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Raphael Hirsch in 10 Minutes
Discover Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch (1808-1888), the formidable German rabbi who crafted a revolutionary strategy to save traditional Judaism from the tides of Reform and assimilation in 19th-century Europe. In this episode, we explore his iconic philosophy: Torah Im Derech Eretz ("Torah with the Way of the World"), which asserted that a Jew could and must embrace secular education, culture, and engagement with the modern world while maintaining uncompromising adherence to Halakha (Jewish Law). . We'll delve into his polemical work, the Nineteen Letters of Ben Uziel, his systematic code…
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