Identity/Crisis Unpacking the Meaning of Hanukkah
Dec 12, 2023
Unpacking the meaning of Hanukkah by studying texts with Joshua Kulp, exploring interpretations of Hanukkah in relation to Israel and America, analyzing encoded references and the name 'Maccabee', discussing a Talmudic tale and dispelling misconceptions, diving into the significance of Hanukkah in rabbinic tradition, and exploring the tensions of deconstruction and finding truths.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Interpretations of Hanukkah: Israel vs. America
04:18 • 19min
Exploring an Encoded Reference in the Text and the Name 'Maccabee'
23:29 • 4min
Unpacking a Talmudic Tale and Dispelling Misconceptions
27:27 • 5min
The Significance of Hanukkah in Rabbinic Tradition
32:00 • 7min
Exploring the tensions of deconstruction and finding truths
38:34 • 4min