The Greek Encounter

Posted by Mike Feuer on November 30, 2015
Topics: Chanukah

The encounter between Greek and Jewish culture bore many fruits. This class by Mike Feuer explores the significance of this meeting, particularly through the lens of language and the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible – the Septuagint. Thanks to Sulam Yaakov Sounds where this class first appeared.

About Mike Feuer

Mike teaches Hasidut, Rav Kook, Halakhah at Pardes. He has learned Torah in a number of Jerusalem area institutions, including Yeshivat HaMivtar, the Mir Yeshiva and Sulam Yaakov. He received smicha (rabbinic ordination) from Sulam Yaakov in conjunction with completing the Israeli Rabbinate’s laws of kashrut certification. You can find books written by Mike by clicking here Rav Mike is creating a wondering Jewish history podcast. To learn more on how you can support his podcast please visit Michael Feuer on Patreon. Mike also has been active in Jewish education, formal and informal, for many years. To learn more about his experiences visit the Pardes website to read more.

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