Estado de Israel - en la que se ha forjado una cultura que ha ejercido una influencia innegable en la formación del mundo moderno.

Born out of order, neither Judah nor Joseph expected to receive the firstborn birthright from Father Jacob, yet each was endowed with powerful blessings of leadership over his siblings. But which was supposed to be in charge—Judah or Joseph?

The Tzurba Hilchot Shabbat Program is a 2 year cycle in which one can master all of Hilchot Shabbat by learning weekly with Tzurba's signature seforim and style. In this series, renowned maggid shiur, Rabbi Shalom Rosner, takes you through each shiur of Tzurba Hilchot Shabbat in the Tzurba volumes. Join the WhatsApp group here 👉chat.whatsapp.com/HRioMR16TItBQin41GwfXH Learn more about The Lax Family Tzurba M’Rabanan Series at tzurbaolami.com

Torah Portions from the Heartland of Israel for 2024-2025!

Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the law of Moses: where ancient wisdom meets timeless guidance! Unveil the profound secrets and transformative power that transcends millennia, offering unparalleled insights and guiding principles for life through this remarkable biblical masterpiece. In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, Deuteronomy is a guiding light, offering clarity, purpose, and moral direction. This sacred text is more than a compilation of laws and commandments; it's a roadmap for living a fulfilled and meaningful life.

Finding the Light Through the Darkness invites listeners on a transformative journey. These inspirational essays, rooted in the Bible and the Zohar, help us understand the lessons our soul chose to experience, view difficulties as a chance to change, and realize that everything is part of God’s divine plan. Only then are we able to find joy in spiritual growth. By carrying the torch of Kabbalah masters, Karen Berg, spiritual director of The Kabbalah Centre, reminds us that light isn’t revealed through light; it is revealed through darkness.

Taking his lead from his subject, Gershom Scholem - the 20th-century thinker who cracked open Jewish theology and history with a radical reading of Kabbalah - Prochnik combines biography and memoir to counter our contemporary political crisis with an original and urgent reimagining of the future of Israel.

Rav Shlomo Katz guides us through Shaar HaYichud VehaEmunah, the second section of the Alter Rebbe’s Tanya. With warmth, depth, and heart, we explore the foundations of Jewish faith and Divine unity—what it really means to say “Ein od milvado,” and how creation itself reveals Hashem’s oneness. Perfect for seekers ready to go deeper into Chassidus, Emunah, and the living heartbeat of reality itself.

"Above the Rim and Within" is a podcast that uses the lives and lessons of NBA players to inspire personal and spiritual growth. We explore how their challenges, discipline, and triumphs on the court reflect deeper truths about identity, purpose, and faith. Each episode invites listeners to grow closer to themselves and to God through the lens of the game.

פודקאסט קצר, צעיר ומעורר מחשבה לנוער (וגם למבוגרים סקרנים). בכל שבוע נצלול לפרשת השבוע מזווית קצת אחרת – עם שאלה שנוגעת בלב, רעיון שנותן השראה, ואתגר קטן לשולחן השבת. 🎧 5–7 דקות של תוכן, אמונה וחשיבה מחודשת. מתאים לתלמידים, הורים, מורים – ולכל מי שמחפש להקשיב לתורה בקול אחר. 📌 פרק חדש כל שבוע. עקבו, שתפו – ותנו למילים מקום בלב.

Parsha Replay with Rabbi K is your weekly dose of deep, inspiring Torah rooted in the teachings of the Sfas Emes, other Chassidic Masters and Rabbi Moshe Shapiro zt”l. Each episode features a replay of Rabbi Karnowsky's Shabbos morning drasha at Aish Kodesh, recorded weekly on Sunday.