2.6 Evolution of Torah: Christian Spain
2.6 Evolution of Torah: Christian Spain
All the legal cultures we discussed in this season come together in Christian Spain in the 14th Century. Rabbi Asher ben... Read more
18 Jul 2023
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2.5 Evolution of Torah: Germany
2.5 Evolution of Torah: Germany
The German Jewish community was at once highly organized and prosperous. At the same time, they were subject to the pote... Read more
11 Jul 2023
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