About Voices from Exile: Delving into Jewish Theology, History, and Folklore
The Jewish experience is far more diverse that many people imagine. The long history of the Jewish people is shaped by theology, history, and folklore. Join us on this heartfelt journey to explore a wide range of topics from various perspectives in the quest to appreciate the beauty and complexity of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Rabbi Sherwin once related that during the medieval period, “…the Jew was viewed by the Christians as demonic, anti-Christ, criminal, blasphemous, heretical and either blind or stubbornly recalcitrant to Christian truth. The Jew was neither considered to believe in or to worship the true God. Rather, the Jew was considered to be an agent, an ally and a worshipper of Satan.” While I have experienced many things, I encountered this with someone I thought was an old friend.
11 Aug 2025
A Brief Review of Kol Nidrei
I think it's safe to say that in most people's mind, fasting, long services, and certainly Kol Nidrei are generally connected with what people think about Yom Kippur. But the actual history of the Kol Nidre is often a mystery to many Jews. It's often assumed to be linked to forced conversions. And there may in fact be some truth to that. But the sources are not altogether clear. This short episode explores some key concepts about it.
21 Jul 2025
The Rambam and the Maharal on Jewish Identity: Part 2
The views of the Rambam and the Maharal were far apart on many issues. In this episode we continue the discussion regarding their perspectives on Jewish identity. They demonstrate the variety of entrees at the theological Smorgasbord that constitutes Jewish theology. Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel was once asked to explain the Jewish view on a particular topic. Rabbi Heschel explained that there was not a single Jewish view. Judaism, he explained, was like a deep river with many streams and many tributaries.
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