Strangers, Neighbors, Citizens: Polish Jewry in History and Historiography

by Rabbi Gershon Bacon

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are that of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views of the Union for Traditional Judaism, unless otherwise indicated.

Rabbi Professor Gershon Bacon presents a four-part series on the history of Polish Jewry via בית אבי חי Beit Avi Chai on four Sundays beginning October 10, 2021 (8PM Israel, 1 PM Eastern).

The thousand-year-old-story of Polish Jewry began with the arrival of the first Jews in Poland who then developed vibrant communities with a rich culture. We will focus on the period between the two wars before the tragic ending of this community.

Past video is also available on the Beit Avi Chai website at https://www.bac.org.il/sdrvt/sdarot/strangers-neighbors-citizens-polish-jewry-in-history-and-historiography

Folklore, Myths, Reality and Politics recorded October 10, 2021 (video above)
Messianists, Pragmatists and Patriots recorded October 17, 2021
Good for the Jews or Bad for the Jews? recorded October 24, 2021
To Enlist the Enthusiasm of Youth record October 31, 2021

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