Jewniversity
de Adam Zagoria-Moffet, St. Albans Masorti Synagogue
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The Great Assembly - Government and Politics of Israel
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Everything you learned in Hebrew School is wrong! Jewniversity is a fresh look at all things Judaism and Jewishness from Rabbi Adam Zagoria-Moffet of St. Albans Masorti Synagogue in the UK. Join us as we explore a range of topics in Jewish history, culture, and belief in a new and often irreverent manner.
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- The Great Assembly - Government and Politics of Israel · 1 h 10 min · Episodio 60In the week following the elections to the 26th Knesset, we look at the structure of the Israeli electorate, the systems of governance, and analyse the parties and politics that…
- Creativity and Catastrophe - History of Jewish Spain · 50 min · Episodio 59We explore the Jewish history of Spain from 711 to 1492 and contemplate its lessons for us and for Jewish life in diaspora
- Holy Huts and Magic Lemons - Sukkot · 52 min · Episodio 58Just before Sukkot begins we cover the history, symbolism and practice of this enigmatic and richly layered holiday. Ḥag Same'aḥ!
- Blessed Be - Berakhot · 50 min · Episodio 57Blessings – what are they, what are they good for, and how do we do them? Also – are they actually blessings?! (Some of) the mysteries of Berakhot revealed.
- How to Keep Kosher in a non-Kosher World · 56 min · Episodio 56We review the basic laws of kashrut, considering the concepts of hekhsher and hashgacha, and attempt to understand the contemporary excesses of the kashrut establishment…
- Body (of) Law - Milah, Niddah, and Taharah · 55 min · Episodio 55We cover the subjects of Milah (circumcision), Niddah (menstruation), and Taharah (cleansing of the corpse). CW: genitalia, blood, death.
- R&R - Oneg Shabbat · 53 min · Episodio 54
- Mah Nishtanah - Pesach Q&A · 1 h 2 min · Episodio 53In the run-up to Seder, we look at audience submitted questions around Pesach. Do I need new toothbrushes and lipstick? How can I do the halakhic minimum at Seder? What's the…
- The Temple and Its Sacrifices · 55 min · Episodio 52We look at the Korbanot, their details, history and significance and the context of the ancient Temple (Beit haMikdash)
- Purim · 49 min · Episodio 51A quick and colourful look at Purim – the story of Megillat Ester, the rituals and mitzvot of the holiday, and its minhagim and myths
- Egalitarianism · 49 min · Episodio 50In our 50th episode (!) we investigate the question of full and equal participation in Jewish life for women (egalitarianism) – its basis, its development, and its challenges today
- Jews: A Taxonomy (Sort Of) · 1 h 23 min · Episodio 49So many labels exist for Jews - from ancient to modern, theological to geographical! We try (and fail) to categorise and organise all the many ways to be Jewish in this (rather…
- The Talmud · 1 h 8 min · Episodio 48We revisit the Jewish library to learn about the Talmud, its many pairs (havrutot) and also learn a bit from Berakhot!
- Hanukkah - Maccabees and Miracles · 57 min · Episodio 47All about Hanukkah – its history, myth, and modern practice
- Is Judaism A World Religion? - Jews and Other Faiths · 1 h 1 min · Episodio 46In honour of Mitzvah Day and Interfaith Week, a look at how Judaism sees other religions and how they see us.
- Angels, Demons and Dybbuks - Oh My! · 1 h 3 min · Episodio 45An introductory look at supernatural beings in Jewish tradition - the good, the bad, and the toilet demons.
- The Jewish Home · 51 min · Episodio 44What makes a Jewish house a Jewish home? We explore the concept of Mikdash Ma'at and the practices, objects, and experiences inherent in building a Bayit Neeman beYisrael.
- LGBT+ Halakhah · 1 h 0 min · Episodio 43In honour of Pride and in our final session before the Summer break, we look at LGBT+ life and law in Judaism
- Love, Sex & Marriage - Part II · 59 min · Episodio 42In a follow up to last week's episode, we review laws of marriage (Kiddushin), explore some aspects of sexuality in Jewish practice (Onah, Niddah), and consider the laws of…
- Love, Sex & Marriage - Part I · 1 h 2 min · Episodio 41We look at Jewish laws, custom and practices around dating, engagement, sex and marriage
