The 18th century was a period of great upheaval as the reigns of ancient monarchies were cast off Europe's growing population. It was at this point that the basic tenants of religion were questioned like never before; examined under the gaze of enlightened minds. New ideas were introduced, and...
Published 03/07/24
Medrashim are fundamental texts in Judaism. However, many of these works have unknown or even questionable origins. Are all Medrashim created equal?
In this episode, Rabbi Hellmann provides a general picture of when and how medrashim came to be. Certain works are discussed at length such as the...
Published 02/15/24