The Mekor Mayim Hayim podcast מקור מים חיים – ההסכת
The Mekor Mayim Hayim podcast מקור מים חיים - ההסכת
Podcast Description
Discussing originalist & reactionary perspectives on Jewish Law mekormayimhayim.substack.com
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes surrounding Jewish Law, Halacha, and Kabbalah, highlighting historical and contemporary debates. Specific episodes cover topics like the historical development of the Mishnah, the influence of Kabbalah on Halacha, and the textual analysis of various Talmudic sources, with discussions on the roles of key figures like Rabbi Yitzhaq Alfasi, the Rif, and the impact of cultural shifts.
Discussing originalist & reactionary perspectives on Jewish Law
Issues discussed here include:
The real factions in medieval Judaism (not just rationalist vs. mystical)
How Kabbalah became legitimised (Ramban/Nachmanides had a lot to do with it)
How the Zohar was a rebellion against Ramban’s elitist legacy
The Spaniard that Gavriel couldn’t remember the name of was Yitzhak ben Moshe haLevi, also known as Profiat Duran, an interesting character in himself.
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