Rabbi Yuter’s Who’s Who in the Talmud returns with a first look at the Tanna Rabbi Meir.
Who’s Who in the Talmud – R. Meir Part 1 Sources (PDF)
Who’s Who in the Talmud – R. Meir Part 1
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Rabbi Josh Yuter begins his special lecture series on Economics and Social Justice in Judaism with an introduction to methodology and a demonstration of a free market ethos existing within the Rabbinic legal tradition. Audio and sources included.
Economics and Social Justice in Jewish Law Part 1 – Free Market Ethics Sources (PDF)
Economics and Social Justice in Jewish Law- Free Market Ethics in Judaism
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In this installment of Politics of Exclusion Rabbi Yuter offers a general overview of the dispute between Hasidim and the Mitnagdim, focusing on the dynamics of the dispute with modern parallels.
Hasidim vs. Mitnagdim Sources (PDF)
Episode 17 – Politics of Exclusion: Hasidim vs. Mitnagdim
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Rabbi Yuter leads a Beit Midrash session discussing interpersonal and romantic love in Judaism.
Love in Judaism Source Sheet (PDF)
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After several weeks discussing Rambam in the Politics of Exclusion Series, Rabbi Yuter introduces opposition to fundamental principles of Maimonidean thought.
Politics of Exclusion – Versus Rambam Sources (PDF)
Politics of Exclusion – Versus Rambam
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Part of Rabbi Yuter’s Politics of Exclusion in Judaism Series, this class concludes Chapter 3 of Rambam’s Laws of Repentance, discussing the Leadership by Fear and the redemptive powers of repentance.
Politics of Exclusion – Rambam, Leadership by Fear, Conclusion & Repentance
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In the final “Who’s Who in the Talmud” segment on R. Akiva, Rabbi Yuter discusses R. Akiva’s days in prison and execution.
Who’s Who in the Talmud – The Death of R. Akiva Source Sheet PDF
Episode 13 – Who’s Who in the Talmud – The Death of R. Akiva
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In this special class Rabbi Yuter discusses the parameters of Mesirah – Jews informing on other Jews to secular authorities, focusing on Talmudic sources.
Episode 12 – Mesirah / Informers in Jewish Law
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Part of his Politics of Exclusion Series, Rabbi Yuter discusses Rambam’s view of Poreish Min Hatzibur – Separating oneself from the community.
Episode 11 – Politics of Exclusion – Rambam and Separating From the Community
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Part of Rabbi Josh Yuter’s “Who Who in the Talmud” series, this class discusses R. Akiva’s messianic endorsement of Bar Kochva.
Click here for PDF source sheet for Y. Ta’anit 4:5 68d-69a.
Episode 10 – Who’s Who in the Talmud: R. Akiva and Bar Kochva
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