The Shaping of the Sephardic Mind: The Inquisition and ExpulsionHenry Abramson2024-01-19 | Lecture delivered by Zoom to Beth Jacob congregation in Beverly Hills. California.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWait, Christopher Columbus was Jewish?Henry Abramson2024-10-15 | Mea culpa: updating a 2017 lecture on this topic in the light of recently released DNA research.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustJewish Resilience in History: Remarks on the Anniversary of October 7Henry Abramson2024-10-13 | Remarks delivered as part of an event titled "Faith in Times of Crisis" at Lander College for Men, October 7 2024.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust4. The Jews of Al-Andalus Part I (The History of Sephardic Jewry)Henry Abramson2024-10-06 | Brief description of the early period of the so-called "Golden Age of Spanish Jewry."
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustBordeaux Jews and the Creation of the Alliance Israélite UniverselleHenry Abramson2024-09-26 | The story behind the establishment of this major international organization in 1860, and the two Bordelais involved from the very beginning.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust2. Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain pt. I (The History of Sephardic Jewry)Henry Abramson2024-09-22 | Jews in the thought of the Church fathers through the Synod of Elvira. Lecture delivered on September 10, 2024.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust1.The History of Sephardic Jewry: OverviewHenry Abramson2024-09-15 | Broad overview of the full sweep of Sephardic history from the ancient period to the present. Lecture presented as part of The History of Sephardic Jewry, a new course at the Lander College for Men, Touro University.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustJews, Wine, and BordeauxHenry Abramson2024-09-08 | Brief discussion of the history of Jews in the production of sale of wine, and the emergence of kosher wine from Bordeaux. Research conducted for the upcoming Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux (Fall 2024). For more information please visit: kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-france
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustNapoleons 1808 Imperial Decree on Jewish NamesHenry Abramson2024-09-05 | A bizarre little note on Napoleon's attempt to regulate the Jewish minority in France in the post-revolutionary era. Research conducted in preparation for the Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux in Fall 2024. For more information please visit kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-france
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust113. Four Jewish Survival Strategies developed in the Byzantine EmpireHenry Abramson2024-09-01 | Four basic survival strategies developed by the post-Bar Kochba Jewish community in the Byzantine Empire. Part of the Jewish History Lab series (number 113).
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustNapoleons 12 questions to the Jews of FranceHenry Abramson2024-08-22 | Brief discussion of the Grand Sanhedrin and its predecessor, the Assembly of Notables, brought together by Napoleon to confirm the emancipation of the Jewish minority of France.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustTU BAv: Events in Jewish History associated with the 15th of AvHenry Abramson2024-08-17 | A brief list of the events that the Talmud associates with the Rabbinic Holiday of Tu B'Av (15 of Av).
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 PerspectiveHenry Abramson2024-08-14 | Lecture delivered on Tisha B’Av 5784 (August 13, 2024) at Congregation Ahavat Torah, Englewood New Jersey.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustSephardim, Ashkenazim, and Abraham Furtado of BordeauxHenry Abramson2024-08-08 | A brief look at the early stage of Abraham Furtado's involvement in the process of the emancipation of Jews of France in the years prior to the Revolution.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe First Roman-Jewish War viewed from our Post-October 7 Perspective: RSVP for Tisha BAvHenry Abramson2024-08-02 | A discussion of the Great Revolt against Rome that resulted in the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, with observations drawn from post-October 7 events.
This lecture is scheduled for the national day of Jewish mourning, Tisha B'Av (Tuesday August 13) 6:00 pm ET.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustBalaam (Bilaam) in The Tell Deir Alla Inscription (c. 800 BCE)Henry Abramson2024-07-18 | A rare extra-biblical reference to a figure in the Hebrew Bible, discovered in 1967 in Jordan.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Chida meets Jacob Rodrigues Pereira of Bordeaux, FranceHenry Abramson2024-07-12 | A remarkable encounter between a famous Rabbi and a pioneer educator of people who are deaf and mute. Research conducted in preparation for the Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux, France in Fall 2024. kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-france
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustOrigins of the Jews of Bordeaux, France (Kosher River Cruises)Henry Abramson2024-06-21 | Brief discussion of the settlement of Jews in the city of Bordeaux from the 4th to the 19th century. Research conducted in preparation for the Kosher River Cruise exploration of the region in Fall 2024. For more information please visit kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-france
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Moral Transformation of Isaac Cardoso (Trancoso 1604 - Verona 1681)Henry Abramson2024-06-07 | A brief look at the Jewish career of Dr. Fernando Isaac Cardoso. Research conducted as part of the Kosher River Cruise along the Douro River in Portugal.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Rise of Antisemitism in the US after October 7 EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ONLYHenry Abramson2024-05-19 | A discussion of the rise of antisemitism in the United States,, and the possible distinction in ideological content from earlier forms of antisemitism, since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
CAUTION: this video is not intended for children, and constitutes educational content only. Some disturbing images.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Historical Background to the Israel-Gaza ConflictHenry Abramson2024-05-12 | A brief review of the history leading up to the current conflict. Part One of the Project Witness webinar series.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustAn Open letter to Jewish Participants in the Current Protests. With respect.Henry Abramson2024-04-28 | Sharing some thoughts on the participation of Jews in the current protests with reference to Jewish history.Jews and Universities: A History of ResilienceHenry Abramson2024-04-26 | Some historical perspective on the experience of Jews in higher education.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThree Thoughts on Jewish Resilience from HistoryHenry Abramson2024-04-22 | A brief note on the occasion of Passover.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWas the Bordeaux Pilgrim Jewish? A Travelogue of the Holy Land from 333Henry Abramson2024-04-16 | Discussion of Professor Shmuel Klein's thesis regarding the Jewish origins of the Bordeaux Itinerary, a 4th-century trip to the Land of Israel.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Jews in Israel before Modern Zionism, 135-1880Henry Abramson2024-03-31 | Part two of a three-part series, adapted from public lectures delivered in March 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustAsk Hard Questions! Channel members only, please.Henry Abramson2024-03-30 | Hello everyone! Well, the experiment seemed to go alright last time, so let's try again for Friday at 10 am ET. I'll look through the comments for useful questions (you can post some here), and will open up a livestream for discussion. Join me!
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Foundation Stone of the 14th c. Synagogue of Porto, PortugalHenry Abramson2024-03-24 | What does the 14th century foundation stone say about the medieval Jewish community of Porto, Portugal? With thanks to Dr. Michael Rothwell and Professor Hugo Vaz for access to the sources and the amazing new Jewish Museum of Porto.
Research conducted in connection with the May 2024 tour of the Douro River with Kosher Riverboat Cruises. Please visit kosherrivercruise.com/douro
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Origins of the Jewish People (All Biblical History in 36 minutes)Henry Abramson2024-03-17 | First lecture in the Israel and its Peoples series, originally delivered live in Vancouver BC in March 2024. Two lectures to follow.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustAsk Hard Questions (Experiment!)Henry Abramson2024-03-08 | Hello Channel Members! I'm inundated with questions, many of them hard ones, and I figured I should provide some outlet to discuss them. I'm going to try to cull questions from the previous week, and you can post them here as well. Channel Members will be able to participate with live chat as well. This is an experimental livestream, let's see how it goes!What do the Crypto-Jewish Inscriptions of Trancoso actually mean?Henry Abramson2024-03-03 | One of the most fascinating elements of crypto-Jewish history in Portugal, explored in the recent advance site visit to Trancoso, Portugal to prepare for the Kosher River Cruise on the Douro in May 2024.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWhat is Judaism without Rabbis and Books? A look at Portuguese Crypto-Jewish PrayerHenry Abramson2024-02-29 | A quick discussion of the amazing persistence of Jewish prayer among the crypto-Jews of the Douro region.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust3. Ashkenazim and Sefardim in their DiasporasHenry Abramson2024-02-25 | Part III of the lecture series delivered via Zoom to Beth Jacob Synagogue in Beverly Hills, CA.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWho Was Captain Artur de Barros Basto, Apostle of the Marranos?Henry Abramson2024-02-17 | Amazing story of the most influential Portuguese Jew of the 20th century.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustIf I criticize Israel, am I an antisemite? Four guardrails. EDUCATIONAL CONTENTHenry Abramson2024-02-16 | WARNING: This video is intended for educational content. It discusses some disturbing issues and contains disturbing images.
What are the boundaries for vigorous yet respectful discussion of the complex situation in Israel and Gaza?
#bringthemhomenowThe Conviction of Frey Diogo da Assumpçao in 1603Henry Abramson2024-02-11 | The tragic story of a early 17th century Franciscan who decided become a Jew, and his fate at the hands of the Inquisition.
The document discussed is in L.D. Barnett, "Two Documents of the Inquisition," The Jewish Quarterly Review 15:2 (October 1924), 213-230. jstor.org/stable/1451795
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustYouTube Creator Award for 100k Jewish History Subscribers. Thank you!!Henry Abramson2024-02-04 | Because so many of you are interested in Jewish History, I was honored by YouTube with the Silver Play Creator Award. Thank you so much! Here's a short thank-you video, going over a bit of the history of this channel. Looking forward to learning much more Jewish History with you in the future! #bringthemhomenowWho were Yaakov and Levi Ibn Habib, Authors of the Ein Yaakov?Henry Abramson2024-01-28 | Father-and-son team who wrote a remarkable distillation of the Talmud after the Expulsion of the Jews from Spain in 1492. Research in preparation for the Kosher River Cruise journey to the Douro River, please visit kosherrivercruise.com/douro for more videos and information.Henry Abramson Live StreamHenry Abramson2024-01-28 | For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-reading
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustBefore October 7, 2023 there was October 7, 1944Henry Abramson2024-01-26 | This is an abbreviated version of a video I was asked to create to support parents of soldiers in the IDF.Who was Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term Genocide?Henry Abramson2024-01-14 | A brief discussion of the life and work of Raphael Lemkin (1900-1959).
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWho Wrote the Ve-hu Rahum (He is Merciful) Prayer?Henry Abramson2024-01-03 | Here's a hint: a 15th century MS says it was a group of three Jews from Bordeaux around the turn of the 2nd century. Okay, that was too much of a hint. Research conducted for the upcoming Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux, see here for more information: kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-france
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWho Was Daniel Israel Lopez Laguna, Poet of the Inquisition?Henry Abramson2023-12-18 | Quick Look at Daniel Israel Lopez Laguna and his remarkable Espejo Fiel de Vidas que contiene los Psalmos de David en verso. Part of the research for the Kosher River Cruises to the Douro and Bordeaux region, please visit kosherrivercruise.com for more information.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustJews in Palestine between the Bar Kochba Revolt and the Muslim InvasionHenry Abramson2023-12-15 | A brief look at the origins of the term "Palestine" in the context of its application by Emperor Hadrian, and Jewish history in the region between the end of the Bar Kochba Revolt (136) and the Muslim Invasion (638).
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWhy is From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free offensive?Henry Abramson2023-12-10 | A discussion of the slogan, what people think it means, and why many feel it is offensive.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustWho was Meyer Kayserling? Historian of Spanish and Portuguese JewryHenry Abramson2023-12-07 | A brief note on this important 19th century German-Jewish scholar. Research undertaken in preparation for the great Kosher River Cruise journey to the Douro River in summer 2024, for more information please visit
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustOrigins of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Part III: From Oslo to October 7Henry Abramson2023-12-03 | Part III of a series on the historical origins of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
The Holocaust Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaustThe Origins of the Palestinian-Israel Conflict Part II: Toward a Two-State Solution, 1949-1993Henry Abramson2023-11-26 | Brief overview of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from the establishment of the State of Israel and the Oslo Accords.