Exploring the Political Significance of the Seder Liturgy
The most widely read, beloved, and perplexing book of the Jewish tradition.
April 6, 2020
Exploring the Political Significance of the Seder Liturgy
The most widely read, beloved, and perplexing book of the Jewish tradition.
Besides being one of the most beloved of all Jewish texts, argues Meir Soloveichik, the Haggadah is also a foundational work of Jewish political philosophy. He explains why this is so—and much else about this deceptively simple work—in an eight-part audio course. Listen to the first lecture here, and click on the link below for the entire series. (Other options for download and streaming are also available.)
April 6, 2020
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