Meir Soloveichik

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**Meir Soloveichik**

Rabbi Dr. Meir Y. Soloveichik is one of America’s leading voices on Jewish ideas, religious freedom, and faith in the modern age. In conjunction with the release of his new YouTube lecture series, “Sacred Time: A Journey through the Jewish Holidays,” this podcast will collect and feature Rabbi Soloveichik’s latest podcasts, lectures, live events, and more.

Latest Episodes:

Beitar Feb 29, 2024

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Vladimir Jabotinsky founds one of the most important youth movements in Jewish history.

Episode 9: Epilogue: The Shamash and the Light of Judah Dec 15, 2023

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Even in this difficult time for the Jewish people, we are blessed to bear witness to the lights of the soldiers of Israel—who testify to the living legacy of Judah Maccabee.

Judah's Last Stand Dec 15, 2023

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By the end of his life, the achievements of Judah rivaled—and in some ways surpassed—those of every great general throughout history.

The Day of Nikanor Dec 14, 2023

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Judah defeats a new general sent against the Hasmoneans in miraculous fashion.

Against the Elephants Dec 12, 2023

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In the Battle of Beth Zechariah, the Seleucids defeated the Hasmoneans by using war elephants, but not before the Maccabee Eliezer did something that will be remembered forever.

The True Story of Hanukkah Dec 12, 2023

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It was the liberation and purification of the Temple in Jerusalem that inspired Judah and his men to fight.

Judah as General Dec 10, 2023

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Unlike any other leader in Jewish history, Judah combined faith in God, an ability to inspire his men, and strategic genius to lead the Hasmoneans.

The Religious Vision of Mattathias Dec 09, 2023

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The Maccabean fusion of public faith in God and a willingness to fight was born in the priest Mattathias.

All Greek to Thee: The Challenge of Hellenism Dec 08, 2023

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How the essence of athletics lies at the heart of the Hanukkah story.