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A Jewish podcast experience like no other. David Solomon's "enlightening and engaging" talks on the Hebrew Bible, Jewish History, Kabbalah, and Jewish Philosophy and Thought will leave you immersed in information and inspired to learn more.



Collected Talks of David Solomon is a podcast of lectures by internationally renowned educator, writer, translator, and scholar David Solomon. With the skill of a seasoned story-teller, David delivers dynamic and entertaining lectures filled with volumes of fascinating, well-researched content.



His lectures explore topics as vast as the revolutionary (and resonant) messages of the Prophets of Israel; the amazing lives and remarkable contributions of countless men and women in Jewish History; the powerful meanings and revelations of sacred Jewish texts; and the reverberating lessons that four-thousand years of Jewish continuity give to each generation.



These lectures, recorded before live audiences around the world, are delivered with clarity and insight, poignancy and humour by a world-class Jewish educator who is not to be missed. Download and subscribe now or learn more at davidsolomon.online

Collected Talks of David Solomon David Solomon

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.7 • 29 Ratings

A Jewish podcast experience like no other. David Solomon's "enlightening and engaging" talks on the Hebrew Bible, Jewish History, Kabbalah, and Jewish Philosophy and Thought will leave you immersed in information and inspired to learn more.



Collected Talks of David Solomon is a podcast of lectures by internationally renowned educator, writer, translator, and scholar David Solomon. With the skill of a seasoned story-teller, David delivers dynamic and entertaining lectures filled with volumes of fascinating, well-researched content.



His lectures explore topics as vast as the revolutionary (and resonant) messages of the Prophets of Israel; the amazing lives and remarkable contributions of countless men and women in Jewish History; the powerful meanings and revelations of sacred Jewish texts; and the reverberating lessons that four-thousand years of Jewish continuity give to each generation.



These lectures, recorded before live audiences around the world, are delivered with clarity and insight, poignancy and humour by a world-class Jewish educator who is not to be missed. Download and subscribe now or learn more at davidsolomon.online

    #118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a Mask

    #118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a Mask

    David Solomon examines Jewish discussions on the death of Titus, the Roman general who presided over the siege in Jerusalem which led to destruction of the Second Temple. Unsurprisingly, many Jewish commentators throughout history have painted Titus, who followed his father into the role of emperor, in a negative light. However, others claimed that Titus … Continue reading "#118 Why Titus Should Have Worn a Mask"

    • 28 min
    #117 Kabbalah on the Jewish Bookshelf

    #117 Kabbalah on the Jewish Bookshelf

    David Solomon examines the question: Which books of Kabbalah should a person have when building a Jewish library? He also speaks for the first time publicly about completing the first-ever full English translation of the cornerstone kabbalistic text, Tiqqunei HaZohar. David begins his presentation with a broad overview of the foundational texts required for a … Continue reading "#117 Kabbalah on the Jewish Bookshelf"

    • 1 hr 6 min
    #116 Torah & Text in an Age of Turmoil

    #116 Torah & Text in an Age of Turmoil

    David Solomon’s siyum on the Talmudic Tractate of Sotah was a (pre) Tikkun Leil presentation delivered online on the eve of Shavuot in 2020 due to COVID restrictions preventing traditional in-person learning on the first night of the festival. The talk includes an exploration of the: historical background to the development of the Tikkun Leil … Continue reading "#116 Torah & Text in an Age of Turmoil"

    • 29 min
    #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6)

    #115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6)

    This final part of David Solomon’s Jewish History overview series explores the biblical period, from Avraham to the Jewish return to Zion after the Babylonian exile. The talk covers: the patriarchs and matriarchs the Egyptian exile and the going out of Egypt the settling of the land and the period of the judges the period … Continue reading "#115 Jewish History in Six Chapters (6)"

    • 1 hr 34 min
    #114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5)

    #114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5)

    David Solomon explores the past 500 years of Jewish History, from approximately 1500 to today. In this talk, David examines each century in detail, looking at: Sixteenth Century –  Johannes Reuchlin The printing of the Talmud  Shlomo Molcho and David HaReuveni Yosef Karo Moshe Isserles Azariah de Rossi Donna Gracia  Suleiman the Magnificent and the land … Continue reading "#114 Jewish History in Six Chapter (5)"

    • 1 hr 33 min
    #113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4)

    #113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4)

    The fourth lecture in David Solomon’s overview series of Jewish history examines the years 1000 to 1500, known as the period of the Rishonim. The talk explores the complex and sometimes contradictory experiences of different Jewish populations over these centuries, their lives and safety often dependent on their location, rulers, and the whim of history. … Continue reading "#113 Jewish History in Six Chapters (4)"

    • 1 hr 28 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

pflau105 ,

The diamond has many facets

Enlightening and Inspiring

Zeanni ,

Enlightening

David Solomon - why haven’t you been my teacher in high school????

sssxaaf ,

Highly engaging

I’ve been studying Tanakh at a tertiary level for 11 years and still learn something new and exciting when I listen to David’s talks. Always accessible, always engaging, always challenging - would definitely recommend for anyone interested in the Hebrew Bible and Jewish thought.

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