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Graetz's Balancing Act: Modernity and Judaism

Graetz's Balancing Act: Modernity and Judaism

FromJewish History Nerds


Graetz's Balancing Act: Modernity and Judaism

FromJewish History Nerds

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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Jan 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Heinrich Graetz, the trailblazing historian who transformed Jewish history. Born into 19th-century Germany, Graetz challenged norms and bridged the gap between Orthodox and academic worlds. Join us as we unravel Graetz's legacy and explore the evolving landscape of Jewish identity through his groundbreaking work. In this episode, hosts Schwab and Yael explore the life and pioneering work of 19th-century German Jewish historian Heinrich Graetz. The episode reflects on tensions surrounding Graetz's work, highlighting the ongoing relevance of his social scientific approach.
This episode was hosted by Jonathan Schwab and Yael Steiner. Our education lead is Dr. Henry Abramson. Audio was edited by Rob Pera, and we’re produced by Rivky Stern.
For more on Heinrich Graetz, and this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EfqB96omNaNU8MpWpcpd1gOmxDz4P-1yU3kHEXOLriE/edit?usp=sharing
Released:
Jan 11, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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