Inverted hierarchies: Humans making G-d more moral (Kotzk Blog 494) This article ꟷ based extensively on the research by Professor Dov Weiss[1] ꟷ examines how late Palestinian Midrashim, particularly the Tanchuma Yelamedeinu (fourth to ninth centuries CE),

Carrying on Shabbat: From Jeremiah to the Mishna (Kotzk blog 493)This episode based extensively on the research by Professor Alex P. Jassen[1] examines how four pre-Mishnaic texts show evidence of the origin and expansion of the prohibition against

Are Halachic rulings (Piskei Halacha) open to critical analysis or do they represent Divine Will? (Kotzk Blog 492)This episod based extensively on the research by Professor Adiel Schremer[1]takes an in-depth and forthright look at the sometimes my

A source trail defending the Baal haTanyas definition of the soul as a part of G-d (Kotzk Blog 491)Sunday 27 October 2024491) A source trail defending the Baal haTanyas definition of the soul as a part of G-dThis podcastbased extensively on the

This episode examines the methodology and the moment in history when the rabbinic class (Pharisees) unseated the priestly class (Sadducees) who had previously dominated the Temple for a thousand years. It examines the eye of the revolutionary storm as Hil

Pharisees and Sadducees: The politics of Sages and Priests (Kotzk Blog 489)This chapter based extensively on the research by Professor Eyal Regev[1] examines the theological differences between the Sadducees (-Tzadokim) and Pharisees (

Gershom Scholems messianic claim (Kozk Blog 488)Based extensively on the research by Professor Boaz Huss[1]and Professor Michael Brenner[2]explores aspects of the life story and personal thought of Gershom (Gerhard) Scholem (1897-1982), the first

Kotzk Podcast 031: Self-promotion or natural authority of the Halachic decisor: The case of Chavot Yair (Kotzk Blog 487)based extensively on the research by Professor Jay Berkovitz[1]examines the charismatic image and commanding authority of the

Kotzk Podcast 031: Self-promotion or natural authority of the Halachic decisor: The case of Chavot Yair (Kotzk Blog 487)based extensively on the research by Professor Jay Berkovitz[1]examines the charismatic image and commanding authority of theHal

An ancient (pre)text of Deuteronomy? (Kotzk Blog 486)This articlebased extensively on the research by Professor Idan Dershowitz[1]examines a work that for many years was regarded as a forgery, but, arguably, turned out to be one of the most signifi