Reading Solzhenitsyn's '200 Years Together' w/ Dr. Matthew Raphael Johnson - Episodes 1-10
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The Role of the Kahal in Polish Jewish Life
This chapter explores the historical significance of the kahal, a self-governing body that preserved Jewish autonomy in Poland, and its impact on community relations with non-Jews. It also examines the rise of Hasidic Judaism and the evolving narrative techniques that strengthened communal ties during a time of modernization.
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