Jewish Quest
Each week, join us on an adventure as we deconstruct that week’s parasha, exploring new insights and meaning in the Torah. Hosted by Simon Eder and sponsored by the Louis Jacobs Foundation, Jewish Quest aims to honour the statement of R' Jacobs z"l who said: 'The quest for Torah is itself Torah.' Welcome to that Quest.
Find out more about our work at louisjacobs.org
Podcasting since 2021 • 172 episodes
Jewish Quest
Latest Episodes
25/24 - Chayei Sarah with Professor Tammi Schneider
Professor Tammi Schneider discusses the life of Sarah in the context of the Ancient Near East. Tammi J. Schneider holds the Danforth Chair of Religion at Claremont GraduateUniversity. She specializes in the Hebrew Bible and the anci...
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25/23 Vayera with Dr.Noam Cohen
Dr Noam Cohen uncovers the fascinating link between the background to Isaac's birth and the Ugaritic text of the Aqhat Epic. Dr. Noam Cohen is Visiting Assistant Professor of Hebrew and Jewish Studies at Muhlenberg College in Allent...
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Jewish Quest from 2005 - 7th SPECIAL English Judaism as a Religious Outlook with Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z'l'
Due to several requests we are extending this series of audios featuring Rabbi Jacobs, from 2005 recordings. All are also avaialable with video by visiting www.booksof.louisjacobs.org. A free months subscription is available.
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Jewish Quest from 2005 - 6th SPECIAL Variety in Modern Judaism with Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z'l' Episode
Rabbi Jacobs discusses the various Jewish groups which make up the contemporary world. He begins with a discussion of the charedim. He points out that their approach to religious matters, for example dress, is uncompromising, althou...
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Jewish Quest from 2005 - 5th SPECIAL Ten Commandments with Rabbi Dr. Louis Jacobs z'l' Episode
Rabbi Jacobs discusses the relation of the Ten Commandments to the other biblical injunctions, which traditionally number 613 and their role as symbols of Jewish loyalty. The Ten Commandments both need to be amplified, and to understood in thei...
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