The Maggid of Melbourne

Oct 08 2024 208 ep. 7 mins 684

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Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper, the Maggid of Melbourne, invites us to join him on an exploration of a wide array of Jewish ideas and their relevance in our contemporary Jewish lives. The Maggid of Melbourne features both written and podcast series, each taking an in-depth look at a different Jewish topic. Whether you are interested in the laws of government according to halakha or learning about the spiritual practices of the Hasidic masters, you are sure to find inspiration with the Maggid of Melbourne, Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper.

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Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 7: Releasing Terrorists to Free Hostages

If terrorists demand the release of other terrorists in order to free hostages, is this a case of pidyon shvuyim? Perhaps this scenario should be considered under a different legal rubric? Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 6: Prepared to Pay

In this episode, we recap remarkable the story of the 1970 Dawson’s Field hijackings and explore the reactions of American rabbis. Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 5: Contact with the Outside

Israel requested that the International Committee of the Red Cross visits our brothers and sisters who are held hostage in Gaza. Do we have precedents in the annals of Jewish history for visiting captives? Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 4: Choosing to Stay

Was there ever a time that our people left a hostage in captivity? For this episode, we travel to 13th century Germany. Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 3: The People Act

How did the 16th century Cairo Jewish community react to kidnap situations? And how did rabbinic leaders explain the community’s conduct? Credits: Rabbi Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 2: Exorbitant Ransoms & Life-Threatening Incarceration

Should we be willing to pay any price to secure the release of captives? Surely, paying overpriced ransoms incentivises terrorists? Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Pidyon Shvuyim Episode 1: Lauded Objective

The Maggid of Melbourne opens this series with a look at the centrality of securing the release of hostages. Why is this considered such an important mitzvah? Credits: Rabbi Dr. Levi Cooper - Pardes Faculty

Torah for Tough Times: Images of Atrocities – A Torah Perspective

On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during a time such as this? What guidance does the Torah have for us during such tough times? In the final episode of this 3-part series, Rabbi

Torah for Tough Times: Prayer for the Communities Attacked

On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during a time such as this? What guidance does the Torah have for us during such tough times? In the second episode of this 3-part series, Rabbi

Torah for Tough Times: Hallel During Wartime

On October 7, as Jews around the world were celebrating Simchat Torah, terrorists crossed into Israel attacking communities across southern Israel. While left reeling from the pain of this tragedy, many of us are wondering, how do we pray during a time such as this? What guidance does the Torah have for us during such tough times? In the first episode of this 3-part series, Rabbi