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The 12th century was a time of great flux with the significant influences of Christian and Islamic cultures and their clash of power throughout the ancient world. One intrepid Jewish traveler, Benjamin of Tudela, made his way from his native Spain to the Middle East, northern Mesopotamia, Persia, the Arabian Peninsula, North Africa, Italy, Greece, [...]

Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, as he delves into the fascinating world of Jewish mysticism. This two-part survey will explore the origins and evolution of Kabbalah, from its early foundations in biblical and rabbinic thought to the emergence of the Zohar in medieval Spain and the revolutionary teachings of Isaac Luria in Safed. [...]

Join Matt Check, Director of Lifelong Learning, as he delves into the fascinating world of Jewish mysticism. This two-part survey will explore the origins and evolution of Kabbalah, from its early foundations in biblical and rabbinic thought to the emergence of the Zohar in medieval Spain and the revolutionary teachings of Isaac Luria in Safed. [...]

David is revered and celebrated in Jewish tradition, yet he remains a controversial figure marked by numerous flaws and blemishes. Join Matt Check for a close reading of selected stories from Samuel 1 and 2, as we examine David's actions, decisions, and their impact on the Israelite nation.

David is revered and celebrated in Jewish tradition, yet he remains a controversial figure marked by numerous flaws and blemishes. Join Matt Check for a close reading of selected stories from Samuel 1 and 2, as we examine David's actions, decisions, and their impact on the Israelite nation.

David is revered and celebrated in Jewish tradition, yet he remains a controversial figure marked by numerous flaws and blemishes. Join Matt Check for a close reading of selected stories from Samuel 1 and 2, as we examine David's actions, decisions, and their impact on the Israelite nation.