The Maggid of Melbourne – Details, episodes & analysis

If terrorists demand the release of other terrorists in order to free hostages, is this a case of pidyon shvuyim? Perhaps this scenario should be considered under a different legal rubric?

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In this episode, we recap remarkable the story of the 1970 Dawson’s Field hijackings and explore the reactions of American rabbis.

Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper – Pardes Faculty

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Where did the tradition of lighting a ner tamid (Eternal Light) in a synagogue begin? In this final episode of Exploring Sacred Spaces, the Maggid of Melbourne looks to the sources once again, this time in search of the history … Read the rest

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Yah Echsof 3: Paratext

Levi Cooper examines the paratext of a rate 1849 pamphlet published in Czernowitz, focusing on the fonts used by the printer for insights into how the contents of the booklet was perceived.
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Yah Echsof 2: Conduct Counsel

The quest continues with the Maggid of Melbourne exploring the advice penned by R. Asher of Stolin. Part two in this innovative series.

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Yah Echsof 1: Last Will and Testament

Join the Maggid of Melbourne on this exciting quest as he mines the first ever printed edition of a most memorable Shabbat zemer (hymn). In this first installment in the series, Levi looks … Read the rest

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Just before we sign off from this series, the Maggid of Melbourne has a surprising postscript to share, thanks to his students in Tel Aviv University’s Law Faculty. Wow!

Credits
Levi Cooper – Host
Adam Titcher – Executive Producer
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In an unexpected turn, Levi Cooper responds to listeners’ responses as they offer their thoughts on the widespread neglect and ignorance of the triennial commandment of Viduy Maaser. You weren’t expecting that!

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Levi Cooper – Host
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As an epilogue to this wonderful series, the Maggid of Melbourne shares the experience of Viduy Maaser – from the Pardes Beit Midrash to Zur Hadassa – a modest, but burgeoning community, nestled in the hills outside Jerusalem – and … Read the rest

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Levi Cooper tracks the mysterious late nineteenth century attempt to encourage Zionist farmers in the Land of Israel not to neglect the Viduy Maaser ritual … Part seven of this electrifying series!

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