Wait, Christopher Columbus was Jewish? Henry Abramson 2024-10-15 | Mea culpa: updating a 2017 lecture on this topic in the light of recently released DNA research.Join us on the Kosher River Cruise Caribbean expedition this January: kosherrivercruise.com/st-martin-to-barbados-caribbean-expeditionFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Jewish Resilience in History: Remarks on the Anniversary of October 7 Henry Abramson 2024-10-13 | Remarks delivered as part of an event titled "Faith in Times of Crisis" at Lander College for Men, October 7 2024.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
4. The Jews of Al-Andalus Part I (The History of Sephardic Jewry) Henry Abramson 2024-10-06 | Brief description of the early period of the so-called "Golden Age of Spanish Jewry."For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
3. Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain Part II Henry Abramson 2024-09-29 | Lecture delivered on September 12, 2024.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Bordeaux Jews and the Creation of the Alliance Israélite Universelle Henry Abramson 2024-09-26 | The story behind the establishment of this major international organization in 1860, and the two Bordelais involved from the very beginning.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
2. Jewish Life in Visigothic Spain pt. I (The History of Sephardic Jewry) Henry Abramson 2024-09-22 | Jews in the thought of the Church fathers through the Synod of Elvira. Lecture delivered on September 10, 2024.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
1.The History of Sephardic Jewry: Overview Henry Abramson 2024-09-15 | 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.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Jews, Wine, and Bordeaux Henry Abramson 2024-09-08 | 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-franceFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Napoleons 1808 Imperial Decree on Jewish Names Henry Abramson 2024-09-05 | 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-franceFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
113. Four Jewish Survival Strategies developed in the Byzantine Empire Henry Abramson 2024-09-01 | 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).For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Napoleons 12 questions to the Jews of France Henry Abramson 2024-08-22 | 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.Research conducted in preparation for the Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux in the fall of 2024. For more information please visit kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-france/.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
TU BAv: Events in Jewish History associated with the 15th of Av Henry Abramson 2024-08-17 | A brief list of the events that the Talmud associates with the Rabbinic Holiday of Tu B'Av (15 of Av).For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The First Roman-Jewish War from the Post-October 7 Perspective Henry Abramson 2024-08-14 | Lecture delivered on Tisha B’Av 5784 (August 13, 2024) at Congregation Ahavat Torah, Englewood New Jersey. For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Sephardim, Ashkenazim, and Abraham Furtado of Bordeaux Henry Abramson 2024-08-08 | 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. Research conducted in preparation for the Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux in October-November 2024. For more information please visit kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-franceFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The First Roman-Jewish War viewed from our Post-October 7 Perspective: RSVP for Tisha BAv Henry Abramson 2024-08-02 | 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.RSVP for Zoom at bit.ly/JerusalemUnderSiegeFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Who Was Sara Raba of Bordeaux? Henry Abramson 2024-07-21 | A remarkable paragon of Jewish resilience in 18th century Portugal and France. Research conducted for the Kosher River Cruise to Bordeaux, Fall 2024: kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-franceFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Balaam (Bilaam) in The Tell Deir Alla Inscription (c. 800 BCE) Henry Abramson 2024-07-18 | A rare extra-biblical reference to a figure in the Hebrew Bible, discovered in 1967 in Jordan.#bringthemhomenow For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Chida meets Jacob Rodrigues Pereira of Bordeaux, France Henry Abramson 2024-07-12 | 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#bringthemhomenow For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Origins of the Jews of Bordeaux, France (Kosher River Cruises) Henry Abramson 2024-06-21 | 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#bringthemhomenow For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Moral Transformation of Isaac Cardoso (Trancoso 1604 - Verona 1681) Henry Abramson 2024-06-07 | 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.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Rise of Antisemitism in the US after October 7 EDUCATIONAL CONTENT ONLY Henry Abramson 2024-05-19 | 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.Part two of the Project Witness Webinar.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Historical Background to the Israel-Gaza Conflict Henry Abramson 2024-05-12 | A brief review of the history leading up to the current conflict. Part One of the Project Witness webinar series.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
An Open letter to Jewish Participants in the Current Protests. With respect. Henry Abramson 2024-04-28 | Sharing some thoughts on the participation of Jews in the current protests with reference to Jewish history.
Jews and Universities: A History of Resilience Henry Abramson 2024-04-26 | Some historical perspective on the experience of Jews in higher education.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Three Thoughts on Jewish Resilience from History Henry Abramson 2024-04-22 | A brief note on the occasion of Passover.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Was the Bordeaux Pilgrim Jewish? A Travelogue of the Holy Land from 333 Henry Abramson 2024-04-16 | Discussion of Professor Shmuel Klein's thesis regarding the Jewish origins of the Bordeaux Itinerary, a 4th-century trip to the Land of Israel.Research conducted for the upcoming trip to Bordeaux with Kosher River Cruises. For more information please visit kosherrivercruise.com/beautiful-bordeaux-franceFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Jews in Israel before Modern Zionism, 135-1880 Henry Abramson 2024-03-31 | Part two of a three-part series, adapted from public lectures delivered in March 2024 in Vancouver, British Columbia.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Ask Hard Questions! Channel members only, please. Henry Abramson 2024-03-30 | 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! For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Foundation Stone of the 14th c. Synagogue of Porto, Portugal Henry Abramson 2024-03-24 | 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/douroFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Origins of the Jewish People (All Biblical History in 36 minutes) Henry Abramson 2024-03-17 | First lecture in the Israel and its Peoples series, originally delivered live in Vancouver BC in March 2024. Two lectures to follow.#bringthemhomenow For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Ask Hard Questions (Experiment!) Henry Abramson 2024-03-08 | 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 Abramson 2024-03-03 | 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.Please kosherrivercruise.com/douro for more information.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
What is Judaism without Rabbis and Books? A look at Portuguese Crypto-Jewish Prayer Henry Abramson 2024-02-29 | A quick discussion of the amazing persistence of Jewish prayer among the crypto-Jews of the Douro region.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
3. Ashkenazim and Sefardim in their Diasporas Henry Abramson 2024-02-25 | Part III of the lecture series delivered via Zoom to Beth Jacob Synagogue in Beverly Hills, CA. Part I is available here: youtu.be/cR931fZjGs0?si=hXPAHXnB2efshKFiPart II is available here: youtu.be/g3aZJjHTQo4For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Who Was Captain Artur de Barros Basto, Apostle of the Marranos? Henry Abramson 2024-02-17 | Amazing story of the most influential Portuguese Jew of the 20th century.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
If I criticize Israel, am I an antisemite? Four guardrails. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Henry Abramson 2024-02-16 | 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?#bringthemhomenow
The Conviction of Frey Diogo da Assumpçao in 1603 Henry Abramson 2024-02-11 | 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/1451795For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
YouTube Creator Award for 100k Jewish History Subscribers. Thank you!! Henry Abramson 2024-02-04 | 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!#bringthemhomenow
Who were Yaakov and Levi Ibn Habib, Authors of the Ein Yaakov? Henry Abramson 2024-01-28 | 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 Stream Henry Abramson 2024-01-28 | For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Before October 7, 2023 there was October 7, 1944 Henry Abramson 2024-01-26 | This is an abbreviated version of a video I was asked to create to support parents of soldiers in the IDF.
The Shaping of the Sephardic Mind: The Inquisition and Expulsion Henry Abramson 2024-01-19 | Lecture delivered by Zoom to Beth Jacob congregation in Beverly Hills. California.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Who was Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term Genocide? Henry Abramson 2024-01-14 | A brief discussion of the life and work of Raphael Lemkin (1900-1959).For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Who Wrote the Ve-hu Rahum (He is Merciful) Prayer? Henry Abramson 2024-01-03 | 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-franceFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Who Was Daniel Israel Lopez Laguna, Poet of the Inquisition? Henry Abramson 2023-12-18 | 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.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Jews in Palestine between the Bar Kochba Revolt and the Muslim Invasion Henry Abramson 2023-12-15 | 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).For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Why is From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be Free offensive? Henry Abramson 2023-12-10 | A discussion of the slogan, what people think it means, and why many feel it is offensive.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Who was Meyer Kayserling? Historian of Spanish and Portuguese Jewry Henry Abramson 2023-12-07 | 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 For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
Origins of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict Part III: From Oslo to October 7 Henry Abramson 2023-12-03 | Part III of a series on the historical origins of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.Some links mentioned in the video:youtu.be/mPWOvwG4_x4?si=rLlVoJGEnFk9OM7uyoutu.be/dtErUuBvcRc?si=gyU02PDj9uKGkPMUyoutu.be/g-xfCH3PQT0?si=uKdgO0kEZExbQfmbFor recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
The Origins of the Palestinian-Israel Conflict Part II: Toward a Two-State Solution, 1949-1993 Henry Abramson 2023-11-26 | Brief overview of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict from the establishment of the State of Israel and the Oslo Accords.For recommended reading, please visit: henryabramson.com/recommended-readingInterested in studying more deeply? Join our learning community of students, researchers and colleagues by becoming a Channel Member: youtube.com/channel/UCeNr6gwqin_7e_atjVnJcCQ/joinOnline Courses:Biblical Jewish History: From Abraham to Bar KochbaCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/biblical-jewish-historyA Thousand Years of Ashkenaz!Course information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/a-thousand-years-of-ashkenazThe HolocaustCourse information and registration here: henryabramson.com/course/the-holocaust
