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Shavuot by BimBam

Shavuot by BimBam

Do you know about Shavuot, the holiday called Pentecost in the Christain Bible? This is a short informational (and entertaining) video that gives a very brief overview of the festival and how it is celebrated today by various Jewish communities.

Being and Nothingness in Jewish Spirituality

Being and Nothingness in Jewish Spirituality

Rachel Elior is a Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Jewish Mystical Thought at the Hebrew University. In this talk, she delves deep into some foundational topics of Kabbalistic thought and focuses on the belief in nothingness. Disclaimer: this video is an academic lecture, an hour and a half, and definitely

A Newly Discovered 1,750-year-old Gospel Fragment in Aramaic

A Newly Discovered 1,750-year-old Gospel Fragment in Aramaic

About 1,300 years ago, some unknown scribe in Roman-dominated Palestine took a book of the Gospels in Syriac, erased its original text, and reused the parchment for another purpose. The parchment was scarce in antiquity, so existing texts were sometimes erased, recicled and materials were reused for new books.

Would Christian Teachings Pave the Road to Holocaust?

Would Christian Teachings Pave the Road to Holocaust?

It's Yom HaShoah today, an annual day of reembrace of the Holocaust. The question about certain Christian interpretations of the Bible and their role in the events of the Holocaust is a hard question that many people would rather ignore. And that is completely understandable. This video is a lecture

The Oldest Bible Manuscripts

The Oldest Bible Manuscripts

The Bible is a truly unique collection of ancient texts. Unlike other books as we know them, the Bible text is not written by a single author, but many writers over centuries. Because of this unique dynamic the Bible is based on many individual ancient scrolls and manuscripts. This short

Why were the Dead Sea Scrolls forgotten?

Why were the Dead Sea Scrolls forgotten?

This is an audio lecture by Rachel Elior, a Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Jewish Mystical Thought at the Hebrew University, a talk given in front of an audience of peers. Her research is current and meticulous and often challenges the status quo thinking. She answers a question many who

Talmudic Rabbis who Witnessed the Power of Yeshua's Gospel

Talmudic Rabbis who Witnessed the Power of Yeshua's Gospel

The video below is a lecture given at Lanier Theological Library early in 2020 on a most intriguing topic, the interaction of Rabbis in the Talmud with early followers of the Nazarene. The lecturer, Joseph Shulam, grew up in Jerusalem, where he was introduced to the New Testament in high

Development of Christmas Customs by History Channel

Development of Christmas Customs by History Channel

Christmas is an important cultural holiday in the Western world. And while most Jews don't participate in it, it is a very meaningful celebration for the majority of Christians. Its foundation is the birth of Jesus in the New Testament. But did you know Christmas wasn't always celebrated on December

The History of Hanukkah by History Channel

The History of Hanukkah by History Channel

How much do you know about Hanukkah? Though for many today presents are involved it's not a Jewish version of Christmas. History Channel explores the traditions of Hanukkah in this short video. Learn something new or see how much you really know about the Festival of lights.

Samaritans: Documentary

Samaritans: Documentary

How much do you know about the Samaritans? This video is a fascinating look into the life and history of the Samaritan community. Most people have heard the name "Samaritan" but know so little about these ancient people. It is a true miracle that some modern descendants of ancient Samaritans

Two Thousand Year Old Stone Vessel Factory found in Israel

Two Thousand Year Old Stone Vessel Factory found in Israel

A rare workshop for the production of chalkstone vessels, dated to the Roman period, is being excavated and studied at Reina in Lower Galilee. Excavations are unearthing a cave in which archaeologists have found thousands of chalkstone cores and other types of production waste, including fragments of stone mugs and

The One God who is Two

The One God who is Two

This is a lecture by Shaye J. D. Cohen who is a Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. He is a well-known historian who also holds rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. His lectures often probe deep

Yom Kippur Customs and Observances by BimBam

Yom Kippur Customs and Observances by BimBam

Learn the basics of the Day of Atonement in 3 minutes. Yom Kippur is the most holy day of the Jewish year and it is full of spiritual opportunity if you open yourself up to its customs, prayers and melodies. This short video is a basic primer on what Yom

Reviving the Ancient Shofar Sound in Israel

Reviving the Ancient Shofar Sound in Israel

The piercing note of a shofar – a ram’s horn used in Jewish religious ceremonies – cuts through the mountain air of the Galilee. Here in northern Israel, shepherdess Jenna Lewinsky is raising a flock of “Jacob Sheep” as a religious calling. With anything up to six horns on each animal,

From the Maccabees to the Mishna by Shaye Cohen

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From the Maccabees to the Mishna by Shaye Cohen

Shaye J. D. Cohen is a Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. He is a well-known historian who also holds rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. This book (link here) is one of my favorites. If you

Food Laws - Jewish Perspective

Food Laws - Jewish Perspective

This is a lecture by Shaye J. D. Cohen who is a Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University. He is a well-known historian who also holds rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. If University lectures typically don't

What is Kosher? by BimBam

What is Kosher? by BimBam

An introduction to kosher, for everyone. Learn why people keep kosher, the basic rules, how to get started, or how to be thoughtful as a guest in a kosher home. A great intro for Jews and non-Jews alike.

Listen to Yemenite, Samaritan, and Modern Hebrew

Listen to Yemenite, Samaritan, and Modern Hebrew

Hebrew is an ancient language. And throughout thousands of years, different versions of Hebrew have emerged. Most people are familiar with the Modern Israeli Hebrew but rarely hear other forms. In this video, you can hear a Yemenite Jew showcase the differences in Hebrew pronunciation preserved in his community. And

New Finds and Excavations in Caesarea

New Finds and Excavations in Caesarea

Israeli archaeologists working on a major Roman-era port city have unveiled new discoveries including an altar dedicated to Augustus Caesar and a centuries-old mother-of-pearl tablet inscribed with a menorah. The finds at Caesarea, a complex on the Mediterranean coast 50 kilometers (30 miles) north of Tel Aviv, were the result

What Wine Would Jesus Drink?

What Wine Would Jesus Drink?

What kind of wine would Jesus drink in his lifetime? Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic painting, “The Last Supper,” missed a few marks, but it got the wine part right. Biblical historians have long pondered what dishes may have been on the table at the Last Supper. One thing that’

No Judaism in Josephus

No Judaism in Josephus

This is a lecture by Daniel Boyarin who taught at Hebrew University, Yale, Harvard, Yeshiva University, and now lectures at Berkley. Besides being a prolific writer Professor Boyarin constantly challenges conventional scholarship with ideas that seem provocative, but always well-researched. In this lecture, he proposes that Judaism is not an

Why Study Zohar and Kabbalah?

Why Study Zohar and Kabbalah?

This is a lecture by Daniel Matt a scholar of Kabbalah and a Professor at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. He taught at Stanford University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Dr. Matt is a translator of the first nine volumes of the twelve-volume Zohar (Pritzker edition). In my

Jesus Kept Kosher

Jesus Kept Kosher

Professor Daniel Boyarin can boast of a distinguished career in academia, both in Israel and in the USA, in religious and in secular institutions. His ideas and research often challenge preconceived notions of both Jews and Christians, and he receives plenty of criticism for his bold claims. His books are

Rethinking Jewish Spirituality and Mysticism

Rethinking Jewish Spirituality and Mysticism

This is a lecture by Rachel Elior, a Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Jewish Mystical Thought at the Hebrew University, a talk given in front of an audience of peers. Her research is insightful and often challenges the status quo academic thinking. In this segment, she raises questions of definitions

The Symbolism of Doves

The Symbolism of Doves

Few symbols have a tradition as long and as rich as the dove. A particular favorite in art and iconography, the dove often represents some aspect of the divine, and its use has been shared, adapted, and reinterpreted across cultures and millennia to suit changing belief systems. From the ancient