The Identities of the Prophets
The Hebrew prophets inspired some of the most stirring, challenging, and influential books of the Bible. Their teachings left an indelible m...
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20 of 238 episodesThe Prophets: An Interfaith Exploration (Part One)
The Hebrew prophets inspired some of the most stirring, challenging, and influential books of the Bible. Their teachings left an indelible m...
Exploring the Hebrew Prophets
In front of a live audience at one of the nation’s most historic Episcopal churches, Rabbi Knopf gives an introduction to the biblical Proph...
The Mahzor’s Questions
Many think of the prayerbook as a litany of statements and declarations. Yet the liturgy of the High Holy Days also poses questions. “When w...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Thirteen): The Roles of the Humans…
Continuing their discussion of rabbinic interpretations of the Garden of Eden story in midrash Genesis Rabbah, Rabbi Knopf and his students...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Twelve): All About The Snake
Rabbi Knopf and his students continue their discussion of rabbinic interpretations of the Garden of Eden story in midrash Genesis Rabbah. Th...
The Book of Job and Judaism for Christians
Rabbi Knopf discusses the Book of Job and Judaism with an audience of adult Christian students from St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmo...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Eleven): The Serpents Motivation
As Rabbi Knopf continues his exploration of rabbinic interpretation of the Garden of Eden story, a discussion about sexual intimacy and the...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Ten): Parallels To Other Stories
Rabbi Knopf continues his exploration of rabbinic legends on the Garden of Eden story, this time examining parallels between the Adam and Ev...
The Bite That Changed History (Session 9): The First Commandments
Rabbi Knopf continues his study of Midrash Genesis Rabbah’s discussion of the Garden of Eden. In this episode, Rabbi Knopf and his students...
The Bite That Changed History (Session 8): The Origins of Humanity
Continuing his exploration of midrash Genesis Rabbah, Rabbi Knopf and his students discuss whether there are appropriate limits to human kno...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Seven): The Tree of Knowledge
Rabbi Knopf continues a conversation about Midrash Genesis Rabbah’s interpretation of the Garden of Eden story. This week, we discuss what k...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Six): The Tree of Life
Rabbi Knopf continues his exploration of midrash Genesis Rabbah, exploring such questions as the size and function of the Tree of Life, the...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Five)
Rabbi Knopf discusses the relationship between the first human being in the Garden of Eden and the Holy Ark in the Temple, the possibility o...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Four)
Rabbi Knopf discusses the meaning of God’s “placing” Adam in the Garden of Eden, diving into issues of predestination, human freedom, and hu...
The Bite That Changed History (Session Three)
Rabbi Knopf discusses what was created first, human beings or the Garden of Eden, and in so doing discusses the nature of time and space, as...
Essentials of Judaism: Medieval Jewish History Part 2
Join us for Part Two of Rabbi Knopf’s Essentials of Judaism: Midieval Jewish History Class. The Middle Ages were a formative and tumul...
Essentials of Judaism: Medieval Jewish History Part 1
Join us for Part One of Rabbi Knopf’s Essentials of Judaism: Midieval Jewish History Class. The Middle Ages were a formative and tumul...
Essentials of Judaism — God
Rabbi Knopf gives an introduction to the Jewish conception of God and theology.
2018 End Of Year Appeal
In this episode of The JCast Journey, host Darone Ruskay returns for his semi-annual request for support. Have you been listening to JCast N...