The Maggid of Melbourne
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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 3: The People Act
How did the 16th century Cairo Jewish community react to kidnap situations? And how did rabbinic leaders explain the communitys conduct? - Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty
Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 2: Exorbitant Ransoms & Life-Threatening Incarceration
Should we be willing to pay any price to secure the release of captives? Surely, paying overpriced ransoms incentivises terrorists? - Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty -
Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 1: Lauded Objective
The Maggid of Melbourne opens this series with a look at the centrality of securing the release of hostages. Why is this considered such an important mitzvah? - Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper - Pardes
Torah for Tough Times: Images of Atrocities – A Torah Perspective
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, ma
Torah for Tough Times: Prayer for the Communities Attacked
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, ma
Torah for Tough Times: Hallel During Wartime
On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, ma