Sparks of History

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  • Sparks of History Podcast features insightful and entertaining interviews with renown world historians.

    Our experts, including Pulitzer Prize winners, provide deep knowledge and unique perspectives.

    Connecting World History with Jewish History.

    Ari Lieberman
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Episodios
  • How to Celebrate: A Historic Halachic Take on Yom HaAtzmaut & Yom Yerushalayim - Rabbi Shimshon Nadel
    Apr 24 2025

    What
    is the history of how Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim were first established
    in the State of Israel?

    How
    did different Israeli political leaders and rabbinic authorities collaborate,
    or disagree, on establishing these holidays

    How
    have the customs and public ceremonies of Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim changed
    or developed since they were first instituted?

    Are
    there examples in Jewish tradition—such as certain fast days or festive
    dates—that might parallel the celebratory nature of Yom HaAtzmaut or Yom
    Yerushalayim?

    In
    what ways do Jewish texts or religious authorities address ideas of national
    independence or the significance of Jerusalem, potentially providing a framework
    for these modern holidays?

    Are
    there significant rabbinic responsa (teshuvot) that serve as ideological
    cornerstones for religious communities observing these holidays?”

    What
    are the religious/halachic arguments against the celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut
    and Yom Yerushalayim?

    Do
    opponents propose alternative forms of commemoration, or do they abstain
    entirely from observance?

    Is
    there a difference between how Yom HaAtzmaut and Yom Yerushalayim are
    commemorated?

    Should
    there be a difference?

    Can
    these two holidays serve as bridge across all of Israeli society?

    Do
    you foresee future adjustments to the way these days are observed—perhaps in
    liturgy, national ceremonies, or communal customs?

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    49 m
  • AI and Torah Codes: Unlocking the Hidden Messages of the Bible - Rabbi Moshe Zeldman
    Apr 6 2025

    How would you
    define the concept of Torah Codes? Are they truly hidden messages, or are they
    patterns we impose on the text?

    What is the
    historical basis for the belief in Torah Codes? Do we find early sources
    mentioning this idea?

    What are some of
    the most compelling examples of Torah Codes that have been discovered?

    Skeptics argue
    that similar patterns can be found in other texts. How do you respond to these
    critiques?

    Are Torah Codes
    meant to be a proof of divine authorship, or do they serve another purpose?

    Can AI be used to
    find Torah Codes more effectively than humans? If so, what are the
    implications?

    AI can now
    generate texts that mimic human writing. Could it one-day produce something
    that appears as intricate as the Torah?

    Could AI be used
    to uncover deeper layers of Torah wisdom that were previously inaccessible?

    If AI can predict
    patterns in human behavior, does this challenge the Jewish understanding of
    free will?

    Could AI one day
    be advanced enough to serve as a “halachic authority,” or will halachic ruling
    always require human judgment?

    Looking ahead, do
    you see AI and Torah Codes playing a greater role in Jewish outreach and belief
    in the divine origins of the Torah?

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    49 m
  • The Second Temple Era: From Cyrus to Rome - Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
    Apr 2 2025
    50 m
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