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Lesson 1 of 10·Creativity and Confrontation: The History of Medieval Jewry

Introduction: Why Medieval Jewish History Matters

In his first lecture, Rabbi Schacter explains why knowledge of medieval Jewish history is critical to a proper understanding of the modern era. He also discusses the structure of this course, and why Jewish life in the Middle Ages is uniquely suited to helping us appreciate the majesty, significance, and vibrancy of the Jewish story.

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Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter
Rabbi Dr. Jacob J. Schacter is University Professor of Jewish History and Jewish Thought and senior scholar at the Center for the Jewish Future at Yeshiva University. From 2000 to 2005, he served as dean of the Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik Institute in Boston, and from 1981 to 2000, he served as…

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